The Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is seeking emergency foster homes for cats and kittens to alleviate critical overcrowding conditions at the shelter.
According to the MCSPCA press release, the shelter has exceeded its capacity to house cats due to a series of local cat-hoarding cases that have flooded the shelter with cats and kittens. One such neglect case involved a home with more than 25 cats.
“We are in desperate need of people willing to adopt and/or foster cats,” said Ursula Goetz, MCSPCA executive director. “Killing healthy, adoptable pets is not an option.”
Fostering is approximately a two-month commitment.
The shelter also urges current pet owners to have their pets spayed/neutered. MCSPCA offers low-cost spay/neutering to the public.
Anyone interested in fostering or adopting may visit the MCSPCA at 260 Wall St., Eatontown, or call (732) 542-0040 for more information. The MCSPCA adoption hours are 1-5 p.m. Saturday through Wednesday, and 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays.
U.F. Rec. sponsoring
ski trip to Poconos
The Upper Freehold Township Recreation Department is sponsoring a ski/snowboard trip to Blue Mountain in the Pocono Mountains on Jan. 28. Various discounted rates are available for lift tickets, rentals and lessons. Luxury motor coach transportation will leave from Byron Johnson Park, Ellisdale Road, at 6:30 a.m. and return at approximately 6:30 p.m. Children ages 16 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The reservation deadline is Jan. 13. Call the Recreation Department at (609) 758-7738, ext. 12, or visit www.uftnj.com.
Roosevelt to host an Open Mic Cafe Jan. 21
The Roosevelt Arts Project is sponsoring an Open Mic Cafe at Roosevelt Borough Hall at 8 p.m. Jan. 21. Roosevelt residents, past and present, ages 13 and up, are invited to come play an instrument, sing a song, read poetry or present a comedy routine. Call Deirdre at (609) 443-4179 or Judy (609) 443-5290.
Millstone women’s group to meet Jan. 26
The Millstone Township Women’s Organization is a nonprofit organization, founded in 1982, which currently has more than 40 members and is growing every year. The group consists of women of all ages who have a strong focus on community service. The organization is beginning its 24th year and has successfully raised and donated tens of thousands of dollars over the years toward various facets of the Millstone community. The group will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at the
Millstone Community Center, Stagecoach Road/Route 524, Clarksburg section of Millstone. The meeting consists of a short business meeting, a program, and social time with refreshments. Township women of all ages are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, visit www.MTWO.org or e-mail info@mtwo.org.
‘Cupid’s Ball’ to raise
funds for education
The Millstone Township Foundation for Educational Excellence will host its fourth annual “Cupid’s Ball” dinner-dance and auction Feb. 11 at the Forsgate Country Club, Monroe.
Proceeds will benefit the foundation’s grant fund, which directly promotes the advancement of quality education for the children of Millstone. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Christine at acalves@msn.com.
Allentown preschool
slates open house Jan. 23
The Allentown Co-op Christian Preschool will hold an open house 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 23. The school is located inside the Methodist church at 23 Church St., Allentown. Registrations for the 2006-07 school year will be accepted. The preschool offers programs for ages 2, 3 and 4 as well as kindergarten. Call (609) 259-0885.
Women’s club to host art and memorabilia auction
The Millstone Township Women’s Organization will host a fundraising art and memorabilia auction Feb. 25 at the Millstone Township Elementary School, Schoolhouse Road, Clarksburg The art preview will begin at 7 p.m. and the auction will start at 8 p.m. More than 150 custom works of art, lithographs, etchings, watercolors, signed original oils, and documented sports, music and entertainment memorabilia will be available. Admission is $10 per person or $15 per couple and includes hors d’oeuvres, coffee and desserts. Call Christine, (732) 446-7737.