Galloway Events
sponsored by Griswald Home Health Care FREE lunch
March 2016
03/11-03/13 Absegami High School Emanon Players presents Monty Pythons Spamalot 6:30 showing Friday, Saturday and 3pm on Sunday
03/01 Galloway Senior Center 9:30am Nutrition on a BUDGET is as easy as a snap. Snap, what is it? Can I gt it? Come find out FREE BREAKFAST SNACK 03/01 Galloway Senior Center 11am Parkinson’s Disease: Signs, Symptoms and therapy helps, presentation by Body in Balance Refreshments served. 03/02 New Day Family Success Center Vita Tax Prep A certified representative from VITA, along with certified volunteers, is coming in to help prepare taxes for any individual or family that qualifies for Free Tax preparation! Must call 211 to make an appointment. 03/02 New Day Family Success Center Dr. Seuss’s Birthday! Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! Celebrate iconic children stories with refreshments. Call us for more info or to sign up! 03/03 Galloway Senior Center 9:30am FREE BASIC CROCHET CLASS in library room, bring a skein of yarn and a crochet hook, reservations required call Jennifer 609-568-5073 or email gtseniors@comcast.net space is limited! 03/03 Municipal Court Sessions Special Trial 8:45am 03/03 Municipal Court Sessions Special Trial 1pm 03/03 Planning Board Meeting 03/03 Galloway Senior Center 10:30am CHAIR YOGA AND FITNESS WITH APRIL in library room. Class is $5 per person payable to instructor the day of the class. 03/03 15th Annual South Jersey’s Men R Cooking Proceeds benefit Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City. Details and tickets visit www.acbgc. org 03/05 Environmental Forum Stockton Waterwatch 10am 03/05 New Day Family Success Center 8am to 4pm come learn Spanish/ESL with Rosetta Stone 03/05 Household Hazardous Waste Day ACUA will be holding a hazardous waste collection day from 9am-2pm 6700 Delilah Road Egg Harbor Twp. 03/07 New Day Family Success Center 6-7pm Strengthening Bonds In a relationship? Out of one? Join us & Nicole Lynch, a Master’s level therapist and Stockton professor, to learn How to Strengthening Bonds? Anyone who attends all 4 workshops will enter into a drawing! 03/08 Galloway Senior Center MEETING IN PROGRESS, SORRY NO EVENTS THIS DAY 03/09 New Day Family Success Center 6:307pm Dance Workout 03/09 New Day Family Success Center 7-7:30pm Yoga
03/14 New Day Family Success Center 5-6pm PI Day Board Game Night 3.14 is PI-Day, Come hangout out to play board games and enjoy Pizza. Call us for more info or to sign up! 03/15 Galloway Senior Center 10am Bingo sponsored by Royal Suites with FREE Breakfast snack. 03/15 New Day Family Success Center 6-7pm Be Debt Free! Learn new techniques on spending, saving, and budgeting money. Financial Peace University curriculum will be available Call us to sign up or for more info! 03/15 Galloway Senior Center 1pm AARP monthly meeting looking for new members call Josephine Barr for more information 609-7488491 03/16 New Day Family Success Center 1-3pm Vita Tax Prep 03/17 New Day Family Success Center 4:306pm St. Patrick’s Day Party Come celebrate St. Patty Day with Family fun games and refreshments. Don’t forget to wear green! Call us to sign up or for more info! 03/17 New Day Family Success Center 5-5:30pm Community Meeting Would you like to be a voice for the Galloway Community? New Day FSC is looking for people to join its board, & to help come up with ideas for our center. 03/17 Galloway Senior Center 10:30am Chair yoga and fitness with April in library room. Class is $5 per person payable to instructo the day of the class. 03/17 Galloway Senior Center noon Movie day. Movie title to be announced. If you have a favorite movie or a suggestion to watch let us know. Popcorn and refreshments served. 03/19 New Day Family Success Center 8am4pm Come Learn Spanish/ESL with Rosetta Stone 03/19 GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP FREE RABIES CLINIC 9AM-11AM DOGS 11AMNOON CATS LOCATED AT 319 SOUTH CARTON AVENUE PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE ACROSS FROM THE SENIOR CENTER. Dog Licenses will also be available for Galloway Township Residents $14 spayed. $17 unspayed. PERSONAL CHECKS AND CASH ONLY 03/21 New Day Family Success Center 5-6pm Clarifi presents at Spruce FSC on Identity Theft 03/22 New Day Family Succeess Center 6-7pm Financial Foundations Seminar 03/22 Galloway Senior Center 9:30am Dementia presentation by the Alzheimer’s Association refreshments served. 03/22 Galloway Senior Center 11am Bingo sponsored by Linwood Care Center FREE LUNCH
03/10 Galloway Senior Center 9:30am New Day in Galloway What is New Day Family Success Center of Galloway? Can I use any of its resources? Come find out. FREE Breakfast snack
03/23 New Day Family Success Center 6:307pm Dance Workout
03/10 Galloway Senior Center 10:30am Chair Yoga and Fitness with April in library room. Class is $5 per person payable to instructor the day of the class.
03/24 New Day Family Success Center Kids Nutrition Workshop 5-6pm FUN Interactive Workshop created just for kids! This workshop will enhance children views on what is Healthy Nutrition Education and Healthy Snacks
03/10 Galloway Senior Center noon BINGO
03/23 New Day Family Success Center 7-7:30pm Yoga
03/24 Galloway Senior Center 10:30am Chair yoga and fitness with April in library room. Class is $5 per person payable to instructor the day of the class.
04/07 Galloway Senior Center 10:30am Chair yoga and fitness with April in library room. Class is $5 per person payable to instructor the day of the class
03/24 Galloway Senior Center 11:30am Game Day UNO, YAHTZEE, SCRABBLE, PINOCHLE, CARD GAMES, TRIVIA, PHASE 10 Come out and play by yourself or bring a group
04/07 Galloway Senior Center noon Arthritis Workshop sponsored by Lolla Chiropractic refreshments provided
03/25 New Day Family Success Center 9am Infant Nutrition Following Diaper Drive Southern Jersey Family Medical Center is presenting Infant Nutrition Workshop. Following the workshop is our diaper drive. Call us to sign up or for more info! 03/29 New Day Family Success Center 9am12pm Snap with online nutrition resources Need to apply for Food Stamps? A representative will be around to answer your questions and apply/ reapply you for food stamps! Additional online nutritional resources will be available with future Nutritional activities. 03/29 New Day Family Success Center 5:307:30pm Spring Celebration Spring is here! Come celebrate Spring celebration with fun crafts and games. Refreshments offered. Call us for more info or to sign up! 03/29 Galloway Senior Center 9:30am Check your medicine cabinet and vaccine clinic (whooping cough and MMR) prescription safety presented by Rite Aide with FREE Breakfast Snack***RESCHEDULED FROM JANUARY*** 03/29 Galloway Senior Center 11am BINGO sponsored by the Health Center at Galloway with FREE Lunch 03/30 New Day Family Success Center 10amnoon Vita Tax Prep 03/31 New Day Family Success Center 9amnoon Snap with online nutrition resources 03/31 New Day Family Success Center 5-6pm Kids nutrition workshop 03/31 Galloway Senior Center 10:30am Chair Yoga and fitness with April in library room. Class is $5 per person payable to instructor the day of the class. 03/31 Galloway Senior Center noon Elder Law Wills, documents, Power of Attorney, Grayson Heberley Esq. will be giving a presentation and answering your questions. FREE LUNCH April 04/05 Galloway Senior Center 9:30am Medicare Q & A sponsored by Hafetz and Associates refreshments provided 04/05 Galloway Senior Center 11am Bingo Sponsored by Depaul Health systems
04/09 Oceanville Fire Company Baked Ham or Fried Oyster dinner 1-8pm 04/12 Galloway Senior Center 10:30am Chair yoga and fitness with April in Library room. Class is $5 per person payable to intructor the day of the class 04/12 Galloway Senior Center 11:30am Game Day bring a group or come out on your own and have fun playing 04/19 Galloway Senior Center 9:30am Better Sugar Control, Not Just for Diabetics presented by Dr. Stephen Cheng of Essentials Elements of Northfield. Refreshments served 04/19 Galloway Senior Center 11am BINGO sponsored by Linwood Care Center FREE LUNCH 04/19 Galloway Senior Center 1pm AARP monthly meeting looking for new members call Josephine Barr for more informatin 609-7488491 04/21 Galloway Senior Center 9:30am FREE basic Crochet Class in library room, bring a skein of yarn and a crochet hook, Reservations required call Jennifer 609-568-5073 or email gtseniors@comcast.net space is limited. 04/21 Galloway Senior Center 10:30am Chair yoga and fitness with April in library room. Classis $5 per person payable to instructor the day of the class 04/21 Galloway Senior Center noon BINGO sponsored by the Health Center at Galloway FREE LUNCH 04/22 Earth Day 04/26 Galloway Senior Center 9am-noon AARP Defensive Driving Class. The cost is $15 for AARP Members and $20 for Non Members. Reservations Required call 568-5073 or email gtseniors@comcast.net you must be present both days to receive your certificate. 04/28 Galloway Senior Center 9am-noon AARP Defensive Driving Class. The cost is $15 for AARP Members and $20 for Non Members. Reservations Required call 568-5073 or email gtseniors@comcast.net you must be present both days to receive your certificate. 04/28 Galloway Senior Center 10:30am Chair Yoga and fitness with April in library room. Class is $5 per person payable to instructor the day of the class
Funeral Services For Veterans Our veterans deserve to be honored when they are laid to rest. The Absecon-Galloway VFW Honor Guard and the Marine Corps Veterans Direct Action Team provide free military funeral services for United States Military Veterans. For additional information please call 609-780.7432
Assumption Regional Catholic school celebrated National Catholic Schools Week. The annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States, it starts the last Sunday in January and runs all week, January 31 – February 6. The theme for the National Catholic Schools Week is “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.” Assumption Regional Catholic School observed the annual celebration week with Masses, open houses and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members. One of the many events that occurred at Assumption Regional Catholic School was a pep rally on February 3rd. All of the students and teachers were dressed in blue and white. The gym filled with students, teachers, parents, grandparents and siblings all there to see the pep rally. The basketball teams put on a demonstration of their phenomenal skills, and then the teachers played games against the students. A real crowd pleaser was the final game of toss the beanbag which the students won sending the room in to a loud roar of cheer! Through these events, the school focuses on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our church, our communities and our nation.
The publishers of the Galloway Patriot, Chuck & Jaime Knutson were very honored and proud to receive an award from the VFW Post 9642 Honor Guard on behalf of the veteran’s organization they operate, the “Marine Corps Veterans Direct Action Team”. The award was presented for commitment to providing veteran and community services. If you are a veteran and would like to get involved, there are a number of veteran’s organizations in our area. If you are a Marine or Marine Corps veteran, the Marine Corps Veterans Direct Action Team works closely with the VFW Honor Guard to provide ceremonial military funeral services. Other opportunities to serve the community by helping in events, parades or official ceremonies are open. Visit MCVDirectActionTeam.US or the Absecon VFW’s Facebook page for more info. You can also email GallowayPatriot@gmail. com for more information. Your help and participation is necessary to provide these community services.
From The Desk of The Chief of Police Community Policing Programs Expand Im very excited to announce the Officer Phil interactive program to our elementary public and private schools here in Galloway Township this month. Its been over 15 years since there has been any orientation based law enforcement interaction for our youth in the school system. Ofc. Phil is a program supported by our local businesses that incorporates character actors in cooperation with Galloway Police Officers to put on a show for children in grades 1 through 4. They will learn about the fundamentals of safety, the importance of listening to parents, teachers, clergy, coaches and law enforcement and healthy ways to grow through a dynamic fun filled presentation. Each child will come home with a full activity book to further their learning through coloring and fun games and activities charts that you can use to help with household chores and responsibilities. I thank our local businesses and our schools for their cooperation in continuing to bridge the bond between law enforcement and our youth in positive educational ways! More to come in 2016...D.A.R.E returns to Galloway Township for grades 5 through 8 and some exciting demonstrations and seminars in cooperation with Greater Egg Harbor Regional at Absegami High School! Have a Happy and Safe St. Patrick’s Day Your Chief of Police, Donna Higbee
On February 19, 2016 from 6-10pm at Fred and Ethel’s Lantern Light Tavern the Oceanville Volunteer Fire Company held its Annual Beef and Beer. Local businesses donated gift baskets filled with all sorts of goodies to help the Fire Company raise money. The room was filled with all those in support including Deputy Mayor Tony Cappola and Councilman Rich Clute. A great time was had by all in attendance.
Galloway Library Events March 03/01 Celebrate Women’s History Month. 6-7pm Open to adults. Author Karen L. Schnitzspahn reads from her book Remarkable Women of the Jersey Shore. A short Q & A follows the reading & copies of the book are available for purchase from the author. 03/02 A Novel Idea Book Club 10:30amnoon Open to adults. If you enjoy reading, our monthly book club selections keep you coming back for more. You read the books, we provide tea & cookies. 03/03 Introduction to Computers 2-3pm Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Learn everything about the mouse & all the keys of the keyboard. Class size is limited to 4 . 03/07 Coffee Cup Classic Theater 10:30am1:30pm Open to adults. Enjoy a cup of coffee, treats & a movie. Watch a film from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Stay for a fun discussion. Feel free to bring your own cushion to get comfortable & make yourself at home. 03/08 Preschool Storytime 10:30-11:15am Suggested for ages 3 1/2-5. Registration required for any session. Hear fun stories & make a cool craft!
Practitioner, present a lecture on women’s history. A short Q and A follows the discussion. 03/12 I Survived Book Party 4-5pm Suggested for ages 8-13. Registration required. Celebrate the newest I Survived book with games, snacks & prizes. 03/14 Kids Only Book Club 4-5pm Suggested for ages 8-12. Registration required. Do you love to read? Enjoy tasty snacks & discuss books. 03/15 Preschool Storytime 10:30-11:15am Suggested for ages 3 1/2-5. Registration required for any session. Hear fun stories & make a cool craft! 03/15 The Every Third Tuesday I Really, REALLY Love Books Club 1:30-4pm Open to adults. Love to read? What does everyone love to do after reading a great or downright stinky book? TALK ABOUT IT! Chat & laugh about books you love, books you hate, and books you can’t live without. 03/16 Toddler Storytime 10-11am Suggested for ages 1 1/2-3. Registration requested. Bring your little ones to hear stories & sing songs! 03/16 Preschool Storytime 1:30-2:15pm Suggested for ages 3 1/2-5. Registration required for any session. Hear fun stories & make a cool craft!
03/08 Lego Club 4-5pm Suggested for ages 6 & older. Gather with other LEGO lovers to build something & show the rest of the group. We supply the LEGOs, you supply the imagination.
03/16 The Be There or Be Square Wednesday Night I Love to Read Books Club 7-8pm Open to adults. Can’t attend the Tuesday Afternoon Book Club? The third Wednesday evening of the month book club is just what you are looking for. Like Tuesday’s club, there’s no required reading.
03/08 Introduction to Microsoft Word 6-7pm Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Learn all the tips to writing documents in Word from spell check to formatting. Class size is limited to 4.
03/17 Introduction to Computers 2-3pm Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Learn everything about the mouse & all the keys of the keyboard. Class size is limited to 4.
03/08 Furry Buddies 6:30-7:30pm Suggested for ages 6-14. Registration requested but dropins welcome! Read a story to Cavan, Erin, or Freedom--therapy dogs who love sharing stories with children. Learn about the benefits of reading aloud to a therapy dog.
03/17 Teen Corner 5:30-6:30pm Suggested for ages 13-17. Registration requested. See what our new Teen Corner is about. Talk about books & new technology, participate in activities & eat snacks
03/09 Toddler Storytime 10-11am Suggested for ages 1 1/2-3. Registration requested. Bring your little ones to hear stories & sing songs! 03/09 Preschool Storytime 1:30-2:15pm Suggested for ages 3 1/2-5. Registration required for any session. Hear fun stories & make a cool craft! 03/09 Introduction to Email 6:30-7:30pm Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Learn all the basics of email from setting up an account to attaching a document. Class size limited to 4. 03/10 Introdution to Excel 11am-noon Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Learn how to set up spreadsheets, graphs, & basic formulas in Microsoft Excel. Class size is limited to 4.
03/18 Celebrate NJ Makers Day 9am-4:30pm Open to all. Try a selection of activities for young & old. Join us for NJ Makers Day where library users statewide participate in the creative process. Stop by & be part of maker culture! 03/19 Celebrate NJ Makers Day 9am-2pm Open to all. Try a selection of activities for young & old. Join us for NJ Makers Day where library users statewide participate in the creative process. Stop by & be part of maker culture! 03/19 Saturday Afternoon Movie 2:30-5pm Open to all. Spend a Saturday afternoon watching a movie at the library. Light refreshments provided. 3/19- Minions
03/22 Furry Buddies 6:30-7:30pm Suggested for ages 6-14. Registration requested but dropins welcome! Read a story to Cavan, Erin, or Freedom--therapy dogs who love sharing stories with children. Learn about the benefits of reading aloud to a therapy dog. 03/23 Preschool Storytime 1:30-2:15pm Suggested for ages 3 1/2-5. Registration required for any session. Hear fun stories & make a cool craft! 03/23 Introduction to Email 6:30-7:30pm Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Learn all the basics of email from setting up an account to attaching a document. Class size limited to 4. 03/24 St. Paddy’s Day sing Along 5-5:45pm Open to all. Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day with Grandfather Joe & award-winning Irish dancer Francesca Bishop. 03/25 Library Closed Good Friday 03/26 Scrabble Club 1-2pm Open to adults. Registration requested. Enjoy an afternoon of wordplay with neighbors and friends. 03/28 LIBRARY CLOSED: County Furlough Day 03/29 Preschool Storytime 10:30-11:15am Suggested for ages 3 1/2-5. Registration required for any session. Hear fun stories & make a cool craft! 03/30 Toddler Storytime 10-11am Suggested for ages 1 1/2-3. Registration requested. Bring your little ones to hear stories & sing songs! 03/30 Preschool Storytime 1:30-2:15pm Suggested for ages 3 1/2-5. Registration required for any session. Hear fun stories & make a cool craft! 03/30 Introduction to the Internet 6:30-7:30pm Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Learn the basics of the internet from browsers to search engines, how to evaluate websites & how to print. Class size is limited to 4. 03/31 Spring Cupcake Decorating 6-7pm Suggested for children 8-12. Registration required. Welcome the arrival of spring by decorating cupcakes.
Ongoing Area Events New For 2016 the Smithville Inn will have a dinner menu for $20.16. This will be available Sunday through Thursday. Prime Rib Night is back for $20 at the Smithville Inn Egg Harbor City Lake Badges for 2016 Summer Season Now Available.
03/21 Keep Calm and Color 10am-noon Open to adults. Registration requested. Experience the relaxing benefits of adult coloring.
New Day Family Success Center - In need of some extra food? We can help for more information or stop by with a valid ID call 609-6520230
03/22 Preschool Storytime 10:30-11:15am Suggested for ages 3 1/2-5. Registration required for any session. Hear fun stories & make a cool craft!
Galloway Senior Center - Mid-Atlantic AARP 3rd Tuesday of every month at 12pm Looking for new members call Josephine Barr for more information at 609-748-8491
03/10 Family Movie Night 6-8pm Open to all. Join us on the second Thursday night of the month for a fun family movie. Light refreshments provided. 3/10- Ant-Man
03/22 Lego Club 4-5pm Suggested for ages 6 & older. Gather with other LEGO lovers to build something & show the rest of the group. We supply the LEGOs, you supply the imagination.
Galloway senior Center - Nutrition site every Monday Wednesday Friday lunch at 12pm reservations are required call 609-241-0246
03/12 Women’s History Month Lecture and Discussion 2-3pm Open to adults. In honor of Women’s HIstory Month, Professor Ane Johnson of Rowan University & Dr. C. Dedra Williams, Independent Researcher/Educational
03/22 Introduction to Microsoft Word 6-7pm Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Learn all the tips to writing documents in Word from spell check to formatting. Class size is limited to 4.
03/10 Introduction to Windows 10 3:30-4:30pm Open to adults. Registration required & begins 2 weeks before each session. Learn everything from how to operate Windows 10 to all the new programs it offers. Class size limited to 4.
Galloway Senior Center - Atlantic Co. Book Mobile Every Wednesday 11:30-12:30pm The Galloway Senior Center will not be accepting any donations of books, magazines and/or cards
New Day Family Success Center staff provided incoming families with applications for energy and water assistance. Assistance available daily. For more information and to see if you qualify call 609-652-0230 Absecon Senior Center Zumba Chair (seated cardio workout) with Kymbah every Tuesday, starting Sept. 8th (9-10am) Absecon Senior Center Every Thursday Walk Your Way to Health 9-10am Absecon Senior Center Every Thurs Fit Body Fit Mind chair yoga with Naida 12:30-1:30pm (ALL FITNESS ACTIVITIES ARE FREE TO OUR SENIORS) Absecon Senior Center open to all Atlantic County senior citizens (age 60+). Volunteers needed. Galloway Township residents: the Bayview Volunteer Fire Company is looking for volunteers who are interested in protecting and serve Galloway Township, and we are looking for members to help continue that tradition. No prior experience necessary; however, you must be 18 years old, be able to pass a physical, and a be able to complete a Firefighter training program within one year of joining (cost for training provided by company). If interested, please contact Chief Mackintosh at 609-287-1849 or send an email to Bayviewfire@gmail.com Galloway Township Mobile Pantry open to residents of Galloway Township the third Wednesday of Each Month from 10am to noon at the Galloway Township Municipal Complex to register and qualify bring a photocopy of a valid ID + one of the following: food stamp card, medicaid card, ssi/ssd award letter, county welfare ID, current pay stub, TANF OR WIC documentation, unemployment statement, current ID with name and address must be presented at each visit. Bring your own bags. Provided by the Community FoodBank of NJ/Southern Branch. HIRING: Galloway Township Police Department is currently hiring School Resource Officers (SRO). Minimum 20yrs of police experience is required. Certification as a Police Officer or SLEO (Special Law Enforcement Officer) required. School Resource Officer (SRO) or similar training preferred.Position is Part-time- 20-25 hours per weekSalary- $20.00 per hourAll applications are due by 12/15/2015. Galloway Township is an EOE.Applications can be completed by visiting the following www.PoliceApp.com/GallowayNJ Galloway Environmental Commision meets the first Tuesday of each month. Starting at 7pm in the Historical Room of the Municipal Complex Attention all home composters. The Galloway Township Office of Sustainability has composting units and rain barrels available for sale at cost. Contact bfiedler@gtnj.org Disabled American Veterans of Atlantic Cits Chapter #10 meets at the American Legion Hall NJ Ave in Absecon the First Friday of the Month 7:30-9pm Any interested veterans with a disability rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs are eligible to join the DAV. Galloway’s Operation Lifeline-Galloway Community Services, Senior Services and the Galloway Township Police Department would like to check on you. If you live alone and have a telephone, you are eligible. To participate you are required to Call the Police Department Non-Emergency line at 609-652-3705 by 10am daily to check in for the day. If you do not call, a call will be placed to your home. If there is no answer a patrol car will be dispatched to your home. You must notify the police department if you will not be at home or plan to be away and when you expect to return. If you have any questions or would like to register, please call Senior Services at 609-568-5073.
Dr. Nina Radcliff Board Certified Anesthesiologist, a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, and licensed to practice medicine in California, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey
HEALTHY EATING We have all been there. It is late, and our stomach is growling and preventing us from falling asleep. However, we have heard over and over again that snacking before bedtime is bad (but so is having food cravings that are keeping you awake). Late night snacking has been blamed for causing nightmares, acid reflux, and packing on the pounds. There is some good news: you can satisfy those hunger pangs without those side effects depending on what you eat and how much you eat. Packing on the pounds? Snacking before going to sleep does not have to pack on the pounds. Foods are no more fattening when they are eaten at 10 pm than if they are eaten at 9 am. It is the total number of calories that you consume throughout the day that will add inches to your waistline. Experts recommend keeping your bedtime snack to less than 200 calories to avoid this. Blame it on the Hormones We have hormones in our body that signal when the body is full and when the body is hungry. They act in a see-saw fashion and counterbalance each other. Having a small snack can decrease the “hunger” hormone and increase the “full” hormone allowing you to get some zzz’s. Interestingly, a lack of sleep warps the way these hormones are released and increases your appetite for high-calorie and dense foods. In other words, sleep deprivation can contribute to weight gain. This is another reason to choose a healthy snack that can get you off to sleep. Bedtime Snack “No Nos” • Caffeine: Chocolate, sodas (even caffeine free drinks contain small amounts). As you get older, you may become more sensitive to the effects of caffeine. • Spicy or acidic foods: Can give you acid reflux and keep you awake • Fatty foods or high protein foods: Take a significant amount of energy to digest, can make you feel full and uncomfortable, and can give you acid reflux • High sugar or simple carbohydrate: Foods like cookies and candy can give you a sugar high and make you feel wired. This can then be followed by a “let down” where you feel hungry shortly after. • Preserved and smoked meats (ham, bacon, sausages): Contain high levels of tyramine, an amino acid, which causes the brain to release norepinephrine, a stimulant Minerals and vitamins There are a number of minerals and vitamins that are necessary for the complex cycles of sleep that involve melatonin and serotonin: Vitamin B6, tryptophan, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. By snacking on items rich in these nutrients, not only can you satisfy your munchies but you may also be able to get a better night of sleep. What does bedtime snacking have to do with breakfast? Break the fast, or in other words eat your breakfast. Skipping breakfast has been shown to result in poor eating choices later in the day and close to bedtime. Heavy late night snacks may make it more likely that you will skip breakfast and repeat the nighttime binge. Start off with: Whole grain crackers Whole grain bread Oatmeal Cottage cheese Lowfat yogurt Add: Cheese Peanut butter Bananas Eggs Almonds and seeds Whatever food you choose, keep the portion small and low in calories. Too much of any type of food can interfere with sleep by making you uncomfortable, causing acid reflux, weight gain, or even choking. Consider an “Elvis Sandwich” with peanut butter and bananas on whole wheat bread for a yummy treat (but avoid the bacon). A small glass of warm milk to accompany the snack can be the perfect night cap.
GALLOWAY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CALENDAR March 24-28 SCHOOLS CLOSED, Spring Break April 27 EARLY DISMISSAL, Staff Articulation ROLAND ROGERS
ADOPT A TOWNSHIP ROAD! The Galloway Township Clean Communities Program is offering Mini-Grants to eligible Galloway–based non-profit organizations that agree to a one year commitment to keep a Township road litter-free. Many groups have found this program to be a great fund raising opportunity while serving the community at the same time! This program is made possible through the N.J. Clean Communities Program. All cleanup equipment as well as a sign will be supplied by the Township. Individuals / families can participate through “Neighborhood Pride” adoptions. Businesses, organizations and individuals can now earn mini-grants for a registered charity through our new “CLEAN FOR A CAUSE” program. bfiedler@gtnj.org These following roads are up for Adoption SO. EGG HARBOR: BELLADONNA STREET Philadelphia to Bremen BERLIN AVENUE - W.H.P. - South BREMEN AVENUE - W.H.P. to Dahlia EASTERN GALLOWAY: ASH AVENUE Jimmie Leeds Road to W.H.P. CHRIS GAUPP DRIVE EIGHTH AVENUE WHP to Arthur Rann Arthur Rann - Jimmie Leeds FOURTH AVE / SECOND AVE Both roads to Jimmie Leeds GALLOWAY ROAD GREAT CREEK ROAD Jim Leeds to Wimberg Funeral Home OAKBOURNE AVENUE 2nd Avenue to 7th Avenue
OLD PORT ROAD Moss Mill to Old New York (Walking Path) OLD PORT ROAD Moss Mill to B&J Recycling SEAVIEW AVENUE Jimmie Leeds to Forest Brook SPRUCE AVE ADOPT-A-PARK PINE NEEDLE PARK GLENN BY THE BAY COLOGNE / EGG HARBOR AREA: BERLIN AVENUE W.H.P. past Duerer WHP to Dalia FRANKFURT AVENUE Moss Mill to Shiller Rte. 30 to Moss Mill GENOA AVENUE WHP - Duerer HERSCHEL STREET Zurich - Odessa Odessa to Cologne INDIAN CABIN ROAD Vienna to Leipzig ODESSA AVENUE WHP - DUERER PESTOLOZZI STREET Odessa to Leipzig SHILLER AVENUE VIENNA AVENUE Moss Mill to North End
38th Annual St. Pat’s Boardwalk 10 Miler and 5K SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2016 @ 10:00 AM (EDT) Benefits Absecon Field of Dreams New location this year for the event: Bocca Coal Fired Bistro * 7804 Ventnor Ave * Margate City, NJ 08402 609-335-2722
Tuesday, March 1 FSA Meeting @8am Library Wednesday, March 16 Dance Ticket Sale Thursday, March 17 Dance Ticket Sale Friday, March 18 6th Grade Dance @ Reeds Road Thursday, March 24 No School- Spring Break Friday, March 25 No School- Spring Break Saturday, March 26 No School- Spring Break Sunday, March 27 No School- Spring Break Monday, March 28 No School- Spring Break Monday, April 4 School Librarian Day Tuesday, April 5 FSA Meeting @8am Library Friday, April 22 Earth Day Wednesday, April 27 Administrative Professional’s Day Early Dismissal Day- Staff Articulation Thursday, April 28 Take Daughters/Sons to Work Day GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP MIDDLE SCHOOL Thursday, March 17 Sports Physicals due Friday, March 25-March 28 School Closed Spring Break Thursday, March 31- Friday, April 1 GTMS Musical 7pm Wednesday, April 13-15 PARCC ELA Monday, April 18-20 PARCC Math Wednesday, April 27 Early Dismissal Absegami High School Tuesday, March 1 APA Portfolios Mailed to NJDOE Wednesday, March 9 7-8pm PTSO Meeting Friday, March 11 Winter Drama Musical Production MONTY PYTHONS SPAMALOT 6:30pm Saturday, March 12 Winter Drama Musical Production MONTY PYTHONS SPAMALOT 6:30pm Sunday, March 13 Winter Drama Musical Production MONTY PYTHONS SPAMALOT 3pm Tuesday, March 15 Teen Depression and Current Drug Trends CCHS 6:30pm Wednesday, March 16 Cape Atlantic League Winter Awards Banquet starts 6:30pm Monday, March 21 6:30-8:30pm PARCC Parent Information Meeting AHS Library Monday, March 21 7pm Board of Education Meeting AHS Sr. Cafe Tuesday, March 22 Forensics Showcase starts 6:30pm Wednesday, March 23 Spring Spirit Activity SC and Media Thursday, March 24 School Closed Spring Break-Tuesday, March 29 Friday, April 1 End of third Marking Period Thursday, April 7 Marking Period 3 Report Cards Posted Friday, April 8 6:30-10pm Mr. Absegami PAC Monday, April 11 DLM Testing Window PARCC Testing Window-Saturday, April 30 Monday, April 11 6:30-8:30pm Parent Information Meeting AHS Library Monday, April 11 Board of Education Mtg 7pm Egg Harbor City School District Wednesday, March 2 Staff Development Dismiss 12:50pm Friday, March 11 Staff Developement no school Thursday, March 24 Spring Recess - Monday, March 28 Spring Recess Monday, April 18 Parent Teacher Conferences 12:50pm dismissal Tuesday, April 19 Parent Teacher Conferences 12:50pm dismissal
CEDAR CREEK HIGH SCHOOL Tuesday, March 1 8am ACCUPLACER FOR ELA Friday, March 4 Jump Start Registration, Last day to register ACT, Volleyball Marathon 6:3011pm Saturday, March 5 SAT Test Monday, March 7 Freshmen Course Selection Presentation 8:30am Tuesday, March 8 Guidance Parent Financial Aid Night 6:30pm Thursday, March 10 Crew Pasta Dinner, Legally Blonde the Musical 6:30pm, Crew Booster Meeting 7pm Friday, March 11 Legally Blonde the Musical 6:30pm Saturday, March 12 Legally Blonde the Musical 6:30pm Monday, March 14 PI Day Commons 7:30am2:30pm Tuesday, March 15 Parent Support Series Depression and Drugs 6:30pm Friday, March 18 Starts 6:30pm King of the Creek Monday, March 21 Boys LAX Pasta 5:306:30pm Thursday, March 24 school closed spring break - Tuesday, March 29 school closed spring break Thursday, March 31 Spring School Blood Driv 7:30-1:30pm - Sutdent of the Month Luncheon Library 11am Friday, April 1 End of 3rd Marking Period 7:30am-1:30pm Blood drive gym Saturday, April 2 Community Blood Drive 9:30am-2:30pm Wednesday, April 6 Boys LAX Pasta 5-6:30pm Thursday, April 7 Marking Period 3 Report Cards Posted, ASVAB Testing 7:30am, Crew Booster Meeting 7pm library Friday, April 8 Last day to register for SAT, Dance Spring Showcase PAC 6:30pm Saturday, April 9 ACT TEST - 9am-noon Pirate Princess Tea Party Cafe Commons Thursday, April 14 Boys LAX Pasta 5-6:30pm Wednesday, April 19 Boys LAX Pasta 5-6:30pm Thursday, April 21 College Awareness Night for Juniors 6:30pm - crew booster Meeting 7pm Friday, April 22 Student/Staff Talent Show 6:30pm Saturday, April 23 Boys LAX Breakfast Tuesday, April 26 Boys LAX Pasta 5-6:30pm Wednesday, April 27 World Language Honor Society Inductions 6:30pm Friday, April 29 Progress reports emailed Spring Concert 6:30pm Saturday, April 30 IEEE Women’s Robot Challenge 9am-2pm
Monty Python’s SPAMALOT presented by Absegami Emanon Players. Running from March 11-13; 6:30 show March 11 and 12 3pm show on March 13 at the Absegami High School Performing Arts Center Tickets are $15 for adult and $12 for students and are now on sale at ahs.booktix.com
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Magnus Mud Run 2016
The dates for the 2016 Magnus Mud Run have been set. There will be two FREE events in 2016. The first will be June 11th and the second will be August 20th. Both dates are Saturdays and the start times as always are 11am. The events will take place at the Municipal Complex on Jimmie Leeds Road. The event is open to 3 through 8 year olds. The Galloway Patriot staff welcomes volunteers to help with set-up and watching the kids negotiate the obstacles. To become a sponsor of the event please give us a call. We use all proceeds to maintain the obstacles. 609.780.7432
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP GREEN BUSINESS RECOGNITION PROGRAM
Vietnam Veteran’s Appreciation A Salute to Our Vietnam Heroes
Has your business or office building made changes that help to make it greener? Are you mindful of waste re-duction and energy efficiency? Have you taken steps to conserve water? Do you purchase products made from recycled materials and purchase locally whenever possible? If you answered “YES” to most or all of these questions, you may qualify for GREEN BUSINESS RECOGNITION through the Galloway Township Office of Sustainability and Go Green Galloway. The Galloway Township Office of Sustainability and Go Green Galloway recently announced that TILTON FITNESS had accumulated enough points on our Green Business Assessment Checklist to be designated as a GREEN BUSINESS. Tilton Fitness received a sticker to display on their front window, a press release about their achievement, and they will be added to the list of Green Businesses on the Go Green Galloway page of the Township website. The Green Business Assessment is a checklist of items that indicate whether or not a local business or institution is on the path to sustainability. The checklist has actions that add up to 70 points in various areas of sustainability; including waste prevention, purchas-ing, energy conservation, water conservation, stormwater management, landscaping and transportation/ air quality. A business must have at least 35 points to qualify as a green business. Why should businesses GO GREEN? There are many reasons; among them: 1) Green actions create a healthier workplace. 2) There are tax incentives for improving appliance & energy efficiency. 3) Consumers often prefer to purchase products from sustainable businesses. 4) There are significant cost savings to minimizing and reducing waste. Galloway Township is Silver Certified by the Sustainable Jersey Program. Green businesses help to further our goal to create a more health and sustainable Township. PLEASE contact me for a copy of the Green Business Assessment! We would be happy to add your business or office to the growing list of green businesses in Galloway! Barbara Fiedler, Galloway’s Chief Sustainability Officer, at bfiedler@gtnj.org.
Friday, March 4th 3:30pm-5:45pm March 4, at 3:30pm-5:30pm, Stockton University will honor our heroes who served in Vietnam. The event will take place in our F-Wing lobby. The program will feature the NJ Chapter 4 of Rolling Thunder as they present the University with the POW. Chair of Honor. Our faculty band will perform “Tunes From The Vietnam Era” and our Student Veteran Organization will kick off their 22 Shades of Green Program to bring awareness to suicide prevention for veterans. There will be light food and beverages. Immediately after the program, the Italian Gourmet will host an “After Party” for the veterans with free pizza, pasta, and salads. The event will run from 6:00pm-8:30pm at Gourmet F-Wing Lobby – Light Food • S.V.O. Presents – “22 Shades of Green” • Special Presentation by Rolling-Thunder • M.I.A. Honor Chair • Faculty Band-“Tunes from the Vietnam Era” After Party @ Italian Gourmet After Party from 6:30pm-8:30pm - FREE FOOD