Fundraiser

BERKELEY – Have a little fun with the Berkeley PBA and grab a Super Bowl box. This fundraiser will support the Police Unity Tour and specifically, Ptl. Houle and Team Berkeley as they prepare to ride their bicycles from New Jersey to Washington DC in May! Each member must fundraise a minimum of $1,900 not including the required uniform/jerseys etc. 100% of the funds will go to support this cause.

50$/box payouts as follows:

• 1st, 2nd, 3rd quarters pay $500 each

• Final (no OT) $1,000

• 2$,500 in prizes

Claim your square at pooltracker. com/squares/?p=215736. S elect your square and enter your information to reserve your box.

How to pay? Venmo: @AHoule (last 4 digits 9779) or cash. Message Houle@ BTPDNJ.org if you need help navigating the website or if you want me to pick you a random square! Thank you so much for your support!

40 Day of Prayer Celebration - Annual Chili Cook-Off

BAYVILLE – Do you make the meanest pot of chili this side of Ocean County? Start gathering your ingredients and get ready for the Living Water Annual Family Chili Cook-off on February 9 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

First, second and third place prizes will be awarded for the Best Chili! Come out for dinner and a celebration of our 40 Days of Prayer, you are invited to bring your special chili and enter our Cook-Off. No need to share your family’s secret recipe, but please bring enough chili to share. Don’t cook? Just come and sample all the chili while you enjoy some downtime with the family. No registration, just come!

Break The Bleak Of Winter

BRICK – Are you down because of the dreary, cold, dank days of winter? Then join Angelic Health Speakers Bureau is offering Having a Bright Heart in the Bleak Midwinter February 17 1:30 p.m.

Presented by Angelic Health spiritual care staff, the program will focus on embracing time for reflection, suggestions for spiritual comfort in aging, overcom - ing the blues during winter feelings of isolation. Light lunch to be provided. Registration required by February 10 by calling 732-451-6185, or email nkinnevy@angelichospice.net. All sessions will be held at Town Square at the Jersey Shore Adult Day Care and Enrichment Center Laurel Square Plaza 1930 Route 88, Brick.

Food Addicts Anonymous Meeting

BAYVILLE – In person meetings are every Monday night at 7 p.m. at Faith Methodist Church just south of the Dinosaur in Bayville. (526 Atlantic City Boulevard, Bayville) Come check it out if you’re wondering whether Food Addicts Anonymous could help you or someone you know! Next meeting will be on January 30. More information at foodaddictsanonymousnynj.org/ nj-meetings.

Pine Beach Badges Now Available

PINE BEACH – Beach badges, parking passes and ramp permits are now available for the 2023 year.

• Beach badge and parking – $10 ($5 senior)

• Ramp fee – $150 per year (until April

15)

• Ramp fee – $175 per year (after April 15)

Checked or cash accepted at Pine Beach Borough Hall. Stop by Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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