Mar 29, 2007

Volunteer Offers Massage Therapy

One of our volunteers, Gail, is completing her education in massage therapy, and invites people to help her complete the needed number of massages she has to perform prior to graduation.

For only $10, you can receive a relaxing massage (Swedish or deep muscle) from Gail at the Chubb Institute, 40 Journal Square, in Jersey City. Hours are Monday-Friday, 4 to 8 p.m.; and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.

To make an appointment, call Gail at (201) 876-3852.

Mar 26, 2007

Fundraising Challenge Update

Our Super 50/50 raffle successfully concluded yesterday at our annual volunteer celebration at the Chandelier Restaurant in Bayonne. With the completion of the raffle and other donations to date, we have now raised $12,445 toward our challenge grant goal of $20,000 by June 30.

In order to keep the momentum going, the following fundraisers are scheduled:

· flea market and silent auction with bake sale, Saturday, April 14, at the Trinity Church Parish Hall, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
· Walk-a-Thon, Saturday, May 19
· flea market, Saturday, June 9, at the Trinity Church Parish Hall

We are now seeking vendors and donations for the April flea market.

For information on any of the upcoming events, to donate or to volunteer, please contact Jane Jackson, director, at (201) 858-8646, (201) 858-8656 or jane@windmillalliance.org.

Mar 25, 2007

Super 50/50 Winner

Congratulations to Lisa from Bayonne, the lucky winner in our Super 50/50 raffle!

Lisa, the holder of winning ticket #49, was contacted immediately after the drawing and picked up her winnings.

Congrats, Lisa!

Mar 19, 2007

Items Sought for Flea Market

HIGHWAYS is hosting a flea market April 14 to benefit its social outreach programs.

We are seeking donations of new or gently used items to sell at the HIGHWAYS table. Especially welcome are new toys, games, jewelry, handcrafted items, dishware, cookware, linens and other housewares.

The flea market will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Trinity Church Parish Hall, 141 Broadway (corner of 5th St. and Broadway), in Bayonne.

To donate an item, or for more information, contact Jane Jackson at (201) 858-8646 or (201) 858-8656, or at jane@windmillalliance.org.

Mar 13, 2007

Join Us at the St. Patrick's Day Parade

HIGHWAYS will be marching in Bayonne's St. Patrick's Day parade, Sunday, March 18, at 1 p.m. Marchers are asked to assemble at 5th Street and Broadway at 12:30 p.m.

Join our giant leprechaun and walk the parade with us, or just wave to us from the sidelines.

If you're interested in walking the parade, contact Jane Jackson at (201) 858-8646 or (201) 858-8656, or at jane@windmillalliance.org for more details.

Mar 9, 2007

Don’t Miss Out!

It's not too late to get your Super 50/50 raffle ticket and win up to $10,000!*

Only 200 tickets to be sold, at $100 each. Proceeds will benefit HIGHWAYS' food pantry and social service outreach. Buy a group ticket and share the winnings.

The drawing will be held Saturday, March 24, at 1:30 p.m. You do not need to be in attendance to win.

Call Jane at 201-858-8646 or 201-858-8656, or stop at Highways, 184 Hobart Ave., Bayonne, to get your ticket.

HIGHWAYS is a program of the Windmill Alliance.

* Or 50% of proceeds from tickets sold.