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Get ready to play soccer with Upward Soccer at Greentree Church in Egg Harbor Township!  Every child who completed kindergarten through 6th grade makes an age appropriate team and every child plays an equal amount of time.  Registration will continue until August 12th!   Call 609-927-3838 for a registration form.

The Lenape High School Girls Track team needs your help! 5 members of the team are going to the Nike Outdoor Nationals in Greensboro, North Carolia in October and are in the process of raising money for the trip, which is entirely funded by the Team. Donations can be made to: Lenape High School, attening Jack Walsh, LHS Coach, 235 Hartford Road, Medford, NJ 08055. A T-shirt will be made listing all businesses and individual contributions.

Visit www.roadcompany.com to learn about a great community theater group located in Williamstown.  Always a talented cast; always an entertaining performance! Come check out the little know secret of Williamstown and come meet a great group of people. Visit the website for show dates.

August

Friday, August 7

Salem County Fair
Look for SoJO On The Go at the Salem County Fair on Route 40 in Woodstown (just past Cowtown Rodeo). The Fair runs Tuesday, August 5 - Sunday, August 9.

Sunday, August 9

Fundraiser for Teagan Christopher McOmish
A fundraiser will be held at Freeman Gardens, Hawthorne and Maolis Avenues in Glen Ridge from 3PM-7PM to benefit Teagan McOmish, who has been recently diagnosed with Plagiocephaly as well as Brachycephaly.  These skull deformities are not covered by insurance and time is limited for non-surgical correction.  It is imperative that Teagan get’s two Cranioplasty DOC bands (special helmets to reshape his head), costing a total of $7,200.  Uncorrected, these deformities can have a profound influence on Teagan’s future.  We appreciate any help we receive and would like to raise awareness on this topic. Great gift baskets, gift certificates and other goodies to be raffled off during the fundraiser. For tickets and additional information call (973) 820-8972 . Donations may also be sent to: Nambya Tanks or Paul McOmish, 188 Bellevue Ave., Apt E4, Upper Montclair, NJ
07043

Atlantic County Fair
SoJO On The Go stops by the Atlantic County Fair on Route 50 near Egg Harbor City from 1PM-3PM.

Fish for a Wish in an Ocean of Love
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey holds their Fish For A Wish fundraiser to benefit both Ocean Of Love and Make-A-Wish at the South Harbor Marina in Waretown. For more information call 609-693-9658.

Friday, August 13

Memory Walk Kickoff
The Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter’s South Jersey Regional holds their Kick Off Party for its premiere event of the year – the Atlantic City Memory Walk at the Atlantic County Country Club in Northfield from 6-7:30 p.m. The event is open to all previous walkers, their guests and anyone who might be interested in walking for a good cause on October 5 in Atlantic City. The kick-off party will include hors d’oeuvres, prizes, and networking opportunities, all with an Olympics theme, and in the intimate setting of a country club.Memory Walk will be held Oct. 5, and this year moves to Kennedy Plaza on the Atlantic City Boardwalk, located across from Boardwalk Hall between Mississippi and Georgia avenues.  As in the past, participants will be asked to solicit donations for the 5K walk, and Alzheimer’s Association gives them the tools for customized, online fundraising. For more information, call the Delaware Valley Chapter at 856-797-1212, the 24 hour helpline at 800-272-3900 or click alz.org/desjsepa. 

Thursday, August 14

Baby Parade
SoJO On The Go joins in the fun of the Ocean City's 99th annual Baby Parade on the Boardwalk beginning at 10:15AM. Call 609-525-9300 for more information.

Kerri's Benefit
Help a South Jersey girl in her fight against lymphoma at Kerri’s Benefit at The Flying Cloud Café in historic Gardner’s Basin in Atlantic City from 5 to 9pm!  Tickets are 15 dollars and include a full buffet and DJ.  Win great prizes thru a Chinese Auction and a Cash Bash! 

Saturday, August 16

Memory Walk Parrothead Party
Die-hard Jimmy Buffet fans, including the South Jersey “Flock,” will take over Taylor’s in Cherry Hill from 1PM-6PM for an afternoon of Buffett tunes and Margaritaville-inspired food and beverages to raise awareness of Memory Walk 2008, the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter’s annual Memory Walk fund-raiser on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. The Parrothead Party is open to all previous walkers, those who may be interested in participating this year, and the general public.  Admission is $20, which goes to the Delaware Valley Chapter.  In addition to great music and a fun atmosphere, the event will feature a Chinese Auction and themed games.  For more information, call the Delaware Valley Chapter at 856-797-1212, the 24 hour helpline at 800-272-3900 or click alz.org/desjsepa. 

Oliver Twist
The Spring Lake Community Theatre located at 3rd and Madison Avenue in Spring Lake hosts Oliver, based on the Charles Dickens classic Oliver Twist, to benefit Dottie’s House, the non-profit agency which provides transitional housing and various service programs to women and children who are survivors of domestic violence. Call (732) 295-7380 or visit dottieshouse.org for more information and available seats.

Saturday, August 23

South Jersey Soccer Festival
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey in Pamona hosts the South Jersey Soccer Festival Night of Champions beginning at 4:30PM with several games including the Temple University women's team taking on Lafayette College & the Stockton College inter-squad Black vs. White game along with a coaches sympsoium on preparing high school players for a college soccer career. For more informationl call (609)626-6005 or click here

Bow Wow Luau
Lilo's Promise Animal Rescue holds the Bow Wow Luau fundraiser at Taylor's in Cherry Hill from 4PM-7PM with buffet, live steel drum music and more to benefit the dogs and cats of Lilo's Promise. For more information and tickets call (856)952-1978. (This event was orginally scheduled for July 19 at the Sweetwater Casino).

Sunday, August 24

Devin's Day
SoJO On The Go stops by the Hammonton Fire Station for the Devin's Day Benefit presented by the Frog Rock Golf & Country Club and Kerri Brooke Caterersfrom 1PM-5PM. All proceeds will go toward the Timmy’s Regatta Foundation, which will then be presented to a youth with a life-threatening disease.This year’s recipient is Devin Waddell. Waddell is a 17 year old resident of Mullica Township and attends Oakcrest High School. She is suffering from Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma (NHL), which is classified as cancer of the blood. Events include a buffet dinner and live auction with Six Flags Great Adventure tickets and a week-long vacation in a North Carolina summer home to bid on. The Sweetwater Casino, traditionally the host of this beloved event, tragically burned down earlier this month. With more drive than ever, its employees and locals are teaming up with the Frog Rock Golf & Country Club to make sure this benefit is a booming success. For more information call (609)561-1665.

Beach Challenge For Autism
Take part in the 2nd annual Beach Challenge For Autism, a 5k run/walk on at the 34th Street Beach in Ocean City.  Race starts at 8am and all proceeds benefit Autism Speaks.  Find out more information at autism.cfssites.org

Stone Harbor 5K Runs & Fitness Walk
The Stone Harbor Lions 20th Annual 5K-10K Runs & Fitness Walk/Run takes place at the Women’s Civic Club located at 96th and First Avenue in Stone Harbor with registration on Saturday, August 23 from 11:30AM-5:30PM. Call (609)412-6957 for more information.

Monday, August 25

Taste Of The Quarter
SoJO's Marc Miller stops by A Taste Of The Quarter, a benefit featuring celebrity chefs for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in The Quarter at the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City from 7PM-9PM. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research and providing education and patient services. Their mission is pure: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

Saturday, August 30

Shelby Richter Fund Golf Outing & BBQ
SoJO On The Go stops by the Shelby Richter Fund Golf Outing & BBQ at the Mays Landing Golf Country Club in Mays Landing from 1PM-3PM. Proceeds from the Outing will benefit Sarcoma Research, Grants & Scholarships The Shelby Richter Fund is a non-profit organization created in memory of 13 year old Absecon resident Shelby Richter who passed away from a very rare form of cancer called Undifferentiated Sarcoma. The Fund will put donations towards Sarcoma Research Grants & Awareness as well as Educational Scholarships to be presented to students from area public schools yearly. For more information click shelbyrichterfund.org.

September

Sunday, September 3

Chelten Parkway Block Party
The Chelten Parkway neighborhood in the Kingston section of Cherry Hill holds a Block Party to improve community relationships.  Chelton Parkway is located in the Kingston section of Cherry Hill. They will host an Alex’s Lemonade Stand during the day and making a charitable contribution in our street name to help support research for a cure for childhood cancer.

Saturday, September 6

Wood Street Fair in Burlington City
Look for SoJO On The Go at the Wood Street Fair in Burlington City. Visit with numerous award winning artists spanning Wood Street and along the Riverfront along with tours of historic homes, scrumptious bake goods and a late afternoon Jazz Festival. For more information click woodstreetfair.com.

Saturday, September 20

Gloucester County Autism Walk
SoJO On The Go laces up for the Gloucester County Autism Walk at the RiverWinds Community Center in Thorofare from 1PM-3PM, a 3 mile walk to benefit children and families dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder through education, support, and outreach. It a fun event for the entire family with a Moon bounce, entertainment featuring Joe Joy, and the Philly Phantom. For more information click here.

Sunday, September 21

Wheels And Warbirds Air Show
Look for SoJO On The Go at the 16th annual Wheels And Warbirds Air Show at the New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville. It's two days of excitement at the show's new location, the New Jersey Motorsports Park celebrating the great aviation history of the Millville Air Base with an extensive aerial display of multi-million-dollar WWII aircraft, complemented by vintage car racing and classic auto displays! For more information click millvilleairshow.com.

Friday, September 26 - Sunday, September 28

New Jersey Ride Against AIDS
The seventh annual New Jersey Ride Against AIDS, a three day, 250-mile bicycle ride covering the length of New Jersey will be held Friday, September 26th through Sunday, September 28th, 2008. The purpose of the Ride is to raise awareness that AIDS is still a concern in New Jersey and to raise money to address that concern. The Ride is actively recruiting riders, volunteers and sponsors. Registration deadline is September 10th. Anyone interested in riding, volunteering, or sponsoring the New Jersey Ride Against AIDS are invited to visit their website at njrideagainstaids.org or call Pat Sherman at 732.988.6593. Past beneficiaries include. The Ride will begin on Friday morning in High Point (Sussex County) and end on Sunday afternoon in Cape May.

Friday, September 26

Hero Awards Gala
Look for SoJO On The Go at the Wish Upon A Hero Foundation's Hero Awards Gala at The Mansion on Main Street in Voorhees from 7PM-11PM. The Hero Awards Gala is a truly unique event that you will never forget. Part fundraiser and part award show, the Gala  is being billed as the "most inspirational night of the year!" Begin the night bidding on great auction item during our Wish Auction cocktail hour. Guest will enjoy the open bar all night long and will be treated to a tantalizing 3-course meal. The Hero Awards Ceremony will recognize and honor the most amazing heroes of the year.There will even be a few performances during the award show that will surprise everyone.

Sunday, September 28

Walk For Wishes
Make-A-Wish holds its South Jersey Walk For Wishes at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken. Proceeds from the Walk for Wishes will support our wish-granting mission so that every medically-eligible child in New Jersey can experience the magic of having a dream come true! For more information click wishnj.org.

October

Saturday, October 4

Run & Roll 2008
SoJO On The Go stops by Resources for Independent Living, Inc. (RIL)'s 5K Run and a 1 Mile Walk & Roll at Jack Curtis Stadium on North Park Drive in Pennsauken beginning with registration at 7:30PM. RIL is a non-profit organization that helps individuals with disabilities to live more independently in the community. Proceeds from the Walk will directly support needed services for the disability population in South Jersey Jersey.  For information call 609-747-7745 or click  www.rilnj.org to download a participant form.   

Sunday, October 5

Memory Walk
SoJO On The Go laces up for the The Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter’s South Jersey Regional annual Atlantic City Memory Walk at Kennedy Plaza on the Atlantic City Boardwalk, located across from Boardwalk Hall between Mississippi and Georgia avenues. The Walk brings together family, friends, caregivers and concerned community members — who all want to make a difference. Form a team multiply your impact on the fight against Alzheimer's. Together, as a team, you are a force much greater than what you can accomplish alone. For more information, call the Delaware Valley Chapter at 856-797-1212, the 24 hour helpline at 800-272-3900 or click alz.org/desjsepa. 

Gilda’s Club South Jersey is moving from their current Linwood clubhouse location to 555 Bay Avenue in Somers Point.   Their phone number will stay the same: 609-926-2699. Financial support and donation of gift cards from home centers and supermarkets are needed to help ease the move. Also needed: clean moving boxes, a moving company, bottled water & canned soft drinks, individually packaged snacks, Clorox wipes, pump hand soap & sanitizer, first aid kits,

Comedian Gilda Radner, who died in 1989 of cancer, believed that all people with cancer and their families and friends should have free access to social and emotional support. Gilda’s Club South Jersey offers support groups, lectures, workshops and social events as a supplement to medical care in a warm and welcoming home-like setting at no charge.