Neptune Township Mayor, Dr. Michael Brantley, and his lovely wife, Jackie, hosted the 21st Annual Mayor’s Ball on Friday, June 13th a at Jumping Brook Country Club.
Neptune Township Mayor, Dr. Michael Brantley, and his lovely wife, Jackie, hosted the 21st Annual Mayor’s Ball on Friday, June 13th a at Jumping Brook Country Club. A check for $20,000 was presented to Steve Littleson, President of JSUMC Campus. The proceeds benefited the Child Life Program at K. Hovnanian’s Children Hospital and the Jane H. Booker Family Health Center.
Photo credit: John & Sue Lalanas
“Volunteers Are America’s Pride”
Neptune Senior Center’s annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration was held Wednesday, March 19. 175 seniors enjoyed a delicious corned beef and cabbage lunch prepared by Senior Center Kitchen Manager, Teresa Richard and staff and assisted by John Deacher and his family and staff of Foodini’s Catering. 350 lbs. of corned beef, 3 crates of cabbage and 150 pounds of potatoes made for a “filling” and fun filled afternoon complete with dancing, singing and lots of “Irish Laughter” A good time was had by all.
Members of the Twp’s Environmental and Shade Tree Commission were joined by volunteers Laura Granelli, Beth Miller and Boy Scout Troop #81 at Volunteer Park on Saturday, April 19 as they gave out approximately 800 seedlings. “The event was very successful as many of the residents were grateful for the opportunity to receive the seedlings at no cost”, stated Chris Bedrosian, Secretary to the Commission. He went on to say that most had damaged trees as well as trees that died due to Superstorm Sandy high winds.
The fields were covered with plastic eggs as toddlers to fifth graders scrambled to gather them in their baskets or bags. The lucky winners brought their silver eggs to the stand to exchange for a prize.
Mr & Mrs Cottontail were assisted by Fred Boenig, Recreation Coordinator, members of the Recreation Committee and NHS Student Council (Daija Bullock, Quashieria Crippen, Kyli Taylor, Nick L Edwards, Jackie I Edwards and Gianna Gioia).
Special Police Officer Matt Richardson helped direct traffic and parking.
Here are the lucky winners:
One hundred and forty people attended the first fundraiser event of 2014 for the Veterans Memorial Park. An updated VMP rendering of the park was revealed and Township Committeemen Randy Bishop and Eric Houghtaling announced that a bond ordinance had recently been approved appropriating $800,000 authorizing funds for development of the park. Those funds included: site restoration work, construction of a parking area, entry plaza, walkways & main plaza, various landscaping and aesthetic improvements.
Reconstruction of the retaining wall will be done from Beach Avenue west to Founders Park.Work will proceed with the installation of reinforcing steel, and pouring of a new concrete footing and retaining wall. The desilting area is approximately 2500 feet in length, removing approximately 5000 cubic yards of material.
On Wednesday, February 12, over 80 Township Seniors celebrated Chinese New Year, “the year of the horse”. Everyone enjoyed the Chinese food prepared and delivered to the Center by Asia Star Café. The delicious menu included favorites such as Won Tong Soup, Orange Beef, Chicken Chow Mein, Vegetable Lo Mein, Pork Fried Rice, Egg Rolls and dessert.
Senior Center participants were treated to some very special programs in celebration of Black History month. On Tuesday, February 11, the Senior Center kicked off African American History month with African Dancing and Drumming performed by Sister Isis and “Friends”. A wonderful atmosphere of celebration was felt throughout the entire Center.
Other Black History events included “Arm Chair Travel” to South Africa and the showing of the movie “The Butler”.
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