Join in the fun of a January Polar Bear Plunge at the Wildwoods Convention Center and the Wildwoods Beach! Registration begins at 10 a.m. Plunge begins at 1 p.m. Event supports training and competition for more than 25,000 athletes of Special Olympics New Jersey. For more information, call 609.896.8000 or visit http://www.NJPolarPlunge.org.
Category: COMMUNITY EVENTS
12 New Jersey Residents Win Heartlander\’s Gift Cards to Spot Marketplace in Vineland
(VINELAND, NJ – January 6, 2020
) – Shopping this holiday season was made a little easier for twelve New Jersey residents. The dozen lucky New Jersey Heartlander’s to win a $25 gift card to The Spot Marketplace in Vineland, NJ, included:
Terry Pettit of Minotola
Alison Auble of Linwood
Frank Copeland of Blackwood
Ernestine Ryan of Waterford Works
Anita McMasters Sneddon of Gloucester City
Nate Snyder of Vineland
Cynthia Bodden of Millville
Rose Amoroso of Williamstown
Angie Tarr of Clarksboro
Beth Accordino of Clarksboro
Michelle Reeder of Woodbury
Debby Fox of Pittsgrove
With over 50 shoppes and vendors, The Spot at the Ave was the perfect place to find that perfect gift to brighten the holidays. A dynamic and ever changing marketplace, The Spot is devoted to showcasing local entrepreneurs, artists, designers, specialty shops, as well as antique and vintage dealers, all under one roof, all in one “spot”
.
The Spot at the Ave is located on 618 E Landis Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360. For additional information about The Spot, please visit
or call 856.839.2825.
For additional information about entertainment venues and family fun in New Jersey’s Heartland, or to learn about and enter promotional ticket giveaways, visit
NJHeartland.org
.
ABOUT NEW JERSEY’S HEARTLAND
Understanding the role financial stability plays in strengthening Whole Families, the Pascale Sykes Foundation funded the creation of New Jersey’s Heartland as part of its South Jersey Economic Initiative. New Jersey’s Heartland promotes the four-county region of Cumberland, Salem, Gloucester and Atlantic Counties as a destination for tourism and business and a great place to live, work and play. Through
NJHeartland.org
and its various social media channels, New Jersey’s Heartland highlights the region’s hidden gems and treasures, venues, events, social service organizations, Heartland Heroes and newsworthy items, which in turn drives tourism, generates business opportunities and creates the jobs Whole Families need to be successful.
Dillion Rodney, of Pemberton Reenlists for Continued Service in NY Army National Guard
LATHAM, NY (01/03/2020)– Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General, announces the recent reenlistment of members of the State National Guard in recognition of their continuing commitment to serve community, state and nation as part of the Army National Guard.
Staff Sergeant Dillion Rodney from Pemberton, N.J. reenlisted to continue service with the Battery B, 1-258th Field Artillery.
\”It\’s great to see Soldiers staying in the Army and continuing to serve their State and Nation in the New York Army National Guard,\” Shields said. \”The most important Army asset we have is the individual Soldier. The dedication, skills, and leadership traits they bring to our community and their employers are invaluable.\”
\”By choosing to stay in the Army National Guard they directly contribute to our nation\’s security and to the governor\’s ability to respond to disasters, all while building a bright future for their family through the Guard\’s retirement, education, and health insurance programs,\” Shields said.
For more information about the New York Army National Guard, visit
www.dmna.ny.gov
or
www.1800goguard.com
.
The New York National Guard (New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs) is the state\’s executive agency responsible to the Governor for managing New York\’s Military Forces, which consists of nearly 20,000 members of the New York Army National Guard, the New York Air National Guard, the New York Naval Militia and the New York Guard.
Pet of the Week: Stax
STAX
This handsome hunk is about 3 years old and is ready to find his forever home. He has wrinkles for days and has the best smile around! He enjoys rolling in the grass and hanging out with his volunteer buddies. Adopt Stax today at the
Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center
.
Free Table Games Dealer Training at Harrrahs Philly
Join Caesars Entertainment, one of the world\’s top entertainment companies.
Event is open to 18 years of age or older
Our award winning team is on a mission to inspire grownups to play and we want you to come join the fun. Harrah’s Philadelphia will be hosting a Free Table Games Dealer Training Hiring Event on
Friday January 3rd from 4:30PM to 5:30PM & Wedensday January 8th from 4:30PM to 5:30PM.
Our Job Fair will be held on the 6th floor at Harrah’s Philadelphia inside our Dealer Training Academy.
Academy begins January 13th 2020 at the following time offerings:
3:00pm – 7:00pm (Option #1)
7:00pm – 11:00pm (Option #2)
Come as you are, no dress requirements are necessary for this event!
LEARN HOW TO BE A TABLE GAMES DEALER
FOR CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT
Free training through our on-site Table Games Academy.
Flexible training schedule.
Classes are a short 6 weeks in length.
We will provide an assigned buddy for your continued on the job training.
WHY IS TABLE GAMES A GOOD FIT FOR ME?
We’re a 24 hour business, so we have different shifts available.
Dealer earn upwards of $20 per hour with included tips.
Benefits available to full time employees.
Responsibilities and Duties
REQUIREMENTS
Must have an upbeat personality and love to provide superior customer service.
Classes will be scheduled 6 weeks based on learning comprehension.
Classes will run Monday – Friday for your convenience.
Class sessions are 4 hours.
Must pass a basic math assessment for consideration.
Drug testing required.
Background checks required for criminal and employment verification.
Qualifications and Skills
No previous experience is necessary for this free training opportunity please visit: sign up today!!
Have questions about Free Casino Dealer Training Harrah\’s Philadelphia ?
Contact Harrah\’s Philadelphia
TO REGISTER CLICK HERE
Kraft Hockeyville™ USA is Back! Your Community Could Win $150,000
PITTSBURGH & CHICAGO–(
BUSINESS WIRE
)–
Kraft
Hockeyville™ USA is back again this year to find America’s most-spirited hockey community. Together with the National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA), Kraft Heinz is looking to crown one hockey community in America with the
Kraft
Hockeyville™ USA 2020 title, award
$150,000 in rink upgrades along with $10,000 worth of hockey equipment through the NHLPA Goals & Dreams program, and provide the chance to host an NHL
®
Pre-Season Game in their community rink.
“The incredible response we’ve seen from hockey communities over the years has been an inspiration,” said Magen Hanrahan, vice president of media and marketing services, Kraft Heinz. “Every year, we’ve seen communities come together to support their local rinks, and we’re proud to be a small part of the passion that ignites hockey communities each year.”
Kraft
Hockeyville™ USA is proud to rally local communities around their true passion for hockey. The 2020 program was announced live during today’s broadcast of the 2020 Bridgestone NHL
Winter Classic
®
outdoor game in Dallas, Texas, featuring the Dallas Stars against the Nashville Predators.
How
Kraft
Hockeyville™ USA 2020 Works
Hockey communities hoping to become the next
Kraft
Hockeyville™ winner can kick off their chance during the nomination phase, where they can share unique stories about their local rink, teams and passion for hockey. Throughout the submission process, hockey towns need to rally their fans on the mobile-friendly platform at
www.KraftHockeyville.com
, where communities earn Rally Points by adding notes, uploading photos and videos, and tweeting from the community page. Finalists will be selected based on the best stories and their community’s total Rally Points through three periods:
Period 1 (January 1 – February 29, 2020) – Local communities head to
www.KraftHockeyville.com
to submit their story on why their rink should be crowned
Kraft
Hockeyville™ 2020. Once submitted, it’s up to the fans and hockey community to engage with the story online to boost their digital Rally Points. Communities are judged based on a combination of total Rally Points and the best story.
Period 2 (March 22 – 27, 2020) – Once the judges read through each rink’s story and calculate the total Rally Points of each submission, the top four finalists will be announced on March 22, 2020. After the official announcement, the weeklong rally begins for each of the four finalists to bring their community and supporters nationwide together in preparation for the live voting event.
Period 3 (March 28 – 29, 2020) – The four finalist communities will compete to receive as many votes as possible at
www.KraftHockeyville.com
from 7 a.m. ET on March 28 until 11 a.m. ET on March 29. The winner of
Kraft
Hockeyville™ USA 2020 will be announced on March 29, 2020 during an intermission of an NHL game on NBCSN and will be awarded the grand prize of $150,000 in rink upgrades from Kraft Heinz and an opportunity to host an NHL Pre-Season Game. The First Prize rink
will receive $30,000 in rink upgrades while the Second Prize rinks will each receive $10,000 in rink upgrades. Each of the four finalists will also receive $10,000 worth of new hockey equipment from the NHLPA Goals & Dreams program.
This year, one lucky fan will also win a trip for two to a Stanley Cup
®
Game from Kraft Heinz. Starting March 22 through 29, fans can register online at
www.krafthockeyville.com
to be entered. Additionally, each vote cast during the 28-hour voting phase from March 28 to 29 equals one entry into the sweepstakes, so fans are encouraged to vote multiple times for their favorite community
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.
Since launching in Canada in 2006,
Kraft
Hockeyville™ has positively impacted more than 120 communities with more than $5 million awarded in rink upgrades across Canada and the U.S. During the program, Kraft Heinz
will feature its diverse portfolio of products to unite hockey fans in their celebrations of the sport and their communities, including
Planters, Kraft
Natural Cheese,
Maxwell House, Oscar Mayer, Heinz
Ketchup
and
Kraft
Macaroni & Cheese.
For complete contest rules and nomination applications, visit
www.KraftHockeyville.com
. Kraft
Hockeyville™ USA can also be found on
(KraftHockeyvilleUSA),
(@HockeyvilleUSA) and
(@KraftHockeyvilleUSA). Fans can join the conversation using #HockeyvilleUSA.
NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup, and the word mark NHL Winter Classic are registered trademarks and the NHL Winter Classic logo, and HOCKEYVILLE are trademarks of the National Hockey League. © NHL 2019. All rights reserved.
NHLPA, National Hockey League Players’ Association and the NHLPA logo are registered trademarks of the NHLPA. © 2020. All rights reserved.
About The Kraft Heinz Company
For 150 years, we have produced some of the world’s most beloved products at The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC). Our Vision is To Be the Best Food Company, Growing a Better World. We are one of the largest global food and beverage companies, with 2018 net sales of approximately $26 billion. Our portfolio is a diverse mix of iconic and emerging brands. As the guardians of these brands and the creators of innovative new products, we are dedicated to the sustainable health of our people and our planet. To learn more, visit
https://www.kraftheinzcompany.com/
or follow us on
and
Twitter.
About the NHL
The National Hockey League (NHL®), founded in 1917, consists of 31 Member Clubs and proudly welcomes its 32nd franchise, based in Seattle, for the 2021-22 season. Each team roster reflects the League’s international makeup with players from more than 20 countries represented, all vying for the most cherished and historic trophy in professional sports – the Stanley Cup®. Gary Bettman has served the NHL as Commissioner since February 1, 1993 and has guided the world’s top professional hockey league to more than $5 billion in annual revenues and partnerships with more than 40 blue chip corporate sponsors. Every year, the NHL entertains more than 670 million fans in-arena and through its partners on national television and radio; more than 151 million followers – league, team and player accounts combined – across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube; and more than 100 million fans online at NHL.com. The League broadcasts games in more than 160 countries and territories through its rightsholders including NBC/NBCSN and the NHL Network™ in the U.S., Sportsnet and TVA in Canada, Viasat in the Nordic Region, Yandex in Russia and CCTV and Tencent in China. The NHL reaches fans worldwide with games available online in every country including via its live and on-demand streaming service NHL.TV™. Having entered the esports world in 2018, the League hosts the NHL Gaming World Championship™ annually, drawing record digital streaming audiences during the 2019 campaign. Fans are engaged across the League’s digital assets on mobile devices via the free NHL® App; across nine social media platforms; on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio™; and on NHL.com, available in eight languages and featuring unprecedented access to player and team statistics as well as every regular-season and playoff game box score dating back to the League’s inception, powered by SAP. The NHL is committed to building healthy and vibrant communities through the sport of hockey by increasing youth participation and engagement; fostering positive family experiences; promoting inclusion, positive culture and leadership; and supporting sustainable community impact.
About the National Hockey League Players’ Association
The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA), established in 1967, is a labour organization whose members are the players in the National Hockey League (NHL). The NHLPA works on behalf of the players in varied disciplines such as labour relations, product licensing, marketing, international hockey and community relations, all in furtherance of its efforts to promote its members and the game of hockey. In 1999, NHLPA Goals & Dreams was launched as a way for the players to give something back to the game they love. Over the past 20 years, more than 80,000 deserving children in 34 countries have benefited from the players\’ donations of hockey equipment. NHLPA Goals & Dreams has donated more than $25 million to grassroots hockey programs, making it the largest program of its kind. For more information on the NHLPA, please visit
www.nhlpa.com
.
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NO PURCHASE NECESSARY
. Legal residents of the 50 United States (D.C.), 13 or older. Void where prohibited. Promotion starts 3/22/20 and ends 3/29/20. For Official Rules, entry requirements, and prize descriptions, visit
www.krafthockeyville.com
. PRIZES/ARV: One (1) Grand Prize/$6,550; Fifty (50) First Prizes/$20. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received during the Promotion Period. Sponsor: Kraft Heinz Foods Company, 200 E Randolph, Chicago, IL 60601.
Seeing the new Star Wars? Be careful what you wish for
Study surveyed people before and after they saw The Last Jedi
Newswise — COLUMBUS, Ohio – How much you enjoy the new
Star Wars
movie will depend a lot on your expectations going in, a new study suggests.
Researchers surveyed 441 people before and after they saw the last episode in the popular franchise,
Star Wars VIII: The Last Jedi
, released in 2017. They wanted to see how audiences’ expectations affected their actual enjoyment of the movie.
The findings suggest that it is probably best not to go into
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
thinking you’re really going to love it or really going to hate it, said
James Alex Bonus
, co-author of the study and assistant professor of
communication at The Ohio State University
.
As you might expect, people who had the highest expectations for
The Last Jedi
but were disappointed in the movie had the lowest enjoyment of anyone taking the survey.
But what was most interesting, Bonus said, were people who expected very little from the movie but ended up feeling intensely happy after seeing the film. Their overall enjoyment was lower than those who felt similarly joyful but who went into the movie with higher expectations.
“It wasn’t really helping people to go in with those low expectations,” Bonus said.
“The negative bias going in dragged them down and even if they were pleasantly surprised by the movie, they still didn’t like it as much as other people did.”
The study was published online this month in the
Journal of Media Psychology
.
The results show how much our expectations can influence our enjoyment of a movie, particularly one in a franchise like
Star Wars
, where audiences have a history with the characters or storyline.
“It becomes a lot less about what is in the movie and a lot more about what you expected it to be,” Bonus said.
In this study, online participants recruited through Amazon Mechanical Turk were interviewed three weeks before the release of
The Last Jedi
in 2017. They were asked to rate on a 7-point scale how happy, sad and nostalgic they thought the film would make them feel.
Three weeks later, those who had seen the movie were asked how happy, sad and nostalgic seeing the movie had made them feel. They also rated their enjoyment and appreciation of the movie.
Results showed that many people weren’t very accurate at predicting how they would react to seeing
The Last Jedi
, Bonus said. That goes along with other research that shows people are bad at predicting how various experiences will make them feel.
In this study, about 55 percent of participants did not accurately predict how the movie would make them feel. Most of them didn’t get their prediction entirely wrong, such as saying the movie would make them happy when it didn’t.
But many were off in the strength of their feelings, predicting, for example, the movie would make them very happy when it made them only somewhat happy.
“We are really bad at predicting how future events will make us feel,” Bonus said.
One other interesting fact from the study: People who in the first survey expected that
The Last Jedi
would make them feel nostalgic were more likely to have seen the movie when re-interviewed three weeks later. Expectations about how happy they would feel did not predict viewing behavior.
“That shows the important role nostalgia plays for audiences of established franchises like Star Wars,” Bonus said.
Study co-authors were Nicholas Matthews, a visiting assistant professor of communication at Ohio State, and Tim Wulf, a postdoctoral researcher at LMU Munich in Germany.
Miss America Camille Schier to Partake in Tournament of Roses Parade
Pasadena, California–For the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California,
newly crowned Miss America Camille Schier will throw the parade-ending football. She will join famous names and acts such as Rita Moreno, Gina Torres, and Laurie Hernandez, who were all announced as the 2020 Grand Marshals. They will ride in the 131st Rose Parade® presented by Honda, themed “The Power of Hope” and join in the pre-game celebration of the 106th Rose Bowl Game® presented by Northwestern Mutual. For more information about the Tournament of Roses, click
here.
Please note: Camille Schrier will be available for press interviews and/or other media efforts surrounding the event. For more information on Camille and the Miss America Organization, click
here.
To schedule an interview with Camille Schrier, please contact
info@missamerica.org
.
PATCO OFFERING FREE RIDES NEW YEAR\’S EVE
Free fares will begin at 8 p.m. on December 31
and run through 4 a.m. on January 1.
PATCO will offer free train rides for New Year’s Eve for the fourth year in a row. The free rides are aimed at offering a responsible, convenient travel option for those who wish to enjoy New Year’s Eve festivities.
The free rides will begin at 8 p.m. on December 31, 2019 and run through 4 a.m. on January 1, 2020. During those hours, station fare gates will be open to allow free passage. If a rider boards right before 4 a.m. and reaches their destination station after 4 a.m. when the fare gates close, they are asked to pick up the red phone located at the fare gates and a Customer Service Agent will open a gate to allow exit.
PATCO will operate a special holiday schedule on New Year’s Eve with 6-car trains running every 15 minutes from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and every 30 minutes from 11:30 p.m. to 3 a.m.
PATCO thanks all of its customers and the community for the last 50 years and wishes everyone a healthy, safe and prosperous New Year!
Trains will operate on a special schedule on New Year\’s Eve & New Year\’s Day:
Tuesday, 12/31 | Eastbound & Westbound | New Year\’s Eve | All Day
Wednesday, 1/1 | Eastbound & Westbound | New Year\’s Day| All Day
New Year\’s Eve Entertainment in New Jersey
Sahara Sam’s Water Park offers a New Year’s Eve
Midnight at the Oasis
party from 7:00 until 12:30. The park’s water attractions will be open, as well as games, limbo and a Foam Party. Sahara Sam’s also provides food, party goods and a champagne/apple cider toast, all for $68.99. Kids under 2 go for free!
The Adventure Aquarium in Camden
The Adventure Aquarium in Camden’s New Year’s Splash begins at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 6:00 p.m. The day includes a DJ dance party, visiting the residents (fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals), a beautiful fireworks display over the Delaware River, and more. Prices start at $21.99 for children and $29.99 for adults. See
Adventure Aquarium
for more.
Ocean City’s First Night
Ocean City offers a First Night celebration with rides at Gillian’s Wonderland Pier and fireworks. The 60+ entertainment programs include magicians, puppeteers, Broadway shows, ice skating, games, music, a mentalist, comedy, dancing, inflatables, and skateboarding! The event promises tons of fun for adults and children alike, and there’s jitney service to transport everyone between locations. Buttons are $20 for
First Night Ocean City
.
10th Annual New Year’s Eve Fireworks In New Brunswick
For the tenth year in a row, the town of New Brunswick will be the site of
a spectacular fireworks display at midnight.
Ring in The New Year with a bang and also check out some of New Brunswick’s best bars and restaurants, all in walking distance. From 11:30PM-12:30AM at Monument Square Park on George Street & Livingston Avenue.
Family Overnight On Battleship New Jersey For New Year’s Eve
Military buffs and those looking for a unique experience will enjoy dinner and breakfast served at the chow line, a guided tour of the Battleship, a ride in the Flight Simulator, and trying out a bunk bed where the crew of the USS New Jersey slept. You can also pull the trigger of an historic 5-inch gun. The
New Year’s Family Overnight
is $79 per person.
STRYKE New Year’s Eve
STRYXE in Madison offers 3 hours of unlimited bowling, signature and specialty food items, and unlimited soft drinks. There’s even champagne for guests over 21! You can reserve lanes from 5:30 p.m. -12:30 a.m. ($345/lane or $295/lane) at 6 guests per lane. The event sells out every year, so make sure to reserve soon at
STRYXE
.
Statue Of Liberty Fireworks, Courtesy of Spirit of New Jersey
Spirit Cruises of New Jersey’s New Year’s Dinner Cruise
Celebrate the start of 2020 from the water, with fireworks over the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty.
Spirit Cruises of New Jersey
’s luxury New Year’s Eve cruise offers a dinner buffet, an open bar, and a DJ. Board the ship at 9:30 p.m. in Lincoln Harbor, NJ and cruise from 10:00 p.m. till 1:00 a.m. Packages start at $309 per person.
iPlay America in Freehold
Photo Courtesy of iPlay
iPlay America
is a game- and ride-filled destination that will keep your whole family entertained. They offer an Unlimited Ride Pass, $10 game card, party favors, a DJ and light show, prizes, laser tag, mini-bowling, child and adult rope courses, and more! You can even watch the ball drop on one of their 5 monitors. Entry is $39.99 per person in advance, and $49.99 per person at the door.
Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson
Six Flags Great Adventure Fireworks, Photo Courtesy Of Six Flags Great Adventure
Six Flags Great Adventure’s
Holiday in the Park
makes for the perfect daredevil’s New Year’s Eve. You and your kids can ride Nitro, Batman: The Ride, or Superman: Ultimate Flight, and then warm up with s’mores and hot chocolate. The park opens at 1:00 p.m. and closes after the 9:00 p.m. fireworks at A Main Street Christmas. General tickets are $24.99.
Ice At The Pier New Year’s Eve at Pier Village In Long Branch
If you’re in the mood to gracefully glide a figure-eight, head to Long Branch. Ice skate by the beach in festive Pier Village from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.! The shops and restaurants will be open and a magnificent fireworks show begins at 9:00 p.m. For more information, visit
Ice At The Pier
.
The price is $10 for children under 12 and $14 for adults. Skate rentals are $4.
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