Kinetic Poetic Dance Company Event On Saturday, February 14th The Kinetic Poetic Dance studio held a free community event introducing “The Love of Dance”. Free classes were held all day for children to adult with the collaborative performing showing what they do best. The mission of Kinetic Poetic Dance is to empower the dance artist and facilitate ownership of dance as a means of kinesthetic understanding, personal communication & aesthetic expression. The school offers a variety of innovative classes and contemporary methodologies that are designed to facilitate a positive kinesthetic learning experience for children, adolescents, teens, adults, and professionals. For more information on the free events please contact Kinetic Poetic Dance at 609.652.1123.
Hair Today Gone Tomorrow The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity committed to funding the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long, healthy lives. Roland Rogers Elementary School will be holding their annual ST. Baldrick’s Foundation Fundraiser on March 20th at 2pm. This year two female teachers will be shaving their head for this great cause. Tangles Beauty Studio also has a young client who will be shaving her head the night before at Tangles to show her support for the fundraiser at her school the next day. If you would like to make a donation please contact Roland Rogers Elementary School or Call Jen at Tangles Beauty Studio.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR MARCH 03/01-03/27 Co-Ed Youth Rugby Sponsored by Jersey Shore Sharks Rugby Non-contact, tag rugby ages 6-14… Learn all the skills to play & enjoy Rugby! Great Exercise… Great Fun! Pre-registration March 1st-27th $50 Call Dr. J Zimmerman @ 652-6363 03/03 Galloway Senior Center Trivia sponsored by right at home 10:30am prizes and FREE lunch 03/03 Galloway Senior Center Bingo sponsored by spring village 11am prizes and snacks 03/04 New Day Family Success Center is giving away diapers, wipes, children’s furniture, and more. All items are on a first come, first serve basis from 1-6pm. For more information call 609-652-0230 03/05 Galloway Senior Center yoga sponsored by scosa exercises, chair yoga, and stress reduction 9:30-10:30am fee $6 payable at each session 03/05 Galloway senior Center music trivia sponsored by homeinstead 11am snacks 03/06 New Day Family Success Center invites you to enjoy a fresh smoothie made of fresh fruit 12-3pm. Call for more information or to sign up 609-652-0230 03/07 New Day Family Success Center invites you to enjoy a fun game of pool and enjoy some snacks from 1-3pm. For more information or to sign up call 609-652-0230 03/10 New Day Family Success Center welcomes mothers of all ages to join the support group and bond with other mothers over the highs and lows of motherhood from 5:306:30pm. For more information or to sign up call 609-652-0230. 03/10 Galloway Senior Center Reverse Mortgage information John Ruggiero of the Maverick Funding Group will present an infomational session on Reverse Mortgages 9:30am FREE breakfast 03/10 Galloway Senior Center Keeping your brain active sponsored by egg harbor care 11am FREE lunch 03/11 New Day Family Success Center offers FREE tutoring for children in grades pre-k through 12 from 4-5pm. For more information or to sign up call 609-652-0230. 03/11 Smithville Inn Spring Bridal Show FREE admittance 6-9pm 03/12 Galloway Senior Center Yoga sponsored by scosa exercises, chair yoga and stress reduction 9:30-10:30am fee $6 payable at each session 03/12 2015 Faces 4 Autism Conference at Stockton from 8am-4pm for more information email Barb Haak: barbhaak@faces4autism.org 03/12 Galloway Senior Center Pictionary sponsored by heartland 11am FREE lunch and prizes 03/14 New Day Family Success Center Art Contest. All Children ages 8-14 are encouraged to enter our art contest from 12-3pm. Materials will be provided. voting begins 3/14 until 3/28. Winner will be announced 3/30 and will receive a gift card to Toys R Us. For more information or to sign up call 609-652-0230.
03/16 New Day Family Success Center All
families and individuals of all fitness levels are welcome to join us for a workout group from 3-4p. For more information or to sign up call 609-652-0230. 03/17 Galloway Senior Center Bingo sponsored by royal suites and caring 10am prizes and snacks 03/17 Galloway Senior Center Nutrition Seminar sponsored by right at home 11am snacks 03/17 New Day Family Success Center. It only ciomes once a year...come out and enjoy a yummy milkshake ALL DAY!!! For more information or to sign up call 609-652-0230. 03/17 Galloway Senior Center Mid-Atlantic AARP monthly meeting looking for new members 12pm call Josephine Barr for more information at 609-748-8491 03/18 New Day Family Success Center offers FREE tutoring for children in grades pre-k through 12 from 4-5pm. For more information or to sign up call 609-652-0230.
03/19 Galloway Senior Center Yoga sponsored by scosa exercises, chair yoga and stress reduction 9:30-10:30am fee $6 payable at each session 03/20 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Coach Bingo fron 7-10pm 03/19 Galloway Senior Center Bingo sponsored by touching hearts 11am prizes and snacks 03/20 St. Baldricks Fundraiser to be held at Roland Rogers Elementary School for information on how you can donate please contact Roland Rogers Elementary School or Call Jen at Tangles Beauty Studio. 03/20 New Day Family Success Center. March 20th is the first day of spring to celebrate, families and individuals are welcome to plant their own flower to take home from 3:30-5pm. For more information or to sign up call 609-6520230. 03/21 New Day Family Success Center welcomes families and individuals to watch the movie Frozen and enjoy some ice cream from 12-3pm. For more information or to sign up call 609-652-0230. 03/21 2015 FREE RABIES CLINIC Municipal Garage, 319 S. Carton Avenue, Cologne Dogs 9-11am Cats 11am-12pm 03/21 Galloway Township Summer Camp Registration 9am-12pm at Veterans Memorial Park 636 S. New York Road Rt 9 Galloway. 03/23 Galloway Township Summer Camp Registration 5-7pm at Veterans Memorial Park 636 S. New York Road Rt 9 Galloway. 03/24 New Day Family Success Center. Need help writing or creating your resume. We can help from 2-4pm. For more information or to sign up call 609-652-0230. 03/24 Galloway Senior Center Advance Directive sponsored by DuPaul healthcare 10am snacks 03/24 Galloway Senior Center Bingo sponsored by scosa exercises, chair yoga and stress reduction 9:30-10:30am fee $6 payable at each session 03/26 Galloway Senior Center Medicare information session Peter Regenye of Kansas City Life In. Co. will present an informational session on Medicare 11am FREE lunch 03/26 New Day Family Success Center. Would you like to be a voice for the Galloway Community? New Day FSC is looking for people to join its board, and to help come up with ideas
for our center from 5-6pm, For more information or to join call 609-652-0230. 03/27 Holy Spirit High School Presents “Oliver”! 7:30pm 03/27-03/28 Alliance of Eagles Fellowship presents Gathering of Eagles 2015 Prophetic Movement. Hosted by Pastor’s Earl and Robbin Hargrove of The Embassy in Egg Harbor NJ 7pm on the 27th 9am on the 28th to be held at the Stockton Seaview Hotel and Golf Club 03/28 New Day Family Success Center welcomes mothers to bring their children for a playgroup and a snack and make new friends from 2-3:30pm. For more information or to sign up call 609-652-0230.
03/29 Brett Sterr 4th Annual Beef and Beer to be held at JD’s pub and grille in smithville from 2-5pm 50/50, chinese auction and door prizes. Money raised will go the scholarship fund that will be given out to an Absegami Wrestler. The scholarship is call Heart and Soul. tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Contact Dawn enjoylifedawn@yahoo.com accepting money donations, basket, or gift cards as well. 03/31 New Day Family Success Center welcomes families and individuals to come out and enjoy a fun game of pool and some pizza from 4-6pm. For more information or to sign up call 609-652-0230.
April 04/04 Historic Smithville’s Easter Bunny Breakfast 9am seating. Enjoy a Buffet Breakfast and picture with the Easter Bunny at Fred & Ethel’s Lantern Light. Reservations are required. Call 609-652-0544 04/05 Historic Smithville Easter Parade 10am12pm. Put on your Easter best and stroll the Village in style. Awards given for best outfits. Begins at the Smithville Inn. 04/08 Galloway Township Summer Camp Registration 5-7pm at Veterans Memorial Park, 636 S. New York Road Rt 9 Galloway 04/09 GTAA Football and Cheerleading Signs Ups at Gabriel Field Log Cabin Thursday 68pm Friday 6-8pm Saturday 9am-noon All kids welcome grades 1st-8th Football call Mike @ 609-965-5169 Cheerleading call Krissy @ 609652-5503. Football $110 Cheerleading $100 3 and 4 year old clinics $30. 04/11 Smithville’s British Car Show 10am Historic Smithville and the Village Greene. 04/11 Smithville’s Spring Artwalk at the Village Greene 10am-5pm Sponsored by Underground. Stop by the Village to see over 40 local artists and their works on display across the Greene. Rain date is April 12th.
04/23 Galloway Township Summer Camp Registration 5-7pm at Veterans Memorial Park, 636 S. New York Road Rt 9 Galloway. 04/25 Earth Day Clean Up 8am-1pm 04/25 Village Greene hosts Spring Drum Circle Herban Legend presents A Drum Circle Event 10am-5pm! Come prepared to have fun dancing and drumming on The Greene! This family event will be fun-filled and enlightening, so come on out and join us. Bring your favorite percussion instruments and your best energies! Don’t have a drum? We’ve got you covered - there will be vendors with fine handmade drums, crystals, henna body art, tarot card readings, and other Drum Circleessentials. For more information please call Herban Legend at 609204-6620. Rain date is April 26th.
May 05/02 Community Yard Sale 8am at Municipal Complex Space is limited reserve your spot today call Bill Land 609-412-9158 05/02 Smithville’s Renaissance Faire 10am 05/08 Smithville Car Cruise Village Greene at 5pm. 05/09 Smithville Village hosts the Children’s Festival starting at 10am. 05/16 Historic Smithville and Village Greene Host MAYFEST 2015 10am - 5pm May 16th & 17th is our annual Mayfest. We have over 100 juried crafters, aninternational food court, music, kids activities, non-profit organizations and more! All of this is on top of the over 60 shops, carousel ride, train ride, paddle boats, 7 eateries, and antique arcades that are already located at the Village year round! 05/16 Shredding Party 9am-1pm At the Galloway Municipal Complex Parking Lot Gid rid of all those years of paper documents. All documents will be shredded in front of you and recycled twp. residents $2 per box, unlimited (proof of residency required) Atlantic County residents $5 per box No Businesses Please. 05/16 Greenfest 10am-4pm 05/16 Master Gardeners Plant Sale 10am-3pm 05/22 Smithville Car Cruise Stop by from 58pm and see some spectacular vehicles from days gone by or show off one of your own! This is not a car show but a place for people who enjoy cars or have a car they like to show off to come together and talk “car”. 05/25-05/31 LPGA @ Seaview Resort 05/29 Movie in the Park @ 8:30pm “Night @ the Museum....Secret of the Tomb” held at the Galloway Municipal Complex @ Patriot Lake
June
04/15 Galloway Township Summer Camp Registration 5-7pm at Veterans Memorial Park, 636 S. New York Road Rt 9 Galloway
06/13 Magnus Mud Run 11am at The Galloway Township Municipal Complex FREE Event. Sponsors and volunteers needed contact Jaime at 609-780-7433 or jaimebirm@hotmail.com
04/17 Galloway Township Athletic Association 5th and 6th grade dances held at the Gabriel Field Log Cabin $6 Tickets are required prior to the Dance...Sign Up Date Flyers will be sent home.
06/19 Movie in the Park @ 9pm “Alexander & the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day”held at the Galloway Municipal Complex @ Patriot Lake
04/18 ACUA National Wildlife Refuge Earth Day Cleanup @ Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge Great Creek Road. Join Galloway Twp Clean Communities and The Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildliife Refuge for the Earth Day Cleanup. Register by April 1st by contacting Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge - sandy_perchetti@fws.gov or Galloway Twp Office of Sustainability - bfiedler@ gtnj.org
06/22 Summer Camp Begins
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South Jersey Field of Dreams in Absecon to hold St. Pat’s Run The South Jersey Field of Dreams is a place where physically and mentally disabled children and adults can play and participate in that Great American Pastime, baseball. The city of Absecon has generously donated a new baseball field at their Dr. Jonathan Pitney Recreation Park for this Field of Dreams. With the support of our generous sponsors, we have been working hard to turn this into a place where any child or adult, regardless of their physical abilities, can play ball. We have accomplished so much in a short time, but there is still much more that can be done. The infield has been constructed with a special surface compatible to walkers and wheelchairs, and the dugouts, parking, and drop-off areas are handicapped accessible. We have a long list of improvements that still need to be made, so we are reaching out to you for help.
St. Pat’s Run benefitting the South Jersey Field of Dreams and The Donny Fund to be held March 14, 2015 starting at 10am at Ventura’s Greenhouse in Margate. The run features both a 10 mile and 5k run/walk, perfect for both expert runners and strolling supporters alike. All proceeds from this fun-filled day to to benefit the South Jersey Field of Dreams and the Donny Fund. Be sure to get in on the fun by signing up online www.jbsportstiming.com (online registration ends March 11). You can register in-person Friday, March 13 at Ventura’s from 7-9pm and on race day from 7:30-9:30am. Awards will be presented to the top three male and female overall finishers. Regardless if you participate as a runner/walker or a proud supporter, you’ll be sure to take first place in the hearts of the kids and volunteers dedicated to such a worth cause. Event registration is $30. The fee on race morning will be $35. For more information, please contact DrJFfromAC@aol.com or call 609-641-8666
Rugby Sign-ups March 1st-27th Men’s Club, A team, B team and Old Boys!, High School Club (age 15-18), Youth Rugby, noncontact age 6-14 (co-ed) starts March 28th!! . It’s rugby time!! Rugby is a spring season sport and is open to all athletes. For more information visit Facebook: Jersey Shore Rugby Club or contact Dr. J. Zimmerman, President Board of Directors 609-652-6363, or e-mail HealthfirstDC@comcast.net.
GTMS Wrestlers Win Titles! The GTMS Grizzlies wrestling team competed in the Atlantic-Cape-Cumberland Tournament on Saturday at Ocean City High School. The team won 14 medals and finished with 19 top 4 finishers in the eight team tournament. The Grizzlies set a school record with five champions, highlighted by Saleem Wormley, who became the school’s first two-time champion. Dylan Arrom, Anthony Nastasi, Nick Carrero, Nick Martin and Wormley all won titles. Jack Foley, Joe Curry and Luke Wescoat each finished in second. DeVante Tyus, Bryan Wright, Sebastian Palmer, Josh Satre, Luke Stoloff and Jeremiah Baskerville all finished in third and Anthony LaVigna, Brandon Hirshman, Quinn McLaughlin, Pablo Flores and R’Mohni McGaney all came in fourth place. Go Grizzlies wrestling! Congratulations to the GTMS Grizzlies wrestling team! They clinched the AtlanticCape-Cumberland League title with a win against Middle Township. GTMS is 7-0 in the ACCL and 9-1 overall. Coach Martin and Coach O’Kane would like to thank all the great hometown fans that supported the team this season!
GALLOWAY POLICE LIFE LINE PROGRAM Life Line Program was set up to help the elderly in keeping their independence. Many senior citizens live on their own, and many are disabled. The welfare of our parents and grandparents is something that we often worry about, especially family members who live along. This free service is something that can help put everybody’s mind at ease. Every morning the members of Life Line call police dispatch to check in. If dispatch does not hear from a member by a designated time, they will give a call. If there is no response a police officer is immediately sent to check on the well being of the resident. It’s that simple! If you or a family member would like to join please contact senior services at 609-652-9262
Courtyard of Miracles Stockton Theater Program performed an original English translation of “Courtyard of Miracles”, by Iakovos Kambanellis, the most important 20th century Modern Greek playwright. This was the world premiere of Demetres P. Tryphonopoulos’ original translation of this Modern Greek masterpiece and directed by Martha Frintzila, of the National Theater of Athens, Greece. Stockton Theater, Mark Mallett and Pamela Hendrick produced the play. The play ran from Wednesday February 18-Saturday February 21 at 7:30pm and Sunday February 22 at 2:00pm. The Greek drama played to a sold out crowd five nights in a row in the Experimental Theater (Black Box) which only seats 75 people and it was be presented in the round. The producers thanked the Galloway Patriot for its support. For future events go to Stockton.edu
Assumption Regional Catholic School held their annual Fish Fry on Ash Wednesday, February 18th from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the School cafeteria. Many volunteers were on hand to help all the families See all the photos at GallowayPatriot.com attending.
What’s Happening in Our Galloway Schools
03/06 Noon Dismissal 03/23 No School Teacher In Service 03/31 End of the Third Marking Period 04/02-04/12 No School Easter Break 04/26 PTA Golf Tournament 1pm
Galloway Township Public Schools Calendar March 24-28 SCHOOLS CLOSED, Spring Break April 27 EARLY DISMISSAL, Staff Articulation May 30 SCHOOLS CLOSED, Memorial Day June 9 EARLY DISMISSAL June 10 EARLY DISMISSAL, Last Day of School PLEASE NOTE: The calendar is subject to revisions due to emergency closings or other needs of the district. In the event of inclement weather or other emergency closings, make up days will be handled as follows: 1 day closed— School will be OPEN on Thursday, March 24, 2016; 2 or more days closed—School will remain closed on Thursday, March 24 and days will be added to the end of the year. BOARD APPROVED: February 9, 2015
Roland Rogers 03/02 Read across America 03/05 School Librarian Day 03/10 Spring Photos 03/18 Early Dismissal Staff Articulation 03/20 St. Baldricks Fundraiser 03/28 South Jersey Spelling Bee at GTMS 12pm start 04-04/06 Schools Closed- Spring Break 04/15 Early Dismissal- Staff Articulation 04/22 Administrative Professional’s Day Earth Day 04/23 Take Daughters/Sons to Work Day Galloway Township Middle School 03/09-03/17 PARCC PBA TEST 7th grade 03/16-03/20 PARCC PBA TEST 8th Grade 03/18 Early Dismissal 03/27 Bassetti Photo Spring Pictures 04/02-04/06 Spring Break 04/09-04/11 GTMS Musical 7pm 04/15 Early Dismissal 04/24 FSA Spring Fling 7pm 04/30 GTMS Open House
Congratulations to Galloway’s Teachers of the Year 2014-2015 Katie Hendrix, Preschool Teacher at Pomona Preschool, Bernice Adair, ESL Teacher at Arthur Rann Elementary School, Frank Santo, 5th Grade Teacher at Reeds Road Elementary School, Laura Martin, 1st Grade Teacher at Roland Rogers Elementary School, Patrick O”Keefe, Music Teacher at Smithville Elementary School and Jeanne Rethy, ESL Teacher at Galloway Township Middle School. These outstanding employees were chosen for this honor from a school-based committee, and will be recognized at the Galloway Township Education Foundation’s “People of the Year” Dinner to be held on April 17, as well as at the County Teacher of the Year Luncheon being held on April 23. Look for more information on the Foundation Dinner and how you can get your tickets soon!
Congratulations to two GTMS Band students on their selection to the All South Jersey Junior High Region Band.
The Pilgram Academy 03/05 Open House 9-11am 03/05-03/07 Regionals Basketball Tournament 03/05 No School Teachers Convention 03/13 No School grades Pre-k-9 03/13 SR. High Fine Arts at TPA 03/16 Snow Date for Sr. High Fine Arts 03/17 Senior Sub Sale 03/23-03/27 Standardized Testing Grades 1-6 03/27 End of 3rd Marking Period 03/27 Serve-a-thon Dinner 04/01 Grade Reports send home - Honor Society Chapel - Jr. High Fine ARts Academic testing 04/02-04/06 No School Easter Break 04/07 Spring Picture Day 04/10 Spring Fling 04/14-04/17 AACS Senior High Fine Arts 04/17 Open House 4-7pm 04/24 Junior High Fine Arts - Gloucester 04/26-05/02 Senior Trip 04/30 Junior Class Work Day
8th grader Rudy Kreutzer was accepted in all three percussion categories, and will play timpani with the Red Band. This is Rudy’s second time in Region Band! 7th grader Sydney Mullin auditioned on flute, out scoring about 50 other flute students to earn her second acceptance into this prestigious group, also in the Red Band! Rudy and Sydney will attend several rehearsals and perform in concert on March 1st! The concert will be at Lower Cape May Regional, 3:00pm.
Galloway Community Charter School 03/16 Technology Celebration 03/19-03/20 School Closed 03/23-03/25 Parent Conferences 04/03-04/10 Vacation 04/14 Faculty Meeting 04/16 BOT 04/27 PARCC 2 Begins Assumption Regional Catholic School 03/02-03/06 IOWA testing grades 3-7
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Above: Galloway’s finest prepare to present the colors. Below: Stockton University President Herman Saatkamp with awards attendees.
William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy Honors Outstanding New Jerseyans The William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy recognized five outstanding New Jerseyans at the 2015 Hughes Center Honors todayat the Stockton Seaview Hotel and Golf Club in Galloway, NJ. Read the entire story and see all the photos at GallowayPatriot.com. Below: Chuck Knutson, publisher of the Galloway Patriot, interviews former Governor Tom Kean. Read the interview at GallowayPatriot.com
Boy Scouts Award Event 2015 The Jersey Shore Council held its annual meeting and recognition dinner on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at The Stockton Seaview Resort and Golf Club. The Jersey Shore Council, Boy Scouts of America announced the following 2014 Council Award Recipients. SILVER BEAVER Veronica Busch Marc Passiment Chuck Provenzano SPURGEON AWARD (Highest Award for Exploring) Sheriff Frank Balles R. TAIT MCKENZIE STATUE Todd Lund Roy Burmeister Shirvan Acosta Charles Featherer Bill Ankney R. TAIT MCKENZIE STATUETTE Wendy Magerworski Brandon Page Tim Korndoerfer Basil Shehady Maria Williams Keith Wagner Craig Barnabei Harry Beals NORTH STAR AWARD Tom Gormley Ferguson Plumbing Harrison Beverage HAROLD T. WALSH MEMORIAL AWARD Dr. Scott Strenger Brian McCann The Jersey Shore Council was proud to announce the article featuring local boy scout events in “Boy’s Life” Magazine and The international recognition for last year’s Camporee. The Jersey Shore Council is looking forward to another great year of success in 2015.
WIN TICKETS TO THE 2015 ATLANTIC CITY BEER FESTIVAL Do you want to be one of the thousands that attend the Atlantic City Beer Festival? The Galloway Patriot along with long-time friend, Jon Henderson, producer of the Atlantic City Beer Festival, is giving away a pair of tickets. Maybe they could be yours. You and a friend could enjoy the live entertainment, games, world class beer and much more.
ACUA to Hold Earth Day Cleanup at the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge in Galloway Join Galloway Township Clean Communities and the Edwin B. Forsythe Refuge on April 8th for the ACUA Earth Day Cleanup. The ACUA Earth Day Cleanup registration deadline is April 1st. To Register please contact the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge sandy_perchetti@fws.gov or Galloway Township Clean Communities bfiedler@gtnj.org.
Football & Cheer Sign Ups Galloway Township Athletic Association will be holding their Football and Cheerleading Signs Ups at Gabriel Field Log Cabin Thursday April 9th from 6-8pm, Friday, April 10th from 6-8pm, and Saturday, April 11th from 9am-noon. All kids are welcome grades 1st-8th. Contact for Football call Mike @ 609-965-5169. Contact for Cheerleading call Krissy @ 609-652-5503. Registration fees: Football $110, Cheerleading $100, 3 and 4 year old clinics $30.
To enter our contest, simply email us a video of you explaining or demonstrating why you should get the tickets. We will choose one winner on or about March 15th. You must be 21 to enter. Other rules and restrictions are listed at our website, GallowayPatriot.com. Get your friend to use a phone to record you impressing us with your unique request and send it to GallowayPatriot@gmail.com ASAP. Best of luck.
Help Wanted The Galloway Patriot is looking for motivated, well dressed, hard working account executives. You must be 18 and have a good driver’s license. Call Jaime for more information – 609-780-7433
March at Noyes Museum Every Thursday No Sweat Yoga with Naida Burgess from 11-12pm Come and enjoy a stress-reducing and invigorating yoga class at the museum surrounded by beautiful art. Bring an exercise mat. Members $12 Non-Members $15 Thursday nights the museum is open late - until 8:00 pm! Join us for special programs. 03/05: Film & Performance: MICA Film & Performance Artist, 6:30 - 7:30 pm 03/12: Drum Circle, 6:30 - 7:30 pm 03/19: Wine Tasting, 6:15 - 7:00 pm 03/26: Talk: The Lure of the Pines, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Afternoon Acoustics Sundays: 1:00 - 3:00 pm 03/01 Jug Paradise 03/08 Hofenakus 03/15 ARGO 03/22 Zebras & Bulls Fight Tonight 03/29 Noise Museum Painting Workshop: Placing a Figure in Your Painting Members - $40, Non-Members - $50 Registration deadline: 2/25 - Students will begin by following a guided drawing presentation with an approach to figure drawing which can be easily adapted. We will capture the action of a ballerina from the famous painting by Edgar Degas, “The Star.” Each student will interpret the figure by learning the Impressionist’s unique use of brush strokes and color to compose the rhythm of a ballerina’s graceful dance. Suggested supplies include: acrylic and/or oil paints, an 11” x 14” canvas, and brushes of various sizes 1-10. Bring lunch or a snack to enjoy during a break. Instructor: Bonnie Cavalier Wednesday, March 4: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Film & Performance: MICA Film & Performance Artist Thursday, March 5, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Regular Admission Ages 12 & up Registration requested, but not required A presentation of MICA: THEN/NOW, directed by prolific Philadelphia filmmaker John Thornton, and a live performance by noted artist Renée Rendine. Thornton’s film introduces us to many of the artists in the MICA exhibition. He has documented the lives and work of many tristate area artists. Performance artist Renée Rendine will be presenting a work specific to the Noyes Museum gallery space after the film. A MICA alumna, she now teaches at MICA and has recently created “Billow,” a performance/installation piece at The Corcoran Gallery in Washington D.C. Irish Soda Bread Basket Workshop SCOSA Saturday, March 7, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Materials fee: $30 Adults Registration deadline: 2/28 Each student will create an 8” round basket with green accents and a shamrock basket buckle to serve Irish Soda Bread. Samples of the bread, and a recipe are included in this class. Niki Giberson from Swan Bay Folk Art Center in Port Republic, will be sharing her love of baking along with her desire to assist people in creating their own heirloom pieces. Limited capacity. Creative Sparks Art Class for Kids: Kite Art Saturday, March 7, 1:00 – 2:00 pm $5 Child, $5 Adult – including materials Ages 5 & up Make a kite that looks like a piece of artwork but that can really fly! Basic Drawing Classes – Drawing Fundamentals with David Rhodes: SCOSA Wednesday, March 11, 1:30 – 3:30 pm Materials Fee: $10 per class, collected by Noyes Museum Adults Registration deadline: 3/4 Learn the basic skills and techniques of drawing by focusing on observational rendering, use of line, shading, mark making, elements of composition, and creativity. Draw from a variety of subjects, build technical skills, and develop personal expression. This class is geared toward mature adults, but all adults are welcome. Basic supplies provided for use of students.
Drum Circle Thursday, March 12, 6:30 – 7:30 pm Regular Admission All ages Share the rhythm! Be part of a drum circle, a group of people of all ages who gather with hand drums and percussion instruments to create a rhythm together. Limited number of instruments available on a first-come first-served basis. If you have a favorite drum or percussion instrument, we encourage you to bring it!
painting & its effect on popular culture including film & photography; gradation in relation to edges; using light & shadow to create composition; building volume & form through light. emonstration of chiaroscuro effects through painting & drawing. The content, activities & hands-on projects of this workshop meet with national standards & are widely applicable throughout the K-12 curriculum. For more information & to register press here or call 609.652.8848
Painting Workshop: Landscapes Saturday, March 14, 12:30 – 3:30 pm Members $40, Nonmembers $50 Adults Registration deadline: 3/7 Instructor: Diane Tomash - Grow your skills and paint visually convincing landscapes in oils or acrylics. Learn how to create an effective lightfilled landscape painting. Tomash will give a talk and a brief demonstration and discussion of color mixing and application and will give individual attention to each student at their own level. Use of color, tone, light, and shadow will be emphasized. We will cover mixing primary and secondary colors, explore complementary colors, and create harmony with the use of neutral tones. Work from your own sketch, photo reference or use those provided. Bring lunch/ snacks. Supply list available, call (609) 6528848 or email jillian@noyesmuseum.org. Botanical Printmaking - Hand Printing from Nature: An Ancient Art, Craft and Science Saturday, March 21, 1:00 – 3:30 pm Members $25, Non-Members $30 Adults Registration deadline: 3/14 Instructor: Laura Bethmann - Create prints directly from fresh botanicals and other organic objects using inks on paper, a process called Nature Printing. An early decorative art, nature prints have been made by people in many cultures all over the globe. Nature printing was employed in conjunction with the development of the science of botany, and luminaries from Leonardo da Vinci to Benjamin Franklin created nature prints. Artist and author Laura Bethmann will demonstrate and discuss nature printing techniques, its’ fascinating history, and how she creates nature prints in her artwork. Many examples of nature prints will be presented. Laura’s book, Hand Printing from Nature, will be available in the museum shop. All materials are provided. Talk: The Lure of the Pines Thursday, March 26, 6:30 – 7:30 pm Free admission Ages 12 & up Budd Wilson, archaeologist, & Ted Gordon, botanist and historian, have each spent over fifty years observing and enjoying the Pine Barrens. What drew them to the Pines? What has changed and what has remained the same over the years? They will discuss these points and others about the science, history, and culture of this unique area in a casual setting, as well as take questions from the audience. Collaborative Painting Performance - Mikel Frank & Gerard Amsellem, music by ETHEL Saturday, March 28, 1:00 – 3:00 pm Regular admission Ages 12 & up The Visual Passion Duo, Mikel Frank and Gerard Amsellem, will present a live painting performance as part of the exhibition MICA: THEN/NOW. The performance will be accompanied by the musical quartet ETHEL, “acclaimed as “unfailingly vital” (The New York Times), “brilliant,” “downtown’s reigning string quartet” (The New Yorker), and “one of the most exciting quartets around” (Strad Magazine), ETHEL invigorates the contemporary music scene with exuberance, intensity, imaginative programming, and exceptional artistry. New Teacher’s Workshop: Light and Shadow: Chiaroscuro - Finding a Light in the Darkness Tuesday, March 31, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm $60 – or 3 ETTC hours, 5 professional development hours Registration deadline: 3/24 Presenter: Tony Shore, Artist & Professor, General Fine Arts & Drawing Depts., Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), Baltimore, MD Shore will discuss his artwork on exhibit & the use of contrasted light & shadow to create volume & dimension. Topics: The history of chiaroscuro
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Cold Advice More blasts of arctic air are expected through the end of the month...with cold into first week of March (sigh). Not only is the cold bitter, but it is also dangerous and deadly. So far, hypothermia has resulted in the deaths of at least 20 people! And although Oscar Wilde stated that “Conversation about the weather is the last refuge of the unimaginative,” discussing cold weather safety can be lifesaving. Dr. Nina’s What You Need To Know To Brave and Survive the Extreme Cold Temperatures What is frostbite? This term describes injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. Exposure to cold weather conditions—especially when there is a wind chill factor—is the most likely cause. However, frostbite can also result from direct contact with ice, freezing metals, and very cold liquids. • Symptoms: The affected area first becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard, and pale. Because of skin numbness, we may not realize we have frostbite until someone else points it out. • The most commonly affected areas are those that are exposed. They include: Fingers, toes, nose, ears, cheeks, and chin. However, frostbite can occur anywhere on our body especially when snow or other precipitation gets under our sleeves or into our boots. • Treatment depends on the severity. Frost nip—the first stage of frostbite—does not cause permanent skin damage. As a result, it can often be treated by gently rewarming our skin. However, all other frostbite requires medical attention due to damage to the skin and underlying tissue, which may include muscle, and bone. Complications include infection and nerve damage. What is hypothermia? The term describes when our body loses heat faster than it produces it, resulting in dangerously low body temperatures. Normally, our body maintains a temperature of 98.6oF (37oC). Hypothermia is typically seen when the temperature is less than 95oF (35oC). This is a MEDICAL EMERGENCY and here is why: Our body responds to the drop in temperature by constricting its blood vessels in order to redirect blood flow to its vital organs—the heart, lung, and brain. This results in an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. As temperatures continue to drop, our organ function becomes affected. This can lead to heart and lung failure and possibly death. • Symptoms depend on the severity. For example, mild hypothermia involves shivering, lethargy, cold/pale skin, and an increased breathing rate. Moderate hypothermia is marked by confusion and impaired judgment, as well as slurred speech and loss of coordination. In severe hypothermia, the shivering stops, breathing rate decreases, and there is a loss of consciousness. • Treatment involves seeking medical attention immediately. Call 9-1-1! While waiting for help, experts recommend: moving the person to a warm place (e.g. indoors); removing any wet clothing and drying them; and wrapping them in warm attire (blankets, towels). • Avoid the following: placing the person in a hot bath, massaging their limbs, or using heating pads. These can cause the constricted blood vessels to suddenly open up and our blood pressure can plummet. Low blood pressure can lead to poor perfusion of our organs, cardiac arrest, and possibly death. How do we prevent cold-related injuries? • Limit time outdoors to less than 10 minutes, whenever possible (cabin fever may warm us up in this cold). • When traveling, keep the gas tank more than half-full; have extra blankets and clothes in the event of being stranded or the car battery will not start; and have a backup battery charger for our mobile phone. • Walk slowly and carefully on snowy, icy walkways. I have taken care of one too many patients with broken bones and bleeding into their brain due to slips and falls from ice. • Avoid overexertion such as shoveling snow. Heart attacks are more likely to occur during the winter months. • Warm our body from the inside with hot liquids (e.g. soups, tea, coffee). • Dress appropriately. Wear multiple layers of loose clothing; cover our ears, head, face, hands and feet; keep dry with water repellant items and remove wet clothing immediately. Who is at an increased risk of cold weather health injuries? • Elderly: Decreased body temperature regulation and sensation to cold. In addition, they are more likely to have multiple medical conditions or be on several medications. • Very young: Large surface area to weight ratio and more likely to ignore cold conditions (afterall, who wants to come indoors when you can make snowmen like Olaf or Frosty?) • Mental problems: Interferes with judgment to dress properly or retreat to warm areas. • Certain medical conditions: Heart and lung diseases; hypothyroidism; Parkinson’s disease; and diabetes. • Medications: Certain antidepressants, antipsychotics, narcotics and sedatives may change the body’s ability to regulate its temperature. The cold weather reminds me of the nursery rhyme: “Rain rain go away. Come again another day.” I would like to impose my literary license with some important edits. First, I want to substitute “snow snow,” “hail hail,” “sleet sleet,” and “cold cold” for rain. Second, I would like to make a special request that it does not return until next year. Like most of the East Coast, I am ready for spring! December is a winter wonderland but by the time March rolls around, I am not alone when I say “enough already!” It’s time to thaw. Be safe!
Galloway Library March Events 03/02 - 12:30 PM-They Don’t Make Them Like They Used To: Classic Film Club Open to adults. Enjoy treats & watch a film from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Stay after for a fun discussion. Feel free to bring your own cushion to get comfortable & make yourself at home! 03/03 - 7pm Sleepy Storytime Suggested for ages 2 1/2-6. Registration requested. Listen to sweet bedtime stories before heading off to bed. Come in your jammies & don’t forget your blankie too! 03/04 - 10am Toddler Storytime Suggested for ages 1 1/2-3. Registration requested. Bring your little ones to hear stories & sing songs! 03/05 - 10am Introduction to Microsoft Word Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Computer skills workshop course where students learn the basics of Microsoft Word. 03/05 - 10:30am Preschool Storytime Suggested for ages 3 1/2-5. Registration required. Enjoy hearing fun stories and making a cool craft! 03/05 - 11:15am Introduction to Microsoft Power Point Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Computer skills workshop course where students learn the basics of Microsoft Power Point. 03/05 12:30pm Introduction to Microsoft Excel Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Introductory course to the spread-sheet software Microsoft Excel. 03/09 - 4pm Kids Only Book Club Suggested for ages 8-12. Registration required. Do you love to read? Enjoy tasty snacks & discuss books with Miss Dana. Help choose our book club picks at our first meeting. Bring your ideas! 03/10 - 6:30pm Furry Buddies Suggested for ages 6-14. Registration requested. Drop-ins welcome! Read a story to Cavan, Erin, or Freedom--therapy dogs who love sharing stories with children. Learn about the benefits of reading aloud to a therapy dog. 03/10 - 7pm Sleepy Storytime Suggested for ages 2 1/2-6. Registration requested. Listen to sweet bedtime stories before heading off to bed. Come in your jammies & don’t forget your blankie too! 03/11 - 10am Toddler Storytime Suggested for ages 1 1/2-3. Registration requested. Bring your little ones to hear stories & sing songs! 03/12 - 10am Introduction to Computers Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Computer skills workshop course where students learn basic computer skills. 03/12 - 10:30am Preschool Storytime Suggested for ages 3 1/2-5. Registration required. Enjoy hearing fun stories and making a cool craft! 03/12 - 11:15am Introduction to the internet Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Computer skills workshop course where students learn basic skills to navigate the Internet. 03/12 - 12:30pm Introduction to email Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Computer skills workshop course where students learn the basics of email. 03/14 - 10am A Courageous Princess Suggested for ages 3 & older. Rated PG. Our youngest patrons celebrate Women’s History Month at this movie event! Enjoy popcorn as you watch Merida discover the meaning of true bravery. Stay after for a fun activity (registration required for activity)! 03/14 - 12pm Merida’s Brave Craft Suggested for ages 5 & older. Registration required. Bravely showcase your creativity after the movie with a fun craft! 03/14 - 2pm HELP Technology Support Group Open to adults. Registration requested. Bring your tablets, e-readers, smart phones, laptops, etc. Discuss your questions about various technology. Library staff guide you to resources to learn how to use your devices & answer your questions. 03/16 - 3:30pm Special Storytime and Craft with the Absegami High School Art Club Suggested for ages 3 1/2 & older. Registration re-
quired. Join the members of the Absegami High School Art Club for a very special storytime. After the stories, make a fun craft as you learn about art. 03/17 - 10:30am St. Pattys Day Storytime Suggested for ages 3 & older. Registration required. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with stories, snacks & surprises! 03/17 - 4pm LEGO Club Suggested for ages 6 & older. Gather with other LEGO lovers to build something & show the rest of the group. We supply the LEGOs, you supply the imagination! 03/17 - Sleepy Storytime Suggested for ages 2 1/2-6. Registration requested. Listen to sweet bedtime stories before heading off to bed. Come in your jammies & don’t forget your blankie too! 03/18 - 10am Toddler Storytime Suggested for ages 1 1/2-3. Registration requested. Bring your little ones to hear stories & sing songs! 03/18 - 1:30pm Every Third Tuesday I Really, REALLY Love Books Club Open to adults. Love to read? So does Patty--in fact, she REALLY loves to read. What does everyone love to do after reading a great or downright stinky book?...TALK ABOUT IT! Join Patty to chat & laugh about books we love, books we hate & books we can’t live without. Please Note: February and March meetings will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. 03/18 - 3:30pm Chopped Dessert Competition Suggested for ages 12-18. Registration required. Do you have what it takes to be a Chopped Champion? Put your skills to the test as you make a dessert with our mystery ingredients! Special judges decide if YOU are the Chopped Dessert Champion! 03/18 - 7pm The Be There or Be Square Wednesday Night I Love to Read Books Club Open to adults. Distraught that you can’t attend Patty’s Tuesday Afternoon Book Club? Well, fret no more & be of good cheer because the third Wednesday evening of the month book club is just what you are looking for. Like Tuesday’s club there’s no required reading. How cool is that! 03/19 - 10am Introduction to Microsoft Word Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Computer skills workshop course where students learn the basics of Microsoft Word. 03/19 - 10:30am Preschool Storytime Suggested for ages 3 1/2-5. Registration required. Enjoy hearing fun stories and making a cool craft! 03/19 - 11:15am Introduction to Microsoft Power Point Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Computer skills workshop course where students learn the basics of Microsoft Power Point. 03/19 - 12:30pm Introduction to Microsoft Excel Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Introductory course to the spread-sheet software Microsoft Excel. 03/21 - 2pm Introduction to Windows 8 Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Introduction to the Microsoft Windows 8 operating system 03/24 - 6:30pm Furry Buddies Suggested for ages 6-14. Registration requested. Drop-ins welcome! Read a story to Cavan, Erin, or Freedom--therapy dogs who love sharing stories with children. Learn about the benefits of reading aloud to a therapy dog. 03/28 - 11am Don’t Mess with Me: Basic SelfDefense Techniques Suggested for ages 15 & older. Registration requested. Kimberly Wright, a 4th-degree Karate Black Belt holder, shows you simple self-defense moves to keep you feeling safe. 03/31 - 6:30pm Geronimo Stilton Adventure Party Suggested for ages 8-12. Registration required. Celebrate the release of the newest Geronimo Stilton Special, “The Hunt for the Curious Cheese”, by having an adventure of your own! There’s a mystery to be solved! Snacks provided.
Brett Sterr 4th Annual Beef and Beer To be held at JD’s Pub and Grille in Smithville from 2-5pm 50/50, chinese auction and door prizes. Money raised will go the scholarship fund that will be given out to an Absegami Wrestler. The scholarship is called Heart and Soul. tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Contact Dawn enjoylifedawn@yahoo. com We will be accepting money donations, baskets, or gift cards.
Stockton Center on Successful Aging Presents Workshops on Continuing to Live Independently Free public presentations on March 12 10-11am and May 20 10-11am. The sessions will cover planning to successfully “age in place” - continuing to live in the home of one’s choice safely and independently as one gets older. The first is on Thursday, March 12, from 1011am at the Egg Harbor City Senior center on Cincinnati Avenue in Egg Harbor City, NJ. The second will held on Wednesday, May 20, from 10-11am at the Galloway Community Services Senior Center on 621 W. White Horse Pike in Egg Harbor City, NJ. Presenter Pat Laychock, a Registered Repiratory Therapist (RTT), Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Certified Dementia Care Practitioner (CDCP), has over 20 years of experience dealing with many of the issues people face when trying to remain in their homes. No registration is necessary. Visit the SCOSA website at stockton.edu/scosa for more information.