King Financial Network will host a coat drive to benefit “Come Together For Children” on Dec. 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 198 Route 9 North, Manalapan (just south of Talyors Mills Road in the Justin Corporate Center). Coats of all sizes for children and adults will be accepted. There will be free food, hot chocolate and a visit with Santa Claus. Event held rain or shine. Look for the food truck. Details: Neal, 732-845-1929.
Weichert, Realtors has announced the start of the 40th annual Weichert Toy Drive. Members of the community are invited to drop off new, unwrapped toys at the company’s sales offices through Dec. 14. The toys will be delivered throughout the holidays in conjunction with local charities that assist financially and physically disadvantaged children. To make a donation, visit any Weichert, Realtors sales office. To find a local office, go to www.weichert.com/offices/
Dr. Russell Brokstein of Hometown Family Wellness Center, 9 Broadway, Freehold, will hold the annual “Baby It’s Cold Outside” holiday drive to help those less fortunate during the holiday and winter seasons. Community members are invited to drop off coats, hats, scarves, gloves, mittens and non-perishable food items. This marks the 13th consecutive year Brokstein is participating.
“I opened my practice in the town I grew up in to not only help the community be more healthy naturally, but to give back to the town I love. There are so many people who need our help during the holidays and winter. People shouldn’t be cold and hungry so I decided to not only collect warm coats and clothing items, but food so we can give a little gift for the holidays to others. Please help us help others so they can also enjoy this holiday season and stay warm this winter,” he said.
Individuals who bring in at least five canned or boxed food items and/or coats will receive a
certificate for a complimentary pain relief and health consultation for themselves or somebody they care about. Brokstein is collecting for Open Door and St. Peter’s Thrift Shop. The holiday drive will continue through Jan. 2. Details: 732-780-0044.
Christopher Anthony, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that the Marlboro office and one of its top-producing sales associates were recognized for exceptional industry success in October. The Marlboro office, which is managed by Barbara Berg, led its Weichert sales region for new home dollar volume, resales, resale revenue units and resale dollar volume during the month. The region is comprised of locations throughout Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties. Individually, sales associate Carla Flitter from the Marlboro office led the sales region for new home dollar volume in October.
The Turning Point restaurants hosted a weekend fundraiser on Nov. 3-4 to benefit LADACIN Network. The Turning Point locations in Manalapan, Long Branch, Little Silver, Holmdel, Brick Township and Sea Girt hosted “Eat, Drink and Be Caring … Serving the Mission of LADACIN Network.” This was the 13th annual event hosted by the Turning Point and $17,516 was raised over the weekend to support LADACIN Network’s educational, therapeutic, social, residential and support services. A total of $181,501 has been raised since the event began in 2007. The Turning Point restaurants are owned by Kirk and Pam Ruoff. On Nov. 3-4, in return for a donation of $25 or more to LADACIN, the Turning Point offered guests gift cards for free entrees on a future visit. LADACIN Network serves more than 3,500 infants, children and adults with complex physical and developmental disabilities or delays in Monmouth and Ocean Counties.