Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Event at Centennial Park; rain location at St. Paul's UM Church
The public is welcome to attend the Easter Egg Hunt at Centennial Park, behind Borough Hall and the firehouse, on Bridge Avenue in Bay Head at 11 a.m. Saturday. The rain location is St. Paul's UM Church, West Lake and Bridge avenues, Bay Head. There will be fun and games for the whole family and kids can visit with the Easter Bunny. Bring your camera. Please register in advance by calling (732) 892-5926 or visit the church website. St. Paul's is still serving free hot breakfast and dinner to those in the greater Bay Head-Point Pleasant area who have been impacted by Sandy or who are otherwise needy. Every day, the kitchen has needs for more volunteers and specific supplies. Those who can help with donations of food, supplies or volunteer…
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Volunteers needed at Point Pleasant Presbyterian and St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Two local churches that have been offering free, hot meals to those impacted by Sandy or otherwise needy are continuing that tradition for Christmas. Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church, at 701 Forman Ave., on the corner of Bay Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, is offering dinner from noon to 2 p.m. on Christmas, as they have been for many years, said Pastor Carl Wilton. Joe Leone's Italian Specialties and Martell's, among other local restaurants, and St Gregory's Pantry, are helping with the effort, Wilton said. "Come one, come all to the Christmas Dinner, open to anyone looking for a warm and friendly place to enjoy a holiday meal in good company!" Wilton wrote in a Patch event listing. "Special thanks to Joe Leone's and Martell's for …
Saturday, November 17, 2012
St. Mary's volunteers serving meals at Presbyterian Church today through Monday
St. Mary's By-the-Sea Episcopal Church, a FEMA-designated disaster relief site, will temporarily relocate its free hot meal service for those impacted by Hurricane Sandy. From today through Monday, the volunteers of Mary’s Table will prepare and serve meals (dine-in or take out) across Bay Avenue at the Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church, Point Pleasant Beach. Meals will be served in the Christian Education Building from 2p.m. to 6 p.m. More than 5,000 hot meals have been served since the storm. St. Gregory’s Pantry, located at St. Mary’s Church, remains open for the distribution of non-perishable food, household items and cleaning supplies during the following hours: Monday-Friday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. St…
Monday, November 12, 2012
But cash donations welcome to continue feeding community
St. Gregory's Pantry and St. Mary's By the Sea Episcopal Church in Point Beach are asking the public to no longer donate clothing or supplies so volunteers have time to sort and distribute. "St. Gregory's Pantry and St. Mary's By the Sea Episcopal Church of Point Pleasant Beach continue to offer a wide range of disaster aid for those impacted by Sandy," said a prepared statement released Sunday. "Anyone in need is welcome, and hundreds are being helped every day. "Regarding donations, we appreciate the tremendous community response to the needs of our neighbors. However, at this time we kindly request that no further donations of clothing and supplies be brought to the church until our current stock is sorted and distributed. We will …
Stevie
9:38 am on Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Nice...Everyone received a little gift to take home...Very nice turnout! more ›