Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Monmouth County, Marlboro, has announced the expansion of its preschool program in September. The new preschool program joins the existing nursery through grade eight program. The expansion includes Mommy and Me, Transition, and 2- and 3-year-old “On My Own” classes. For more information, call Linda Glickstein at 732-431-5525.
Guitar Center, the world’s largest musical instrument retailer, recently launched its fifth annual King of the Blues, the nationwide search for the next great undiscovered blues guitar player. Guitarists can sign up at any of Guitar Center’s 216 stores across the country for the chance to compete for more than $50,000 in prizes, including studio time with Grammy Awardwinning producer Pete Anderson. The winner will also receive a deluxe copy of blues legend Robert Johnson’s centennial box set, celebrating his 100th birthday on May 8 which features the original masters of his legendary recording sessions from the 1930s. Local competitions will be held at each of the 216 Guitar Center locations nationwide, beginning May 5. Details: Visit www.guitarcenter.com, click on Events.
The Freehold Networking Group Chapter of Business Networking International (BNI) will host a fundraiser and networking event to benefit the disaster relief efforts in Japan. The benefit will be held from 7-10 p.m. June 30 at Bella Vista Country Club, Marlboro. Tickets are $20 per person and include a cocktail buffet-style reception, DJ entertainment, a gift auction with prizes and giveaways and an opportunity to network with professionals in the local community. For tickets, event information or to sponsor a table or make a donation, call 973-207-6834. BNI is a business networking organization that offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals with exclusivity.
Hal Ornstein, physician and managing partner at Affiliated Foot and Ankle Center LLP, Howell, will be inducted into the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine (OCPM) Hall of Fame Society on May 21 at the college’s “Glass Slipper Fete” at the Embassy Suites Cleveland-Rockside Hotel in Independence, Ohio. Ornstein is a graduate of the class of 1987.
Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine will honor three alumni and induct them into the OCPM Hall of Fame Society at this year’s event. The OCPM Hall of Fame Society is the highest honor given to an OCPM alumnus .
Ornstein is recognized for his dedication to the podiatric profession, specifically his involvement in the American Academy of Podiatric Practice Management (AAPPM). Ornstein serves as an adjunct faculty member and coordinator for the four-year full curriculum practice management course at OCPM. In addition, Ornstein developed the first full practice management curriculum for three-year residency programs; he is the physician coordinator of Student Chapters of the AAPPM. Ornstein was also a recipient of the Podiatry Management Magazine Lifetime Achievement Award.
Ornstein resides in Howell with his wife and two children. He has been in private practice for more than 20 years and currently is the owner/medical director of Affiliated Foot and Ankle Center LLP, with locations in Howell, Edison and Monroe.
The Howell Chamber of Commerce will host a speed networking event from 5:30-8:30 p.m. May 12 at the Howell First Aid Squad, 16 Kent Road, Howell. Cost is $7 per chamber member or two for $10, with prospective chamber members paying $5 more. Call 732-363-4114 for more information.