Upcoming Events
Celebrating our 5th Anniversary with
Roselle Park's Leo Munoz' Los 9 Del Sabor!
and the Hispanic and Latin Residents and Small Businesses in Roselle Park!
Roselle Park's Leo Munoz' Los 9 Del Sabor!
and the Hispanic and Latin Residents and Small Businesses in Roselle Park!
October 10 from 3pm to 5pm
outdoors at the La Casa di Martino parking lot, 301 West Clay Avenue Roselle Park
(rain date October 11th)
outdoors at the La Casa di Martino parking lot, 301 West Clay Avenue Roselle Park
(rain date October 11th)
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Previous Events Sponsored by Roselle Park 24/7 - take a look at what we offered
“BLACK LIVES / BLUE LIVES”
THE THEATER PROJECT TO TACKLE RACE AND POLICING IN DUELING ONE-ACTS
A Virtual Staged Reading to Confront Controversial Issue From Each Side of the Divide
Tuesday September 1st 7pm via Zoom.
Interested Attendees please sign up below
The Union-based professional company The Theater Project will take on one of the most controversial issues of the day with a staged reading of Black Lives / Blue Lives, an original pair of one-acts exploring each side of the police/race dynamic responsible for so many front-page tragedies in recent years. Roselle Park 24/7 is proud to be a sponsor of the reading/discussion. It will be presented via Zoom on Tuesday September 1, at 7:00 p.m.
“The hope here is to begin a constructive discussion,” said Mark Spina,
producing director for The Theater Project. “The issue is so painful and so complicated
that it is tempting to turn away if you are not directly affected. Using theater, we hope to
create a safe space to take a closer look and discuss how and why these tragedies
occur.”
Black Lives / Blue Lives consists of two short one-man one-act plays starring,
respectively, Lawrence James and Gary Martins under the direction of Will Budnikov.
Black Lives was written by Los Angeles-based writer Stephen Harper whose credits include the ABC series American Crime, TNT drama Tell Me Your Secrets, USA Network’s Covert Affairs, and his original web series Send Me which garnered an Emmy nomination for series star Tracie Thoms. The monologues are 45 minutes followed by 45 minutes of lead discussion and dialogue.
Roselle Park 24/7 is proud to sponsor Black Lives/Blue Lives and invite members of the Roselle Park Community. "Since the inception of Roselle Park 24/7 five years ago, our mission has been to offer events that bring people together." said Joe DeIorio. We hope this production serves as an open and honest dialog for our community. Roselle Park 24/7 co-founding member noted, "I had an opportunity to read the script, and it is powerful!" I believe Black Lives/Blue Lives will reach its audience in ways unexpected."
Blue Lives was adapted from Adam Plantinga’s acclaimed non-fiction book, 400
Things Cops Know: Street-Smart Lessons from a Veteran Patrolman, by New Jersey
author, playwright and screenwriter Bill Mesce, Jr. Mesce’s credits include uncredited
work on Brian DePalma’s political thriller Blow Out, his award-winning trilogy of WW II
novels, and his play A Jersey Cantata, named by The Star-Ledger as one of the best
original plays when it premiered. His most recent work is the just-published The Wild
Bunch: The American Classic that Changed Westerns Forever.
“Assessing blame is easy,” said Mesce. “Trying to find an antidote to these
heartbreaks is the hard part, and what all of us involved with this project hope is that
Black Lives / Blue Lives might become a useful tool that raises awareness and starts
discussion among people who might otherwise be tempted to ignore the problem.”
Black Lives/Blue Lives is supported by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities with funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the federal CARES Act.
Due to budget constraints of the Theater Project, the Zoom project has limited participant capacity. If you do accept our invitation please attend. If not, you are taking a spot away from another person who may have wanted to attend.
THE THEATER PROJECT TO TACKLE RACE AND POLICING IN DUELING ONE-ACTS
A Virtual Staged Reading to Confront Controversial Issue From Each Side of the Divide
Tuesday September 1st 7pm via Zoom.
Interested Attendees please sign up below
The Union-based professional company The Theater Project will take on one of the most controversial issues of the day with a staged reading of Black Lives / Blue Lives, an original pair of one-acts exploring each side of the police/race dynamic responsible for so many front-page tragedies in recent years. Roselle Park 24/7 is proud to be a sponsor of the reading/discussion. It will be presented via Zoom on Tuesday September 1, at 7:00 p.m.
“The hope here is to begin a constructive discussion,” said Mark Spina,
producing director for The Theater Project. “The issue is so painful and so complicated
that it is tempting to turn away if you are not directly affected. Using theater, we hope to
create a safe space to take a closer look and discuss how and why these tragedies
occur.”
Black Lives / Blue Lives consists of two short one-man one-act plays starring,
respectively, Lawrence James and Gary Martins under the direction of Will Budnikov.
Black Lives was written by Los Angeles-based writer Stephen Harper whose credits include the ABC series American Crime, TNT drama Tell Me Your Secrets, USA Network’s Covert Affairs, and his original web series Send Me which garnered an Emmy nomination for series star Tracie Thoms. The monologues are 45 minutes followed by 45 minutes of lead discussion and dialogue.
Roselle Park 24/7 is proud to sponsor Black Lives/Blue Lives and invite members of the Roselle Park Community. "Since the inception of Roselle Park 24/7 five years ago, our mission has been to offer events that bring people together." said Joe DeIorio. We hope this production serves as an open and honest dialog for our community. Roselle Park 24/7 co-founding member noted, "I had an opportunity to read the script, and it is powerful!" I believe Black Lives/Blue Lives will reach its audience in ways unexpected."
Blue Lives was adapted from Adam Plantinga’s acclaimed non-fiction book, 400
Things Cops Know: Street-Smart Lessons from a Veteran Patrolman, by New Jersey
author, playwright and screenwriter Bill Mesce, Jr. Mesce’s credits include uncredited
work on Brian DePalma’s political thriller Blow Out, his award-winning trilogy of WW II
novels, and his play A Jersey Cantata, named by The Star-Ledger as one of the best
original plays when it premiered. His most recent work is the just-published The Wild
Bunch: The American Classic that Changed Westerns Forever.
“Assessing blame is easy,” said Mesce. “Trying to find an antidote to these
heartbreaks is the hard part, and what all of us involved with this project hope is that
Black Lives / Blue Lives might become a useful tool that raises awareness and starts
discussion among people who might otherwise be tempted to ignore the problem.”
Black Lives/Blue Lives is supported by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities with funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the federal CARES Act.
Due to budget constraints of the Theater Project, the Zoom project has limited participant capacity. If you do accept our invitation please attend. If not, you are taking a spot away from another person who may have wanted to attend.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING SLIDE SHOW
The Roselle Park 24/7 Porchfest: part 2
in partnership
with the Grand Opening Celebration of Cambria's Haven Cat Cafe'
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On August 29th, Roselle Park 24/7 has partnered with Cambria's Haven Cat Cafe' for a day long celebration of Music, Art, and Self Improvement (rain date Sunday August 30th)
...music, art, self help,
The day starts off with the grande celebration of Roselle Park newest small business, Cambria's Haven Cat Cafe. The celebration will begin at 11am at the Roselle Park Veterans Memorial Library located at 404 Chestnut Street Roselle Park. Cambria's Haven and Cat Cafe is located at 19 East Westfield Avenue, Roselle Park NJ
...a program with a purpose
The Friends of the Library welcomes our newest borough business and will be collecting donations for Cambria's Haven Cat Cafe for the adoption and protection of our feline friends and resources for our library.
...cambria's haven & roselle park 24/7 - purrrrrfect together
As the celebration winds down, at 4:30pm Roselle Park 24/7 launches Porchfest Part 2 with Ryan Chatelain opening the program at the library and then walk and bike around the borough to enjoy all the other great performance till dusk.
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The Roselle Park 24/7 Porchfest
Saturday August 29th from 4:30pm to 8:30pm Walk or Bike and Enjoy a late afternoon of Roselle Park talent. Use the interactive map and while traveling between performances, stop by a Roselle Park small business eatery and grab a bite and go.
Each performance can be from 20 to 45 minutes long and feel free to get to know your performer and sing along. We encourage you to bring a blanket or chair, mask and your own beverage or nosh. Sit back and relax and meet your neighbors and make new friends. Please recognize social distancing and mask recommendations and we encourage you to wear a helmet while bike riding. |
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Martino was adopted from Puppy Love Rescue
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Roselle Park 24/7 is dedicating Porchfest part 2 to Puppy Love Rescue and Punta Santiago Dogs rescue. Please donate generously.
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Jake was adopted from Punta Santiago Dogs rescue.
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Meet Your Performers
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Ryan Chatelain
Ryan will be kicking off Roselle Park 24/7's Porchfest at the Roselle Park Veterans Memorial Library 404 Chestnut Street Roselle Park at 4:30pm. Ryan, a singer, songwriter will be singing a mix of rock, pop, and country who will be releasing a new album in October. |
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Reanna Saldana & Isabelle Latorre On Saturday @ 5:15pm come listen to the Quaranteens' Acoustic Night singing some new material you have never heard before. Bike from the library and swing by 310 East Clay Avenue porch for a memorable performance |
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Kyle Cancino with
special guest Ryan Marino @ 6:00pm Former RPHS students and an incoming sophomore at Kean University. Kyle has a tremendous passion for music. He started to play the Alto Sax in 9th grade in high school and to this day. His favorite types of music is Jazz, Pop, Rock, and Blues. His performance will include a duet with fellow saxophonist, Ryan Marino. |
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James Patterson.... aka "JP" Roselle Park 24/7 this Saturday June 20th the Porchfest series fill ups with James Paterson (aka JP) starting 6:30pm on 809 Larch Street strumming some great tunes and sipping some fine wine too! . JP is a retired educator, but known fondly as the former Roselle Park Band Director. So bring a chair, mask and sit back and go with the flow for a great afternoon of music. |
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Thos Shipley sings Barry Manilow
Saturday August 29th at 7:30pm ride your bike, walk for our new show - Thos Shipley sings Barry Manilow. This time, the show will be held in the backyard along the Sumner Avenue side of 824 Larch Street. So come by for our free outdoor concert. Barry and Thos are dog lovers and RP 24/7 is asking for donations to Puppy Love Rescue and Punta Santiago Dogs. Please donate generously |
The Interactive Map
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Locate all the performers, times and locations. Check out the suggested small businesses and stop to eat, snack or get a beverage along the way.
Roselle Park is only 1 square mile. We encourage you to bike or walk but use the map to casually travel through our neighborhoods and get to know your borough a little bit more intimately than before. |
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PREVIOUS EVENTS
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FREE PHOTOS with SANTA
Sunday December 8th at Joe & Jodi's Barbershop - 210 Chestnut Street Roselle Park and Hot Coco served to guests by Roselle Park Girl Scout Troop 40070 |
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Roselle Park Halloween House Haunts!
Check out the spookiest houses around Halloween on our interactive map below.! |
Visit These House Haunts on Halloween and WIN A PRIZE!
Trick or Treat at these homes on our map above on Halloween for your chance to win a coupon for a FREE Appetizer at Dowlings Irish Pub and Restaurant. While there, take a photo of you in front of you and/or your group in front of the Halloween House Haunt homes and post it on Positively Roselle Park Facebook Page with #RPHalloweenHomes2019. Take a picture/selfie at each or any of the THIRTEEN homes on the map to enter more times to increase your chances of winning. (One entry per person per photo per house for a maximum of 13 entries). But don't forget to post them on Positively Roselle Park to enter your chance to win. Questions? email us at RosellePark247@gmail.com .
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Rhodes Rage Over Cancer
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Roselle Park 24/7 Annual Toy DriveDonate your unwrapped toy to the following locations Joe & Jodi's Barbershop 210 Chestnut Street Roselle Park NJ 07204 Brennan and Son's Bamboo Sheets and Pillows and more! 128 Chestnut Street Roselle Park NJ 07204 |
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Donna Summer Tribute Show
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CONCERT GOERS - YOU CAN BRING YOUR OWN NOSH OR FOOD TO THE CONCERT!.
BUT, ALL BEVERAGES MUST BE PURCHASED AT THE CASH BAR!
BUT, ALL BEVERAGES MUST BE PURCHASED AT THE CASH BAR!
Union Elks Lodge #1583, 218 Chestnut Street, Union New Jersey
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Around this time every year for the last three years, Roselle Park 24/7 has asked its supporters to donate funds to the annual Roselle Park High School Gay-Straight Alliance sponsored student event. This year we are not.
Why? When the High School Students wanted to create a 1970s themed disco party (yes…THE STUDENTS wanted a 1970s disco) we thought adding a indoor roller rink with music, games and food would make a great memorable event. But we thought, how in the world would be raise enough money for an indoor roller rink. Through the generosity of RPHS Alumnus Michael Ausiello (author of “Spoiler Alert, The Hero Dies” and creator www.tvline.com), an expected 100 students will have that memorial occasion. And with the additional financial support of the Roselle Park PBA, Roselle Park Teachers Association and a number of food establishments, everything is ready to roll… So thank you for your past financial support and look for Roselle Park 24/7’s bigger and better events planned in the future. |
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The 2017 Christmas and Holiday Lighting Contest - click here for more information.
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holiday Pop Up Shop mART - blending students, art and small businesses
Sunday December 10 from 1 to 5 at Art & Soul Galleries 128 Chestnut Street, Roselle Park NJ |
Have some holiday shopping on your list? Look no further! The holiday POP-UP SHOP mART will be showcasing Roselle Park student made arts and craft gifts in a real-life business setting on Sunday December 10th. Artwork, ornaments, crafts and on-site student demonstrations will will give customers an interactive experience rather than a traditional shop and buy. These students will impress you with their talents.
The idea of this pop up store for students came about from a parent who wanted to expose her daughters love for creating art to larger audience while giving her an opportunity to learn more about the business of selling her work.
If successful, we hope to have more student Pop Up Shops in other business locations in the future. If your child would like to express their artistic, crafty and entrepreneurial talents let us know. Future event possibilities may also include student selling services too.
Thanks for supporting a GREAT new opportunity for our students and small businesses alike!!
The idea of this pop up store for students came about from a parent who wanted to expose her daughters love for creating art to larger audience while giving her an opportunity to learn more about the business of selling her work.
If successful, we hope to have more student Pop Up Shops in other business locations in the future. If your child would like to express their artistic, crafty and entrepreneurial talents let us know. Future event possibilities may also include student selling services too.
Thanks for supporting a GREAT new opportunity for our students and small businesses alike!!
FEATURED ARTISTS & ENTREPRENEURS
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Brianna VelasquezBrianna is a 6th grader at Roselle Park Middle School. She has loved art from day one If she’s not reading she’s either sketching or painting. Her dream is to become a famous artist one day.Brianna will be selling her canvas artwork.
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Nadia OdatNadia is a third grader at Sherman School. She loves cooking, gymnastics, Girl Scouts and Roselle Park. She will be selling Christmas ornaments.
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Isabella KostarisIsabella Kostaris is a 2nd grade student at Sherman School. She loves arts and crafts. Her art interests also includes the the creativity behind Tattoo Art and one day wants to be successful wants to open up her own tattoo studio business when she gets older.
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Author Michael Ausiello, Spoiler Alert: A Hero Dies
"Welcome Home Michael" Book Tour in Conversation with Joe DeIorio
"Welcome Home Michael" Book Tour in Conversation with Joe DeIorio
Monday November 20th 6pm - Roselle Park Veterans Memorial Library
404 Chestnut Street, Roselle Park New Jersey
404 Chestnut Street, Roselle Park New Jersey
American television industry journalist and actor, Michael Ausiello returns to his hometown of Roselle Park to discuss his memoir: Spoiler Alert: A Hero Dies The author, a former Roselle Park resident and Roselle Park High School Graduate, is receiving rave reviews on his book - something Roselle Park is positively proud of!
Michael will be interviewed Joe DeIorio, former Roselle Park Mayor for a candid and sometimes campy discussion of the book, talk about growing up in Roselle Park in the 1980s and 1990s and will interact with audience members.
Michael will be interviewed Joe DeIorio, former Roselle Park Mayor for a candid and sometimes campy discussion of the book, talk about growing up in Roselle Park in the 1980s and 1990s and will interact with audience members.
In this evocative and gorgeously wrought memoir reminiscent of Rob Sheffield’s Love Is a Mixtape and George Hodgman’s Bettyville, Michael Ausiello—a respected TV columnist and founder and editor-in-chief of TVLine.com--remembers his late husband, and the lessons, love, and laughter that they shared throughout their fourteen years together.
For the past decade, TV fans of all stripes have counted upon Michael Ausiello’s insider knowledge to get the scoop on their favorite shows and stars. From his time at Soaps in Depth to his influential stints at TV Guide and Entertainment Weekly to his current role as founder and editor-in-chief of the wildly popular website TVLine.com, Michael has established himself as the go-to expert when it comes to our most popular form of entertainment.
What many of his fans don’t know, however, is that while his professional life was in full swing, Michael had to endure the greatest of personal tragedies: his husband, Kit Cowan, was diagnosed with a rare and very aggressive form of neuroendocrine cancer. Over the course of eleven months, Kit and Michael did their best to combat the deadly disease, but Kit succumbed to his illness in February 2015.
Michael Ausiello began his publishing career at Soaps In Depth magazine in 1997, before moving on to TVGuide.com in 2000. It was there that he launched his signature Ask Ausiello column and established himself as a major player in the world of TV journalism. In 2008, he jumped to Entertainment Weekly where he penned a weekly column in the magazine as well as an award-winning blog on EW.com (both titled The Ausiello Files). Three years later, he joined Jay Penske’s expanding media empire as founder and editor-in-chief of TVLine.com.
In this heartbreaking and darkly hilarious memoir, Michael tells the story of his harrowing and challenging last year with Kit while revisiting the thirteen years that preceded it, and how the undeniably powerful bond between him and Kit carried them through all manner of difficulty—always with laughter front and center in their relationship. Instead of a tale of sadness and loss, Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies is an unforgettable, inspiring, and beautiful testament to the resilience and strength of true love.
For the past decade, TV fans of all stripes have counted upon Michael Ausiello’s insider knowledge to get the scoop on their favorite shows and stars. From his time at Soaps in Depth to his influential stints at TV Guide and Entertainment Weekly to his current role as founder and editor-in-chief of the wildly popular website TVLine.com, Michael has established himself as the go-to expert when it comes to our most popular form of entertainment.
What many of his fans don’t know, however, is that while his professional life was in full swing, Michael had to endure the greatest of personal tragedies: his husband, Kit Cowan, was diagnosed with a rare and very aggressive form of neuroendocrine cancer. Over the course of eleven months, Kit and Michael did their best to combat the deadly disease, but Kit succumbed to his illness in February 2015.
Michael Ausiello began his publishing career at Soaps In Depth magazine in 1997, before moving on to TVGuide.com in 2000. It was there that he launched his signature Ask Ausiello column and established himself as a major player in the world of TV journalism. In 2008, he jumped to Entertainment Weekly where he penned a weekly column in the magazine as well as an award-winning blog on EW.com (both titled The Ausiello Files). Three years later, he joined Jay Penske’s expanding media empire as founder and editor-in-chief of TVLine.com.
In this heartbreaking and darkly hilarious memoir, Michael tells the story of his harrowing and challenging last year with Kit while revisiting the thirteen years that preceded it, and how the undeniably powerful bond between him and Kit carried them through all manner of difficulty—always with laughter front and center in their relationship. Instead of a tale of sadness and loss, Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies is an unforgettable, inspiring, and beautiful testament to the resilience and strength of true love.
PLEASE NOTE: UPDATE: We have partnered with "Here's The Story" bookstore in Union who will have copies of "Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies" books for sale at the event for $25. Checks or Cash please.
Roselle Park Strong - Texas Strong - Help Is On Its Way!
Roselle Park Volunteers on their way to Texas - Jared Pietz and Bobby Brennan
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"Letter from Jared Pietz and Bobby Brennan"
We are all aware of the devastation and damage caused by Hurricane Harvey in Texas. When I first learned about it, I wanted to provide assistance, especially since a dear friend of mine, Angelo Sanchez and his family live in Houston. Bobby Brennan and I are both volunteer firemen for the Borough of Roselle Park and we are working towards going to Texas and help the people that have lost everything.
My friend and I have known each other for 12 years. He is like a brother to me. Bobby and I plan on taking off from work to go to meet him on September 24th to the 29th to offer our emergency service skills for him and the Harris County area, where he resides. This young man is known as “Coach Champ” and helps a lot of the youth who are now without anything except for the clothes on their back. There are many things that we will be able to do and nothing is too small. With the training Roselle Park has provided and the knowledge we already have, we believe we can offer can be a great help to Angelo and his community. While there, we will be helping at the shelter with food and clothes and delivering items to families who need help at his church. We also understand that it will take years for his community to fully recover, and while there, we will meet local residents and other town officials to build a relationship that we can share with you and the residents of Roselle Park. Our hope is to return at a later time or support them in other ways needed for their community to recover. Our budget for this trip: Airplane Tickets: $250/ person round trip $500 Rent a car $395 or Van $344 or Pick Up $510 $510 Gas: $150 Food for two people $300 Amount needed to raise Total $1,460 We are asking for any financial assistance and guidance to help us reach our goal. We will need to raise these funds as soon as possible to book the flight and confirm transportation. Thank you so much for your help. |
Roselle Park 24/7 believes that the firefighter skills that Jared and Bobby have experienced
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RPHS: Band & Guard Members – Band Parents – Band Directors - Alumni – Fans
Sunday August 27th 4pm - $20/per person 1st Annual Roselle Park Marching Band Alumni Reunion BBQ -Outdoor BBQ – Live Music – Fundraiser for RPHS Marching Band- at the home of Joe DeIorio & Thos Shipley 824 Larch St. RP Interested? Email us your contact information at RosellePark247@gmail.com Donate to RPHS Marching Band Fundraiser for the purchase of a Selmer Soprano Saxophone
through PayPal by Debit or Credit Card click "Donate" |
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors - June 17, 2017 Event
Please see flyer to the left and attend On July 13, 2016, Miguel was involved in a motorcycle crash that resulted in breaking Miguel's back and shoulder. As a result, he is now in a wheelchair and needs help raising money to modify his van all Miguel to be more mobile and to get to work and hopefully return to his military job.
Miguel has lived in Roselle Park almost his entire life and graduated from Roselle Park High school in 2013. He enrolled in the United States Marine Corps reserves and joined the USMC in 2015 to serve his county. This unfortunate accident has cause difficultly in continuing his work with the United States Marine Corps. Our goal is to help Miguel become more mobile by retrofitting his van to allow for wheelchair access and to drive to and from his place of work. Donate to Miguel Martinez Fund through PayPal
by Debit or Credit Card click "Donate" |
Sucess! Support the Roselle Park High School Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA)
2nd Annual End of Year Event for ALL High School Students
2nd Annual End of Year Event for ALL High School Students
WE NEED FOOD AND GAMES TOO!
Donations of Pizza,Chicken Fingers, etc. Donation of Carnival type games for the evening |
"Help Us Reach Our Goal!"
Dunk Tank or Bounce House
Sponsor $300 Carnival Game Sponsor $100 Big Top Sponsor $50 GSA Supporter $10 or more FUNDRAISING THERMOMETER
Provided by CoolFundraisingIdeas.net |
Past Events
December 2016
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Jazz & Soul
- A Paint & Pour Night at Art & Soul Galleries Saturday, May 7, 2016 - Two Sessions: 6pm or 9pm Art & Soul Galleries 128 Chestnut Street,Roselle Park NJ 07204 and Dine and Donate at Dowling's Irish Pub and Restaurant, 117 Chestnut Street, Roselle Park 10% of your bill to go to Roselle Park 24/7 "Proceeds from both programs to go to RP 24/7 Jazz Music Appreciation Programs and Events Micro Grants" |
LocationArt & Soul Galleries
128 Chestnut Street Roselle Park NJ 07204 |
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