Thursday, October 30, 2014

News and Events 10-31-14



Dear Friend or Friend to be,

So are you all ready to go out and go bump in the night? Trick or Treating I meant! LOL I am staying home passing out candy on Halloween and dressing up in my witchy best and going to a singles dance on Sat. I also wanted to remind you that I am asking for your help for a local charity. I put together a write up Let's Help Feed the Hungry for more details. And thanks for those who already brought stuff!

With Love and In the Light,  Cassie  

Deals of the week:
Gas grill $15 
Mini fridge $15 
Lawn Tractor $350


Good Articles: 
Universal Truths for a Better Life
Halloween Pet Safety
3 Signs you Are having a Soul Emergency




 
Upcoming events of interest:
Sat 11/1   Keansburg Zombie Walk
Sat  11/1   Halloween Dance Party, Westin Princeton
Sun 11/2 Girl's Day Out Women's Expo
Tue 11/4 Teleseminar: Principles for Empowered Dating
Thur 11/6  Full Moon Ceremony
Sat 11/8  Free Night of Comedy- South Amboy
Sat 11/8  Dance Party in Clark with Foxtrot Instruction
Thur 11/13 Singles Support Group 
Sat 11/15 Keyport First Aid Comedy Night
Sun 11/16  Wine, Cheese and Pasta of Italy 
Wed 11/26  Dirty Deeds Thanksgiving Eve in Linden
Sat 12/6   Red Bank Christmas Parade
Fri 11/28 Daddy Pop at Moore's 
Wed 12/3  Single Mingle in Hazlet
Sun 12/14 A Jersey Shore Christmas at Espresso Joe's
Wed 12/17 Night of Tarot Card Readings




 50/50 Raffle to be held Sunday Dec 6th click here to get info to buy tickets:

https://www.facebook.com/events/149677998564123/







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Sunday, October 26, 2014

Let's Help Feed the Hungry


Update!
I just took the donations from everyone to Dance With Melody in Middletown  one box 4 bags and $60 worth of Shop Rite gift cards!
thanks to all who gave!  this should help them to fill the back packs up for the long thanksgiving weekend.
I also know that many of you couldn't give at this time due to other charities or extra holiday expenditures so  please know this is an ongoing thing that you can donate to anytime just read below.
Thanks again!      Love, Cassie



 There Are Children Going to Bed Hungry at Night Right Here in Middletown. 'Backpack Crew' Wants You to Help
Hey peeps!  I stumbled upon a really great local charity that could really use our help! It's called The Backpack Crew 
You can also find them on Facebook too. Read below some excerpts from The Patch Article I found about this charity:1384120_1432146100340535_981053485_n (1).jpg

Suzanne Dice runs a program called ”The Backpack Crew,”  Each backpack, which Dice states numbers around twenty-five currently, is filled with enough food for each family to survive over the weekend with. It’s a program that is done anonymously, to protect the pride of struggling families affected by Superstorm Sandy in one Middletown school system..
There are still families who are essentially homeless two years later from Sandy, and as time passes, are being overlooked and pushed to the back burner of people’s thoughts and concerns.
 Thinking of how humiliating it might be for a child to carry food from the school back to home, in front of all of their not-so-understanding peers, Dice came up with an anonymous system. The nurse of the unnamed elementary school is the only person with the list of families who have signed up to received free food every weekend.
Families that sign up with the program list the number and ages of members in their household, and also if there are any food allergies, but otherwise Dice says she chooses general food products that are healthy, and she packs enough food for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks to last a family two days.
They unload the backpacks at the nurse’s office early Friday mornings. Students are then able to retrieve their numbered backpack, and bring food home to their families without anyone ever knowing or having the chance to shame or taunt the student and family needing assistance. The backpacks are then simply dropped back in the nurse’s office quietly and privately by the student, without other kids at school noticing and having the chance to possibly tease or ridicule the student, in the sometimes cruel and taunting ways that kids bully one another.
“Everyone has a responsibility to help one another, if you are able to. There’s no excuse not to help your neighbors, and members of your own community.” Dice says.
She hopes to expand the Backpack Crew to other schools in the area, and even beyond in the future. For now, word of mouth is all she can wish for to keep the program running in the one elementary school, with food donations from the public.

So with this in mind I am going to be collecting needed items for this program from Now until Saturday November 22. This way they will have plenty to pack for the families to cover the long holiday weekend. You can drop them off at my house or bring to any event.

Below is a list of needed items, be sure they have a good shelf life and NO GLASS please. There is also a link for monetary donations.

Needed Items:
* granola bars
* mac and cheese
* soup
* small cereal boxes
* small plastic jars of peanut butter (most needed item)
* crackers
* spaghetti and sauce (no glass jars please)
* instant oatmeal packets
* small cans of fruit
Also Gift Cards to local grocery stores:  Acme, Shop Rite, Wegmans, Stop and Shop, Costco or Foodtown

OR

For online donations via Pay Pal:   https://www.formstack.com/forms/?1713717-Vod1nJM3xV

I know I could count on you all in the past so am looking forward to your help now!

With Love and in the Light, Cassie





Thursday, October 23, 2014

News and Events 10-24-14



Dear Friend or Friend to be,

So how was everyone's week? Are you ready for the weekend? Doing anything special? Who's carving pumpkins this weekend? I'd love to see your pictures! I am not carving my pumpkins just leaving them out till Thanksgiving so I'd love to live vicariously! LOL
Oh and if anyone is looking for something to do Saturday night I am going to go check out the Band of an old friend who's playing in Linden, let me know if you want to go with:  https://www.facebook.com/events/348504425324864/

With Love and In the Light,  Cassie  

Deals of the week:

New X-box 360 and 4 games $200
Belle Costume with shoes and crown $30

Good Articles: 
Things Happy People do Differently
How To Handle Toxic People 
Yoga to do in Bed for a Better Nights Sleep 




Upcoming events of interest:

Fri 10/24 BD Celebration at Bar A
Sat 10/25 Dirty Deeds at The Cup 
Wed 10/29 Single Mingle 
Thur 10/30 Free Line Dancing Lesson 
Sat  11/1   Halloween Dance Party, Westin Princeton 
 Sun 11/2 Girl's Day Out Women's Expo
Tue 11/4 Teleseminar: Principles for Empowered Dating
Thur 11/6  Full Moon Ceremony
Fri 11/7  Mandala Workshop

Sat 11/8  Free Night of Comedy- South Amboy
Thur 11/13 Singles Support Group 
Sat 11/15 Keyport First Aid Comedy Night
Sun 11/16  Wine, Cheese and Pasta of Italy 
Fri 11/28 Daddy Pop at Moore's 
Wed 12/17 Night of Tarot Card Readings




 50/50 Raffle to be held Sunday Dec 6th click here to get info to buy tickets:

https://www.facebook.com/events/149677998564123/





Special Event!
Saturday, October 25 (1PM - 1AM)


This Saturday, IPMRS in conjunction with R&M Productions will be presenting a benefit concert at Riffy's in support of the Woodbridge Township Domestic Violence Response Team. Together with the Woodbridge Police Department, it is the DVRT's mission to BREAK THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE and to provide the best possible support and assistance to any victim of domestic violence regardless of race, religion or gender.
This all-day event will offer a great roster of entertainment that will kick off at 1:00 PM and continue til closing. Throughout the day there will be two 50/50 drawings, in addition to a raffle for an Ovation Elite TX Guitar!

A $5 donation to the DVRT will entitle you to our wristband special $2.50 domestic pints!
As always, we'll have the MLB World Series & college football on our many big screen TV's!

Entertainment Schedule
1:00 - The Do-Overs
2:30 - The EMKays
4:00 - Maurader
5:30 - Ronnie Mars Chance
6:15 - Konick Brother Band
7:30 - Slip Shot
9:00 - Lew Gatewood Band
10:30 - Legacy
12:00 - Sharon Lia Band



Festivals This Weekend:
Oct. 25 — Ocean Grove Halloween Parade, pet costume contest and trick or treating, Firemen’s Park, Main Ave., Ocean Grove. Free. Call (732) 774-1391 or visit www.oceangrovenj.com.
Oct. 30 — Halloween Parade, children's costume contest, refreshments, Bradley Beach Firehouse, 815 Main St., Bradley Beach. Free. Call (732) 776-2999.
Oct. 23-25 — Haunted Seaport, a Halloween fair with hayrides, black light miniature golf and pumpkin patch, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main St., Tuckerton. $8 ($5 fee for hayrides). Call (609) 296-8868.
Oct. 25 — Monster Dash 5k, Halloween-themed charity race, Jenkinson's, 300 Ocean Ave., Point Pleasant Beach. Registration fee $25-$30. Call (732) 899-0146.
Oct. 24-26 — 7th Annual Atlantic City Cinefest/Downbeach Film Festival, showcase of independent film, Dante Hall Theater, 14 North Mississippi Ave., Atlantic City. Ticket prices to be announced. Call (609) 823-9159.
Oct. 26 — Smithville Zombie Walk, Halloween parade and street fair, Village Greene, New York Rd. (Route 9), Smithville. Free. Call (609) 652-5200.
Oct. 28-30 — Ms. Senior America National Finals, beauty pageant for women 60 and older, Resorts Casino Hotel, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City. $15-$25. Call (732) 746-2598.
Oct. 24-25 — Barbershoppers convention and show, barbershop quartet singing competition, Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Ticket prices TBA. Call (609) 729-9000.

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Friday, October 17, 2014

News and Events 10-17-14




Dear Friend or Friend to be,

So how was everyone's week? Got any fun plans this weekend? I am taking the kids to Camp Evans Base of Terror, got a good deal on Groupn. What scary places are YOU visiting this Halloween season?

With Love and In the Light,  Cassie  

Deals of the week:

I-phone 4 $50-Hazlet
Infant Girl winter wardrobe $45-Middletown
Lion Costume $5-Manalapan

Good Articles: 
Cheap do it Yourself Costumes
How to Tell if Your House is Haunted 



 Upcoming events of interest:
Fri 10/17  Empowered Singles Circle 
Sat 10/18 Dancing at the Cabin 
Wed 10/22  Night of Tarot Card Readings 
Wed 10/22 Thriller Dance Lessons
Fri 10/24 BD Celebration at Bar A
Wed 10/29 Single Mingle 
Thur 10/30 Free Line Dancing Lesson 
Sat  11/1   Halloween Dance Party, Westin Princeton
Thur 11/6  Full Moon Ceremony
Fri 11/7  Mandala Workshop
Sat 11/8  Free Night of Comedy- South Amboy
Sat 11/15 Keyport First Aid Comedy Night
Sun 11/16  Wine, Cheese and Pasta of Italy 
Fri 11/28 Daddy Pop at Moore's

Chuck a Pumpkln and other great events

Festivals This Weekend:
Oct. 18 — A Taste of Spring Lake Kitchen Tour, food tasting in vintage kitchens, meet at the Spring Lake train station, Warren Ave. and 5th Ave., Spring Lake. $45-$50. Call (732) 449-0577.
Oct. 18 — Old Mill Harvest Craft Fair, crafts and food, Old Mill School, 2119 Old Mill Rd., Sea Girt. Free. Call (732) 556-2142 or visit Facebook.
Oct. 19 — Spring Lake Pumpkin Patch Day, autumn celebration, Third Ave. business district, Spring Lake. Free. Call (732) 449-0037.
Oct. 19 — Bradley Beach Fall Restaurant Tour, sample dishes at local restaurants, downtown business district, Bradley Beach. $20 wristbands. Call (732) 869-1020

Oct. 18 — Rhythm & Chowder Festival, live music and chowder tasting, Inlet Dr., Point Pleasant Beach. $5 for chowder samples. Call (732) 899-2424.
INSIDE JERSEY MAG TOWN ICONSRunners will climb the Barnegat Lighthouse and other landmark New Jersey lighthouses over the course of two days during the Lighthouse Challenge.  
Oct. 18-19 — Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey, climb every lighthouse in the state in two days, entry fees for some lighthouses, suggested donations for others. Call (732) 291-4777. Oct. 18-19 — 31st Annual Chatsworth Cranberry Festival, cranberries, crafts, classic cars, live country music, downtown area, Route 72, Chatsworth. Free. Call (609) 726-1459.

 Oct. 17-19 — Atlantic City Marathon & Half Marathon, race to qualify for Boston Marathon, starting line in front of Bally's, 1900 Boardwalk, Atlantic City. Registration fee $100-$115. Call (609) 340-2000.


Oct. 17-18 — The Fabulous ‘50s and Beyond, doo wop concert, classic car show, vendors, Oceanfront Arena, Wildwoods Convention Center, 4500 Boardwalk, Wildwood. Free for street fair, concert tickets $49.50-$65.50. Call (609) 729-4000.
Oct. 18 — Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament, charity fishing contest, Ocean City Intermediate School, 1801 Bay Ave., Ocean City. $15 per person, $60 for teams. Call (609) 893-5916.
Oct. 17 — Halloween Parade and Family Dance Party, costumed fun for kids, Landis Ave. between 40th St. and 45th St, Sea Isle City. Free. Call (609) 263-0050.
Oct. 17-31 — Halloween Happenings in Cape May, a citywide series of events with ghost tours, psychics, haunted house. Admission charges for some programs. Call (609) 884-5404.
Oct. 18 — Octoberfest, music, magic shows, pumpkin painting, beach hayrides, Excursion Park, JFK Blvd. and Pleasure Ave., Sea Isle City. Free. Call (609) 263-9090.
Oct. 18 — Eastern Surfing Association Competition, surfing contest, Sea Isle City. Membership fees to participate $30-$50. Call (609) 884-5277.
Oct. 18 — Pumpkin Festival, harvest fair with hayrides, haunted barn, pumpkin painting, Historic Cold Spring Village, 720 Route 9, Cape May. $8-$10 (kids under 3 free). Call (609) 898-2300.

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Friday, October 10, 2014

News and Events 10-10-14



Dear Friend or Friend to be,

So how was your week? Are you ready for the weekend to rest and relax? I know I sure am, been suffering from allergy stuff all week. I did get a burst of energy for the full moon ceremony but by the time astrology night rolled around I was a kinda in a fog, but everyone really had a good time who did sit around awhile and chat after their readings! Some however left right away, the choice is yours but do know you are welcome to stay or not stay on astrology night, next one is 10/22!

With Love and In the Light,  Cassie

Deal of the week:


Good Articles: 
Foods that help Detox your Body
De-allegerizing Your Home 
Genius way To manage Your work E-mail 


 Upcoming events of interest:
Sat 10/11 Rolling Stones Tribute Band
Sat 10/11 Dance Party - Clark - Lindy Hop Instruction 
Wed 10/15 Karaoke Party
Fri 10/17  Empowered Singles Circle 
Sat 10/18 Dancing at the Cabin 
Wed 10/22  Night of Tarot Card Readings 
Wed 10/22 Thriller Dance Lessons
Fri 10/24 BD Celebration at Bar A
Wed 10/29 Single Mingle 
Thur 10/30 Free Line Dancing Lesson
Fri 11/7  Mandala Workshop
Sun 11/16  Wine, Cheese and Pasta of Italy 

pumpkin-picking-new-jersey.jpgPlaces to go Pumpkin Picking: Click Here

Festivals This Weekend:

Oct. 11 — Ocean Grove Fall Harvest and Craft Show, vendors and music, Main Ave. business district, Ocean Grove. Free. Call (732) 774-1391 or visit oceangrovenj.com.
Oct. 11 — Spring Lake Columbus Day Italian Festival/Art Walk, street fair and art show, 3rd Ave. business district, Spring Lake. Free. Call (732) 449-0577.
Oct. 11-12 — Keyport Screamin’ Country Jamboree and Chili Contest, live music, cook-offs, motorcycle show, strolling cowboys and fireworks, downtown business district, Keyport. Free. Call (732) 739-5138.
Oct. 12 — Belmar Oktoberfest, street fair with vendors and beer, Main St. and 8th Ave., Belmar. Free. Call (732) 681-3700 ext. 214.
Oct. 12 — Manasquan Chamber of Commerce Wine Festival, wine sampling, Squan Plaza, Abe Vorhees Dr., Manasquan. Admission price TBA. Call (732) 223-8303.
Oct. 10-12 — Ocean County Columbus Day Parade and Italian Street Festival , cultural fair and parade on Oct. 12, along the Boulevard, Seaside Heights. Free. Call (732) 830-3700.
.-7777. Oct. 11-12 — Irish Festival at Historic Smithville Village, cultural fair with food, music, Village Greene, New York Rd. (Route 9), Smithville. Free. Call (609) 652-7777.
4504. Oct. 10-13 — Victorian Weekend, 19th century rewind with historical walking tours, wine trails, murder mystery dinners, citywide in Cape May. Admission charges for some events. Call (609) 884-5404. Oct. 11 — Columbus Day Parade, Italian street festival and parade, Landis Ave., Sea Isle City. Free. Call (609) 263-4461.
Oct. 11 — Ocean City Fall Block Party and Fireworks Spectacular, street fair and fireworks show, Asbury Ave. between 5th St. and 14th St., Ocean City. Free. Call (609) 399-2629.




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Friday, October 3, 2014

News and Events 10-3-14



Dear Friend or Friend to be,

So how was everyone's week? I don't know about you but this cooler weather makes me want to cook! At least a little LOL I made a lovely meatloaf and I have been looking for more crock pot recopies too as that is my favorite way to cook.If anyone has any good crock pot recipes let me know. Oh and who all's getting Zombified and going to Zombifest?  I am going not sure if I will put on makeup or not, knowing the kids they will make me. LOL If you get any great shots please feel free to share them in the comments section.

With Love and In the Light,  Cassie

Deal of the week:

Power Tools and Furniture all BO

Good Articles: 
How Weather effects Allergies
How to Tell if A woman Is flirting With you
Spooky mason Jar crafts




 Upcoming events of interest:
Fri 10/3  Dueling Pianos at Bash 
Sat 10/4 Zombie Walk - Asbury Park
Sun 10/5 Brunch Crusie- Perth Amboy 
Tue 10/7 Empowered Dating Webinar
Tue 10/7 Full Moon Ceremony 
Wed 10/8 Night of Tarot Card Readings 
Sat 10/11 Dance Party - Clark - Lindy Hop Instruction 
Fri 10/17  Empowered Singles Circle 
Sat 10/18 Dancing at the Cabin
Fri 10/24 BD Celebration at Bar A
Sat 10/25 Tom's River Halloween Parade 
Wed 10/29 Single Mingle 
Fri 11/7  Mandala Workshop
Sun 11/16  Wine, Cheese and Pasta of Italy

Festivals This Weekend:

MONMOUTH COUNTY
Oct. 4 — New Jersey Zombie Walk, ghoulish parade and street fest, Boardwalk and 3rd Ave., Asbury Park. Free. Call (732) 775-7676.
Oct. 4 — Highlands Oktoberfest, German music and dancing, family activities and beer, Veterans Park, Bay Ave. and Shrewsbury Ave., Highlands. Free. Call (732) 291-4713.

OCEAN COUNTY
Oct. 4-5 — Chowderfest, chowder cook-off and street fair, Taylor Avenue ball field, Ninth St. and Taylor Ave., Beach Haven. Street fair is free; tickets for chowder contest are $10-$50. Call (609) 494-7211.
Oct. 5 — FISH (Fishin' in Seaside Heights), children’s surf fishing contest, on the beach between Dupont Ave. and Grant Ave., Seaside Heights. Free. Call (609) 635-2122.

ATLANTIC COUNTY
Oct. 4-5 — Oktoberfest at Historic Smithville Village, German entertainment and beer, Village Greene, New York Rd. (Route 9), Smithville. Free. Call (609) 652-7777.

CAPE MAY COUNTY
Oct. 3-5 — Race of Gentlemen, vintage car races, live music, beach party, $20-$50. Call (609) 522-4546.
Oct. 4 — Sea Isle City Harborfest, street fair with seafood, crafts, Marina Park, 42nd Place and the Bay, Sea Isle City. Free. Call (609) 263-9090.
Oct. 4 — Eastern Surfing Association Competition, surfing contest in Cape May, call for location. Membership fees to participate $30-$50. Call (609) 884-5277.
Cape May celebrates 19th century history during its annual Victorian Weekend.


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