Help Get Kids Off The Streets

CAM01960Hey Jersey City,

The International Taekwon-d0 Academy (523 Palisade Ave; 201.356.9918) is raising money for a student scholarship.

I befriended owner Vic Teran when he opened the school in the heights a little over a year ago. Vic is Marine Corps Veteran and former U.S State Department – High threat Diplomatic protection overseas officer.

When he returned to the states and opened his studio, his goal was to provide a positive haven for inner-city and underprvileged children to learn leadership, perseverance, team work and self worth. The Academy offers Taekwon-do, TRX, Bootcamp, Yoga, Zumba, Core training (Kickboxing), and self-defense—which will be my next class after getting mugged on my block!

Vic will take it from here:

Our short term goal for the program is to provide a one year scholarship to 50 inner city kids. Long term, I wish to provide this program as a continuous affordable, publicly funded service to the underprivileged children of Jersey City and surrounding impoverished areas.

At the academy, students will learn the tenets of Taekwon-Do: Courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, indomitable spirit, honor, courage and commitment. My goal is to give a haven where I can share my experience andserve as a role model for others to emulate. With every donation, you are helping shape a child’s life. Let’s create a better future and great leaders by focusing our positive energy onto these young children. Every child deserves to start over.  Join our team and help us give back to the community by reaching out to children and giving them a location where they can learn self-value and taking them off the streets!

 

Learn more about the effort and donate here.

 

Thanks Jersey City!
JCG

Places to Watch the Superbowl

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No party to go to? Your TV isn’t big enoguh? Just want to get out of the house and enjoy the game with friends? Have no fear, Jersey City. Here are some restaurants worth considering:

Battello is hosting the ultimate Super Bowl party in their lounge starting at 4PM in Newport, Jersey City. The party lounge will to feature a giant hi-definition screen, beer pong and flip cup drinking games and all-you-can-eat food. Admission is $20 per person and game day drink specials, including $10 buckets of beer, can be purchased separately. To learn more about the Super Bowl party and VIP packages, email superbowl@battellojc.com or call (201) 798-1798.

The Brightside Tavern will feature food and drink specials during their famous annual football party. The “Cheers” style bar has two 80-inch TVs in the main room and two special rooms with 10-foot screens that will play the big game. Call (201)435-1234 for more information.

GP’s Restaurant & Bar is hosting a Super Bowl pre-game… brunch style! Anyone wearing a Jersey will receive 20% off any entrée. Games, give-a-ways and trivia will take place from 11AM to 3PM at the Hamilton Park location. For more information call (201) 418-8800.

Loradella’s, in Newport, Jersey City, is offering a large pizza, 10 buffalo chicken wings, and a 2-Liter soda for $19.99! Customers can take advantage of the deal in restaurant, or enjoy it at home via pick-up or delivery. Call 201-963-4900 for details.

Dorrian’s Red Hand invites customers to spend Super Bowl Sunday enjoying $10 Bud Light Pitchers and $5 Fireball Shots while watching the game on one of their hi-definition big screen TVs! For details call (201) 626-6660.

Mana Art Opening

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On Sunday, Jan 11th, Mana Contemporary Art (888 Newark Ave.) is opening four exhibitions:

Making Art Dance: Backdrops and Costumes Celebrating 30 Years of the Armitage Foundation; John Newsom: Rogue Arena; David Levinthal: Hitler Moves East; and Ewerdt Hilgemann: Panta Rhei.

Also on view:
Francesco Clemente, George Condo, Chuck Connelly, Julio Galán, and Daniel Lezama in the Pellizzi Family Collections

150+ open artist studios, and a performance by Armitage Gone! Dance at 3 PM in the Mana Glass Gallery.

Stop by anytime from  1 – 7pm. Free.

To the arts,
JCG

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

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

Holiday Toy Drive!

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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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