Free Services

Central Jersey Housing Resource Center, 600 First Ave., Suite 3, Raritan, NJ is offering free housing counseling, savings match and grant programs for home ownership as well as financial workshops. For details call 908-704-9649 or visit www.cjhrc.org.

The County of Union, NJ announces the expansion of its Prescription Drug Discount Purchasing Program to include any county resident. Residents may call 1-800-733-8546 for more information.

New Jersey Medical School of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ is offering FREE Mammograms and Exams for women ages 40 and older, who have no health insurance. For more information call 973-972-7007 or visit www.umdnj.edu/EssCaWeb

Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center offers Free Cervical Cancer Screenings for women ages 18 and up; Free Mammograms and Breast Exams for women ages 40 and up; and Free Colon and Prostate Cancer Screenings for men ages 50 and up. These free services are available to those who have inadequate health insurance. Call Marge at 908-237-5409 for more information.

The Radiological Society of North America (RONA) and the American College of Radiology (ACR) offers a patient education web site with information about radiology tests and treatment. Visit www.RadiologyInfo.org

MedicAlert Foundation offers free information on MEDIC ALERT bracelets and necklaces. Call 800-IDALERT or visit www.medicalert.org

The New Jersey HIV/AIDS hotline is now available 24-hours a day, everyday to answer general questions concerning HIV/AIDS. If you have questions, help is just a phone call away at 1-800-624-2377.

The New Jersey Poison Control Center has specially trained personnel available, toll-free to assist you 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. For free phone stickers, magnets and educational information, call 1-800-222-1222

Announcements

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Middlesex County, NJ is currently recruiting volunteers interested in benefiting the lives of neglected and abused children in Middlesex County. As a CASA, you will help these children move toward safe, loving and permanent homes by advocating in court for their best interests. Applicants must be at least 21 years old. For details or to apply, contact Emily Koper at 732-246-4449 or emilyk@casaofmiddlesexcounty.org.

Attention: New Jersey residents in need of affordable telephone services. Verizon is offering a service called Communications Lifeline and Link Up America. This offers eligible consumers discounted local phone service. For eligibility and enrollment, call NJ Shares at 888-337-3339. Because, in an emergency, who can afford not to have a phone? 

Check it out! Under a new federal law, consumers are entitled to a Free copy of their credit report once every 12 months. Log on to www.annualcreditreport.com or call 877-322-8228.

Free Community Events 

Temple Jehovah Shammah, 508 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY will host a Youth Conference, “Awaken a Generation” on Friday, August 19, 7:30 pm and Saturday, August 20, 6:00 pm. For more information call 718-993-7430 or visit www.ministerio-js.org

Harmony Ministries, 401 Chestnut Street, Lakehurst, NJ invites you to “Hope for Haiti,” Gospel Benefit Concert on Saturday, August 20, 6:00 pm. For details please call 732-657-9660.

Gracepoint Gospel Fellowship, 384 New Hempstead Rd., New City, NY invites you to a Concert and Live Recording, “Raining in Rockland,” on Saturday, August 20, 7:00 pm more information call 845-634-7828 or visit www.gracepointgospel.org.

South Plainfield Free Public Library, 2484 Plainfield Ave., South Plainfield, NJ will hold Wii Gaming for all ages on Saturdays, through August 20, 10 am -12 pm. The library will provide the game equipment for this free program. For details call 908-754-7885 or visit www.southplainfield.lib.nj.us.

Life Changing Word Church International, Paterson, NJ will host its second annual Team Jesus Basketball Tournament on Saturday, August 20, 12 – 8 pm and Sunday, August 21, 1 – 8 pm at Presidential Park located at 200 Presidential Blvd., Paterson, NJ. All in the surrounding communities are invited to enjoy basketball, music, food, give-aways and more. All entering the tournament must be at least 18 years old. For more information call 973-595-5335 or visit www.TeamJesusLookingForPlayers.com.

Trinity Christian Center, 417 Pennington St., Elizabeth, NJ will host their 4th Annual Health Fair and Family Day on Saturday, August 20, 10 am-2 pm. Rain Date is Saturday, August 27. Free blood pressure, glucose, vision and dental screenings will be available. Also enjoy music, food, face painting, crafts and rides and free school supplies for the kids! Call 908-352-9725 for more information.

America’s Keswick, 601 Route 530, Whiting, NJ invites you to the Summer Concert Series featuring musicians-the Matthews Brothers on Sunday, August 21, 3:00 pm. Doors open at 2:00 pm. For detailed information call 1-800-453-7942.

First Evangelical Free Church, 6501 Sixth Ave., Brooklyn, NY invites you to a musical comedy, “Cotton Patch Gospel,” Monday, August 22, 7:30 pm. For more information call 718-745-7775.

Colonia Chapel, 830 Lake Ave., Clark, NJ invites children grades Pre-k through 8th to Vacation Bible School 2011: The Word of God, August 26, 6:45-9:00 pm. For more information and free registration call 908-754-4255 or visit www.ColoniaChapel.org.

First Assembly of God, 87 Route 31 South, Pennington, NJ will present a free Outdoor Family Friendly Movie Night on Friday, August 26 at 8:30 pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Bring your blankets and chairs. If it rains, the event will be moved inside. For more details call 609-737-2282.

America’s Keswick, 601 Route 530, Whiting, NJ will host its “Keyboard Mania” Concert on Sunday, August 28 featuring Robert Hayes and Bill Welte. Doors open at 2:00 pm. For more information call 800-453-7942.

Christian Pentecostal Church, 910 Richmond Rd., Staten Island, NY will host its Potter’s Wheel Coffee House on Saturday, September 3, 7:30 pm featuring Jim Burrus in concert. Ages 12 and up are welcome to attend. Call 718-273-5850 for more information.

America’s Keswick, 601 Route 530, Whiting, NJ will host its closing Summer Concert featuring Dr. Richard Allen Farmer on Sunday, September 4. Doors open at 2:00 pm. Call 800-453-7942 for more information.

Apostolic Church of Truth and Spirit of Metuchen, NJ will host the 8th Annual Back-To-School Prayer Rally of Wednesday, September 7, 7:30 – 8:30 pm at the Forum Theater at 314 Main Street, Metuchen. For more information call 848-250-0104 or visit www.webacts.org.

Long Valley Presbyterian Church, 39 Bartley Road, Long Valley, NJ announces it Joyful Java Coffee House on Saturday, September 10, 7:00-9:00 pm. This event is open to the public and appropriate for the entire family. Light refreshments will be available. For details call 973-714-6284.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 300 Union Ave., Somerville, NJ will host a “9/11 Service of Remembrance” Sunday, September 11, 11:00 am. Also, the Sanctuary will be available for the “9/11 Prayer Vigil” from noon to midnight. For directions and more information call 908-685-1660 or visit www.gslutheranchurch.org.

North Branch Reformed Church, 203 Route 28, Bridgewater, NJ will host a seminar on “Positive Discipline” with practical steps to being a more positive and effective parent on Thursday, September 15, 7:00-8:00 pm. Free childcare provided upon request. Call 908-725-2313 or visit www.nbrc.com for more information.

Whiting Bible Church, 95 Lacey Rd., Whiting, NJ will hold Bible School, every Sunday, 10:00-11:00 am.  Classes for all ages, including college students and adults.  For details call 732-350-9290 or visit www.whitingbiblechurch.org.

Monmouth Worship Center Assemblies of God, 37 Vanderburg Rd., Marlboro, NJ will hold a Grief Support Group on Sundays, 10:00-10:45 am. For more information call 732-332-9600.

Nassau Christian Center, 26 Nassau St., Princeton, NJ announces a cutting edge, new service designed specifically for University and College students as well as the young at heart every Sunday, 7:15 pm. Refreshments will be served afterward and free parking is available. Call 609-921-0981 for more information.

Mendham Hills Community Church, 480 Route 24, Mendham, NJ will begin its "Redemption" program on Mondays, 7:00-8:30 pm.  This program is a Christ-centered recovery program for those dealing with grief, divorce, substance abuse, co-dependency, childhood trauma, financial insecurity and more.  Call 908-766-6332 or visit www.mendhamhills.org.

Counseling and Therapy Services, 1124 Highway 202S, Suite A2 will offer a Grandparent Support Group every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm. This group will provide support, education and advocacy for grandparents who have not seen or had contact with their grandchildren for over six months. Please call 908-218-9062 for free registration.

Evangelical Free Church, 11 Lambert Rd., Blairstown, NJ welcomes you to attend Family Night held Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm. There will be Boy's Brigade, Pioneer Girls, Adult and Junior High workshops and the Church library will be open. Nursery provided. For details call 908-362-8979.

Grace Evangelical Free Church, Milton, NJ presents, "Grace Coffee House," on 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm. Enjoy contemporary music, stories and a children's devotional and movie time for ages 1-12 years. For more information call 973-697-2400 or visit www.gefcnj.org

King of Kings Lutheran Church, 250 Harmony Rd., Middletown, NJ will host a free Parent and Child Play Group on Friday mornings beginning at 9 am. The group is entitled, “Monmouth Play and Learn with Me” and will feature play time, music, stories, arts and crafts and outdoor fun. For directions and more information call 732-615-0220.

Calvary Temple, 1111 Preakness Ave., Wayne, NJ offers a variety of Nurture Groups where you can come and find support, encouragement and answers for the issues of life. Offering Anger Management-God's Way, Grief Share, Healing for the Wounded Heart (Women), Wounded Warriors (Men), Marriage Builders, Empowered to Parent, Oasis (Teenagers), Turning Point A & B (for those addicted and their families), Divorce Care and Divorce Care for Kids. All are welcome.  For times of group meetings or more information call 973-694-2938, Ext. 252.