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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 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 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 The 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 The 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 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 The 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 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. 11:00am - 4:00pm, at Petsmart in Bridgewater
3/3 - 12/31 Unionville Vineyards Special Programs 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
3/17 - 12/31 Bereavement Support Group Jewish Family and Vocational Service (JFVS) of Middlesex County will hold a Bereavement Support Group at the East Brunswick Jewish Center on Ryder’s Lane every Wednesday from 6:30 – 8PM. The Group is free but you must register. For more information call JFVS at 732-777-1940. 6:30pm - 8:00pm, at East Brunswick Jewish Center, Ryder's Lane
4/5 - 9/26 Coalition for Animals Coalition for Animals (CFA) will hold a dog walk on September 26th at the Unionville Vineyards in Ringoes, all to help foreclosure victims, both human and animal, by assisting with food and vet bills! Any donations are much appreciated, so if you can help out, please log onto coalition for animals dot org today! Ongoing, at Unionville Vineyards in Ringoes
5/18 - 12/31 The New Jersey Workplace Blood Donor Coalition The New Jersey Workplace Blood Donor Coalition wants to make you aware that blood is in short supply, and is needed to help kids, cancer patients, accident victims and others. Help fix the problem by contacting your local hospital or blood center to donate! It’s fast, easy and painless. Visit www.njsave3lives.com to learn about how you can give! Ongoing, at New Jersey
5/20 - 12/31 Feline Rescue Mission Feline Rescue Mission says "It's Raining Cats and Kittens" and needs your help! Stop by Petsmart in South Brunswick every Saturday from 11am-4pm to check out all the "adorable adoptables" that are in need of a loving home! To find out more about Feline Rescue Mission, or to make a donation or volunteer your time, log onto felinerescuemission.org! 11:00am - 4:00pm, at Petsmart in South Brunswick
8/6 - 9/29 Free Prostate Cancer Screening FREE Prostate Cancer Screening At The Cancer Institute of NJ 195 Little Albany St., New Brunswick Sept. 27, 28, 29 5:00 to 8:00 pm each night Call 732-247-2050 for an appointment 5:00 - 8:00pm, at The Cancer Institute of NJ 195 Little Albany St., New Brunswick
8/10 - 10/9 Light The Night Kickoff The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) will be having its annual "Light The Night" walks on Oct 2nd and 9th. For more info about kick off events, or how you can participate, call 908-956-6642 or check out light the night dot org slash NJ Ongoing, at New Jersey
8/10 - 9/6 The South Plainfield Alliance for Substance Awareness The South Plainfield Alliance for Substance Awareness presents the annual "5K Labor Day Race" Monday September 6th starting around 9:30am at South Plainfield Middle School! All are welcome to participate, so to register or for more info call 908-754-4620 x363! 9:30am, at South Plainfield Middle School!
8/10 - 9/13 The Puerto Rican Action Board (PRAB) Annual Francisco Rodríguez-Ramos Golf Classic The Puerto Rican Action Board (PRAB) is hosting its annual Francisco Rodríguez-Ramos Golf Classic on Monday, September 13th at Suneagles Golf Course in Fort Monmouth! For more info regarding sponsorships or donations, please contact Victoria Lozada at 732-828-4510 or Rosanna Santos at 732-828-4510! NA, at Suneagles Golf Course in Fort Monmouth
8/10 - 9/16 Holy Family Academy in Bound Brook Holy Family Academy in Bound Brook will be hold its annual carnival September 16-19 at Billian Legion Park! All proceeds from this event go to the operating costs of Holy Family Academy, so come out and enjoy rides, food and fun for the whole family! For more info, call 732-718-9843. NA, at Billian Legion Park!
8/10 - 10/3 The North Brunswick Humane Association (NBHA) Annual Dog Walk-a-Thon The North Brunswick Humane Association (NBHA) is looking for Sponsors and Vendors to participate in their 7th Annual Dog Walk-a-Thon (Family Day Festival) on Sunday, October 3rd! All proceeds from from the event benefit “Project Shelter”, a no-kill animal shelter planned for the Brunswick area. The Dog walk will take place in the North Brunswick Community Park on Route 130 from 1pm-5pm. Hundreds of animal lovers will be there, why not YOU?! Call Michelle at 732-713-3532 or Christine at 732-249-0100 for more info! 1:00pm - 5:00pm, at North Brunswick Community Park on Route 130
8/10 - 9/12 High Speed Chase for the Cure 5K Run/3K Walk Registration is now open for the eighth-annual High Speed Chase for the Cure 5K Run/3K Walk with proceeds to benefit The Cancer Institute of New Jersey. The event will be held Sunday, September 12th beginning at 8:00am at the Louis Brown Athletic Center at Rutgers. To register or to make a donation, call 732-235-8614. 8:00am, at Louis Brown Athletic Center at Rutgers
8/10 - 10/14 Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue (CODAR) Annual Fall Gift Auction Fundraiser Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue (CODAR) will be holding its fourth annual Fall Gift Auction fundraiser at the Reception Center at PNC Bank Arts Center on October 14th! Guests at this event have the opportunity to win unique, elegant or fun items and attractions. CODAR is an animal rescue organization consisting of volunteers located mostly in Central Jersey. if you've got items to donate, or want to make a monetary donation, it would be a huge help! Call Marissa Weber or Jackie Hastings at 732-888-0253. NA, at The Reception Center at PNC Bank Arts Center
8/19 - 9/19 South Bound Brook Rescue Squad South Bound Brook Rescue Squad welcomes volunteer drivers, assistants and EMT's who live within 3 miles of South Bound Brook to join the squad. No experience is necessary, FREE in-house training will be provided. Call 732-469-7800 or visit SouthBoundBrookFAS.com for more information! NA, at South Bound Brook Rescue Squad
8/19 - 9/18 South Bound Brook First Aid Squad South Bound Brook First Aid Squad is sponsoring it's annual Town Wide Yard Sale on September 18th from 8am to 4pm. Rain date: September 19 Call 732-469-7800 or visit SouthBoundBrookFAS.com for more information! 8:00am - 4:00pm, at South Bound Brook First Aid Squad
8/19 - 9/13 The prestigious national Liberty Mutual Invitational The prestigious national Liberty Mutual Invitational makes a special stop at TPC Jasna Polana in Princeton on September 13th. Funds raised from this event will be directed toward the Hunter’s Hope Foundation to help to find a cure for Krabbe Leukodystrophy and advance Universal Newborn Screening. Any amateur golfer can participate in this fundraiser. Sponsorships are available by sending an email to the Tournament Coordinator at DMevents@comcast.net or visiting www.LibertyMutualInvitational.com for more info. For more information on Hunter’ Hope Foundation, please visit www.huntershope.org 12:00PM, at TPC Jasna Polana in Princeton
8/24 - 9/30 Twilight Golf Outing for Spina Bifida The 2010 Twilight Golf Outing for Spina Bifida will take place Thursday, September 30th at Royce Brook Golf Club in Hillsborough. This all day event features a luncheon, prizes, 1pm shotgun start and a cocktail reception. For more info, or to register for this event, call the Spina Bifida Resource Network at 908-782-7475! 1:00pm, at Royce Brook Golf Club in Hillsborough, NJ
8/24 - 9/12 Prevention First's Fourth Annual Amanda Faith Reo Memorial Walk. On Sunday, September 12th at 3:00 pm on the boardwalk at Pier Village in Long Branch, Prevention First will be hosting the Fourth Annual Amanda Faith Reo Memorial Walk. The event aims to support Prevention First’s violence and substance abuse prevention programs. For more info about this event, call 732-663-1800, ext 219 or log onto preventionfirst.net! 3:00pm, at Pier Village in Long Branch, NJ
8/24 - 9/14 Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County (JFVS) is offering computer training classes starting the week of September 14th! Classes are held at the JFVS offices, 32 Ford Avenue, 2nd Floor in Milltown. For more info, call 732-777-1940. NA, at 32 Ford Avenue, 2nd Floor in Milltown, NJ
8/24 - 9/16 The Women’s Center at Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County The Women’s Center at Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County (JFVS) is presenting a workshop on “Divorce: What Every Woman Needs to Know”. This free workshop will take place on Thursday, September 16, from 1 to 3 pm at the JFVS office, 32 Ford Avenue, 2nd floor in Milltown. For more info call (732) 777-1940. 1:00pm - 3:00pm, at 32 Ford Avenue, 2nd floor in Milltown
8/24 - 10/2 Buddy Walk of South Plainfield You can open doors for people with Down syndrome and start a chain reaction of acceptance and inclusion in your community by joining the Buddy Walk of South Plainfield on October 2, 2010 at Putnam Park in South Plainfield, NJ. Learn more at 908-531-5100. NA, at Putnam Park in South Plainfield, NJ.
8/24 - 10/2 Monmouth County SPCA's 17th Annual Dog Walk & Pet Fair On Saturday, October 2nd from 10AM-2PM, the Monmouth County SPCA will leash up for their 17th Annual Dog Walk & Pet Fair on the campus of Brookdale Community College in Lincroft! Last year's Walk attracted more than 2,000 people and their pets from all over the tri-state area, and with devoted animal lover and rescue advocate Caroline Manzo from The Real Housewives of New Jersey as the Event Chair, this year's Dog Walk is certain to be bigger than ever! Register online at mcspcadogwalk.org today! 10:00am - 2:00pm, at The Campus of Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, NJ
8/30 - 9/11 Benefit Comedy Show and Fundraise A benefit comedy show and fundraiser will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Somerset on Saturday, September 11th. All proceeds will go to the New York Police & Fire Widows' and Children's Benefit Fund, which supports the families of police and fire personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty. To purchase tickets or for more info, log onto 911 benefit dot com, or call 908-799-8294. NA, at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Somerset
8/30 - 10/23 "Dance for a Cure" It's the 3rd annual "Dance for a Cure" to benefit the Susan G Koman North Jersey Affiliate on Saturday October 23rd...come by the Arthur Murray Dance Studio on RT 22 East in Green Brook from from 7-10pm and enjoy group dance lessons, snacks, and a silent auction! For more info, call 732-968-7600! 7:00pm - 10:00pm, at Arthur Murray Dance Studio on RT 22 East in Green Brook
8/30 - 9/12 The Ashley Lauren Foundation’s 2010 Colts Neck Polo Match and Luau Party The Ashley Lauren Foundation’s 2010 Colts Neck Polo Match and Luau Party will be held on Sunday, September 12 beginning at 12 noon! You'll be able to check out a Polo Match, enjoy great food, play games, check out live entertainment, and more! The Ashley Lauren Foundation is a local non-profit organization that provides financial and material assistance, as well as emotional support to families of children suffering from cancer. For directions to the polo grounds, or to buy tix, call 732-414-1625! 12:00 - Noon, at The Polo Grounds
8/30 - 10/4 The Ashley Lauren Foundation’s 4th Annual Golf Outing The Ashley Lauren Foundation’s 4th Annual Golf Outing will be held on Monday, October 4th at Bamm Hollow Country Club in Lincroft. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with a shot gun start at 9:00 a.m. There will be a breakfast and BBQ lunch along with auctions, raffles and awards for long drive, and more! To purchase tickets or for more info, call 732-414-1625. The Ashley Lauren Foundation is a local non-profit organization that provides financial and material assistance, as well as emotional support to families of children suffering from cancer. 7:30AM, at Bamm Hollow Country Club in Lincroft.
8/30 - 10/22 "Halloween on the Green" The Woodlands Wildlife Refuge Charity Golf Outing Woodlands Wildlife Refuge, an organization that receives, rehabilitates and releases orphaned or injured wild life back to their own environment will hold the first annual charity golf outing on October 22nd at Beaver Brook Country Club in Annandale starting at 10:30am. This outing will be called "Halloween on the Green" and all proceeds raised will go towards the animals! To buy tix or for more info, call 908-735-2832! 10:30AM, at Beaver Brook Country Club in Annandale, NJ
8/30 - 9/25 Benefit for St. Jude's Childrens Hospital A fundraiser to benefit St. Jude's Childrens Hospital will be held on Saturday September 25th from 12-4pm at Char Steakhouse on Rt 202 in Raritan, and will feature a fashion show, door prizes, great food, silent auction, and more! This event was organized by a Magic Listener named Rose Kraemer who lost her son to cancer (he was only 23 years old). She decided to hold this memorial fundraiser and do something positive to remember her son. For tickets or more information, please call 908-672-5335. 12:00pm - 4:00pm, at Char Steakhouse on Rt 202 in Raritan,
8/30 - 10/23 "Run For Your Life" 5K Run/Walk The New Jersey Women and AIDS Network from New Brunswick is holding it's first annual "Run For Your Life" 5K run/walk to raise money and awareness on October 23rd in Bucchleuch Park on Easton Ave in New Brunswick. For start time and tickets call 732-846-4462 X103 or log onto njwan.org! Call for times, at Bucchleuch Park on Easton Ave in New Brunswick
9/1 - 9/5 East Brunswick Soccer Club Labor Day Tournament Come join us and more than 220 expected teams for the 30th annual East Brunswick Soccer Club Labor Day Tournament on September 4 - 5, 2010! All teams are guaranteed 4 games. The tournament is open for teams U9 - U19 of all levels, with competitive play available at the Elite, Olympic and National levels. Top NJ and regional teams will participate, as well as many township-based teams. New for 2010 To celebrate this 30-year milestone and the 35th year of EBSC, a number of special events are planned in addition to the traditional activities and vendors that provide a true tournament atmosphere. In addition, facilities have been significantly upgraded this year with several additional fields, including 4 lighted turf fields. The tournament has joined the Elite Tournaments family, which will streamline administrative processes, allow for real-time posting of scores, and list the event through the GOT Soccer tournament system. All of these changes produce significant improvements to what is already considered a top NJ tournament! For more information, go to www.ebsoccer.com September 4th & 5th, at Dideriksen Park 575 Dunhams Corner Road East Brunswick, NJ 08816
9/25 Free to Breathe 5K Walk Each year lung cancer takes more New Jersey lives than any other cancer. We welcome everyone to join Magic 98.3 and the National Lung Cancer Partnership on this lovely Saturday morning for the Inaugural Free to Breathe 5K walk. Magic will be providing all of your favorite songs along with great prizes and giveaways as advocates, survivors, and the entire community raise awareness and support for this serious disease. Please visit the first ever New Jersey Free to Breathe 5K walk for a wonderful experience! 10am-1pm, at Horseshoe Lake Park, 72 Eyland Ave Succasunna, NJ 07876
9/26 The Beez Foundation Rubber Duck Race at the Raritan River Festival Join Magic 98.3 and The Beez Foundation as we partner together for an afternoon to create awareness and fight to find a cure for brain cancer. In support of the cause, we will be playing live music and giving away outstanding prizes such as an Apple Ipad and a Somerset Patriots Luxury Box Package. Be sure to come out to Boyd Park and support a wonderful foundation with your friends at Magic as we all team up to support an inspiring cause. 12am-6pm, at Boyd Park on Route 18 in New Brunswick
10/30 Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes Join the American Diabetes Association on October 30. There will be a walk around the baseball field to raise money for the ADA, along with a diabetes community forum, food, haunted trail, pumpkin picking and arts & crafts! To register, go to www.diabetes.org/stepout then type in your zip code, select Bridgewater, NJ, and create a team! TBD, at TD Bank Ballpark Bridgewater, NJ