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FREE GROUP WORKOUT IN FREEHOLD BOROUGH! Each week you can look forward to sampling the same Beachbody® workouts that you have seen on popular TV infomercials like Turbo Fire, P90X, Turbo Jam, Brazilian Butt Lift and Insanity! Whether you are new to fitness or workout often, this is the place to be! Every Thursday 6-7pm, Walter J. Conley Elks Lodge 91 Throckmorton Street. Just bring a towel, a friend and some water.

Olde Freehold Day (OFD) is back on July 30, 11 to 5 at Lake Topanemus, better known as ”the Pond.” Non-profit groups interested in raising funds by selling food are asked to call 732-886-5375 or email sums1951@aol.com. In addition to a variety food and beverages, OFD offers boating on the lake, fishing derby (under 12), triathlon, treasure hunt for all ages, a Minute to Win it contest, and popular local bands from ”back in the day” including Eddie Testa and Step A Side. For more information, please call 462-4558.

DINING IN DOWNTOWN FREEHOLD TO SUPPORT THE PARADE

In conjunction with four main restaurants in Downtown Freehold, the Freehold Memorial Day Parade Committee will be hosting a dining event to support the parade from May 1 – May 3, 2011.

During this time, friends of the parade can chose to eat at The Court Jester, Federici’s Pizzeria, The Metropolitan Cafe or the Market Yard Grille at the American Hotel to donate to the parade. These restaurants will donate 10% of the total bill to the 2011 parade.

If you decide to eat out every night during this event at three different participating restaurants, the parade will receive an additional 10% in proceeds. A flyer is needed for this event and can be downloaded on our facebook page, Freehold Memorial Day Parade, or be going to http://www.freeholdmemorialdayparade.com.
The Freehold Memorial Day Parade is the oldest and largest such parade in Western Monmouth County, with an average of more than 70 units participating each year. The parade features many military units, veterans groups, bands, fire departments, EMS squads, youth groups, custom designed floats and civilian units.

The 137th Freehold Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday, May 30, 2011. The parade will step off at Brinkerhoff Avenue promptly at 10 am. Check-in for groups marching in the parade will begin at 7:30 am at the corner of Brinkerhoff Avenue and Main Street in Freehold.

Join independent Beachbody® coaches every Thursday from 6-7pm for a weekly complimentary workout right in your neighborhood. Each week you can look forward to sampling the same Beachbody® workouts that you have seen on popular TV infomercials like Turbo Fire, P90X, Turbo Jam, Brazilian Butt Lift and Insanity!

Whether you are new to fitness or workout often, this is the place to be! People of all fitness levels are welcome, so there’s no reason not to take advantage of this FUN, FREE event.

Location: WALTER J. CONLEY ELKS LODGE
91 Throckmorton Street, Freehold
Time: Every Thursday from 6-7pm
Cost: FREE
Call to reserve your space today! (732) 333-0224

HUGE (300+ Consignors) Kids Consignment Event in Burlington Township New Jersey
NJ moms help families save big at NJ’s semi-annual kid’s sale

Burlington Township, NJ — Best Dressed for Less is a children’s consignment sale that benefits local NJ families in many ways. More than 300 parents sell their kids’ gently used clothes, toys, and furniture. Other parents come to shop the bargains. By gathering so much stuff in one place we create a fabulous collection of new and gently used kids’ merchandise. We also help local families in need by donating whatever is left over at the end of each sale to Family Service of Burlington County.

That’s Best Dressed for Less in a nutshell. It’s not just a big garage sale; it’s the biggest, most organized children’s resale event you can imagine! Items are all tagged with bar codes and displayed in groups by size and product type making it easy to shop. This concept has really caught on all over the country. People drive from as far as an hour away to take advantage of these sales. With 300+ families contributing items to the sale and well over 2000 shoppers, this no garage sale!

The first goal in organizing this event is to help families turn their unused children’s clothes, toys, and gear into cash. This sale motivates everyone to clean out their garages, basements, closets and playrooms by giving them a way to make great money with very little effort. Best Dressed for Less is an opportunity to make some money back on your original investment AND to get those unused kids items out of your house and into the hands of someone who needs them.

The upcoming BEST DRESSED FOR LESS Spring/Summer Sale will take place April 8th-10th 2011 at the Masonic Home of NJ Fellowship Center in Burlington Township, NJ. This sale is for families with kids of all ages and expecting moms.

For more information, to join the mailing list, or register to consign please go to:

http://www.bestdressedsale.com

or email colleen@bestdressedsale.com

Become a fan on facebook and enter our sponsor contests and drawings!

https://www.facebook.com/BDFLConsignmentSale

CJBMX is getting ready for its 30th year!

2011 will mark the 30th year of BMX racing in the county when CJBMX in Howell opens in early April. CJBMX is a non profit sporting organization dedicated to providing athletes with independent opportunities to enjoy themselves in recreation and competition on a safe, groomed closed bicycle course. This year we will host about 100 events including the North East Regional Qualifier the weekend of May 8 and 9, a NJ Championship series qualifier on August 6th. Last year we hosted Olympic Medalists, National and State champion in addition to anyone who wanted to go for ride. Our youngest athlete is often a three year old, our oldest is 50+. For more information go to http://www.cjbmx.org

Freehold Borough Arts Council inaugural event THIS Friday!

In honor of February’s Black History month, the newly formed Freehold Borough Arts Council presents operatic bass performer Gregory Sheppard and pianist Byron Sean on February 25th, 2011 at 7:30 pm at St. Peters Church located at 33 Throckmorton Street, Freehold, NJ. The performance will be an eclectic evening of Opera, Art songs, Musical Theater, and spirituals by African American composers. For tickets go to http://www.FreeholdBoroughArtsCouncil.blogspot.com.

All proceeds to benefit the Freehold Borough Arts Council and their efforts to cultivate the arts within the borough and partner municipalities in New Jersey.

Follow us on FaceBook to hear about upcoming cultural events for Freehold Borough and surrounding areas in New Jersey. Or email us at Info@FreeholdBoroughArtsCouncil.org to become a member. Your membership contribution will help the FBAC achieve its mission of providing a strong cultural presence within the Borough. As a member of the Arts Council, you support the community growth and preservation of the visual, literary, and performing arts.

For a special treat, see the interviews with Mr. Sheppard by Neal Girandola, Skyrocket Film. They are located on the FBAC blogspot and Facebook page.

Toy Trains in Action, Food Drive to Benefit Open Door of Freehold. See hundreds of trains on display and operating layouts. February 20th, 2011 at the Knights of Columbus 70 E Main St Freehold, Hours are 10 am to 3 pm. Admission is non-perishable food or monetary donation to Open Door of Freehold.

Howell High School PAT 33rd John Thumm Scholarship Gift Auction and Fashion show March 11, 2011@ 6:30 Jumping Brook Counrty Club. Come out and have some fun! Go to HowellH.S. website for further details.

Park Avenue Bistro, Banquets & Lounge in Freehold is offering 20% off a gift card purchase until the new year!

Walked at Lake Topanemus this afternoon – did I see a bobcat or something similar across the field near the parking lot? It was tan and WAY too big to be a house cat.
It was hugging the treeline near some houses – any reports?

Freehold Boro Girls Varsity Field Hockey just won the Semi finals for shore conference 2-0 against Southern. We are off to the Shore Conference Championship Match on Wednesday!!!

PARENTING 2010 WORKSHOP OFFERED: WHOSE HOMEWORK IS IT ANYWAY?

How do parents encourage and support their children when it comes to homework and not do the work for them? Dr. Judith Kramer, Ph.D., from Colts Neck Consulting Group, will be at the Colts Neck Reformed Church in our brick Education Building, on Wednesday,… Nov. 10th, from 7:30—9:00 PM to answer the question “Whose Homework Is It Anyway?” Everyone wants their kids to do well, but how do you avoid rescuing them when you should be just monitoring their work. Parents of any age child would benefit from this presentation.

If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to the church office (732-462-4555).

COLTS NECK REFORMED CHURCH
ELECTION DAY LUNCHEON, DINNER AND BAZAAR

It’s that time of year again for the Colts Neck Reformed Church’s 144th Election Day Luncheon, Dinner, and Craft Bazaar. This year’s festivities will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at the Colts Neck Reformed Church, located on Route 537 in Colts Neck. The luncheon is served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (take-out orders are available beginning at 11:00 a.m.) The price is $9.00 for adults and $5.00 for children under age 12. The menu includes a choice of hot turkey sandwich or turkey salad plate. Both include cider, cranberry relish, dessert, and beverage.

Three (3) reserved dinner seatings will be available at 5:00, 6:00 and 7:15 p.m. (take-out service is available from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. only.) The price for a sit-down dinner ticket is $13.50 for adults and $6.00 for children under age 12. The take-out dinner ticket is $14.00 for adults and $6.50 for children under age 12. The menu includes a full turkey dinner with all the trimmings, served family style.

Tickets are available through the church office (732-462-4555) from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Take-out and reserved seating tickets must be paid for in advance.

A Craft Bazaar is held on the lower level of the Education Building from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2, 2010. The bazaar will feature holiday gifts, handmade crafts and homemade baked goods.

The church, located at 72 County Road 537 West, ¼ mile west of Route 34, is handicapped accessible.

JOIN US FOR A PRESENTATION ON THE HISTORY OF CHOIRS IN THE REFORMED CHURCH

Dr. David Tripold, Associate Professor and Chair of the Music and Theater Department at Monmouth University, and Organist and Senior Choir Director at the Colts Neck Reformed Church, will be presenting a program on choirs in the Reformed Church. Dr. Tripold has written a book on music in the Dutch Reformed Church in America, 1775-1860. On Sunday, November 7th, Dave will share his knowledge of the musical history of the church. He will be discussing the origins of choirs in the Dutch Reformed Church in America from the colonial era to the Civil War. The program will be held at 12:30 p.m. in the Colts Neck Reformed Church’s Fellowship Hall, located upstairs in the brick Education Building. You are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch. The Colts Neck Reformed Church is located on Rt. 537, 1/4 mile west of Rt. 34 in Colts Neck. Call 732-462-4555 for additional information.