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  Event Description Time / Location
2/18 - 12/31 OPERATION HOMEFRONT Operation Homefront is a great organization that provides emergency services and morale to troops and the families left behind, and to wounded warriors when they return home. Moving is tough on young mothers, most of the time they're relocating their children and households alone, while their service member is deployed to a combat zone. Find out how you can help these military families and ease the minds of our deployed troops. Visit www.operationhomefront.net for more info Ongoing, at NA
2/18 - 12/31 REACH OUT AND READ Instead of always reaching for the remote, why not reach for a book? Reading to your kids between the ages of 6 months and 5 years can help them improve their reading skills by the time they enter elementary school! “Reach Out And Read” helps doctors and nurses in clinics and hospitals hand out books during kid’s check ups, and tell parents about the importance of reading with their children. For more info, call 212-803-3334, or log onto reach out and read www.nyc.org Ongoing, at NA
2/18 - 12/31 COOPERATIVE HOUSING Cooperative Housing is a non-profit organization offering quality, affordable housing for seniors, all located within Somerset County. This is a way for seniors to live in a house, rather than a facility. Cooperative housing also offers services for its residents such as grocery shopping, meal preparation, nursing, housekeeping, and maintenance, and more! Log onto www.chchousing.org or call 908-526-8130! Ongoing, at NA
2/18 - 12/31 CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS FOR HAITI RELIEF Here's a list of charitable organizations for Haiti Relief... Action Against Hunger, 877-777-1420 Agape Flights, 941-584-8078 American Red Cross, 800-733-2767 American Refugee Committee, 800-875-7060 American Jewish World Service, 212-792-2900 AmeriCares, 800-486-4357 Beyond Borders, 866-424-8403 CARE, 800-521-2273 CarmaFoundation Catholic Relief Services, 800-736-3467 Childcare Worldwide, 800-553-2328 Concern Worldwide, 212-557-8000 Cross International, 800-391-8545 Direct Relief International, 805-964-4767 Doctors Without Borders, 888-392-0392 Feed My Starving Children, 763-504-2919 Food for the Poor, 800-427-9104 Friends of WFP, 866-929-1694 Friends of the Orphans, 312-386-7499 Habitat for Humanity, 1-800-422-4828 Haiti Children, 877-424-8454 Haiti Foundation Against Poverty Haiti Marycare, 203-675-4770 Haitian Health Foundation, 860-886-4357 Hope for Haiti, 239-434-7183 International Child Care, 800-722-4453 International Medical Corps, 800-481-4462 International Rescue Committee, 877-733-8433 International Relief Teams, 619-284-7979 Lutheran World Relief, 800-597-5972 Medical Teams International, 800-959-4325 Meds and Food for Kids, 314-420-1634 Mennonite Central Committee, 888-563-4676 Mercy Corps, 888-256-1900 Operation Blessing, 800-730-2537 Operation USA, 800-678-7255 Oxfam, 800-776-9326 Partners in Health, 617-432-5298 Rural Haiti Project, 347-405-5552 The Salvation Army, 800-725-2769 Samaritan's Purse, 828-262-1980 Save the Children, 800-728-3843 UN Central Emergency Response Fund UNICEF, 800-367-5437 World Concern, 800-755-5022 World Hope International, 888-466-4673 World Relief, 800-535-5433 World Vision, 888-511-6548 Yele Haiti, 212-352-0552 Wyclef Jean's grassroots org Text Yele to 501 501 to donate $5 via your cellphone Ongoing, at -----
2/18 - 12/31 DONORS CHOOSE DOT ORG If you’ve ever wanted to help out teachers with projects in the classroom, but didn’t think you had the time, think again! Donors Choose Dot Org is a website where public school teachers talk about different projects for their classrooms. You can log on, choose a project you’d like to fund, and then, you’ll get updates, photos and a thank you letter from the teacher, and their class! It’s a simple way to help the community, and our teachers educate our children! For more info, call 212-239-3615 Ext. 204, or log on and check it out for yourself, www.donorschoose.org Ongoing, at NA
2/18 - 12/31 MARCH OF DIMES Every parent wants a healthy baby, but it doesn’t always happen that way. Babies come early, small, or with health problems. The March of Dimes is always there, ready to help, not only after a baby is born, but beforehand as well. The March of Dimes website is a moms’ one stop resource for everything related to pregnancy and babies. Whether you’re pregnant, thinking about it, or already have a baby, log on and check it out for yourself, at www.marchofdimesbaby.org Ongoing, at NA
2/18 - 12/31 SALVATION ARMY OF NEW BRUNSWICK The Salvation Army will continue it’s mission to provide needy families with help in these tough times, but they can’t do it without you! To find out how you can help, please call The Salvation Army of New Brunswick at 732-545-1477. Ongoing, at NEW BRUNSWICK
2/18 - 12/31 EDUCATION THROUGH MUSIC Education through music is a non-profit organization that supports music instruction for thousands of inner city kids. Music can be a catalyst to improved learning and development, yet thousands of children have no music education. Log onto www.etmonline.org for more info. Ongoing, at NA
2/18 - 12/31 SOCIAL SECURITY UPDATE If you know someone that's getting ready to retire, save them some time and tell them to log onto social security dot gov to apply for benefits...it can take as little as 15 minutes, and they won't even have to leave the house! Ongoing, at NA
2/18 - 12/31 CASA OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY You can be the voice for an abused or neglected child by becoming a court appointed special advocate thru CASA of Middlesex County! They are currently looking for volunteers to help place children in safe, permanent homes! No special training or background is needed. If you've got some extra time, they'd love to have you, so call 732-246-2499 for more info today! Ongoing, at MIDDLESEX COUNTY
2/18 - 12/31 NEW JERSEY PREVENTION NETWORK HELPING ARMED FORCES! The New Jersey Prevention Network celebrates the return of our armed forces by offering the Military Family Nights program. Available throughout the state, the program offers military families fun activities, skill building sessions, dinner and incentives. The program is free. For more information call 732-367-0611. Ongoing, at New Jersey
2/18 - 12/31 LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF MONMOUTH COUNTY Did you know nearly twenty percent of adults living in New Jersey can't read a newspaper, fill out a job application, or understand verbal instructions in the workplace? Literacy Volunteers of Monmouth County is looking for people to teach basic English as a Second Language to local residents! If you can spare just an hour a week, they'd love to have you! For a list of days and times, please check out www.lvmonmouthnj.org Ongoing, at MONMOUTH COUNTY
2/18 - 12/31 HOMELESS ANIMALS LIFELINE (HAL) Homeless Animals Lifeline, or HAL, is an all volunteer, non profit animal rescue organization in New Jersey. If you’ve got some extra time and can spare a few hours a week, they would love to have you as a volunteer, or even a “foster parent” for the adorable adoptables that are in need of a good home! If you can’t volunteer, they do have a “wish list” of things they could use for the animals on their site, www.halrescue.org If you’re looking for a new furry friend, visit Petsmart in Bridgewater every Saturday from 11am-4pm where many pets in need of a home are on display, waiting for their new “pet parents!” For more info, call 732-804-7637 or check out www.halrescue.org. 11am - 4pm, at Petsmart in Bridgewater
2/18 - 12/31 THE BUTTERFLY PROJECT The Butterfly Project, a non profit organization, hosts various fundraisers throughout the year all to benefit children and their families that are afflicted with cancer. A new children’s book called “Butterbird” is now for sale, and 85% of proceeds will be donated to Children’s Cancer Research Fund and 15% will go towards Matheny’s Arts Access Program. To buy the book, or find out about upcoming events, log onto www.childrenscancer.org/butterflyproject Ongoing, at NA
2/18 - 4/2 JAMESBURG ELKS "FISH FRYS" The Jamesburg Elks are pleased to announce that "Fish Frys" are back!! They will begin on Friday, February 12th and continue thru Friday, April 2nd. Varieties of seafood/fish, served broiled or fried, salad bar and dessert. Takeout orders are also available by calling 732-521-2180. Doors open at 5:00 PM. 5pm, at 74 W. Railroad Avenue
2/21 - 12/31 RED CROSS HAITI RELIEF EFFORTS So many people are asking how they can help out the earthquake victims in Haiti...For those interesting in helping immediately, simply text "HAITI" to "90999" and a donation of $10 will be given automatically to the RED CROSS to help with relief efforts, charged to your cell phone bill. (This info from MSNBC.com) Ongoing, at NA
3/3 - 4/17 NORTH BRUNSWICK HS PROJECT GRADUATION The North Brunswick HS "Project Graduation" Fundraising Comittee is sponsoring a bus trip to Showboat Casino in AC on Saturday, April 17th, leaving the HS at 9am and returning at 7pm. For tickets, prices, or more info, call 732-246-8566! Reservations must be received by March 31st! 9am - 7pm, at Showboat Casino in AC
3/3 - 4/4 SAVE THE MANATEE CLUB Brighten Easter morning with a thoughtful manatee gift adoption from Save the Manatee Club. For a $25 tax-deductible donation, you'll receive a full-color photo and certificate, a biography and a fact-filled handbook. Or for $35, you'll also receive a plush manatee toy. Call 1-800-432-JOIN or visit save the manatee dot org, founded by Jimmy Buffett! Ongoing, at ---
3/3 - 12/31 UNIONVILLE VINEYARDS Unionville Vineyards in Ringoes features lots of exhibits and special programs throughout the year! If you're looking for something unique and different to do with your weekends, log onto www.unionvillevineyard.com Ongoin, at Unionville Vineyards, Ringoes
3/3 - 3/27 COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES of MIDDLESEX COUNTY Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Middlesex will be holding a Beer Tasting Fundraiser at Harvest Moon on George Street in New Brunswick on Saturday, March 27th from 2-5pm. All proceeds help CASA continue to help place abused or neglected children in foster care. For more info, call 732-246-4449 or log onto www.casaof middlesexcounty.org ! 2pm - 5pm, at Harvest Moon on George Street in New Brunswick
3/3 - 4/6 CHABAD of SOUTH BRUNSWICK With the advent of Spring, Jews around the world will soon be preparing for the upcoming Passover Holiday (March 29 – April 6). For the 8th consecutive year, Chabad of South Brunswick will present "The Passover Experience"at the Center on 1 Riva Ave on March 14th at 10:30am. For more info, please call (732) 398-9492 or log onto www.chabadsouthbrunsiwck.com ! 10:30am, at Chabad of South Brunswick Center 1 Riva Ave. South Brunswick
3/3 - 4/1 CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the perfect opportunity to remind men and women aged 50 years and older (those at greatest risk) of the benefits of screening for this disease. To find out more, log onto www.cdc.gov/screenforlife ! Ongoing, at ---
3/3 - 3/13 MONTCLAIR ANIMAL SHELTER Montclair Animal Shelter honors St. Patrick’s Day with their “Erin-Go-Bark” Adoption Celebration on Saturday March 13th from 1-4pm at the shelter on North Willow Street (Montclair). Join them for fun and refreshments or to adopt an orphaned animal. Be sure to come dressed showing your St. Patty’s spirit! For questions please contact the shelter at 973-744-8600. 1pm - 4pm, at North Willow Street, Montclair
3/3 - 12/21 SALVATION ARMY CHILIE RELIEF In the wake of the devastating earthquake in Chile, the Salvation Army is asking donors to assist relief efforts by texting “CHILE” to 52000 on their mobile phones. The text message will automatically provide a one time $10 donation to disaster relief efforts! Ongoing, at ---
3/3 - 3/14 THE NEXT STEP NETWORK The Next Step Network (NSN) will host a “Career Awareness Day” on March 14th at the East Brunswick Jewish Center on Ryders Lane (East Brunswick) from 12-4pm, all to provide coaching and resources for women who are re-entering the workforce. For more info, call 732-777-1940 12pm - 4pm, at East Brunswick Jewish Center on Ryders Lane, East Brunswick
3/3 - 3/31 ARC of MONMOUTH COUNTY March has been designated Arc Awareness Month throughout the state of New Jersey, a chance for the community to learn more about the issues affecting more than seven million Americans with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc of Monmouth invites you to take part in Arc Awareness Month by looking for displays in your local library and at town meetings! For more information, log onto www.arcofmonmouth.org ! Ongoing, at Monmouth County
3/3 - 3/22 SOMERSET HIRES JOB FAIR Meet face-to-face with top employers at the Somerset Hires Job Fair on Monday, March 22nd from 11am to 2pm at the Holiday Inn on Davidson Avenue (Somerset). Attendance is free for job seekers and if you register at somerset hires dot com you'll receive the company list and an online job fair guide. Free RESUME REVIEWS will be available at the event from two local career experts. 11am - 2pm, at Holiday Inn, Davidson Ave, Somerset
3/3 - 3/14 ST AUGUSTINE of CANTERBURY SCHOOL St. Augustine of Canterbury School in Kendall Park will be holding a "Tricky Tray" on Friday, March 14th from 6-8pm at the school on Henderson Road (Kendall Park). For reservations or more info, call 732-642-2051. 6pm - 8pm, at Henderson Road, Kendall Park
3/3 - 4/25 FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP FOOD BANK - TOUR de FRANKLIN Looking for an excuse to get your bicycle, or seeking a fun way to help out a great cause in the Franklin township community? If so, then reserve Sunday, April 25th, because the 21st annual Tour de Franklin is a benefit event for the Franklin Township Food Bank that consists of six different organized bike rides! There will be team and individual prizes plus lunch for all participants, so if you'd like to help out and want more info log onto www.franklinfoodbank.org or call 732-246-0009! Ongoing, at Franklin Township
3/3 - 12/31 AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION The American Heart Association’s Start! initiative can help you get started on the path to a better, healthier life. Start! encourages all Americans to get out and simply walk 30 minutes every day. This can be accomplished by parking further away from the office, taking the stairs instead of the elevator or just hopping off the bus a stop or two earlier—every bit counts! For more info, log onto www.americanheart.org! Ongoing, at ---
3/10 - 3/27 NORTH BRUNSWICK FOOD BANK Covino’s Ristorante will sponsor “Golden Oldies Night” on Saturday, March 27 at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Peace Parish Center, 1740 Route 130 North. A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to benefit the North Brunswick Food Bank. Tickets are $65 per person, including a three-course meal catered by Covino’s and entertainment provided by John Kuse & The Excellents and Billy Lawrence. Tickets are available online www.covinos.net or at the Covino's Ristorante, Route 130 in North Brunswick. For those who cannot attend but would like to make a donation to the food bank, canned goods can be dropped off at Covino’s Ristorante on Friday, March 26. The North Brunswick Food Bank is located at 710 Hermann Road. 7pm, at Our Lady of Peace Parish Center 1740 Route 130 North
3/26 ANNUAL ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL TRICKY TRAY "BASKET RAFFLE" Annual St. Joseph High School Tricky Tray "Basket Raffle" Friday, March 26, 2010. Doors open at 6PM. Admission: $20 Advance tickets call: Michelle at 732-651-8345 6pm., at 145 Plainfield Ave. Metuchen, NJ 08840