New Jersey

The East Windsor Independence Day Celebration on July 2 in East Windsor, New Jersey, was nothing less than wonderful. The evening activities at Etra Lake Park included performances by Jerry Rife’s Rhythm Kings Dixieland Jazz Band and the Trenton Brass Quintet Plus One, followed by a spectacular fireworks display

The Kelsey Charity Run (KCR) is an annual fundraising event that raises money for children fighting cancer. The run, which takes place every Father’s Day and is sanctioned by the American Motorcycle Association, raises an average of $90,000 each year, and all proceeds go directly to families fighting cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.

Project Porchlight’s Shamong Blitz on June 26 in Shamong, New Jersey, was a big success!

A group of young volunteers worked their way through the township, educating their community about the energy savings offered by compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs as well as the energy efficiency programs that are available through New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program (NJCEP).

The township of Montville, New Jersey, got a head start on the Fourth of July with a Montville Independence Day Celebration on June 25-27. The three days of events featured everything from an environmental fair and a car show to fireworks and performances by singing “Montville Idol” competitors.

The annual Keyport International Festival in Keyport, New Jersey, is a multicultural music and food festival highlighting Keyport’s considerable appeal as a tourist destination. This year’s event, held on June 26, featured music, food, and various vendors representing a variety of countries and regions all over the world.

The annual WPST Freedom Festival, sponsored by radio station WPST 94.5-FM, is a family event built around the Independence Day Fireworks that take place just after sunset at Mercer County Park in West Windsor, New Jersey. This year’s event, on June 26, featured live music, food, crafts, and games.

The Parish of the Resurrection is comprised of several sister churches in downtown Jersey City, New Jersey. Resurrection Parish’s annual two-day Festival of Saint John the Baptist is its biggest fundraising event of the year. This year’s event, held on June 26 & 27, featured plenty of food, drinks and music, along with everything from

Project Porchlight’s Hazlet Blitz on June 19 in Hazlet, New Jersey, was absolutely perfect.

“The day was sunny and bright,” says Rosemary Mazza, Chair of the Hazlet Environmental Commission. “It was perfect weather for taking a nice walk in the morning to meet your neighbors and give out energy-saving light bulbs.”