December 2014 archive

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Dec
2014

Zeppelin Hall’s 1st Annual Ugly Sweater Christmas Party!

categories: Bars, Events, Holiday!, This Weekend in Jersey City

full_597_28208_UglyChristmasSweatersII_1Embrace the ugly at Zeppelin Hall’s 1st Annual Ugly Sweater Christmas Party!

The biergarten (88 Liberty View Drive) invites you to get in the holiday spirit on Saturday, December 20th at 10pm.

Dress to impress in your holiday worst for a chance to win a $500 prize at midnight. Snowmen, sparkles and sequins, oh my!

The creator of the Mr. McKnit Holiday Patch Kit, Michael Simon, will be on hand to provide ugly sweaterless guests the ability to get into the holiday spirit and will also guest judge the competition. Here’s me in my Michael Simon.

To cheesy holiday cheer!
JGC

13
Dec
2014

Holiday Toy Drive!

categories: Community/ Volunteers, Holiday!, Just Kids

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The United Way of Hudson County needs your help in its toy drive supporting children and teenagers in low-income families or living in foster care homes through the NJ Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP).

Toys are needed for children ranging in age from 0 to 18 years old, both girls and boys. As one of the most diverse areas in the United States, they encourage people to select gifts appropriate for children of all races and ethnicities. If you are unsure what to buy, teenagers particularly enjoy gift cards.

Items needed include: toy cars, trucks, fire trucks, police trucks, puzzles, games, books, DVD’s, electronics, bikes, baseball gloves, footballs, basketballs, soccer balls, coloring books, crayons, earrings, jewelry sets, belts, and socks. Baby items include clothes, snow sets, gloves, scarf and hat sets. Baby swings, bassinets, walkers, diapers, and toys.

Toys should be new and unwrapped in order to match the correct toy with the right child.

Toys should be delivered by Friday, December 19 to United Way of Hudson County, 857 Bergen Avenue, Jersey City, NJ  07306.  To contribute online, please go to www.unitedwayhudson.org.

 

Make it a happy holiday for all,
JCG

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12
Dec
2014

Santa and Mrs. Claus Come To Jersey City! 12/14

categories: Holiday!, Jersey City Families, Just Kids, Neighborhood, Newport, This Weekend in Jersey City

image003This Sunday, Dec. 14th, Santa and Mrs. Claus will take selfies with brunch-goers from 11AM to 1PM at eight restaurants along the Newport, Jersey City waterfront. 

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be making rounds at Loradella’s, Morton Williams, Raaz, Cosi, Bertucci’s, Dorrian’s, Fire & Oak and Battello.

 

Say Cheese!
JCG

10
Dec
2014

Santa’s Elf Factory! 12/13-12/21

categories: Historic Downtown Jersey City, Holiday!, Jersey City Families, Just Kids

PrintIt’s time for the annual Santa’s Elf Factory in Jersey City. The next two weekends 12/13-14 and 12/20-21 from 10am-5pm at Tommy 2 Scoops (177 York St.) organized by JC Fun-raisers.

Gets the whole family into the holiday spirit with festive fun for children of all ages and their parents. “Become an elf” with your very own name and accessories, help Mrs. Claus decorate (and EAT!) cookies, create holiday cards and ornaments, learn the secret elf dance and then take home a very special photo with Santa! Frostee the Snowman will also be singing carols and tell seasonal stories!

Tickets: $20 per child (Sponsors will fund local children who don’t have the financial means to attend). Half of all net proceeds this year are being donated to KFM, a local non-profit autism advocacy group.  They help provide college scholarships to people with autism.

Buy tickets here.

Get elfishly festive,
JCG

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