Bonefish Grill, which is due to open its doors on Jan. 27 at 55 Route 9, Manalapan, is accepting applications for 120 positions, including server, host, bartender and kitchen staff. Applications can be made through Jan. 27 at www.bloominbrandscareers.com. Interviews will be conducted with qualified candidates who apply online. For more information about Bonefish Grill, visit the website at www.bonefishgrill.com.
Dr. Russell Brokstein, chiropractor, is participating in the “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” statewide program to collect nonperishable food, coats, hats, gloves and scarves being sponsored by the Association of New Jersey Chiropractors. Items can be dropped off through Jan. 3 at Brokstein’s chiropractic office at 9 Broadway, Freehold. The items will be delivered to Jersey Cares, Salvation Army, Goodwill and other charitable organizations throughout New Jersey. Details: 732-567-7786.
Drive Safer, a provider and advocate of driving safety for teenagers and adults, will host its inaugural central New Jersey training program on Dec. 15 at Raceway Park, Old Bridge. The program gives drivers of all ages a hands-on “crash course” in car control and defensive driving. The one-day event — combining hands-on, behind-thewheel training with classroom instruction in vehicle dynamics and car control — goes beyond traditional driver’s education, enabling participants to experience a range of real-life situations. Details: www.drivesafer.com.
Seven home health aides from Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing Services (PHHC), Eatontown, a company that provides home care for individuals in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, recently received awards for “Going the Extra Mile” at the 2013 Home Health Aide Recognition Day, sponsored by the Home Care Association of New Jersey, at the PNC Bank Arts Center, Robert B. Meyner Reception Center, Holmdel.
The Home Health Aide of the Year is awarded to certified home health aides who have demonstrated excellence, leadership and compassion throughout his or her career. The HHAs of the Year from PHHC are Marsha Ciali, Brick Township; Jen Blair, Eatontown; Princess Walker, Galloway; Roslyn Harris, Mount Laurel; Yina Charlot, North Brunswick; and Denise High, South Orange.
PHHC aide Rubin Boamah, North Brunswick, was named Rookie of the Year, an award given to an individual who has been a certified home health aide for less than two years but has already exhibited excellence and growth in the role.
In November, all 23 offices of Amboy Bank collected food and household items for food banks in their branch area. Every Amboy office manager selected a food bank to collect for in the community. In many cases, Amboy has a strong relationship with the organizations, including Elijah’s Promise in New Brunswick, the Old Bridge Food Bank and the Samaritan Center in Manalapan.
Gregory Scharpf, chief retail banking officer, said, “Thanks to the support of our generous clients and neighbors, the program has been a huge success. We were able to distribute our collectables in time for Thanksgiving.”
A family-friendly sneaker convention, hosted by Street Heat Events, a division of New Jersey Sports Accessories Inc., of Manalapan, will be held Dec. 14 at the Ivy League fieldhouse gym, 140 Gordons Corner Road, Manalapan. The Street Heat Sole and Style Expo will feature vendors from five states offering the hottest sneakers, related apparel, gear and services in more than 7,000 square feet of space. The event will include a live sneaker auction where attendees may put their shoes on the block to see what they bring at auction. The seller sets the minimum price he will accept for his shoes, and once that price is met, the shoes sell. For more information, go to www.kicksevents.com or send an email to [email protected].