Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Supporters get ready for the June 1 to June 2 event.
The Hasbrouck Heights third annual Relay For Life is just around the corner and support continues to shine brightly around the community as fundraising and awareness efforts for this American Cancer Society event continue. This past Saturday the Relay for Life team "painted the town purple" hanging purple ribbons all around town as a show of a support. Amanda Kistner, Relay chairperson, says 29 teams are signed up for this year's event which is set for June 1 into June 2. The overnight event will be held once again at Depken Field. It's held overnight to show that cancer never sleeps. Other important dates coming up is Bank Night May 21 which will be held at TD Bank. Team captains can drop off donations they've collected for the event …
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Chic Charity Club bring Heights businesses together in a first annual event that raises funds for the American Cancer Society.
The first annual Boulevard Restaurant Week is underway and is off to a good start. The Chic Charity Club put this event together working closely with dozens of business owners who quickly jumped on board to take part in this event raising funds and spreading awareness for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life while also helping to promote local small businesses. All this week until Saturday, May 11 select shops, restaurants and salons will donate a portion of their sales to the Chic Charity Club’s team which will walk at Relay for Life. Patrons may be asked to present a flyer (see attached PDF) or mention Boulevard Restaurant Week upon purchase. Many business owners were very eager to take part and some were still jumping in to take…
Saturday, May 4, 2013
The club presents the first annual Boulevard Restaurant Week May 6 to May 13
The Chic Charity Club presents the first annual Boulevard Restaurant Week (May 6 to May 11) where people are encouraged to shop, dine or pamper themselves at participating businesses and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Hasbrouck Heights Relay for Life, a benefit for the American Cancer Society. A number of merchants have signed up to take part in this fundraiser. See the attached flyer for more information. Some merchants may ask to see the flyer upon purchase. Participating businesses include: Artists Hair Studio, Beast, Bill O'Shea's Florist, Boulevard Nails, Cucina D'Italia, Fisher's Cafe, Heights Bar & Grill, Heights Flower Shoppe and Victorian Tea House, Jumbo's, K&J Ice Cream Shop, Lovey's Pizza, Michael A. Diamond …
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Third annual Relay for Life efforts are underway.
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Wednesday, March 6
The Relay for Life organizing committee hosted the Kick-Off celebration last week for the third annual event, the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. The event takes place overnight from June 1 to June 2 once again at Depken Field. Last week team captains and other members were able to sign-up and get materials to begin fundraising for the big event. The first two years the event was held brought in around $100,000 in total for the American Cancer Society. More information can be obtained by emaiing Nancy Pendas Smith at nancypendassmith@aol.com or visit the Hasbrouck Heights Relay for Life page.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Fundraising efforts for the third annual Relay for Life (which will be held June 1 - June 2 at Depken Field) get underway Wednesday, Feb. 27 with the Kick-Off event where participants can sign-up, form teams, get materials, and decorate luminarias in hono
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
The third annual event devoted to raising funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society will be held overnight June 1 to June 2 at Depken Field.
A kick-off celebration marking the start of this year's Relay for Life fundraiser event towards finding a cure for cancer is set for next Wednesday night. The Feb. 27 event set for 7 p.m. at Hasbrouck Heights High School will bring together the community along with the American Cancer Society representatives to get fundraising efforts underway for the June 1 and June 2 event to be held once again Depken Field. The event has drawn hundreds to the field the past two years walking in honor of those who have survived this disease, to support a loved one or friend battling cancer, or in memory of those who lost their fight. The fundraising efforts each year go to the American Cancer Society which enables them to do numerous things from getting…
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Second annual Relay for Life took place at Depken Field this weekend. See our photo gallery and add photos of your own.
Hope. Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back. Every step taken on the track at Depken field this weekend symbolized all of the above. The shared goal among those who took part in the Relay for Life is the hope that one day no one will ever have to say the words "I have cancer" ever again. People came together under a beautiful night sky this weekend to walk in the second annual Relay for Life, in support of the American Cancer Society, helping it get closer to finding a cure. Arm in arm or hand in hand, people walked together in memory of loved ones, in support of someone fighting the disease, or in celebration of the fact that people truly can fight cancer and win. As one speaker who shared a story about his mother's survival, said, "cancer …
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Reminders for the weekend of June 2 and June 3
The Town-Wide garage sale is this weekend and more than 100 homes will host sales. Be sure to look at our map! The second annual Relay for Life, fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, begins Saturday evening into Sunday morning. Registration begins after 5 p.m. and the walk begins at 7 p.m. The free paper shredding recycling event will be held at the Central Avenue Park lot from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Also the satellite recycling container will be there from 7 a.m. to noon. Chic Charity Club hosts a clothing drive at the same location from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The book and bake sale of the Friends of the Library will be held from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday in the senior center.
Friday, June 1, 2012
Police will waive overnight parking in the area of the field for the participants; Ravine will be closed off.
With just a little more than 24 hours before the second annual Relay for Life begins, donations continue to come in by the hour as supporters gear up to walk with friends and loved ones united in the fight against cancer. By Friday night, the total amount raised had climbed above $30,000 as donations continued to pour in. This fundraiser, which benefits the American Cancer Society, will be held overnight at Depken Field from 7 p.m. Saturday, June 2 until 6 a.m. Sunday, June 3. As hundreds are expected to take part in this event once again Police Chief Michael Colaneri says overnight street parking will be waived in the area around the field and side streets for the participants. He also advised Ravine Road will be closed off for the …
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Support the Chic Charity Club's Relay for Life fundraising efforts by eating at California Pizza Kitchen on Thursday.
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Eat at California Pizza Kitchen at Garde State Plaze on Thursday, May 24 and help the Chic Charity Club support Relay for Life. Present the attached flyer to your server when dining or ordering take out during the hours of 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and 20 percent of the check will go towards the club's fundraising efforts for the upcoming Relay for Life in support of the American Cancer Society. The purchase includes dining, take-out, catering and alcoholic beverages. California Pizza Kitchen is located at Garden State Plaza between Lord and Taylor and Neiman Marcus.
Melissa
7:31 am on Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Thanks so much Alana for doing this story last minute and helping to spread the word on a great cause! If anyone is interested in "Paint the Town Purple" reach out to Amanda kistner she is running that event. If your not aware yet the HH relay for life is june1 opening ceremony about 7pm and finishing the next morning. To everyone helping, participating, donating n spreading the word last minute … more ›