To safeguard supporters, the Hackensack Meridian Bayshore Medical Center Foundation has moved its annual October fundraising event to a virtual format to be held on Oct. 29 at 7 p.m.
In lieu of the planned, in-person Oktoberfest celebration, the foundation will host a program that donors can stream live to continue to raise necessary funds for Hackensack Meridian Bayshore Medical Center, Holmdel, that will address the growing health needs of the community.
Funds raised will support the future Dr. Robert H. Harris Emergency Care Center, as well as the medical center’s COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund, according to a press release.
The Bayshore Oktoberfest Community Celebration virtual event, chaired by Carol Stillwell and Mary Ann Larkin, will include updates from Hackensack Meridian Health leadership about the current Emergency Care Center project and inspirational videos and tributes to health care heroes who continue to fight COVID-19 on the front lines, according to the press release.
The Bayshore Oktoberfest Community Celebration virtual event will also feature a pumpkin decorating contest in which community submissions are welcome, as well as a culinary demonstration by a local chef. Qualifying sponsors and donors will also receive a pre-packaged chef kit with the opportunity to follow along with the demonstration on event day.
To participate, visit HackensackMeridianHealth.org/BMCOktoberfest. There is no cost to participate as a viewer, however, donations and sponsorships in support of the event can be made on the registration website.
The Hazlet Land Use Board will conduct a public hearing on Oct. 1 regarding an applicant’s plan to construct a 3,010-square-foot 7-Eleven convenience store and gas station at 210 Route 36 in a Business Highway zone district. The property is just under 1 acre.
The applicant, New Horizon Properties, LLC, will seek preliminary and final major site plan approval, according to a legal notice published by attorney Kenneth Pape, who represents the applicant.
The applicant will seek several variances and waivers in conjunction with the project. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 1 in the Hazlet municipal building at 1766 Union Ave.