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.  

                o        Ordering is generally on the first two Sundays of the month from 9:30am-12:30pm. 

o        The 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.

4th Annual Ducks Unlimited Seafood Feast

Saturday July 31st @6pm

Bayville Elks 247 Rt9 Bayville

All the seafood you can eat plus Burgers & dogs for the land lover.

Auctions, Raffles, & 50/50.

$45.00 per person includes: food, beverages, a 1 yr. membership to Ducks Unlimited, and a great night of fun had by all.

Tickets can be purchased by calling: Kurt Hahn @ 732-269-7205, or at the door the day of the event.

Be the VOICE for an abused or neglected child.  Give that child HOPE for the future.

BECOME A COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE!

YOU CAN BE THE VOICE FOR A CHILD.  YOU CAN GIVE THAT HOPE.

The goal of the CASA volunteer is to facilitate placement of a child into safe, permanent home.  We are looking for individuals with a desire to help children – no special background is needed. Volunteer Training is in September so call now!

Call CASA of Ocean County at 732-270-6803 or log onto www.oceancountycasa.org for more information.

Middletown Township Public Library 

Conversational English Classes at Middletown Main Library

On Tuesday evenings, August 3^rd through August 31^st    from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Conversational English Classes will be available to adults 18 years and older for whom English is not their native language.  Classes are facilitated by Literacy Volunteers of Monmouth County trained and certified volunteer tutors.  Child care not provided.  Register at the Reference Desk. 

Middletown Main Library is located at 55 New Monmouth Rd – mtpl.org – 732-671-3700 x320.

Saturday, August 7, 2010 – 8 PM – Great Auditorium 

Starship starring Mickey Thomas soars into Ocean Grove on Saturday, August 7, along with another premium 80’s rocker, Toto founder Bobby Kimball.  Tickets are $35 reserved; $30 general admission.  To order by phone, call 800-965-4064 Mondays-Fridays; on Saturdays, call 732-776-4015 after 1pm.  Tickets online 24/7 at www.oceangrove.org.  The Great Auditorium is located at Pilgrim and Ocean Pathways in Ocean Grove, NJ.   All facilities are handicapped accessible.

Saturday, July 31

          2^nd Annual Ride for Alzheimer’s. 75 mile motorcycle ride through southern Monmouth and northern Ocean counties. Register 9:30 a.m., Kickstands up: 11 a.m. start point: K of C Hall, 615 Thiele Road, Brick; ending K of C Hall, 401 Bartley Road, Jackson. Donation, $20. Per rider; $10 per passenger.  Proceeds benefit  Alzheimer Respite Care Program, Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey. Info: Jim: 732-920-7633 or info@caregivervolunteers.org

Saturday, August 14

          2nd Annual Walk for Alzheimer's.  5 K walk, Brick Reservoir, Herbertsville Road, Brick register 9 a.m.; walk begins 10 a.m; parking, refreshments, registration at 3801 Allenwood-Lakewood road (northside of reservoir).  Proceeds benefit Alzheimer's Respite Care Program of Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey. Info and sponsor sheets: 732-505-2273; info@caregivervolunteers.org

Show time is 8:00 pm, doors open one hour prior.  Ticket prices are $75.50, $50.50 & $35.50.  

Tickets for the Saturday, August 28 will be honored at the September 4 show.

Tickets can be obtained by either calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-736-1420, on line at www.ticketmaster.com or in person at the Taj Box Office. For box office hours and more information call (609) 449-5150.

Thank you.

RED BANK – Red Bank RiverCenter is extremely proud to present Red Bank’s 56^th Annual Sidewalk Sale taking place on July 30, 31 and August 1, 2010.  Hours are Friday and Saturday from 9am to 8pm and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. The annual sidewalk sale looks to be the best sale ever! Look for terrific clearance items and bargains at your favorite Red Bank stores.  Then, give your feet a break and have lunch or dinner at one of the many restaurants and eateries in town. 

Media sponsor Press Communications, will be on site at the Sidewalk Sale in front of Jack’s Music Shoppe (30 Broad Street) with The Breeze, 107.1 van on Friday, between 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM with contests and giveaways! Visitors to Red Bank will also enjoy free StreetLife performances on Saturday, during the hours of 12:00 – 3:00 PM and from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.  Family entertainers will include musicians, stiltwalker, juggler, magicians and face painters!  A fun day for the whole family to enjoy!

 The following will be performing on Saturday between 12pm and 3pm:

• Red Bank Business District - Steve the Stiltwalker (Juggling/Balloon Creations)
• White Street Bumpout (White/Broad Streets) – Face Painting by Fairytale Entertainment
• The Dublin House, 30 Monmouth Street – Devil’s Holiday
• White Street (near Hobbymasters) – Face Painting by Anita

Look for sidewalk sale tables overflowing with reduced priced items throughout the business and antiques districts, on Broad Street, Monmouth Street, White Street, Front Street, Wharf Avenue, Bridge Avenue and Maple Avenue.
Hours for the sale are:
Friday, July 30, 9 AM to 8 PM
Saturday, July 31, 9 AM  to 8 PM
Sunday, August 1, 10 AM to 5 PM

On Saturday, the fun continues into the evening with StreetLife, with additional live music and entertainment from 6:00 – 9:00 PM as the following performers play throughout town:

Rivers Edge Café, 35 Broad Street – Jenny Woods
The Dublin House, 30 Monmouth Street – Tri City Jazz
 

The Red Bank 56^thAnnual Sidewalk Sale is produced by Red Bank RiverCenter, a not-for-profit alliance of businesses, property owners, and residents working toward the economic vitality of the Red Bank Business District.   Please visit www.redbankrivercenter.org for additional information.

GRACE ALLIANCE CHURCH PRESENTS

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2010

MONDAY, JULY 26- FRIDAY, JULY 30

AT TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, 2008 ETHEL RD., PISCATAWAY

DINNER FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY: 5:45-6:15 PM SHARP

VBS FOR THE KIDS (GRADES PRE K AND UP) 6:30-8:30 PM

REGISTER AT WWW.GRACEALLIANCE.ORG OR CALL 732-424-0404

Ocean Grove Proudly Presents:

Grammy-Winning, Multi-Platinum Recording Artist

Amy Grant

Baby Baby, Every Heartbeat, Lead Me On, That’s What Love Is For,

El Shaddai, My Father’s Eyes, Find A Way, Next Time I Fall

With Opening Act Sara Groves

Saturday, July 31, 2010 – 8 PM – Great Auditorium

Lead Me On!  A star since the age of 16, Amy Grant brings her contemporary Christian and gospel music for the first time to Ocean Grove’s Great Auditorium on Saturday, July 31, 2010.  Showtime is 8 PM.  Tickets are $35 reserved; $30 general admission.  To order by phone, call 800-590-4064 Mondays-Fridays; on Saturdays, call 732-776-4015 after 1pm.  Tickets are available online 24/7 at www.oceangrove.org.  The Great Auditorium is located at Pilgrim and Ocean Pathways. All facilities are handicapped accessible.

Michael’s Feat 10^th Annual Family Picnic at The YMCA Camp Arrowhead in Marlboro July 31 to Be A Celebration of 10 Years of Assisting Families of Seriously Ill Newborns 

Wall, NJ – On Saturday, July 31 from 1-5 p.m. a crowd of over 300 is expected to gather at the YMCA Camp Arrowhead in Marlboro for the Michael’s Feat 10^th Annual Family Picnic to help families of seriously ill newborns.  In doing so, these families will help kick off a 10^th anniversary celebration for Michael’s Feat, a 501c3 non-profit organization, named in loving memory of baby Michael Gerard Puharic, born July 29, 2000 to Adam and Dana Puharic. Although he lived for just 83 hours, his legacy lives on through the hundreds of families helped through Michael’s Feat over the past nine years.

MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Poricy Park Conservancy announces July & August 2010 community programs and events, where there’s something for everyone! Adults, teens, kids and families!!

Ping Pong at Poricy Park!Mondays, July 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, August 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th - 7:30pm-9:00pm
Ping pong a game perfect for people of differing athletic abilities! Playing improves reflexes and coordination. It provides an aerobic workout and affords the opportunity to meet new people! We will play singles and doubles by international rules – 11 points wins!! Appropriate for ages 15 years to 115 years. Please call us to register so we know you are coming. Meet at Nature Center

It’s Still Happening! Tuesdays – July 27th & August 24th - 7:00pm-8:30pm
Join us for some stimulating conversation and relaxing tea in our 1770 New Jersey State Historic Murray Farmhouse parlor! July Theme – Most everyone agrees the Revolutionary War began in the northern colonies but what was happening in the South? We’ll discuss the patriot & British activity in the early years of the Revolution in the southern colonies. August Theme – Join us as we explore excerpts from the publication “Journal & Letters of Philip Vickers Fithian: A Plantation Tutor of the Old Dominion 1773-1774”! Special guests from the reenacting group ‘Past Muster’ as well as others will participate! Not necessary to commit to all sessions. Meet at the Murray Farmhouse (may use gravel road & park at farmhouse) - Must pre-register at least one week prior to each session

Knitting Bee-Tuesdays  July 20th & August17th - 7:00pm-8:00pm
Join our knitting group for fun and friendship! We will teach everyone from the “never held a knitting needle” person to experienced knitters who would like to knit in the company of other knitters and everyone in-between. From knit and purl to textured patterns, you can learn! All levels of knitters will be advised upon registration as to what they need to bring. Not necessary to commit to all sessions. Summer dates are subject to change so please call in advance! Meet at the Nature Center

Rebecca’s Garden! - Tuesday Mornings 9:30am-11:00am
Come join expert gardeners as they volunteer in the Kitchen Garden at the Murray Farmhouse. Learn as you work!  Bring your questions and your work gloves. Weather permitting! Meet at the Murray Farmhouse

Fossil Hunt- Sunday, July 11th & August 8th - 3:00pm-4:30pm
Come wander in the cool shade over Poricy Brook while looking for fossils this summer! Our experienced guide will provide the trowels & sifters and assist your treasure identification! Please dress for the weather and wear rubber boots or old sneakers. Your feet WILL get wet! Note: Sandals and slip-on footwear prohibited. Remember to bring a small container to hold your five best finds! Appropriate for adults and school age children accompanied by an adult. Younger children welcome with adult assistance. Registration is needed so we will have enough supplies!!! Meet at the Nature Center
Fee:  $8 per participant; $32 Family Special (2 adults, 3 children)

Fiber Fest! - Monday, July 19th - 4:00pm-7:00pm
Come see fabulous fibers & flying fingers as we explore various ways colonial people (and people today) create clothing. From field to fabric, we will have weaving, spinning, and many fine tools! Don’t miss this fun event! Appropriate for ages 8 to 108!! Children must be supervised by their adult. Please register in advance! Meet at Murray Farmstead
Fee:  $5 members; $7 non-members; $20 Special Family Rate (2 adults,3 children)

Murray Farmhouse Open House -Sunday, July 25th - 3:00pm-4:30pm
Join us for our annual open house! You can have your own tour of this unique New Jersey State Historic site dating back to Colonial times – 1770! Appropriate for all ages (children must be supervised by their adult). Donations greatly appreciated!

Frog Fest-Sunday, August 15 - 4:00pm-7:00pm
Frogs are cool!!! They provide a source of enjoyment and cultural fascination as well as being an integral part of habitats around the world. Join us as we celebrate frogs with amphibian activity stations. Participants can win a small prize just for exploring the events! Appropriate for frog lovers of all ages! Children must be supervised by their adult. This is a great family activity!! Please register in advance! Meet at Murray Pond
Fee:  $5 members; $7 non-members; $20 Special Family Rate (2 adults,3 children)

Murray Barn Open House-Sunday, August 29th - 3:00-4:30pm

Chickens, and sheep, and cows, Oh My! Come see the barn that Joseph Murray built. View our original 18th century timbers and other unique items including the unusual root cellar. Our experienced interpreter will be glad to share the story! Appropriate for all ages (children must be supervised by their adult). Donations greatly appreciated! 

Program Fees-The Poricy Park Conservancy strives to provide quality programs at a reasonable cost to our visitors.  Your generous contributions assist us in sustaining our operation. Unless otherwise noted, recommended program donations are $3 for members and $5 for non-members. 

Pre-Registration is requested for all programs unless noted otherwise, allowing us to plan supplies and instructor coverage accordingly.  Although walk-in registration the day of program is available with some programs, a program will be cancelled if the pre-registration minimums are not met.

PROGRAMS ARE HELD RAIN OR SHINE SO PLEASE DRESS ACCORDINGLY.

The Nature Center - we’re open Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm. To make a reservation or for more information please call the Nature Center 732-842-5966

Let the FUN continue after finishing Kortney's Challenge with a designated picnic area for a DAY AT THE RACES in conjunction with the OCEANPORT PBA. Your ticket gains you entry to our own picnic area, food, beverages, a race program and a day full of horse racing and a good time for two great causes. The Kortney Rose Foundation and the Oceanport PBA's scholarship funds will be the beneficiaries of any net proceeds from the Day at the Races event. Children Under 14 are free for the Day at the Races picnic area; 14 and over $20 FOR PARTICIPANTS OF KORTNEY'S CHALLENGE/$25 FOR NON-PARTICIPANTS OF KORTNEY'S CHALLENGE. Purchase tickets on our web site (www.thekortneyrosefoundation.org), mail in order, or buy the day of. Tickets will be available at Kortney's Challenge registration tables. 

Wouldn’t it be great to expand your cultural awareness? Here is your opportunity!  A local coordinator is urgently seeking host families for high school aged French Students who will be visiting in July.
For three weeks, provide a bed, 3 meals a day, transportation assistance.These conscientious young people are coming to America to study, learn, experience our culture, and become part of an American family. There is no need to entertain or to change your regular family routine….

Students will be in NJ: July 9th to 29th
Monday through Friday students are engaged in a wide variety of activities and lessons. On weekends they spend quality time with the host family.

The students come prepared. They are fully insured, bring sufficient spending money, and local coordinators provide orientations, support, and 24 hour on call service.

Please consider opening your heart and your home to this rewarding cultural opportunity. For information call: Susan (732) 223-7175 or email at njbamboo@aol.com

Monthly Family Movie Night at Middletown Main Library 

Middletown Main Library announces the schedule of its free “Monday Family Movie Night” programming:

Monday, June 7, 6:30 p.m.  “Toy Story 2” (PG)

Monday, July 12, 6:30 p.m. “Where the Wild Things Are” (PG)

Monday, August 16, 6:30 p.m. “The Princes and the Frog” (G)

Middletown Main Library is located at 55 New Monmouth Rd—mtpl.org—732-671-3700 x320.

Brought to you by the Sandy Hook Foundation

WWW.SANDYHOOKFOUNDATIONNJ.ORG 

In case of rain, decision to cancel made after 2:00 p.m. on day of concert
Call 732-291-7733 for recording or check website

Click here to return to the Sandy Hook Foundation Website

May 29              Atlantic Wind Ensemble - Free Event
June 26             Doo Wop I - Duprees, Chiffons, The Jive Five, The Teenagers
July 3                Ocean Grove Summer Band - Free Event
July 10              America with Maplewood
July 17              Abba the Tour
July 24              Smokey Robinson
July 31              Amy Grant & Sara Groves
August 7           Starship w/Mickey Thomas & Bobby Kimbal of Toto
August 14         The Beach Boys
August 21         Newsboys
August 28         Johnny Mathis
September 4     Doo Wop II - Kenny Vance & the Planotones, Marvelettes, Freddie Paris & The Five Satins, JT Carter
September 11   Destination Opera III
September 18   The Orchestra of St. Peter's By The Sea

For more information visit www.oceangrove.org.  To place an order by phone call 800-590-4064.

Did you know that there are medical grants available for families struggling with child health-related expenses?  The United Healthcare Children’s Foundation is accepting applications for the 2010 grant program now.  The grants are available to help families who need financial assistance to pay for their child’s health care treatments, services or equipment not covered or not fully covered by their commercial health insurance plans.  They include medical services and equipment such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, prescriptions, wheelchairs, orthotics, eyeglasses and hearing aids.  Parents and legal guardians may apply for grants of up to $5,000 for child medical services.  For eligibility guidelines or to apply go online to  www.uhccf.org, that’s www.uhccf.org,  To be eligible for grants, children must be 16 years of age or younger.  Families must meet economic guidelines, reside in the United States and have a commercial health insurance plan. This has been a public service message from the UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation.  

Skim Bash Weekend: September 11 & 12, 2010- Sea Bright, NJ

Jersey Shore Skim Camp and Skim City present the 7th annual Sea Bright Skim
Bash on September 11-12,2010,  held on the Sea Bright Municipal Beach, in
Seabright, New Jersey. This all-weekend skimboarding event, part of the
Skim USA Pro/Am Tour, features music,food,prizes,giveaways and the best
skimboarding on the East Coast.
The Skim Bash is open to spectators at no charge,there is fee to compete in
the skimboarding competition.

For more information, call #732-598-6029, or vist
www.jerseyshoreskimcamp.com and click the Skim Bash link.

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 31^st, 2010.  Beginning Tuesday, June 1^st, 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.

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.