The festival of lights, known as Hanukkah, is celebrated for eight days beginning on the 25th day of Kislev of the Hebrew calendar, which can occur anytime from late November to late December. The holiday commemorates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem after its desecration by the forces of Antiochus IV, ruler of
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Handmade Hanukkah: DIY Menorahs!
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Join Kids Only Dental & the Candy Buy Back Program to Support Our Military
Do you have a bunch of extra Halloween candy laying around after the past weekend's festivities? Don't throw it out! Take it to Kids Only Dental to participate in the annual Candy Buy Back program! You and your family can turn in your bags of candy and get $1 per pound (up to 5 pounds).
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Picture 11-year-old Joseph. His grandfather recently passed away after a long bout of cancer. Unfortunately, it was not without pain and suffering, for which Joseph got a front row seat. Now, months after his grandfather’s passing, he has started to complain of body pains to his parents, his siblings and even teachers at school. His
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