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Five Things: Read Across America Day and a Meeting on Consolidation

The events and issues to keep in mind for today.

Maryrose Mullen, Neighbor

Posted Wed, Mar 2, 2011 at 4:00 am ET|Updated Wed, Mar 2, 2011 at 4:10 am ET

1. Pick up a book! Today is the National Education Association's Read Across America Day.
2. Barnes & Noble in Springfield is hosting their annual Read Across America event at 5:30 p.m. The event promises guest readers, crafts, games, and much more.
3. Martin Lemelman, author of the highly-acclaimed 'Mendel's Daughter' and 'Two cents plain,' will be at the Westfield Memorial Library at 7:00 p.m. to discuss his works and his experiences behind his Holocaust memoir. Registration in required; call (908) 789-4090 for more information.
4. The Pottery Barn Kids Book Club in the Short Hills Mall is holding a special Read Across America story time from 11:00 a.m to 11:30 a.m.
5. Courage to Connect NJ is hosting a public forum to discuss consolidation of Scotch Plains and Fanwood. The event will be held at Brunner Elementary School at 7:30 p.m.

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