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Child writer and mom bring new play to the stage
Bergen, NJ (December
12,2009) - Goofball Galaxy, The Play is
happening in Bergen, New Jersey! Goofball Galaxy is a place where children live before they are born on earth. A sandy haired boy named Max, the king of Goofball Galaxy, must go on a series of adventures to save the Galaxy, since no children are leaving the galaxy to begin their lives on Earth. Something has clogged up the universe, and the children cannot hear their mothers calling to them. Max travels to the planet Sleep and Snore ™ to save the children from sleeping 23 hours a day, like the adults. He slays a bacteria infested dinosaur on Germy Wormy Land ™, and tricks a one-eyed Cyclops on the garbage infested planet of Humongo ™. Through humor and song, and episodic adventures, Max comes to learn that Goofball Galaxy is ailing, because people are not taking care of their beautiful planets. On December 11th at 10:30 am and December 12th at 1pm Goofball Galaxy will premiere at the New Jersey Meadowlands Environmental Center in Lyndhurst, NJ. The play will be directed by Jono Hustis who will also perform with a number of members of the highly regarded children’s acting troupe, Story Pirates. Goofball Galaxy will be directed and performed under the name of Story Pirates: Generation Collaboration. Tickets are $5.00 and $4.00 for members. It all started when her son’s wonderful kindergarten teacher told Lisa Williams that five year-old Sam should work on his handwriting. Williams figured the best way to proceed would be to write a story with Sam. So one typical day, when Sam was exploding with a lot of energetic silliness, she told him he must have come from a place called Goofball Galaxy. Their writing partnership began at that very moment. Most weekday evenings for about two years, Sam sat with a little blue notebook, and with his Mom beside him, he began to write about the adventures of King Max on Goofball Galaxy. The story and all the planets conceived came from Sam’s imagination. Last year, Williams, a Professor of Literature at Ramapo College of New Jersey, was awarded a grant from the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission to have their story turned into a children’s play that would be produced at the Meadowlands Environmental Center. Mom and son got working and wrote the script for Goofball Galaxy. Lisa Williams and Sam Jacovitz, now nine years old, live in Manhattan with dad/husband, Richard Jacovitz. Sam is in the fourth grade and attends P.S. 183. His favorite sport is baseball. He plans to write more plays in the future.. This event
will take place in Bergen County on December
12,2009 at New Jersey Meadowlands Environmental Center.
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Keys to Reading Readiness
Monmouth, NJ (October
23,2008) - Free Parent Education Program offered on October 23 is
happening in Monmouth, New Jersey! At what age should children be ready to read? How do they get ready? And what, if anything, can a parent do to help? Discover the keys to reading readiness at a free educational program being offered by the Vincent S Mastro Montessori Academy in Little Silver. The learning experience, which is open to the public and ideal for parents of young children, will take place October 23, 2009 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. at the school, 36 Birch Ave, Little Silver. Those who attend can expect both a discussion of how children develop the ability to read and a demonstration of the reading readiness materials and activities developed by Dr. Maria Montessori and found in Montessori classrooms throughout the world. Special attention will be given to methods that parents can use with their own children at home. Following the presentation, Montessori parents and school staff will be available to answer questions about Montessori education in general and Mastro Montessori in particular. Light refreshments will be served. Reservations are required and can be made by phone (732.842.5816) or email (info@vsmma.org ).. This event
will take place in Monmouth County on October
23,2008 at Vincent S. Mastro Montessori Academy, 36 Birch Ave, Little Silver, NJ 07739.
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Keys to Reading Readiness website. Be
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Marching Band Tournament: 38th Annual Pageant of Champions
Union, NJ (October
18,2009) - Family friendly entertainment for all ages is
happening in Union, New Jersey! Colorful costumes, rousing music and intricate maneuvers as bands vie for championship in the Tournament of Bands chapter X. Food and souvenirs on sale. General parking at Bell Labs, disabled parking near stadium. $8 ($6 seniors/kids). This event
will take place in Union County on October
18,2009 at Governor Livingston High School, 175 Watchung Blvd, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922.
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Marching Band Tournament: 38th Annual Pageant of Champions website. Be
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Terror at Parvin Grove!
Salem, NJ (October
03,2009) - Halloween Event at Parvin State Park 2009 is
happening in Salem, New Jersey! The following Saturdays in October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st, 2009 Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Cost: $10-Age 13 & over (Age 12 & under FREE) Check website - www.friendsofparvin.org for $1 Discount Coupon!. This event
will take place in Salem County on October
03,2009 at Parvin State Park, 701 Almond Road, Pittsgrove, NJ 08318.
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Terror at Parvin Grove! website. Be
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Monmouth County SPCA Dog Walk & Pet Fair
Monmouth, NJ (October
03,2009) - “There’s No Place Like Home” for an abandoned shelter orphan is
happening in Monmouth, New Jersey! On October 3rd from 10AM -2PM, the Monmouth County SPCA, along with corporate partner Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, is leashing up for their 16th Annual Dog Walk & Pet Fair on the campus of Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, New Jersey. Thanks to generous community support, last year’s Walk attracted over 3,000 participants, close to a thousand dogs, and helped us raise over $125,000 for our shelter orphans! Toto, a former street dog turned stage star, will serve as this year’s honorary “Chairdog”, accompanied by award winning theatrical animal trainer Bill Berloni. As canine co-star to R&B’s Ashanti in the soulful rock musical The Wiz, Toto will be available to pose for photos and sign “pawdographs” at the event. Sandy from the Broadway musical Annie will also be in attendance, while Berloni will be on hand to sign copies of his latest book Broadway Tales. All proceeds will go directly to the Monmouth County SPCA. Bill Berloni is widely recognized as one of the world’s most respected theatrical animal trainers, and has been rescuing dogs for Broadway shows for the past thirty years. Music and entertainment will be provided by The Wag, complimented by plenty of vendors and exhibitors, food, demonstrations, contests, activities for kids, photo opportunities and much more. Pets available for adoption will also be featured at the MCSPCA booth. Register early at www.mcspcadogwalk.org for $25, or pay $30 admission at the door. Collect the most pledges for your chance to win incredible prizes. Grab your pooch and help support the Monmouth County SPCA! The Dog Walk and Pet Fair is the Monmouth County SPCA’s largest fundraiser of the year, and all proceeds allow them to care for thousands of abused, abandoned and homeless animals throughout Monmouth County. For more information, please contact Stephanie Attaway via email at stephanie@monmouthcountyspca.org or call 732-542-2030.. This event
will take place in Monmouth County on October
03,2009 at Brookdale Community College - Lincroft, New Jersey.
To find out more information about this event, please visit the
Monmouth County SPCA Dog Walk & Pet Fair website. Be
sure to tell them you found out about Monmouth County SPCA Dog Walk & Pet Fair on GoKidsNJ, the best place to
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