Newport has brunch with Santa
Participating restaurants will host photograph opportunities with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus during Newport’s Brunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus event on Sunday, Dec. 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Families, friends and kids (young and old) will be able to take photos and spend time with the very busy holiday duo when they brunch at one of eight restaurants in Newport. This includes Lordella’s and Morton Williams from 11 to 11:30 a.m., Raaz and Cosi, from 11:30 a.m. to noon, Bertucci’s and Dorrian’s from noon to 12:30 p.m. and Fire & Oak and Battello from 12:30 to 1 p.m.
Coats for needy collection is Saturday Dec. 13
On Saturday, Dec. 13, volunteers will be collecting and sorting coats that have been donated by individuals and companies in Hudson County. It is the final stage of the 19th Annual Jersey Cares coat drive. As a result, thousands of adults and children in need will have protection from the arctic chill. The coat sorting will be at 232 Pavonia Ave., Jersey City, from 9 a.m. – noon. If you have not donated yet, you still have time.
Residents are encouraged to drop off their new or gently used coats. For those who can’t make it, they can still donate a coat through Jersey Cares Wish List on www.Amazon.com.
This year, the Jersey Cares coat drive aims to collect more than 50,000 coats for children and adults – a significant increase from the 35,000 donation requests in previous years.
Free lacrosse clinics for Jersey City youth
Mayor Steven M. Fulop and the Department of Recreation, in partnership with Jersey City Lacrosse, are proud to introduce Winter Lacrosse Training to boys and girls, ages 6 through 15. The program is in its second year with the city and is part of the Fulop Administration’s commitment to expanding recreational opportunities.
The clinics will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the following dates: Dec. 16, Jan. 14, Jan. 28, Feb. 11 and Feb. 25 at P.S. No. 3, 111 Bright St.
Residents may register on site at no cost with a parent present and proof of residency. Information regarding the spring season will be featured at each clinic. For more information and to download registration form, please visit: http://www.jerseycitylacrosse.com/home, or visit http://www.jerseycitynj.gov/lacrosse.
South Hudson Civic Association holiday party will be Dec. 19
The Hudson County-South Hudson Civic Association will hold its 30th Annual Holiday Party where new unwrapped toys for underprivileged kids will be collected on Friday, Dec. 19 from 7 to 10 p.m., Moose Hall, 60 West Side Ave., Jersey City.
The sponsors request that donations of two unwrapped toys, one for a boy and one for a girl, ages from 1 year old to 12 years old, be made by attendees.
Food, beer, wine and soda will be provided. DJ and live entertainment will be provided by Steve Bay and the Boyz-R-Back Band with Oldies and Rock Music. Anyone wishing to donate toys or RSVP can do so by calling (201) 332-2014 by Dec. 17.
Jersey City student wins PATH’s holiday poster contest
A poster depicting flags of the world on a holiday ornament – created by Jersey City eighth grader Tiffany Fahmy of P.S. 11 – has been named the grand prize winner of PATH’s annual Holiday Poster Contest.
The poster, which will be installed and displayed in PATH stations and on rail cars throughout the holiday season, was unveiled during a ceremony at the Journal Square Transportation Center in Jersey City. In addition to Ms. Fahmy, D’Kyri Kelly of P.S. 11 was named the winner in the grade 3-5 category and Felix Tinio of P.S. 37 in the category for students in grades K-2.
“The dedication and talent exhibited by all the students who participated is simply amazing,” said PATH Director/General Manager Stephen Kingsberry. “This contest not only showcases the PATH system and the importance it plays in the lives of so many of these students’ parents, but also the creative abilities of our students in developing ideas and putting them on paper.”
This year’s event included a musical performance by the Jersey City Arts Brass Ensemble in the concourse area of the Journal Square station.
PATH’s annual holiday poster event, which began 25 years ago, features the artwork of local students from 27 Jersey City primary schools. This year, prizes were awarded in three grade categories: K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
Each of the winners received four tickets to the “Radio City Christmas Spectacular” and complimentary 10-trip PATH SmartLink cards, provided by the Port Authority, to get the winners and their families to and from the show. The Port Authority also gave the winners $50 American Express Gift cards. The winners also received art supplies from the Jersey City Visual and Performing Arts Department and Jersey City Board of Education.
Through a partnership between PATH and the Jersey City Board of Education’s Visual and Performing Arts and under the guidance of their art teachers, students submitted approximately 500 holiday posters to PATH for judging.
Join the Jewish community and local politicians for the 13th annual Menorah lighting
The event takes place on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 5 p.m. There will be hot latkes, donuts, chocolate gelt, dreidels, glow in the dark Chanukah glasses, dancing and more. The event is free and all are welcome. A children’s program begins at 3:40 p.m. inside City Hall and features the return of the Small Wonder Puppet Theater performing the story of Chanukah and music and dancing. Kosher pizza will be served. Performance begins at 4 p.m. and tickets are $15 or $10 in advance. For more info, to RSVP and for all of your holiday needs, call (201) 386-5222 or visit www.JewishHoboken.com
Chanukah at City Hall is co-sponsored by Shoprite of Hoboken.