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105.7 The Hawk's listing of
what's going on in Ocean & Monmouth County.
Make sure you send us information on your upcoming
event as far in advance as possible. All announcements are subject
to review and editing. Thanks to theState of New Jersey Division of Travel & Tourism "NJ Calendar Of Events" for many of the listings. All submissions are subject to editing.
For more information on events and activities, click newjerseyshore.com the official site of the Jersey Shore with information on bars, hotels, restaurants, real estate, rentals & fishing!
Cell Phones For Soldiers - Throughout the month of January MODC (Monmouth-Ocean Development Council) will be collecting unused cell phones for the Cell Phones for Soldiers program at all of their events and committee meetings. The phones will be shipped to the recycling center byNetCetra, LLC with the proceeds of the exchange used to purchase calling cards that will be sent to our troops abroad. Chargers, batteries and other accessories are not required with the phones, but will gladly be accepted with your donation. For more information visit modc.com or call 732.751.8696. January is Adopt A Rescued Bird Month to bring attention to the hundreds of birds who are given to shelters by their owners who no longer want them. Click wingsofhope-nj.com for more information on birds available for adoption. Essay Contest - Dr. Ron Rotem, a dentist at the Center for Exceptional Cosmetic and Adult Dentistry, Toms River, is sponsoring a scholarship essay contest for high school seniors in Monmouth and Ocean counties. The winner will receive $1000.00. The first runner up will receive $500.00; and Dr. Rotem will award $100.00 to the next five runners up. Entrants need to write a letter addressed to President-elect Obama, suggesting what he should do about education in our country. Eligible public school or private school high school seniors should send all letters, postmarked by January 30, 2009, to Dr. Ron Rotem, 355 Lakehurst Road, Toms River, N.J., 08755. The letter, itself, should be addressed to President Obama and include the student’s full name, full address, phone number, and high school. The winners will be selected based on the clarity of ideas and originality. For more information, call Dr. Rotem 732-341-8500. TNT Training - Want to get in shape, make lasting friendships and help save lives? The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training® (TNT) is recruiting participants to give help and hope to thousands of blood cancer patients by raising funds as they achieve their dream of completing a marathon, half marathon, triathlon, 100-mile (century) bicycle ride or hike adventure. The Southern New Jersey/Shore Region Chapter is recruiting teams now to participate in summer events, such as the New Jersey Shore Marathon and Long Branch ½ Marathon, Philadelphia Insurance Triathlon, and The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon in San Diego, CA. An information meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 22 at Road Runner Sports on Route 35 in Shrewsbury at 7PM and the Toms River branch on the Ocean County Library on Wednesday, January 28 at 7PM. Call 888-920-8557 or visit teamintraining.org/snj for additional information. Ocean County Library Film Festival The East Coast Boat Racing Club Of New Jersey Race Club is looking for new members and volunteers for the 2009 Season. Click ecbrcnj.com for more information. Rock'n Music Idol 2008-2009 - The deadline to enter Rock'n Music Idol 2008-2009 has been extended from October 17th, 2008 to February 20. , 2009 due to the overwhelming response this season. Rock'n Music Idol is a state-wide search for New Jersey's most impressive musicians ages 7-17 in the categories of guitar, bass, drums, keys/piano, vocals, and vocals/instrument. The competition follows an audition process during which contestants are judged by a panel of professional musicians based on style, technique, and originality. The winners of Rock'n Music Idol receive a unique grand prize that includes professional recording studio time to write and record an original song, the opportunity to perform at the prestigious Stone Pony, and a professional photo shoot with legendary photographer Mark Weiss. Contestants can enter Rock'n Music Idol 2008-2009 online at RocknMusicIdol.com.
January Monday, January 5
Friday, January 16 Saturday, January 17 & Sunday, January 18 Saturday, January 17 – Monday, January 19 Saturday, January 17 Sunday, January 18 Wednesday, January 21 Saturday, January 31 February Monday, February 3 The Spring Lake Community Theatre presents Sylvia, a howling commentary on mid-life angst and the role dogs play in our lives at the Spring Lake Theater to benefit the Saturday Soup anti-hunger program of Asbury Park. For tickets and more information call (732)775-5084 for more information. Saturday, February 7 Saturday, February 21 Saturday, February 28 Flyin' High Over The Jersey Shore
Each year, there are over 2 million poison exposures reported to Poison Control Centers across the US. The New Jersey Poison Information and Education System (NJPIES) has been the state’s regional drug and poison information system for the past 25 years. NJPIES is a non-profit organization that offers poison emergency and drug information services to NJ residents via its hotline (1-800-222-1222). Trained health professionals (doctor, nurse, or pharmacist) are available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week to assist callers with poison emergencies, poison prevention information, drug information, food poisoning, carbon monoxide poisoning, treatment advice following bites/stings, medication side effects and interactions, etc. All calls are free and confidential. Services are available for the hearing impaired (973-926-8008) and for those who speak languages other than English. Angel Food partners with churches and community organizations throughout the country to help distribute food. You can order quality food (no seconds or expired products) that retail for $55-$80 at local food stores for only $30. Each basic unit ($30) of food contains enough food to feed a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 school aged children) for about one week or a single person for a month. There is no limit to the number of basic units you can buy. This food is for everyone who wants to save money on their grocery bill. There are no applications or income restrictions. For more information contact the Manahawkin United Methodist Church at 609.597.7666 or at manahawkinmethodist.org. DVDs 4 Vets New Jersey’s statewide 2-1-1 Help Line is a 24/7 one-stop, non-emergency call center operated by the United Way for people seeking help & information. Easily accessible by landline, cell phone and the internet at nj211.org, calls are free & confidential with multi-lingual specialists always available. Specialists can provide information & referral services to callers about a variety of issues including basic human needs resources, support for seniors & persons with disabilities, support for children & families, employment support. Do you have an acoustic guitar sitting in the corner, gathering dust? Donate it to Sylvia’s Children. Children at the Mbiriizi Primary School in Uganda, Africa will be learning to play and need your unused guitars. Many of the children have been orphaned by AIDS. Call Allen Consulting at 732-946-2711 or click sylviaschildren.org to donate your guitar and arrange pickup. Are you getting a new vehicle? Avoid the hassles of selling it and help the American Lung Association of the Mid-Atlantic by donating your unneeded vehicle and get a possible tax deduction at the same time. The Association accepts cars, trucks, vans, motorcycles, motor homes, and boats - any motorized vehicle for its vehicle donation program. Call 1-800-LUNG-USA x3 or visit: donateyourcar.com. Learn firsthand about another culture without leaving the United States and establish a friendship that will last a lifetime. Pacific intercultural exchange has international students from more than 40 countries arriving into the area for homestay programs. They urgently need a few more caring host families to share the American way of life with a foreign teen. For more information call 1-800-828-9001 or click pieusa.org. You hoped it wouldn’t happen but it has. You’ve lost your job. You’ve got a family to support. Your skills may be out of date. What do you do now? You need the personal support and services of a unique organization. Professional Services Group is ready to help. They can help you with everything from resume writing to interviewing and everything else you need to showcase your valuable skills. If the unthinkable has happened, don’t hesitate. PSG is a no-cost New Jersey Department of Labor supported volunteer organization for professionals in transition. Click click here for more information. The County Connection, located near JC Penney’s at the Ocean County Mall, is a service of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders. County residents can learn about programs, services and activities available to them in Ocean County. The County Connection is open regular mall hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays. For more information, call (732)288-7777 or visit the County Connection web site at co.ocean.nj.us. The Ronald McDonald’s House Charities Hacer Scholarship Program of the New York Tri-State Area is giving out $300,000 dollars in scholarships for Latino high school seniors. Get an application at rmhc.org or call 1-866-994-2237. Other scholarships are available for all seniors. Cell Phones For Soldiers – The Central Regional Alumni Association is collecting cell phones and cell phone accessories, regardless of their condition. They are sent to a recycler with the profits used to purchase calling cards for soldiers and their families in the States. For more information call (732)606-6040. Dell’Omo Realtors in Plaza II on Route 35 in Ocean Township is teaming with the Monmouth County SPCA to find homes for people and pets. With every home sold Dell’Omo Realtors will sponsor a pet at the shelter. The office will also act as a drop-off location for blankets, towels other items for the MSPCA’s pets. For more information call (732)531-5008 or click ajdellomo.com. Ocean County Hunger Relief is collecting children's clothes, coats, & shoes (sizes infant to teen), book bags, and lunch boxes for needy children in Ocean County. There is a desperate need because the organization almost never has these items. Especially needed are baby items such as diapers, wipes, shampoo, baby wash, etc. The children receiving the donations are either very poor or homeless. Donations may be dropped off at the Hunger Relief office on North Main Street in Toms River or by calling (732) 505-HELP or by clicking ochungerrelief.org. Jersey Shore
Partnership - Did you know that bathing water
quality at New Jersey’s ocean and bay beaches is checked
at least once a week? Testing is done more frequently here than
in any other state to make sure that our water is safe for swimming.
New Jersey has set the standard for nationwide water quality testing. The
Jersey Shore Partnership is New Jersey’s leading champion
for beach protection and replenishment. To learn more, visit jerseyshorepartnership.com.
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