VET JOB OPPORTUNITIES – 3 to 9 job opportunities for Veteran’s, Maintenance Laborers and Technicians. Starting pay ranges from $17 to $24 per hour, full medical benefits and the potential for monthly bonuses. The work is in a manufacturing plant in Sayreville, NJ, and the company needs employees immediately. There is possibly some shift work involved as well. Please get the word out immediately.Please reach out to Jennifer Cremonesi immediately: Jennifer.Cremonesi@remedystaff .com Phone: 732-734-8317
VA TOWN HALL MEETINGS – Philadelphia’s Veterans Affairs benefits office will host two town hall events Wednesday for local veterans to voice feedback about the quality of their service.The meetings, among a series being held around the country, come as the city’s VA health and benefits systems are facing separate investigations into data manipulation. At the benefits office on Wissahickon Avenue in Germantown, where Wednesday’s events will be held, whistleblowers have accused administrators of encouraging employees to change dates on old claims to make them appear new.….read more
UPCOMING EVENTS
08/23/2014 – American Legion Riders Mystic Island Post 493 and Hedger House presents, Dice Run and Live Blue Grass & Blues Festival Fund Raiser for Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) – 8:00 am – 6:00 pm – Come join the A. L. Riders Post 493 whether by bike or car on Saturday 8/23/14 (Rain Day Sunday 8/24/14) at our fund raiser, for 17 Children on the Organ Transplant List and their Families in the State of New Jersey. Dice Run Location, American Legion Post 493, 420 Radio Road Mystic Island, NJ 08087, Dice Run $35.00 for Rider and Participating Passengers, $25.00 for Non-Participating Passengers. Registration 8:00 – 9:30 a.m., ending at The Hedger House at 12:00 noon located at 4265 Route 563 Chatsworth, NJ 08019. Live Blue Grass and Blues Festival begins 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. Wristbands $25.00 includes Entrance & BBQ Plate Kids 10 & under Free, Games for the kids, Man Cave Auction, 50/50 Raffle and Door Prizes. Sponsors: Panera Bread for a year, Sky Lift NY Tickets, Nascar Tickets, Aquarium Tickets, Guy Harvey Painting, Yankee Tickets, Philadelphia 76ers, CBS TV Show NCIS Items and much, much more!! Go to our Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/#!/ALR193COTA?ref_type=bookmark to see our Flyer. For more information call (609) 792-4143 or alicia1971beach@yahoo.com Location: Hedger House, 4265 Route 563, Chatsworth, New Jersey, 08019.
08/23/2014 – Cota Fundraiser – American Legion – The dice run will start at the American Legion Post 493, 110 Vincent Court in Little Egg Harbor. The ride starts at 8:30 am and will end in Chatsworth. For more information call (609) 792-4143 Location: American Legion, 110 Vincent Court, Little Egg Harbor, NJ.
08/23/2014 – Beachwood Fire Department Annual Poker Run & BBQ – The poker run starts at Beachwood Firehouse, 745 Beachwood Boulevard in Beachwood. Registration begins at 9:00 am and the motorcycles go out by 11:00 am. The ride fee is $25.00 for the rider and $20.00 for a passenger. The ride fee includes a mug and food. The ride ends with food, music and a barbeque. For more information call (732) 349-0014, or go to www.bvfd16.com. Location:Beachwood Firehouse, 745 Beachwood Boulevard, Beachwood, NJ.
08/24/2014 – 4th Annual Memorial Softball Tournament – Billy Walker – Batter up – dust off your baseball bat and gloves, the fourth annual Billy Walker Jr. Memorial Softball Tournament will take place Sunday August 24th, 2014. The tournament celebrates Billy Jr.’s legacy with his friends, family and community. We aim to have some fun while raising funds to assist First Responders. Laurel Acres Park – 1033 Union Mill Road, Mount Laurel, NJFood and refreshments will be available for purchase at the club house. Players can expect a fun day of competition and bragging rights. More info http://www.thebillywalkerjrfoundation.org/save-the-date-4th-annual-memorial-softball-tournament-august-24th-2013/ Location: Laurel Acres Park, 1033 Union Mill Road, Mt Laurel, NJ.
08/24/2014 – Newark Bronze Shields Run -The Newark Bronze Shields 7th Annual Motorcycle Run. Sunday August 24, 2014 (Rain date 8/31/2014) The ride starts and ends at: The Bronze Shields Headquarters, 43 William Street, Newark, NJ 07102 Registration is from 830am – 1130am and the ride leaves at 12 noon. The police escorted ride will go to the Morristown National Historical Park. Upon completion of the ride, please join us for refreshments, food and fun. $25.00 per rider/$15.00 per passengers. For more information please visit http://site.newarkbronzeshields.com/upcoming-events-1.html.Contact: 973.449.4850 Email: rbreninger@breninger.com Location: Bronze Shields Run, 43 William Steet, Newark, nJ.
08/24/2014 – Wounded Warrior Motorcycle Run and Party – Held in Memory of Jack McCloskey one of two Veterans who lobbied congress to recognize Agent Orange for Vietnam Veterans. We take off from Pocono Mountain Harley Davidson on Manor Drive in Stroudsburg, PA at 11am registration starts at 0900. Ride winds through Hickory Run State Park and finishes in Gilbert, PA at American legion Post 927 on Route 209 and Fairground Rd in Gilbert PA. Rain Date is same time and place 31 August Donation of $20 and $5 for passenger in advance. $25 and $10 on day of event. Same rate applies for cars. Nicest Bike contest entry is $5 donation Shirts are a $20 donation Outdoor vendor tables are $20 in advance $25 day of event. Join us for the party $15 Location: Pocono Mountain Harley Davidson, Manor Dr, Stroudsburg, PA.
08/24/2014 – American Legion Riders – Jerset Devil Chapter – Post 371 – Riversharks Game – Riversharks vs. York Revolution 1:35pm Tickets $11 plus $1.12 processing fee 1. logon to www.riversharks.com and select “Riversharks Fundraising Log-In” on the right-hand side. 2. Enter our group’s unique code – JDALR 2. Select ‘Buy” 4. Choose your seats and complete your order 5. Root for the Riversharks while supporting our veterans! Location: Campbell’s Field, 401 N. Delaware Avenue, Camden, NJ, 08102.
08/24/2014 – Blue Knights MC Annual Pig Roast – 2pm-Til? – Annual Pig Roast and Party. All you can eat BBQ (including BBQ Pork, burgers, dogs, all the fixens) Clams, All you can drink beer, soda, water. Two Live bands, vendors, 50/50. Contact: Chris Jezewski roadcaptain.bknj17@gmail.com Location: Pig Roast, 7 Fourth Avenue, Paterson, NJ.
08/27/2014 – 08/29/2014 – 8th Annual Airfest – Cape May Airport – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Visit historic World War II Bombers featuring: B-24 Liberator, B-17 Flying Fortress, P-51 Mustang. Aviation Museum,Cape May Airport. 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM* *WWII Aircraft arrive Wednesday at 2:00 PM (weather permitting) and depart Friday at 12:00 PM. Fun for the entire family:Live Music • Food • Vendors • Exhibitors • Beer***Activities vary by day. Please see our website for further details.Pricing:Adults $12 • Children (3-12) $8 • FREE under 3. Active Duty Military and Museum Members get in FREE. Admission includes Aviation Museum exhibits plus walk-through tours of the WWII Bombers.Purchase a ride for a memory to last a life time! For flight reservations call the Collings Foundation at 800-568-8924 or visit www.collingsfoundation.orgLocation: Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum, Cape May Airport, Cape May / Rio Grande, NJ.
08/27/2014 – Medal of Honor recipient, Jon Cavaiani Memorial Dinner – 6:00 pm – The Palm Restaurant 200 South Broad Street $1000.00 per person To confirm attendance, or for more information, please contact: Tony Boyle, 267-438-7144, anthony.bovle(a)phila.gov Brian Grady, 215-605-4297, brianigrady@gmail.com Mike Wallace, 215-432-6079, mikeywallace@hotmail.com Checks should be made to the Jon Cavaiani Memorial Fund. If you are unable to attend, but would like to make a donation, a special memorial fund has been established through the Philadelphia Federal Credit Union. Donations can be mailed to the Jon Cavaiani Memorial Fund,PO Box 11653, Philadelphia, PA 19116. More information http://www.mclefphila.org/JC Location: Palm Restaurant, 200 South Broad St, Philadelphia, PA.
09/04/2014 – 09/07/2014 – Wildwood Bike Week -We know that when the economy is rocky, budgets get tighter. We don’t think you should have to give up having a good time too. That’s why it’s important to us that Roar to the Shore remains a FREE rally. This one of a kind motorcycle rally, held in Wildwood, NJ, will take place September 4th – 7th, 2014 and will cover every square inch of town. 2014 ROAR TO THE SHORE EVENT SCHEDULE, click here .
09/05/2014 – 09/11/2014 – Path of Honor, Patriot Day Ride and 9/11 Candlelight Vigil – Join us WE continue to KEEP the PROMISE to Never Forget 9/11. On Saturday September 5th we will create the Path of Honor which 2,977 American along Putty Hill Ave in Parkville MD beginning at 7:30am. Each flags represents 1 life lost on 9/11. Volunteers needed. Saturday September 6th we will host the 3rd annual 9/11 Patriot Day Ride at Chesapeake Harley Davidson in Darlington MD beginning at 8am. The event includes 6 moments of silence, Pledge of Allegiance, singing of the National Anthem, reading of the names of the 40 Heroes of United Flight 93, Standing Tall 9/11 Memorial trailer, introduction of special guests. Fees: $15.00 for driver $10 for passenger. KSUP at 10:45am. Ride ends at McAvoy’s. More info Chuck at 443.281.8381 Visit, www.thehopeandpeacefoundation.com for event information
09/06/2014 – Break A Guinness World Record Event – “Largest Group Stop, Drop & Roll Demonstration” – WTES’ Break A Guinness World Record Event – “Largest Group Stop, Drop & Roll Demonstration” Location: Westampton Sports Complex – 315 Bridge Street Westampton, NJ. Time: Family Fun 12:00pm-4:00pm / Record Attempt 2:00pm. Preregister: http://www.formstack.com/forms/?1620083-3fccSex24W
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/wtes27 Facebook Event Page:https://www.facebook.com/events/231480650345067/ Location: Westampton Sports Complex, 315 Bridge Street, Westampton, NJ.
09/06/2014 – Clam Bake – VFW – 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Annual Clam Bake. 2pm -7pm. DJ, Draft Beer, “All You Can Eat” Clams, Hot DOgs, Burgers, Chicken, Hot Wings, Assorted Salads, Sausage w/peppers, Corn-on-the-cob and much more. Adults $30 Under 21 $25. Location: VFW Maple Shade, 914 Main St, Maple Shade, NJ.
09/07/2014 – 3rd Annual Kat Fialkowski Memorial Ride – benefitting Philadelphia Police Thrill Show and Meghans Foundation. Sunday, Sept 7th. Food, 50/50, Patch Sewing, Live Music and more. Ride starts and ends at Brians HD, 600 S. Flowers Mills Rd., Langhorne, PA. Registation 9am – 11am. $20 per bike includes lunch. More info www.warriorswatch.org/forums Location: Brians Harley Davidson, Flowers Mill Rd, Langhorne, PA.
09/07/2014 – 9/11 Heroes Run/Walk – 9:00 am – Honor the fallen by challenging the living. 9/11 Heroes Run 2014 – 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. Cooper River Park Stadium, North Park Dr, Pennsauken, NJ. More info http://www.911heroesrun.org Location: Cooper River Park, North Park Dr, Pennsauken, NJ.
09/12/2014 – 09/14/2014 – NJ Firemen’s Convention – – New Jersey Firemen’s Convention and Expo – Wildwood, NJ – September 12, 2014 September 13, 2014. More information Website: www.njfireexpo.com Location: Wildwood, ., Wildwood, NJ.
09/13/2014 – 3rd annual Nick’s S-mile of Quarters – 11 am Poker Run Registration 7-8 am. Ride 8-11 am Horseshoe Tournament Registration 8:30-9:30 am. Tournament begins at 10 am (Rain Date September 14th) Harry Wright Lake, Whiting All proceeds to benefit the Cpl. Nicholas S. Ott Memorial Fund Nick’s (S)mile of Quarters fundraiser all began with a simple fact: those who knew and loved Nick miss his unique, endearing and everlasting smile. It was priceless and his personality was infectious. It has been said that some smiles are worth a million dollars, but Nick’s was-and-remains, invaluable. Nick heroically chose to serve his country and ultimately gave his life, leaving us to honor his memory. We honor his legacy through the Cpl. Nicholas Ott Memorial Fund which benefits the youth of Manchester in a variety of ways. In raising money to support this fund, we continue to spread Nick’s high-spirited enthusiasm for life. Event will include…Food ∙ Beverages ∙ Poker Run ∙ Horseshoe Tournament ∙ Gift Auction ∙ Silent Auction ∙ Live Music∙ Vendors ∙ Bounce House ∙ Face Painting and more!
Visit our website (www.nickottmemorialfund.org) for more info, event updates, tournament rules or to contact us. There will be a $25 registration fee for each the poker run and horseshoe tournament. Log on between August 1st and September 1st to pre-register and secure your spot!
09/13/2014 – Ride to celebrate US Coast Guard Birthday – Come ride with us to celebrate the birthday of the US Coast Guard. We will be riding to Cape May NJ home of the US Coast Guard training center. Meet at Barbs HD at 9:30am. KSU 10am. We will be stopping for lunch at a chosen destination in Cape May Location: Barbs Harley Davidson, 926 Black Horse Pike, Collingswood, NJ.
09/13/2014 – American Legion Annual Poker Run Benefit Vets – 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Sign-in 9:00am to 11:00am. Rain or Shine. Walk-in welcome. Great Food, Drinks, Live Entertainment, Vendors. Donation:$20.00. Contact Al at 908-227-1029 Location: American Legion post 253, Devoe Ave, Spotswood, NJ.
09/13/2014 – Annual Family Day – American Legion – 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm DJ Music, Food, Fun and Games. In advance $20/pp or $35/per couple. At Door $20/pp. Tickets available at the Legion or at the door.Location: American Legion Cherry Hill, 1532 Martin Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ.
09/13/2014 – Philly Union v NY Red Bulls / Phila Fire v Phila Police – Double Header – 3:00 pm – Philly Union vs NY Red Bulls. Double Header. Game 1 at 3pm. Philadelphia Fire Dept vs Philadelphia Police Dept Game 2 at 6:30pm. $38 pp. All proceeds benefit the FOP Survivors Fund and PFD Widows Fund. For tickets Frank Barclay at 215-715-9213 Location: PPL Park, 1 Stadium Dr, Chester, PA.
09/13/2014 – Officer Down NJ Texas Hold Em Tournament – No Limit Texas Hold Em Tournament. Registration 6pm, Tournament begins at 7pm at Trump Taj Mahl, 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City. $60 Registration Fee. $40 Donation @ Door. Online Registrants will receive a special room rate of $85/nite plus tax. Once registered call 609-449-5319 to book your room. Registration instruction; go to pokertickets.com, select Trump Taj Mahal, select special tournaments. $15000 in chips, 20 minute levels, payouts to top 10% of field. Proceeds to benefit 2014 Officer Doan NJ recipients. Location: Trump Taj Mahal, 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ.
1ST ANNUAL VETERANS GOLF TOURNMENT – 09/17/2014
POW/MIA Recognition Day Annual Breakfast – 09/19/2014
NEW JERSEY STATEWIDE RECOVERY RALLY – 09/20/2014
NJ Wounded Warrior Ride & Blues & BBQ Festival – 09/20/2014
5th Annual Poker Run – VFW – 09/20/2014
Hero Thrill Show 2014 – 09/20/2014
Beef & Beer – Legion Riders Williamstown – 09/20/2014
Ride For Freedom XIX – 09/21/2014
Hiring Our Heroes – Philadelphia – 09/22/2014
Jace Clark Memorial Golf Tournament – 09/22/2014
NJ Run for the Fallen – 09/26/2014 – 09/28/2014
Operation Stand Down of SJ – 09/26/2014
7th Anual Aviation Celebration – 09/27/2014
6th Annual Walk for the Wounded – Operation First Response – 09/27/2014
NJ PBA Roar along the Shore – 09/27/2014
Thomas Brenner Memorial Run – 09/27/2014
2nd Annual Poker Run – IUOE Local 825 – 09/28/2014
8th Annual Poker Run & Fall Bash – Nam Knights/Barbs HD – 09/28/2014
IRON and STEEL-NYC to Quantico – 10/04/2014 – 10/05/2014
Silverton Fire Co. Motorcycle Run & Fall Festival – 10/04/2014
LCpl Jon T. Hicks 2nd Annual Memorial Run – 10/04/2014
9th Annual Ride for Autism Speaks, Philadelphia – 10/05/2014
Wantage Township 2014 7th Annual Veterans Memorial Car, Truck & Bike Show – 10/05/2014
Battleship New Jersey Golf Tournament – 10/06/2014
Riders Rodeo – American Legion – 10/11/2014
Brothers in Blue MC – 2nd Annual Peoples Choice Charity Event – 10/11/2014
32nd Annual Toy Run Benefiting Special Needs Children – 10/12/2014
Glassboro VFW Ladies Auxiliary “SOCK HOP OLDIES NIGHT” – 10/18/2014
Affects of Agent Orange on Children – Town Hall Mtg – 10/19/2014
Annual Cooper Kids Toy Run – Chrome Riders – 10/25/2014
10th Annual MCLEF Phila Gala – 10/25/2014
