Upcoming NJ Non-Profit Events
For Charity
Wayne NJ Toy, Comic & Collectibles Show
February 5, 2012, 8AM and close at 2PM
Company #1 Firehouse Event Hall
97 Parish Drive
Wayne, NJ
973-726-9897
waynenjtoyshow@aol.com
www.waynenjtoyandcollectiblesshow.com
Rental Proceeds for this event go to support the firehouse's operating costs. There will be hundreds of all types of Vintage and Current Toys, Comics, Movie Memorabilia, Sports, Action Figures, Small Antiques, Collectibles and much more.
Wine and Chocolate Tasting to Benefit Deirdre's House
February 10, 2012, 7 to -10pm
Hyatt Morristown
Morristown, NJ
973-631-5000
www.deirdreshouse.org
With Fabulous Food, Silent Auction, and Wine Pull at Headquarters Plaza. Wines selected by The Wine Library of Springfield, NJ Chocolates provided by The Pink Cake Box
$75 per person.
An Evening with Anthony Kearns, Ireland's Finest Tenor
February 11, 2012; 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Don Bosco Prep
De Sales Hall
492 North Franklin Turnpike
Ramsey, NJ
With The Irish Tenors, Kearns has recorded 10 best-selling CDs, several of which went gold, platinum and double platinum. he is a noted interpreter of Irish music, considered the foremost tenor in Ireland. All proceeds of this benefit performance go to Oasis, a haven for women and children, is committed to fostering healthy family relationships. We seek to preserve the dignity of people and their culture. For more information visit: http://www.oasisnj.org
Gals & their Furry Pals
February 24, 2012, 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Morris K9 Campus
1 Aspen Drive
Randolph, NJ
973-252-5100
info@morrisk9campus.com
Admission Free
Tricky Tray raises funds to support Dress for Success Morris County to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Ladies, you and your canine companion are cordially invited for a night of non-stop fun and pampering for both you and your dog. Consider this your long-awaited excuse for a "girls night out" and this time you don't have to worry about leaving Fido at home. We also encourage you to bring clothing donations in the form of business attire in good condition.
The Seaside Heights Polar Bear Plunge
February 25, 2012
Aztec Ocean Resort (site of the Plunge)
Seaside Heights, NJ
Proceeds from the plunge will go to benefit Special Olympics of New Jersey. Special Olympics New Jersey provides year-round sports training and Olympic-type competition in 24 sports for more than 22,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities, all completely free of charge. To participate or show your support, please visit http://www.njpolarplunge.org/
Wine Tasting Benefit
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 6:30 – 9:30pm
Paper Mill Playhouse
Millburn, NJ
lschaedel@papermill.org
Features fine wines and artisanal cheeses. Proceeds will benefit Paper Mill Playhouse artistic, education, and outreach programs. Sponsorship packages available. Tickets: $75.00 per person.
3rd Annual Autism New Jersey Boardwalk & Casino Night
March 3, 2012
East Brunswick Hilton
East Brunswick, NJ
balberici@autismnj.org
609.588.8200 x21
Proceeds from this event go to support Autism NJ to help improve the lives of individuals with autism, and provide their families with compassionate support.
Advance Registration: $100 per person (in advance) Texas Hold 'Em: $75 additional per person (limited spots available) Registration fee includes starter "play money"
Cabaret For A Cause
March 4, 2012, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Ridgewood Elks Lodge
111 N. Maple Avenue
Ridgewood, New Jersey
kristen@productionsforacause.org
Proceeds from the fund-raiser will be used to support Autism Awareness.
This event features an afternoon of refreshments and baked goods as well as musical and dance performances to educate guests on multiple mental health issues. Additionally, poetry readings, artwork and photography will be featured to highlight the topics of suicide, addiction and homelessness. Community resource information will be available to individuals who are interested in services. Purchase tickets online at www.productionsforcause.org
3rd annual "Girls Night Out"
Friday March 16, 2012, from 7-9 p.m.
Sickles Markets
1 Harrison Avenue
Little Silver, NJ
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Jacqueline M. Wilentz Comprehensive Breast Center, Long Branch. The event features an evening of food, fashion and fun that offers advice and exhibits on creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Come see the latest in spring fashions while sipping premium wines and champagne in our decked out greenhouse. Listen to advice from local health and beauty experts while enjoying delicious and nutritious selections from the Sickles kitchen in the beautiful greenhouse filled with fauna and flowers. Tickets are $40 or $30 per person if you purchase by March 9. Call 732.741.9563 or purchase at shop.sicklesmarket.com.
Anniversary Wine & Martini Tasting fundraiser
Thursday, March 29, from 7-10 p.m.
The Salt Creek Grille
4 Bingham Avenue
Rumson, NJ
http://www.saltcreekgrille.com
bpenta@saltcreekgrille.com
The proceeds from this event will support the
Count Basie Theatre Performing Arts Academy. Tickets are $125 per person. To purchase please call Count Basie at 732.224.8778 ext.118.
Breathe Deep Bloomsbury 5K Lung Cancer Walk
April 21, 2012, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Mayor Ed Tuxhorn Municipal Park
Bloomsbury, NJ
The 5 K walk course is friendly to strollers, wheelchairs, pets (as long as you clean up after them!), and bicycles. Awards will be given to the top three individual fund raisers. A DJ will provide the morning's sound track. There will be face painting for the kids and some great items to bid on at the silent auction and win at the raffle! Proceeds from this event will go to support lung cancer research.
RunAPalooza
April 21, 2012
732-775-2100
jsrc@hotmail.com
The goal of RunAPalooza is to raise funds for The Special Olympics of New Jersey. Special Olympics New Jersey provides year-round sports training and Olympic-type competition in 24 sports for more than 22,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities, all completely free of charge.
Registration for RunAPalooza 2012 is Now Open! Jersey Shore Relay Marathon, Asbury Park Half Marathon & Two Mile Walk. The organizers of RunAPalooza are volunteers who receive no compensation for their time. 100% of funds raised by participants go directly to the charity.
Sterling Hill Mining Museum Gem & Mineral Sale Fundraiser, Super Dig Weekend
Saturday, April 28 & Sunday, April 29, 2012 - 10 AM to 3 PM, Rain or shine
The Sterling Hill Mining Museum
30 Plant Street
Ogdensburg, NJ
973-209-MINE (6463)
The Museum offers this Sale Event Only Twice a Year, when excess rocks, minerals, mining and lapidary equipment are priced to sell to the public. 8:00 AM Gates open, along with the Snack Bar and Museum Shop. 10:00 AM Sale starts. (No pre-sale peeking at the tables is allowed.) The Gem and Mineral Sale is held under the Christiansen Pavilion. The SUPER DIG is a once a year event at the mine! What can visitors experience? Take a Tour of the Mine. Take a Private Tour of the newly opened historic Trotter Tunnel. For this event ONLY, take a Tour of the Upper Mine and Mill where you will receive a "Last day of operation" ore specimen right off the conveyor belt (certificate included). The ever-popular Blackout Tour of the Mine "Tunnel of Love." See the nighttime illumination of the famous "Fluorescent Wall" in the Fill Quarry. And, collect minerals in all 3 collection areas on the property.
Second Annual New Jersey AIDS Walk
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Organizations from across the state of New Jersey are joining together as one to unify our efforts to support people living with HIV/AIDS. On this one day, in five separate locations; Atlantic City, Asbury Park, Morristown Pennsuaken, and Ridgewood, will hold the walk. To participate, pledge, and support the event please visit http://www.newjerseyaidswalk.org/
The 10th Annual Safe Dating Challenge
Sunday, October 28th, 2012
College of St. Elizabeth
Morristown, NJ
The proceeds from this event go to benefit the Jersey Battered Women's Service, Inc. (Morris County) to promote awareness of dating abuse among teens, young adults, families throughout Morris county.
The event features: Children's races 5K run; 1 1/5 mile health walk Unique Awards (individual, team, age group awards), Random Raffle Prizes, and Sweatshirt (first 400 registrants). For information visit http://www.jbws.org/
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