Free Health Services
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 40-64, who have no health insurance, Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:00 am-1:00 pm. For more information call 973-972-7007.
Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center offers FREE Mammograms and Exams to women ages 50 to 64, 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
Volunteer Opportunities
Women's Health and Counseling Center, 71 Fourth St., Somerville, NJ is in need of Volunteer Advocates for its Sexual Assault Support Services program, which provides survivors of sexual assault with emotional support and referral services. Bilingual Spanish volunteers are especially needed. On-site training is provided. For information about becoming a Volunteer Advocate, please call 908-526-2335, Ext. 130.
The Greater Somerset County Chapter of the American Red Cross is looking for Volunteer Drivers to transport the Elderly and Disabled to medical appointments. This program runs Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. For details call 908-725-2217, Ext. 232.
Women Aware, Inc. is currently seeking Court Advocate Volunteers to assist their legal advocates in Middlesex County Superior Family Court. Volunteers will receive 40-hours of domestic violence training as well as on the job training with the legal advocates in the court system. Bilingual Spanish a plus. If interested, please call 732-937-9525.
Life Source Services Hospice, Paramus, NJ is looking for new volunteers to assist patients and their families. Hospice is dedicated to caring for patients who are terminally ill. For more information call 888-865-5103.
Announcements
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.
Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County is an organization that provides Free, Confidential, One-On-One Tutoring to adults who cannot read. Call 908-725-5430 to set up an appointment or to become a tutor.
U.S. Small Business Administration will provide its quarterly newsletter "SBA New Jersey" online to interested NJ small business owners and entrepreneurs. Please visit http://web.sba.gov/list to register.
Community Events
Beth Israel Messianic Congregation, 11 Railroad Ave., Wayne, NJ invites you to a free seven-week course, "Islam: What You Don't Know," beginning Saturday, March 5, 7 pm. Open to all. For directions or more information call 973-709-9466.
First Baptist of Westfield, 170 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ invites you to a Saturday Night Worship Event with music, prayer and message in a contemporary style and "come as you are" atmosphere on March 6, 13, 20 from 5-6 pm. For more information call 908-233-2278.
Beth Israel Messianic Congregation, 11 Railroad Ave., Wayne, NJ will present a free seven-week course, "The Holy Tongue: Beginner Hebrew," Sunday, March 7, 10 am. Open to all. Call 973-709-9466 for more information.
Beth Israel Messianic Congregation, 11 Railroad Ave., Wayne, NJ invites you to a seven-week course, "Language of the New Covenant: Beginner Greek," Sunday, March 7, 10 am. For more information call 973-709-9466.
New Jersey State Bar Foundation, One Constitution Square, New Brunswick, NJ will present a free public seminar on successfully navigating through the "Medicare-Medicaid Maze," on Thursday, March 11, 1-3 pm. For more information call 1-800-FREE-LAW.
International Ministry Emanuel in partnership with Arise and Walk Ministries Foundation will sponsor Hope for Haiti Earthquake Relief Concert with guest speaker George Flores on Saturday, March 13, 6 pm at Kanter's Auditorium, 259 Monroe St., 3rd floor in Passaic, NJ. Free parking in No. 6 School lot on corner of Madison St. and Hamilton, Ave. Doors open at 5:30 pm. For more information call 973-768-3833.
Bethel Memorial Baptist Church, 715 Chestnut Lane, Easton, PA will be showing the movie, Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story, Sunday, March 14, 6:30 pm. For directions and information call 610-253-2565 or visit www.bethelmemorialbaptist.org
Jackson Baptist Church, 360 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson, NJ will present "Mighty Oceans and Dinosaurs and the Flood" seminar with Dr. Frank Sherwin of the Institute for Creation Research on Saturday, March 13th, 7:00 pm and "The Scientific Evidence for Creation," on Sunday, March 14th, 9:15 and 11 am. Call 732-928-0080 for more information.
Fair Lawn Bible Church, Hooper Avenue at 11th Street, Fair Lawn, NJ will sponsor a Concert by Laudate of Philadelphia Biblical University on Sunday, March 14, 11 am. All are welcome! Call 201-797-0242 or visit for more information.
Sparta Evangelical Free Church, Route 15 & Houses Corner Rd., Sparta, NJ invites you to a special evening, Tuesday, March 16, 7 pm, with the Moody Symphonic Band of the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. Call 973-300-1717 for more information.
Reformed Church Home in conjunction with Care Alternatives, Hospice will hold its monthly meeting on March 16, 2 pm at Reformed Church Home, 1990 Route 18 North, Old Bridge, NJ on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. All unpaid area caregivers are invited to attend. Refreshments provided. Registration is required by calling 732-607-9230.
New Jersey State Bar Foundation, One Constitution Square, New Brunswick, NJ will present a free public seminar on dealing with, "The Rights of Special Education Students and Their Parents," Wednesday, March 17, 7-9 pm. For more information call 1-800-FREE-LAW.
Grace Redeemer Church, 125 Galway Place-2nd Floor, Teaneck, NJ will host an Evening of Songs and Stories with Andrew Osenga, on Friday, March 19 at 8 pm. Andrew was a member of Caedmon's Call and played guitar for Jars of Clay. For more call 201-357-4216 or visit www.graceredeemer.com
Jacksonville Chapel, 264 Jacksonville Rd., Lincoln Park, NJ, invites those with disabilities, their families and caregivers to a delicious corned beef and cabbage lunch on March 21, 1:30-4:00 pm. Enjoy a sing-a-long and guest speaker. Call 973-874-0077 for free RSVP.
First Baptist Church, 126 Mt. Pleasant Ave., Dover, NJ invites you to its 13th Annual Red, White & Blue Program, March 21, beginning at 9:15 am, to honor those who serve the community (Police, Fire, EMT and Paramedic personnel). Lunch will follow service. Uniforms are requested. RSVP to 973-361-8870.
Beth Israel Worship Center, 11 Railroad Ave., Wayne, NJ invites you to a Passover Celebration on Friday, March 26, 8 pm. Children's Ministry and Spanish translation provided. For more information call 973-709-9466, Ext. 6.
Reformed Church Home and South Old Bridge Volunteer Fire Company will hold a 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 27, 10 am for children ages 2-5 and 10:30 am for children ages 6-10 at the Reformed Church Home - 1990 Route. 18, Old Bridge, NJ. Children bring their own baskets and can enjoy prizes, face painting, jelly bean count contest, and more. Rain cancels and no rain date available. For more details call 732-607-9230.
Monmouth Worship Center Assemblies of God, 176 Route 79, Marlboro, NJ will present an Easter Drama, "It is Finished," Saturday, March 27 and Palm Sunday, March 28, 7:30 pm. For details and directions call 732-332-9600 or visit www.monmouthworship.org
Faith Evangelical Free Church, 875 State Highway 33, Freehold, NJ will hold its annual Children's Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 27, 10 am. Kids bring a basket and a friend. Continental breakfast will be served. For more information call 732-431-4004.
Sparta Evangelical Free Church, Route 15 & Houses Corner Rd., Sparta, NJ invite you and your family to an Easter Presentation, "There Stands a Cross'" Saturday, March 27th, 7 pm and Sunday, March 28, 6 pm. Call 973-300-1717 for more information.
Presbyterian Church at New Providence, 1307 Springfield Ave., New Providence, NJ will host a Benefit Night for Haiti on March 27, 6:30-8:00 pm. Enjoy live music, food, hands on activities and silent auction. Proceeds to go toward World Vision for Haiti relief. For more information call 908-665-0050.
Fellowship Church of Phillipsburg, NJ invites you to a free seminar, "Marriage Relationships," Saturday, March 27, 9 am - noon. The seminar is also for those engaged or interested in marriage. For directions and more information call 908-859-0134 or visit www.fellowshipch.org
Ocean County Evangelical Free Church, 1 Proving Ground Rd., Lakehurst, NJ announces a Palm Sunday Musical Program featuring choir selections, solos and an instrumental duet, Sunday, March 28, 11 am. For more information call 732-657-8881.
Beth Israel Worship Center, 11 Railroad Ave., Wayne, NJ invites you to a Palm Sunday Celebration on Sunday, March 28, 11 am. Children's Ministry and Spanish translation provided. For more information call 973-709-9466, Ext. 6.
St. James Episcopal Church, 2136 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, NJ invites you to Holy Week Services: Palm Sunday, March 28, 8 and 10 am with distribution of palms; Holy Thursday, April 1, noon and 7:30 pm; Good Friday, April 2, noon and 7:30 pm; Resurrection Celebration, April 4, 8 and 10 am. Call 732-985-2023 for more information.
St. George's Church, 56 Main Street, Helmetta, NJ invites you to join us Wednesday, March 31, 7 pm for a showing of "The Passion of Christ." All are welcome. If childcare is required, call 732-521-0169.
First Baptist Church, 170 Elm St., Westfield, NJ invites you to a Maundy Thursday service on April 1st, 7:30 pm. For details call 908-233-2278 or visit www.fbcwestfield.org
Beth Israel Worship Center, 11 Railroad Ave., Wayne, NJ invites you to a Messianic Good Friday Celebration on Friday, April 2, 8 pm. Children's Ministry and Spanish translation provided. For more information call 973-709-9466, Ext. 6.
Beth Israel Worship Center, 11 Railroad Ave., Wayne, NJ invites you to celebrate Resurrection Day on Sunday, April 4, 11 am. Children's Ministry and Spanish translation provided. For more information call 973-709-9466, Ext. 6.
First Reformed Church of Lincoln Park, 60 Chapel Hill Rd., Lincoln Park, NJ will host a Women's Conference, "A Grand New Day," Friday, April 23, 7-9 pm and Saturday, April 24, 9 am to 3 pm. Women of Faith speakers by way of DVD include Sheila Walsh, Patsy Clairmont, Marilyn Meberg, Lisa Harper, Luci Swindoll and Lisa Whelchel. A complimentary lunch will be served on Saturday. For free registration call 973-839-6384.
Calvary Presbyterian Church, 2263 Allenwood Rd., Allenwood, NJ will host MOPS (Mothers Of Preschoolers and younger) every second Wednesday of the month through May. Upcoming meetings are April 14 and May 12, 9-11:30 am. Join other Christian moms for fellowship, refreshments, encouragement and crafts. Free childcare provided. Call 732-449-8889 for more information.
Manhattan Church of Christ, 48 East 80th Street, New York, NY will offer "Divorce Care," a support group for anyone who is separated or experiencing divorce starting each Friday and continuing each Friday through May 14th. Call 212-737-4900 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.
Mendham Hills Community Church, 480 Route 24, Mendham, NJ will begin its "Celebrate Recovery" program on Mondays, 7:00-9:00 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
First Congregational Church, 539 Barron Ave., Woodbridge, NJ invites you to it "Church Reading Circle," discussing Rick Warren's "Purpose Driven Life." Every Thursday at 7:30-8:30 pm. For details call 732-634-0582.
Monmouth Worship Center Assemblies of God, 176 Route 79, Marlboro, NJ will hold a Grief Support Group on Sundays, 10:00-10:45 am. For more information call 732-332-9600.
Flemington Assembly of God, 434 Route 202 North, Flemington, NJ will host Bilingual (Spanish & English) Community Outreach Services. Services will be held every 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month. For directions or more information call 908-782-5232 or visit www.flemingtonassemblyofgod.org
Middlesex Presbyterian Church, 1190 Mountain Ave., invites older adults for Lunch, Fellowship, Hymn Singing and Scripture Reading on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, from 11:30 am-1:00 pm. All are welcome! Call 732-469-4498 if you would like to attend.
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.
Monmouth Worship Center Assemblies of God, 176 Route 79, Marlboro, NJ continues to sponsor Seminars on Aging: The Challenges of Caring for Loved Ones and Our Own Aging Process, Wednesday evenings, 7:30 pm. For more information call 732-332-9600.
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, Biblical Health & Wellness, Grief Share, Healing for the Wounded Heart, Marriage Builders, Turning Point A & B (for those addicted and their families), Men's Pure Life Support Group, Divorce Care, Divorce Care for Kids, on Thursdays. All are welcome. For times of group meetings or more information call 973-694-2938, Ext. 252.
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 or visit www.worship@nassauchristian.org for more information.
The Church of Grace and Peace, 1563 Old Freehold Rd., Toms River, NJ announces the opening of Healing Rooms. Prayer is available for healing every Monday night, 7:00-9:00 pm. For directions or more information call 732-349-1550 Ext. 201.
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), designed to meet the needs of mothers of children ages newborn to 5 years old will meet the 1st Tuesday of each month, 9:15 am at the Middlesex Presbyterian Church, 1190 Mountain Ave., Middlesex, NJ. Light refreshments served. For more information call 732-469-4498.
Willow Grove Presbyterian Church, 1961 Raritan Rd., Scotch Plains, NJ will offer Free Stretches for Health Class every Tuesday 10:30-11:30 am. For details call 908-232-5678 or visit www.willowgrovechurch.org
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
The Church of Grace and Peace, 1563 Old Freehold Rd., Toms River, NJ invites you to join a 13-week Grief Share Recovery Support Video Seminar and Support Group, Saturdays, beginning October 17th, 1:30-33:30 pm. For more information call 732-349-1550 Ext. 204 or visit www.griefshare.org
Manhattan Church of Christ, 48 East 80th Street, New York, NY will host "Divorce Care," a support group for anyone who is separated or experiencing divorce, beginning Friday, September 18th-December 18th, 6:00 pm. For more information call 212-737-4900 or visit www.manhattanchurch.org
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