FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: 1/16/08

Contact: Regina Perry, Public Information Officer

               973-266-5339/Office

               973-449-4876/Cell

               973-395-8927/Fax

January 2008

Calendar Update

Dance Classes ~ For Ages 5-12 Years Old

Session I Begins Starting January 12^th ~ $50.00 for 6-Week Sessions

Ballet ~ 10:00 - 11:00 AM ~ Jazz, 11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Every Saturday,

East Orange YMCA Turrell Gym, 159 No. Munn Avenue.

For additional information contact Bettie Jones, Program Specialist: (973) 673-5588, ext. 202

MANGA MANIA ~ A New Teen Club, Manga Madness

Wednesday, January 16^th, 4:00 – 5:30 PM, East Orange Public Library, 21 S. Arlington Avenue Refreshments will be served. For Information CallL973) 266-7049 ~ www.eopl.org

1^st Annual “Y Sunday”

A Day full of Fun & Excitement ~ Rap Sessions for Young Men & Women, Basketball Tournaments, Other Fun activities

Saturday, January 20^th, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, East Orange YMCA Turrell Gym, 159 No. Munn Avenue

Light Refreshments will be served. For additional information contact Bettie Jones, Program Specialist:

(973) 673-5588, ext. 202

FREE Teen Movie ~ “War”

Friday, January 25^th, 3:00 – 5:00 PM, East Orange Public Library, 21 S, Arlington Avenue.

For Information Call: (973) 266-7049/7052 ~ www.eopl.org

Knitting & Crochet Exposition

Thursday, January 31^st, 6:00 – 8:00 PM, East Orange Public Library, 21 S. Arlington Avenue.

Refreshments will be served. For Information Call Ms. Bermudez ~ (973) 266-5633 ~ www.eopl.org

A Tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King ~ “An Evening with Rev. Dr. Obrie Hendricks”

City of East Orange Recreation & Cultural Affairs

Tuesday, January, 29^th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, East Orange Public Library, 21 S. Arlington Avenue

For Information Call Stanley O. Edwards ~ (973) 414-4153/ E-Mail: EORecreation@aol.com

NJ Relay 1-800-852-7879

6^th Annual Give Kids A Smile Campaign

February is National Dental Health Awareness Month

Friday, February 1^st, East Orange Department of Health and Human Services, 143 New Street.

To schedule an appointment call: (973) 266-5477

ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS

Plantano’s & Collard Greens

Off-Broadway Show & Dinner at B. Smith’s Restaurant ~ New York

Saturday, January 19^th, Bus Departs 7 Glenwood Avenue 1:30 PM sharp

Dutch Treat ~ Moderate Pricing

East Orange Residents $48.50/Non Residents $53.50 ~ Check or Money Order Only

Non-Residents Accepted After Wednesday, January 9^th .For Information Call: (973) 266-8832

East Orange YMCA 2008 Daddy & Daughter Dance & Modeling Contest

Dads & Daughters of All Ages Can Compete

Sunday, February 17^th, 1:00 – 4:00 PM, 159 No. Munn Avenue.

Limited space is available, call and register today. Deadline for registration is January 28^th.

For additional information contact Bettie Jones, Program Specialist: (973) 673-5588, ext. 202

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