Observe Groundhog Day with winter bargains at the St. John’s From the Heart Thrift Shop

While February 2 is Groundhog Day, it’s also the day to be prepared for more winter with the bargains offered at the St. John’s From The Heart Thrift Shop. 

 From The Heart Thrift Shop operates on the first Thursday of each month – next is Thursday, February 2.  Hours are 11 am to 6:30 pm to accommodate working people as well as those whose personal time is based on the school hours.

 From The Heart Thrift Shop is located in the parish hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 158 West High Street in Somerville. The facility is handicapped accessible. Parking is available in the church lot behind the church or on the street.

 From The Heart Thrift Shop was developed in response to an identified need in the community. The gently used – and in many cases brand new – clothes at low prices are ideal for those on a limited budget, for those returning to the workforce, or for those who like a good bargain.

 For more information contact 908-722-1250. www.StJohnSomerville.org

 About St. John’s

At St. John’s, weekly Sunday services are conducted at 8 am and 10:15 am with music at 10:15 am. St. John’s offers Sunday School every Sunday at 10:15 am preceded by “Children’s Chapel” at 10 am in which the rector, the Rev. Ronald Pollock, offers a brief children’s message.  An adult Bible study is offered at 9 am between the two Sunday services. St John’s has both an adult choir and a junior choir.  Among its many programs, St. John’s hosts the SHIP's Galley Soup Kitchen three days a week and a monthly thrift shop - From The Heart - with proceeds going to non-profit agencies.

 Holy Trinity Orthodox Church Presents A Taste of Spring/fundraiser in Randolph, NJ- On Friday, February 10th from 6:30-9:30pm. Join members of the Holy Trinity Orthodox Church for an evening of tasty food samples show-casing delicious foods from a variety of local restaurants and caterers, including On Call Catering in Flanders, NJ, All in the Icing in Netcong, NJ, the Budd Lake Diner in Budd Lake and many many more! A Taste of Spring will be held at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 319 Quaker Church Road in Randolph. Come out and enjoy an evening of scrumptious fare! A Taste of Spring is a fundraiser benefiting Holy Trinity Orthodox Church charities and projects. Tickets are $20 purchased in advance and $25 at the door. To purchase tickets please call 973-898-0751 or mail a check, made out to Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, to Guy Gulbin at 61 Grove Avenue, Morris Plains, NJ 07950. Please visit our website at www.holytrinityrandolph.com for more information. Holy Trinity Orthodox Church is a member of the Orthodox Church in America and welcomes all visitors. The church is located in Randolph Township, Morris County, New Jersey. The Church is easily reached from major highways and is located on Dover-Chester Road (County Rt 513) just south of NJ Rt 10. Holy Trinity parish is a growing, welcoming community of Orthodox Christians who seek to live and practice their faith and welcome any who wish to do the same. For more information about the church, services or Orthodoxy visit www.holytrinityrandolph.com.

Spaghetti Dinner Benefit On February 26, 2012

Middlesex County 4-H will host a spaghetti dinner from 4—8 PM at the County 4-H Center, 645 Cranbury Rd., East Brunswick. Proceeds will go towards much-needed repairs of the Middlesex County 4-H Center. Ticket prices for this event are $8 per person which includes dinner and dessert. There will also be a 50/50 and live entertainment by the Hub Kings. Space is limited so be sure to reserve a seat.

The Middlesex County 4-H Youth Center is a log cabin that serves as headquarters to many of 4-H’s Youth Development Clubs and programs. It is owned and maintained by the non –profit, Middlesex County 4-H Leaders association. The Youth Center is self supported through hall rentals and fund raising events such as this. To RSVP, or for more information, call the 4-H Office at 732-398-5261.

A fundraiser walk will be held for Eric LeGrand on June 2. Eric is a Rutgers Football player who was paralyzed in a football game against Army in 2010. Funds will benefit Eric through the Eric LeGrand Believe Trust Fund.The walk will be held rain or shine and begins at Rutgers Stadium in Piscataway. Walkers,sponsors, and vendors are needed for the event. For more information,please contact agonzalez@awalktobelieve.org and visit www.awalktobelieve.org. Please tell others about the fundariser to help Eric.