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.
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
Pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Sunday, March 14, 2010 Pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Church of the Visitation Mantoloking Road Brick, New Jersey 08723
Presented by the Church of the Visitation in conjunction with the Holy Name Society and Boy Scout Troop 38 from Brick, New Jersey. Start time after 6:45 a.m. mass. Kitchen closes at 12:30 p.m. $6.00 adults at door ($5.00 in advance) $4.00 children 12 and under. Contact Matt Powell for tickets at matthewapowell@verizon.net or (973) 216-4242.
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.
CCFA-NJ "Books for Bucks" Fundraiser
We are in need of used books, CD's and DVD's. One of our Belmar Walk sponsors, The Atlantic Club, will be hosting a book sale on Thursday, March 11th, Friday, March 12th and Saturday, March 13th.
100% of the proceeds will go directly to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation-New Jersey Chapter. If you are interested in particpating you may drop off your items no later than Friday, March 5th at The Atlantic Club in Manasquan at their front desk or at the CCFA Manalapan office.
For more information please contact the CCFA Chapter office at 732-786-9960. A very special thank you to The Atlantic Club for hosting this book sale.
Elks Miracle Plunge III
Saturday, March 13, 2010 great fund raising expectations have been set as hundreds are preparing to assemble at high noon on 5th Ave. Beach, Belmar, NJ for “Elks Miracle Plunge III.”
The previous two events raised more than $100,000 which was donated to the Cooley’s Anemia Foundation (CAF) and to Elks Camp Moore. Last year more than 250 wacky yet wonderful people endured a moment of being uncomfortable for the comfort of others. In addition to raising the much needed funds to support both 501c3 charities, the Miracle Plunge also helps raise awareness of the most serious of blood disorders Thalassemia Major or Cooley’s anemia A Cooley’s anemia patient can look forward to a lifetime of blood transfusions as often as every two weeks and an arduous daily drug treatment that can involve sticking a needle into their bodies and pumping in a drug for 6-12 hours. There is at this time no universal cure for Cooley’s anemia and life expectancy is significantly below average. CAF has for over fifty years been a strong supportive partner both for families confronting the challenge of living with Thalassemia and for the medical community. An estimated 2,000,000 Americans carry the genetic trait for Thalassemia.
Please plan to plunge and warm up at the after party at the Manasquan Elks Lodge located on 17 Stockton Lake Boulevard, Manasquan, NJ. For more information, check out www.njelks.org or www.cooleysanemia.org.
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
·15% of Every Dinner Bill Will Be Donated To The Police Unity Tour Jackson Township Police Team
·DJ and T-Shirt Sales
·Come Out and Have A Great Meal While Supporting A Great Cause!
ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT LT. ANDREW CHENEY AT 609-713-5406
"WE RIDE FOR THOSE WHO DIED."
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
