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TGI Fridays Helps Raise Money for POAC Autism Services
Its that time of year again. TGI Fridays is holding their Annual Bartenders Championships and all proceeds from these really fun events will go to POAC to help us continue to provide quality training and services to everyone in the autism community. Come out to Fridays to see bartenders from across the state as they show off their skills. Cheer for your favorite and bid on some great prizes as you enjoy all the food and fun Fridays is famous for. Come on out and bring your friends too. Its great fun for a great cause. See you in the splash zone!
Manahawkin Fridays, Monday, August 25th 8:00 pm
Brick Fridays, Wednesday, August 27th 6:00 pm
Toms River Fridays, Wednesday, September 17th 7:00 pm
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Autism Shield Coming To Essex and Monmouth Counties
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Autism Shield training for law enforcement and emergency services providers is coming to Essex County College Police Academy in Cedar Grove, NJ and to the Monmouth County Police Academy in Freehold, NJ. There will be two sessions to chose from for police and first responders at each location and one evening session for parents, teachers and other caregivers at each location. Registration is required and you can download a form and mail or fax it to the POAC office. Just click on training above. Training in Freehold will be held on September 22 and in Cedar Grove on September 23.
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Pony Up For POAC
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The Monmouth Legal Secretaries Association (MLSA) is hosting a Day at the Races on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at Monmouth Park. Gates open 11:30 am, first race 12:50 pm. The tickets are in and the deadline for purchasing tickets is August 22nd.
Cost is $38 a person including admission, program, unlimited burgers, bbq ribs, sausage sandwiches, corn on the cob, baked beans, salads, watermelon, beer, soda and more. Please note that tickets for children under 12 are half price ($19.00). Children under 4 are free. Reservations are necessary. Click above for more information.
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BlueClaws to host Movies at the Mound
Tickets on sale now for event on August 30
LAKEWOOD, N.J. The Lakewood BlueClaws are always aiming for family fun and they are proud to announce their participation in the first-ever Movies at the Mound at FirstEnergy Park in association with Shore Flicks and 94.3 The Point.
Fans will have a chance to view Shrek on a big screen set up on the field at FirstEnergy Park on Saturday, August 30 at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are available now and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Parents of Autistic Children (POAC).
Purchase tickets at the FirstEnergy Park ticket office. Pre-sale tickets are $5. Tickets purchased at the gate will be $7 and children two and under are free. There is also a family five-pack available for $20 either in pre-sale or the day of the event. Gates open at 7:30 p.m.
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Scrap The Day Away
A Scrapbooking Fundraiser
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Join hosts Wendy Griggs and Lisa Valentin on Sunday, September 21, 2008 10AM - 6PM at the Knights of Columbus, Cedar Bridge Road, Brick, NJ. "Crop For POAC" is a great way to raise money for children with autism and their families. Cost is $40 and includes breakfast, lunch, drinks, snacks, coffee & tea. Click above for registration. |
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A Special Evening for Children With Autism and Their Families
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Please join POAC at the Court Jester Restaurant in Aberdeen, NJ, on August 19th from 5:00 to 8:00 pm for a stress-free evening of family dining. The owners of this great eating establishment have decided to close their doors to the general public during this time and open only to families of children with autism. POAC will be on hand to provide information about upcoming training and programs. Reservations are necessary so please call 732-566-6674 if you would like to attend. |
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Are You Receiving POACīs Newsletter?
Keep up with all POAC training and social events for children with autism and their siblings. If you do not currently receive The Difference and would like to be on our mailing list, please email your name and address to info@poac.net. We are working on developing an emailed version of the Difference. Please be sure to let us know if you would like to recieve our electronic newsletter updates. |
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POACīs Autism Musical A Huge Success!
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Day After Day had a very successful run from February through April. If you missed it, we are working on a DVD of the production and plan to have it available soon. |
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