HIGHWAYS Walk-a-Thon 2007

HIGHWAYS' Walk-a-Thon is scheduled for Saturday, May 19.

The three-mile walk will start at the HIGHWAYS Thrift Store, 184 Hobart Ave., at 9:45 a.m. Walkers will walk to Hudson County Park, where refreshments will be available, and then back to HIGHWAYS. All walkers will receive a T-shirt, and are asked to get pledges from sponsors.

Interested in walking or sponsoring a walker? Contact: Jane Jackson at (201) 858-8646, (201) 858-8656 or jane@windmillalliance.org by Wednesday, May 16.

All money raised will go towards our fundraising challenge.

Shawl-Knitting Ministry

Knitters and crocheters -- and those who wish to learn -- are invited to join a ministry creating prayer shawls and lap robes for members of our community who are suffering from illness, loss or other challenges.

"This is a great way to do ministry, praying and creating something beautiful for someone while sitting in your own home," said Jane Jackson, one of the organizers. "The shawls bring warmth and comfort and the awareness that someone cares. I know because I am the happy recipient of an exquisite shawl made for me after a serious illness last year. Please consider joining us at our first monthly meeting on Saturday, April 21, at Trinity Church in Bayonne, at 1 p.m. We will meet monthly for mutual support and shared prayers for shawl recipients."

If you are interested, please contact Jane at jane@windmillalliance.org. To see examples of prayer shawls, visit www.adamsnanny.com and click on Prayer Shawl Ministry.

Flea Market Update

Thanks to everyone who attended, volunteered at or otherwise participated in the flea market Saturday. It was a huge success, bringing us one step closer to our fundraising goal.

Check back here for updates on our walk-a-thon, scheduled for May 19, and our next flea market (in June).

Reminder: Flea Market Saturday

Just a reminder that our flea market is taking place this Saturday, April 14, at 9 a.m. at parish hall. Those interested in helping with setup, selling and cleanup, please contact Jane at (201) 858-8646.

Donations Needed for Flea Market

HIGHWAYS currently seeks donations for a benefit flea market, bake sale and silent auction April 14 at Trinity Church parish hall. The proceeds of the flea market will support our social services outreach, including providing food and clothing to those in need.

We especially need baked goods, paper plates, cups, napkins, plastic utensils, coffee, tea, soft drinks and grocery gift cards. All donations will be greatly appreciated.

Contact Jane Jackson, director, at (201) 858-8646 or (201) 858-8656, with any questions.

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.

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.