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Registration opens today for the 2010 National Walk to Support Research and Awareness for Angelman Syndrome!

What is Angelman Syndrome?

Angelman Syndrome (AS) is a neuro-genetic disorder that occurs in 1 in 15,000 live births. AS is often misdiagnosed as cerebral palsy or autism. Characteristics of AS include; developmental delay, lack of speech, seizures, and walking and balance disorders. Individuals with Angelman Syndrome will require life-long care. ~ via www.angelman.org

When?

May 15, 2010 Saturday

Registration starts at 8am and the walk around 9am

Where?

Cooper River Park, 5300 North Park Drive, Pennsauken NJ

Near the Playground and the Pooch Park

For more information contact www.angelman.org

or

Bridget Cella, local walk coordinator at bridgetcella@comcast.net

There is no substitute for blood - it takes real donors to provide blood for those in need. Please consider making a blood donation. There's someone in need who will be glad you did.

The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive on March 07, 2010 from 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM.

The drive will be held at the Church of the Holy Family (Sponsor Code: 686), and for your convenience we are offering the ability to schedule your appointment online by clicking here.

Please show your support and schedule your donation today.

Church of the Holy Family

Click here for directions!

Born and raised in Maine I am no novice when it comes to snow!  But now that I have lived in New Jersey for 14 years I have come to know our typical mild winters and have enjoyed the lack of shoveling.

To date we have received over 71 inches - that's 4 times the typical amount we receive in a season!

So what do you do when you get hit with all of this snow?

You like it or lump it!

With 4 hours of plowing and shoveling behind me and my husband we decided to start enjoying the snow instead of dreading it!  Here is what we came up with:

Note: My son is 10 years old and is 4 feet tall!  Yeah that is one big snowman!

For more information about weather in your area visit http://www.nj.com/weather/

"A 70's Disco Bowling Party"

A benefit for the youth of Washington Township

Saturday, February 27, 2010

5:00-7:00pm

Brunswick Zone - 100 American Blvd, Turnersville, NJ  08012

What is Junior Achievement (JA)? We're a Not-For-Profit Organization (501c3).

JA Worldwide®'s core purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. All of JA's curricula are written to align with our three pillars of student success: entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and work readiness.  For local information, visit www.janj.org.

What is a JA bowling party ?   It's a Party with a Purpose!

It is a collaborative effort that lends the opportunity for community members, business leaders, friends and family to come together to help bring JA's finanical literacy programs to Washington Township schools while celebrating a successful fundraiser.

What are the goals of the bowling party?   It's to Have Fun and Raise Money!

The goal of this event is to provide a social and networking experience for the community while benefitting the youth of Washington Township.  Adult teams of six to help fundraise to bring the JA program to local elementary schools, while vying for Cash Prizes & Trophies. Teams qualify for prizes when their goal is met or exceeded.

  Why should i get involved? To help support your local school!

• To support this community wide effort and help your school's PTO
• To help raise funds to bring Junior Achievement's hands on program to your local school

How do i get involved? Sign up to be a participant under the student leader you wish to support!

• As a Team Captain, recruit 5 individuals to form a team, come up with a fun team name.
• As a Team Member, support the fundraising efforts of your team and exceed your personal fundraising goal of only $100.

Prize Structure Guidelines

1^st  Place fundraising PTO receives $500

2^nd Place fundraising PTO receives $300

3^rd  Place fundraising PTO receives $200

(determined by the combined funds raised from the PTO's recruited teams)

Donations should be turned in on event day in order to qualify for prizes. Door prize & grand raffle drawings are held on event day.

For more information please contact: Lisa Lynch 609-681-5452 or llynch@ja.org

Junior Achievement of New Jersey, 4365 Route 1 South, Princeton, NJ  08540 www.janj.org

Ok - have I got your attention now?

I have been chatting with colleagues about how many showings we have been having with buyers lately!  Seems as though activity is picking up - what are you waiting for?

If you are a buyer who is looking to purchase your First Home or an empty nester looking to downsize and everyone in between you have come to the right place at the right time, Gloucester County, NJ!

Here's Why:

• First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit
• First Time Home Buyer Assistance Program
• Record low Interest Rates
• Extended Tax Credit for Move-up or Move-down buyers
• Gloucester County Schools
• Gloucester County Entertainment
• Large inventory of homes to choose from
• Close to Everything - Pennsylvania, New York etc.
• Now is the time to buy for the price of renting! 
• Get the right offs that you are entitled to when you own a home
• Pride of homeownership can lead to a more fullfilling sense of self

Don't take my word for it!  Come see for your self!

• 2009 Gloucester County Press releases & newsletters
• County Wide Calendar or events
• Gloucester County Health and Public Safety

As many Gloucester County residents do I received my flyer, a publication of the Gloucester County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Issue IV 2009.  I, as many do, perused the bifolded glossy paper for anything that may be of interest to me and that I may be able to share with you.

JOIN THE GLOUCESTER COUNTY "VIP" LIST

Little did I know that Gloucester County even had one, but if you give them your e-mail address they will update you with information about upcoming events such as free concerts, movies, family activities, and other county news and events.

Go to http://www.gloucestercountynj.gov/ and click the VIP Icon

 or click this VIP icon to sign up today!

SOME OTHER THINGS YOU CAN FIND THERE:

Sheriff Sales   -   Tax Records   -   Available Properties (Eco. Dev)   -   Health Sanitary Inspection Ratings