SHARE(Self-Help and Resource exchange) Food Program
Manahawkin, NJ: The Food Ministry team of Manahawkin United Methodist Church is pleased to announce it’s participation in SHARE Food Program. SHARE (Self-Help and Resource Exchange) is a program where people can get a break on their grocery bill by purchasing food at discounted prices. Food packages (worth up to $45) offer meats, fresh fruits and vegetables and grocery items at a cost of about $21.00. Costs vary depending upon package. SHARE buyers purchase the food from growers, brokers and packaging plants. Food is not donated, government surplus, or salvage.
SHARE is for everyone. EVERYONE and anyone can use SHARE. There is no income verification (no proof of income), there is no application to fill out, there is no membership fee, and there is no contract to sign. You determine if you want to participate.
How it works:
·Each month a menu is distributed listing the food packages available for purchase (there are special packages each month too). Menus can be obtained on the church website at www.ManahawkinMethodist.org or by stopping in at the church M—F 10:00am- 1:00pm.
·Ordering is done in person at Manahawkin United Methodist Church located at 116 Stafford Ave. in Manahawkin.
oOrdering is generally on the first two Sundays of the month from 9:30am-12:30pm.
oThe first Monday of the month orders are also take between 9am-11:00am as well as 6:00-7:30pm.
·Payment can be cash, money order or food stamps.
·Pick up of all orders is about two weeks after you order on a Saturday morning from 9-11am at the church.
Don’t delay your savings. Give us a call at 609-597-7666 or log onto our website at www.ManahawkinMethodist.org
If you’re interested in helping our team of volunteers make this program work- please call us at 609-597-7666 or email us at food@manahawkinmethodist.org.
"Plum Crazy Over Quilting"
BEACHPLUM QUILTERS OF THE JERSEY SHORE PRESENT OUR 25th ANNIVERSARY QUILT SHOW: "PLUM CRAZY OVER QUILTING" www.BeachplumQuilters.org
When: April 17 &18, 2010
(Saturday 10-5, Sunday 11-4)
Admission: $7.00 (Children under 12 free)
*Special exhibit: "Thanking our Troops- God Bless America Touring Quilts" trunk show
www.HeavenlyPatchwork.com/thankingourtroops
*Raffle Quilt: Queen Size Applique, "Botanical Wreaths"
*N.Q.A. Certified Judging by Stacy Koehler
*Vendors, Cafe, free parking, handicap accessible
*50/50, Mini Quilt Auction, Silent Auction
Where: Toms River Elks Lodge # 1875
600 Washinton St.
Toms River, NJ 08753
On June 5th, rain date June 6th, the Sentimental Cruisers is having a Classic Car & Truck Show. Open to vehicles pre 1985. From 10am to 3pm. At the Lacey Twsp High School, Lanoka Harbor.
There will me music, food, refreshments, door prizes & dash plaques. Preregistration is $10 - day of show $15. For info call 609-971-3796 or email sccarclub@comcast.net
4th Annual Earth Day Cleanup & Celebration
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Poricy Park Conservancy will host the 4th Annual Earth Day Cleanup & Celebration, organized by Brookdale Water Watch and Monmouth University’s Energy Service Corps, on Saturday, April 24, 2010, 11:00am to 2:00pm.
Poricy Park Conservancy invites local families and community volunteers to help remove cans, bottles, plastics, tires and more from historical and recent dumping sites along Poricy Brook, in the Poricy Park Cotton Tract and the Poricy Park Fossil Beds. The event, organized by Brookdale Water Watch and Monmouth University's Energy Service Corps, will help bring the community together to recognize the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day in an effort to protect our most precious resource for future generations! It’s recommended that participants wear sunscreen, work or garden gloves, hard-soled shoes and clothes that can get muddy as this event is rain or shine. Meet at the Nature Center.
ASBW (Act! Speak! Build!) Coastal Habitat for Humanity
Act! Speak! Build! Week (ASBW), is an advocacy campaign, empowering youth to educate themselves and their communities about poverty housing and homelessness while moving people to social action.There are four ways people can take action: Advocate, Volunteer, Donate, and Fundraise.The events taking place throughout the week will allow people to participate in one of these actions.ASBW will also challenge the community to donate and raise funds, setting a goal of $150,000, which is enough to sponsor a new Habitat house.
The Home Run, Sunday May 23, 2010 at 12 noon at Wolf Hill Recreation Area in Oceanport.
This event will serve as the opening ceremony for ASBW.There will be opening speakers from the community and CHFH to talk about the purpose of this week, poverty housing and homelessness in our area, and other events going on during the week.Runners are invited from all ages and walks of life to run a 5K, during which they will read poverty housing statistics that have been chalked on the ground.They must be sponsored (a minimum of $100), and will be provided with a t-shirt and participation bag if they register before April 20.Refreshments and certificates for the runners and prizes for the top 3 fundraisers will be provided upon completion. Call 732-972-2422 ext 111 to register or for more information.
The Paper House Campaign, Monday May 24, 2010, 6 – 8pm at Neptune Public Library
Children as young as 5 years old are invited to advocate for Habitat by coloring and constructing a paper house, writing a letter to local elected officials asking them to support legislation that protects affordable housing, and mailing the letter with the paper house to said elected official.It is proven that it only takes ten letters to get the attention of a politician.It is our goal to write many more than ten letters to get the attention of politicians in all levels of government. Light refreshments will be provided. Call 732-972-2422 ext 111 for more information.
Lego Blitz Build Competition, Saturday May 29, 2010, 1 – 4pm in the Food Court Rotunda at the Monmouth Mall in Eatontown
This is a public event designed to raise awareness and funds for Habitat and to allow youth who are too young to participate in the construction of an actual Habitat home to join our mission.Teams of 3 to 4 participants ages 8 to 12 give a $20 donation per child to compete in a one-hour race to build a home from Legos.Teams also can be sponsored by larger community based organizations or faith based organizations.T-shirts will be provided to participants along with awards, certificates, and participation bags.At the conclusion of the event, we will have a closing ceremony of Act! Speak! Build! Week with a special speaker and guest judge Miss New Jersey, 2009, Ashley Shaffer to thank the participants of the day and the participants of the week.
Call 732-972-2422 ext. 111 to register before April 30 or for more information.
Free Oral Cancer Screening
The Monmouth Cancer Coalition is offering FREE
oral cancer screening to any adult in Monmouth County whodoes not receive regular dental exams!
Boy Scout Troop 290 in Colts Neck will be holding an indoor rummage sale on Saturday, March 20th from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. It will be held at Bucks Mill Community Center on Bucks Mill Road in Colts Neck. Items for sale include household items, clothing, toys, sporting goods, bikes and baked goods. We will also have an authentic World War II dog tag machine that makes customized dog tags for sale. All proceeds will go to Monmouth Council Boy Scouts of America.
ALO (Alliance for a Living Ocean)
Ship Bottom, N.J. March 9, 2010- The Alliance for a Living Ocean (ALO), whose mission it is to promote and maintain a healthy coastal environment, announces it’s new “WATER LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
SUMMER 2010”
This SUMMER local high school students have the opportunity to make a difference in our environment and gain valuable skills for their future! Become a Clean Water Leader for the Alliance for a Living Ocean (ALO).
ALO is a Long Beach Island-based non-profit, grass roots environmental organization that exists to promote and maintain clean water through education, research and active participation. We recognize the need to manage our watershed, bay and ocean now more than ever! We’ve been protecting our waters since 1987.
If you would like to join a hard working environmental group and gain hands-on experience this summer we are looking for a few motivated, organized, enthusiastic students for the following volunteer positions:
SUMMER PROGRAMS LEADER (college level volunteer)
LEADERS-IN-TRAINING (11th or 12th grade high school student volunteers)
VOLUNTEERS (8TH, 9TH, 10TH graders)
This season ALO will host 5 weekly summer programs: eco-kayak tours, eco-bike tours, bay seining, nature walks and eco-themed puppet theater shows. As a volunteer, the student will assist the Leader and Leader-in-Training and is eligible to become a Leader-in-Training for the following summer. As a Leader-in-Training, he/she will be eligible to become a Leader and to apply for an ALO scholarship. As a Leader, he/she will be paid a stipend and will earn ALO’s CLEAN WATER LEADERSHIP AWARD. All students can apply their time towards Community Service Credits, all while building a resume for college and having fun.
These volunteers will help educate the public about our local environmental issues as they enjoy the coastal life that surrounds us on this barrier island. You will learn to address issues of non-point source pollution and combined sewage overflow (or CSO’s) and teach people how they can easily play a role in preventing debris from harming marine life and damaging the water quality. Working alongside ALO staff you will:
Develop and plan a curriculum (at our headquarters in Ship Bottom -27th Street @ Central Ave.)
Work out in the field for 7 weeks in July and August
Calculate compiled data from each program to create critical statistics for ALO
For those who are passionate about the environment and their future – this is a great opportunity to make a change!
TO APPLY for one of these positions please write a letter explaining why you want to work with Alliance for a Living Ocean and why we should choose you. Include your name, address, telephone number, email address and your grade level.
DEADLINE: April 1st, 2010
MAIL APPLICATION LETTER TO: Alliance for a Living Ocean, Attn: Leadership Program, PO Box 2250, Long Beach Township, NJ 08008
CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE: www.livingocean.org or call 609-494-7800 for more information!
Southern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce Blood Drive to benefit the Central Jersey Blood Center
When: Thursday April 8th, 2010 Time: 3:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. Where: Super Foodtown CIRCUS
Route 35 and 18th Ave., Wall, NJ
For more information or to schedule an appointment,
please contact Evelyn Mars at 732-280-8800
or use the below event sign up form and let us know
what time you would like to donate.
Each year we reach our goal and collect more than the previous year - let's make 2010 another successful year!
DON'T FORGET:
- Donors MUST eat before donating.
- All equipment used during the procedure is sterile and disposable.
- Donors can give blood every eight weeks.
- Donors must be healthy, 17 years of age or older and weigh at least 120 pounds.
- Donors must present signature ID.
"Over the Rainbow Benefit for Strays"
Please join Royal Court Luxury Pet Services, The Jersey Shore QSpot and the Wonder Bar on Saturday May 1st beginning at 2PM at the Wonder Bar in Asbury on 5th and Ocean, as they sponsor the "OVER THE RAINBOW BENEFIT FOR STRAYS" to benefit the stray cats and dogs of the Jersey Shore.
Admission is $15.00 and please feel free to bring your dogs. There will be a doggie costume contest, pets available for adoption from Wag-On-Inn Rescue, loads of entertainment and a buffet for all to enjoy! Spend the day warming hearts that unconditionally warm yours! For further info or for where to send donations if unable to attend the benefit, people may email: rcluxurypet@aol.com.
Alpha Omega Wine Dinner at Branches
WINE DINNER
Wednesday, March 17 (Branchescatering.com)
6:30 pm social hour 7:30 pm dinner
Alpha Omega’s extraordinary winemakers, and blending of handcrafted andstate-of-the art techniques, have made their Napa Valley selections amongthe most sought after and highly-rated wines available.
$89 plus tax includes white wine selections and a 4 oz. glass of each red wine
Additional red wine available for $18 per 4 oz. glass or $90 per bottle
Dinner in conjunction with Ocean Wine and Spirits (next toWegmans). Special per bottle pricing will be available to dinner attendees;purchased from the store.
ATTENDANCE FOR THIS DINNER IS LIMITED! 732-542-7790
Sweet Charity at Central Regional High School
Central Regional High School Drama Club and Music Department presents: Sweet Charity
March 18,19,20 at 7:30 p.m. and March 21 at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $6.00 for students and senior citizens
Ticket availability can be located at www.centralreg.k12.nj.us and can be purchased in advance by calling 732-269-1100 x298.
Tickets will also be sold at the door.
Whatchagonnado Diner Tour
To raise money to help keep servicing New Jersey, rock band Kindred Souls will perform a 20-minute acoustic set at a diner in each of New Jersey’s 21 counties in a 48-hour period. Each $250 raised provides 1,000 pounds of food. All together, the band, the generous diner owners, and sponsors hope to raise enough money to distribute 21,000 pounds or more of food to those in need throughout New Jersey.
WHEN: Friday, March 19 – Sunday, March 21
WHO: Kindred Souls WHERE: NJ diners statewide; one in every county
This New Jersey based rock band Kindred Souls is an original rock band flavored with blues, funk, jazz, and R&B.
Toms River Annual Easter Show
TOWNHIP OF TOMS RIVER – The Township of Toms River is pleased to announce their Annual Easter Show on Saturday, March 27, 2010. The show will take place at Toms River High School South in the auditorium, and you are asked to use the Hooper Avenue Entrance.
Beginning at 10:00 a.m., are the welcome and introduction, followed by a magic show and pictures and treats with the bunny at 11:00 a.m. The show is open for ages preschool to 5th grade students. You are asked to bring your own camera for any photos you wish to take and the entrance fee if free.
For additional information, please contact the Department of Recreation at (732) 341-1000, x8415.
2010 Beach Badge Sales for Toms River/Ortley Beach
TOWNSHIP OF TOMS RIVER – The Township of Toms River is pleased to announce that the seasonal badges for the Township beaches (Ortley Beach and Shelter Cove Beach) and the Toms River Pool will go on sale beginning Thursday, April 1, 2010.
Beach badges will be available at the pre-season rate of $35 per badge until Monday, May 31st, 2010.Beginning Tuesday, June 1st, badges are $45.00 per badge. Seasonal pool badge prices are as follows (note that pool badges are sold only at the Recreation
Resident adult- $100.00 Resident senior or child- $50.00
Non-resident adult- $200.00
Non-resident senior or child- $100.00
Badges will be sold Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm, at the following locations:
Recreation Administration Building
For additional information, please contact the Department of Recreation at (732) 341-1000, x8415.
DREAM STABLES CHARITY DOG WALK
SUNDAY, MAY 16, 2010
DORBROOK PARK, COLTS NECK, NJ
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Dream Stables will be sponsoring the May 16th dog walk that will benefit the Monmouth County SPCA. The MCSPCA is funded solely by donations. The MCSPCA is dedicated to finding homes for many animals in need. They also strive to ensure that no animal is the recipient of any inhumane treatment.
Families and individuals are encouraged to come out with their canine enjoy a companions and walk around the loop(s) at Dorbrook Park, which is located on Rt.537.
Any donations will be greatly accepted and appreciated and sponsorship forms will be made available to anyone interested. There is NO requirement as to what distance each walker/canine completes. All proceeds from the event will go directly to the MCSPCA.
Children's Book Fair
MANALAPAN – Walk the plank, dig for buried treasure and borrow a book at Monmouth County Library System’s 2010 Children’s Book Fair from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 20, at the Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive.
This year’s theme is Pirates! Hooked on Books. A pair of swashbuckling buccaneers from Period Productions will cross swords and share tales of the pirate life.A variety of children’s books will be available for purchases, and pirate-themed books will be on display to borrow.
Readers of all ages can enjoy crafts, movies, pirate booty raffles and pirate activities such as walking the plank and throwing cannonballs at a pirate schooner. Children can meet a parrot, a wallaby and other rescued animals in “Parrots of the Caribbean,” presented by Eyes of the Wild.
The event is free and no prior registration is required. For more information, please call the Children’s Department at 732-431-7226.
Contact:
Coleen Dee Berry
Monmouth County Library
732-294-5483
Fisherman's 5K Run and Kids' Race
Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ -- The 2nd annual St. Peter School Fisherman’s 5K Run and Kids’ Race will take place on Saturday, March 27, 2010 rain or shine. Registration begins at 8:00 am. Runners/walkers start at 9:30 am followed by the kids’ races for ages 3 through 12 at 10:30 am. Runners of all levels are encouraged to attend. The scenic course is flat and takes participants through the streets and boardwalk of Pt. Pleasant Beach. Entry fee is $25 for the 5K or $20 before March 6th, which guarantees a race day shirt. Awards will go to the top male and female finishers in each age group. Kids’ race entry fee is $15 and every child will receive a medal. All proceeds benefit the children of St. Peter School. Refreshments and bag drop will be available. To register, visit www.JerseyRunner.com or for more information, call 732-899-7672 or go to www.STPschool.org.
Theresa Artigas Charity Model Search
Theresa Artigas Charity Model Search presents their 2010 Charity Model Search. The Grand prize winner will win a meeting with Divine Talent Management, Barry Kolker of the Carson-Kolker Organization for an evaluation and a background role on one of the following: and upcoming movie, t.v. show, soap opera, or commercial. Second place: A family of four package to a Lakewood BlueClaws game. Third place: $100 Gift Certificate to Little Charmers.
Winners are chosen by online voting. One dollar for each vote. All proceeds from voting go to the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation (www.emmanuelcancer.org).
$75 dollar session fee which includes: 20 minute model shoot and one image on a CD
Contest will be held at Theresa Artigas Photographic Artists at 604 Union Avenue, in Brielle, NJ 08730.
Contest RULES: 1. Models must be between 5 years to 12 years of age 2. One outfit and child per photo shoot.
WHEN: FRIDAY MARCH 5TH FROM 4-7PM
SUNDAY MARCH 7TH FROM 11-5 PM
The New Point Comfort Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting their 1st Steal Bingo on March 20, 2010. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the games start at 8:00 PM. A gift valued at $15, wrapped, and a $5.00 admittance fee is required from each player. Be sure to reserve your table early, each table sits 10 – 12 players. Please call:
Enjoy a lucious three course lunch and Spring preview Fashion Show by SILVER THREADS, Asbury Park Press Readers' Choice Best nine years in a row. Plus door prizes, 50/50 raffles, and a premium gift auction. Saturday, April 17th, 2010, 10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the Ramada Inn, Rts 9 and 70, Toms River, NJ. Proceeds benefit CONTACT of Ocean and Monmouth counties, the nonprofit 24-hour Crisis Hotline and and Referral Call Center. The $42 donation includes the meal, fashion show and $5 worth of auction tickets. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Must be 18 or older to attend. For tickets and information call (732) 240-6104.
SCAN Adult Education Program in Eatontown
SCAN’s classes include: Art, Computers, Dance, Digital Photography, TV Production, Fitness, Languages, Literature, Music, Health Seminars, and so much more!
SCAN is conveniently located in the Monmouth Mall in Eatontown.
Park near lamp post #21 and use entrance #3 by Lenscrafters. Go down the stairs or take the elevator to the basement level.
The most valuable asset you’ll ever have is your mind and what you put into it, so make your personal commitment to lifelong learning.
Learn something new. Try something different. Challenge yourself.
SCANAdult Education Center is a non-profit organization that has been providing Excellence in Continuing Education for active adults since 1988. Our mission is to promote a culture of life-long learning, healthy lifestyles, and independent living by offering programs that enhance intellectual and physical growth and enrich the quality of life of older adults.
Please call 732-542-1326 today to RSVP for the Open House on March 24th.
TINTON FALLS SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
From:Tinton Falls Public School District
This is an important message for parents of preschool children, ages 3 to
5 years, as well as parents of migrant or homeless children, ages 3 to 21
years, living in the Tinton Falls School District.
If your child has trouble speaking, seeing, hearing, walking, running or
manipulating small objects, he/she might be experiencing developmental
delays.Chances are that with early detection, such delays could be
corrected. The Tinton Falls School District Child Study Team can offer help in
evaluating and providing, if eligible, a special education program.
Contact your local school district’s child study team today by calling
732-542-2500 X 2517.
An Evening of Comedy with Paul Venier
The Manchester Volunteer Fire Company #1 proudly presents an evening of comedy with Paul Venier. On Saturday April 24, tickets are only $25 and include dinner. Call 732-240-3880 ext #1 for information and tickets.
Family "Wii" Game Night
Mark your calendar and bring family and friends to Middletown Main Library for an evening of fun and exercise. Come try new Wii games or enjoy old favorites! Games nights are scheduled for Friday, March 19th and Friday, April 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Adults must be accompanied by children ages six and up. Registration required.
Middletown Main Library is located at 55 New Monmouth Road, www.mtpl.org, 732-671-3700 x320.
Bowling "Fun" Raiser
Howell-Farmingdale Lions Club presents its second annual "Fun" raiser:
Where: Howell Lanes, Route #9 South, Howell, NJ 07731 When: 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. on March 21, 2010.
$20 per person(for advanced tickets only) includes: 3 hours of bowling, shoes, refreshments, 1 door prize ticket.
A 50/50 and raffle tickets for additional gifts will also be available. Award trophies will be presented
Contact Audrey Henderson at 732-814-0796.
Fundraiser proceeds will benefit the "Marlena Sewell Scholarship fund," dedicated to our former president.
Red Bank Regional Theatre presents CINDERELLA
The Red Bank Regional Theatre Company proudly presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella at the Red Bank Regional (RBR) theatre from Thursday March 18th through Sunday March 21st. Come and see the amazingly talented performers from the RBR visual and performing arts program who will be joined by child actors portraying Cinderella’s friendly mice and bird creatures. This enchanted version of the classic fairytale will be told five times with curtains up on Thursday, March 18th at 7 pm; Friday, March 19th at 7:30 pm; Saturday, March 20th at both 2 pm and 7:30 pm and Sunday March 21st at 3 pm.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and senior citizens.
A special dinner and show is offered on Saturday, March 20th at 6 pm; tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and senior citizens. Moms and Dads are encouraged to bring the kiddies for a special Sunday matinee event --Cupcakes with the Characters on March 21 at 1:30 pm. The event is recommended for children 10 and under. Parents who bring cameras can take their child’s picture with the cast characters in costume prior to the show. In addition to cupcakes, cookies and punch will be served. Tickets are $16 for children and $21 for adults. Tickets will be sold in advance to both special events
Firemen Weight loss Challenge to Fight Hunger
Over 100 firemen will gather at the Food Bank to kick-off the 2nd annual Firemen Weight Loss Challenge between 25 Monmouth and Ocean County firehouses. This eight week Weight Loss Challenge is sponsored by The Atlantic Club of Manasquan and Red Bank as part of the Take it Off Weight Loss Program.The Weight Loss Challenge will kick off on Wednesday, February 10th.
Firefighters will be served a pre-weigh in meal, consisting of pasta, bread and salad, topped off with a chocolate dessert and then be “weighed in”.For the official weigh in, each individual and team will be weighed and beginning weights recorded.The Take It Off Program will provide our Firefighters weekly one-on-one coaching, simple recipes using grocery store foods, and Take It Off educational handouts to help them achieve their weight loss goals.In addition, the Firefighters will receive an 8 week membership to The Atlantic Club.At the end of eight weeks, the total pounds lost by all firefighters will be compiled and The Atlantic Club will donate $1 per pound to The Food Bank.The fire department who loses the most weight will win $1000 for their firehouse.
The Food Bank, a member of Feeding America, distributes 4 million pounds of emergency food annually to 270 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and other programs, which feed the needy throughout all of Monmouth and Ocean Counties.To learn more about the Food Bank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties go to www.foodbankmoc.org or call 732-918-2600.For more details on how to get involved in the Firemen’s Weight Loss Challenge, please contact Jessica Samper at The Atlantic Club at 732-292-4384.
Ray of Hope Gala
The Monmouth County Board of Catholic Charities will be holding their Ray of Hope Gala on Friday, April 30th, 2010. It will be held at the Eagle Oaks Country Club in Farmingdale, from 7:00 p.m. to midnight. There will be a 50-50 (tickets will be sold after mass at several churches in the area) and there will also be an auction table and a special Scotch tasting with the Glenlivet US Brand Ambassador. Music is by Mission Dance. All funds raised will go to programs in the county.
Find more information about Catholic charities at Catholiccharitiestrenton.org.
Michael's Feat Spring Gala
Michael's Feat Spring Gala will be held Friday, March 26th, at the Battleground Country Club in Manalapan, NJ.
Time: 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. RSVP: By March 8th 732-239-7887
$ 100 per person, and $900 for a table of 10.
Formal dinner, Premium open bar, Black Tie optional, live entertainment, tricky tray, dancing, silent auction.
www.michaelsfeat.org
Call 732-239-7887
or Email rsvp@michaelsfeat.org
Barron Prize for Young Heroes
Children's book author T.A. Barron believes that today's youth can make a difference in their world.He created the Barron Prize for Young Heroes, which honors young people from ages 8 to 18 who have planned and carried out extraordinary service activities to benefit their communities and/or the environment.
Winners receive $2500 to be applied to their higher education or their service project. The 2010 deadline for nominations is April 30th. Entry packets can be found at www.barronprize.org
Sandy Hook Child Care Center
Our nonprofit, parent run daycare center celebrates its 30 year anniversary in 2010. It's a wonderful little historic house, located in historic Fort Hancok on Gateway Recreation Area-Sandy Hook, where families working on Sandy Hook, the Coast Guard, and surrounding communities send their children (ages 6 weeks to 6 years of age) for
child care. We are open Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm.
We have a unique environmental program through a partnership with Sandy Hook, other nonprofit organizations, and onsite initiatives like an organic lunch program and gardening. Our main goal is to get back to basics and teach children to care for their environment and each other.
Jennifer Smiga (jasmiga@verizon.net)
Parent Board President
Sandy Hook Child Care Center
Join the Island Singers
SING, SING, SING. Have you ever thought about joining a chorus? Do you
enjoy singing? The Island Singers, a mixed community chorus in southern
Ocean County, needs YOU.
Rehearsals for the Spring season start on Tuesday, January 12 and
are held at:
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 5800 Long Beach Blvd., Brant
Beach,New Jersey
at 7:30 PM.
We will be singing many familiar show tunes and
standards for our Spring Concert later in 2010. NO AUDITIONS ARE NECESSARY! If
you are looking for a fun group with a great sound, come to a rehearsal and give us a
try.
For more information contact Polly Moore, 732-341-8565 or Barbara Ayres,
609-597-1474
