Regional News in Brief - Posted Nov. 2, 2009
Nov, 02-2009 8:29 pm
Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
During the week of Nov. 1-7, the Atlantic County Animal Shelter wil celebrate National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week by reminding residents of the important services it provides to the community. In addition to 1,203 pet adoptions so far this year, the shelter has united 510 lost animals with their owners and transferred 140 animals to area rescue groups. The shelter holds free monthly rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats; 1,350 pets were vaccinated at county clinics last year. Learn more at www.aclink.org/animalshelter, call (609) 485-2345, or visit the shelter 1-4 p.m. daily (1-3 p.m. Tuesdays) at 240 Old Turnpike Road in Pleasantville.
Hazardous waste collection
The Atlantic County Utilities Authority will hold a household hazardous waste collection for Atlantic County residents from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at the ACUA Environmental Park, 6700 Delilah Road in Egg Harbor Township. Proof of residency is required. For a list of accepted materials and restrictions, call (609) 373-6950 or see www.acua.com/hhw.
CASA inducts 17 as children's advocates
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Atlantic and Cape May Counties held a swearing-in ceremony for 17 new volunteer advocates on Thursday, Oct. 29. The new advocates are: Yasna Babich and Akilah Hughes of Pleasantville, Louise Dietz of Seaville, Bianca Doster and Rondell Showell of Atlantic City, Anne Feilinger of Galloway Township, Florence Novek and Joan Quilligan of Margate, Marie Quilter and Janet Shapiro of Mays Landing, Judy Saracco of Villas, Joe Schmidt of Cape May, Susan Schneider of Linwood, Maisha Scudder of Absecon, John Szramiak of Ocean View, Darah Walther of Sweetwater, and Linda Wright of Petersburg. The ceremony marked the end of a 30-hour intensive training program for the volunteers, who will each advocate for the best interests of a child in the foster care system. See www.atlanticcapecasa.org.
American Legion seeks clothing, canned food
The American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 352 is collecting sweatpants, sweatshirts, and T-shirts in sizes medium to extra large for wounded servicemen in Afghanistan who need something to wear while being transported to hospitals. Clothes are being collected through Wednesday, Nov. 18 and may be lightly used but in good condition. The Sons of the American Legion, Unit 352 are also collecting canned goods for the food bank until Wednesday, Nov. 25. Clothing or food can be dropped off daily after 3 p.m. at the Legion building, First Street and Pennsylvania Avenue in Somers Point. For questions email mpicucci@comcast.net.
Light bulb distribution in Brigantine
New Jersey Public Interest Research Group Energy Service Corps volunteers from the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey will partner with Project Porchlight to distribute more than 1,000 free compact fluorescent light bulbs in Brigantine from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8 at the Community Presbyterian Church, 1501 W. Brigantine Ave. Volunteers are needed for the distribution; call Alexandra Wenholz at (609) 748-6097 or email alex.wenholz@gmail.com.
An Evening of Gratitude
On Tuesday, Nov. 10, eWomenNetwork will host An Evening of Gratitude at The Pool at Harrah’s Atlantic City to showcase several area non-profit organizations. In addition, eWomenNetwork Southern New Jersey will be presenting its annual “Sweet Charity Award” to Atlantic City Electric. Tickets are $25 for members, $30 for non-members, and $35 for all registrations made after Nov. 6. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and two complimentary free drinks are included; a cash bar will also be available. Call Marilyn Kleinberg at (609) 601-1333 or see www.ewomennetwork.conm/chapter/snj.
Dog obedience classes
Pinelands K-9 Club instructors will conduct a six-week training session for all puppies and dogs beginning Tuesday, Nov. 10 at the Atlantic County 4-H Club on Route 50 between Mays Landing and Egg Harbor City. For complete information and registration procedures see www.pinelandsk9club.com. Registration is required with proof of inoculations. Those without Internet access may call Sharon at (609) 476-3209.
ACHLA networking luncheon
The Atlantic City Hotel and Lodging Association will hold its monthly networking luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12 in the Club Harlem Ballroom of Showboat Casino Hotel in Atlantic City. Guest speaker Donald P. Hoover, associate director of Fairleigh Dickenson University's International School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, will address the association. Tickets are $40 by advance reservation or $50 at the door. Call (609) 345-8910 or email info@achla.org.
Winter Festival flea market
Career Opportunity Development, Inc. is seeking vendors for its Winter Festival flea market scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 pm. Saturday, Dec. 5. Call (609) 965-6871 or email cflammer@njcodi.org. Proceeds benefit the more than 1,000 individuals who receive CODI services yearly. See www.njcodi.org.
CODI Entertainment fundraiser
Career Opportunity Development, Inc. is selling Entertainment coupon and discount books for 2010 at $30 each (retail price is $35). The book includes more than $11,500 in savings. Call (609) 965-6871, email cflammer@njcodi.org or download an online form at www.njcodi.org.
ACCC approves computational science option
The Board of Trustees at Atlantic Cape Community College approved a new degree option, effective spring 2010, at their Oct. 27 meeting. The computational science option, computer information systems associate in science degree, is designed for students wishing to transfer into The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey's baccalaureate program in computational science.
Symphony receives $40,000 grant
The Bay-Atlantic Symphony has been awarded a $40,000 grant from the New Jersey Cultural Trust, a division of the Department of State which aims to sustain a stable and healthy cultural industry. The Bay-Atlantic Symphony, now in its 26th year, provides classical music concerts and music education lectures in Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland and Gloucester counties. See www.bayatlanticsymphony.org.
Skilled gardeners sought as teachers
Atlantic County residents who enjoy gardening and would like to take their skills to the next level are sought for the Atlantic County Master Gardener Program sponsored by Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Atlantic County, New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. Applications are being taken on a first-come, first-served basis. The first training will begin Jan. 5, 2010. Call Mona Bawgus or Anita Wagner at (609) 625-0056, ext. 6123, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Penny Wise
Tax credit for winterizing homes
Homeowners can receive an energy tax credit for eligible energy-saving home improvements for a maximum of $1,500, according to the Internal Revenue Service. Another tax credit is available for qualifying energy-efficient improvements such as solar, wind or geothermal systems. For information on the Nonbusiness Energy Property Credit or the Residential Energy Effficient Property Credit, see www.irs.gov.
