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Sunday
29th
Hearts of Hope
Main Street &
River Road, Califon NJ
2:00 P.M.
- Artists
- Dancers
- Music
- Mime
- Face Painting
- Food Vendors
- Car Wash
- and much more
On Sunday, April 29, from 2-6 pm, the streets of historic downtown Califon will be filled with a host of entertainment and activities including dancers, artists, quartets from the Hunterdon Harmonizers, face painters, a petting zoo, crafts and flea market tables, and more—all in support of local Clinton Twp. police officer, Michael Hafke who was diagnosed with stage three Multiple Myeloma last August
The first annual "Hearts of Hope" event is the collaborative effort of the Califon United Methodist Church and the merchants of Califon. Proceeds from this year's event will benefit the Michael Hafke Foundation. Mike Hafke, a 19 year veteran of the Clinton Twp. police force, is the father of three. He served in the Iraq War and is a veteran of the NJ National Guard.
The "Hearts of Hope" event will be held on Main Street in downtown Califon and on the grounds of the Califon United Methodist, located on the river at 15 River Road—bring your fishing pole—trout season is open! Refreshments will be available for sale from the Moms Club, have your car washed by Califon Boy Scout Troop 192. There will be face painting, photo taking at the petting zoo (hosted by the girl scouts), and flea market and craft tables featuring a wide variety of goods for sale. There will also be a Silent Auction at 5:00 pm and fifty/fifty raffle. Donations for the silent auction are still welcome
Untamed and Voice Odyssey, both from the Hunterdon Harmonizers, will be strolling the streets. Califon resident, Andrea Kramer's dancers will perform, and visual artist, Christine Carter, will do watercolor sketches of the dancers in motion. Alex Rades will accompany the dancers on guitar. The dancers will also perform excerpts from Andrea's original musical "Afternoon Tea with Remarkable Women" accompanied by Christ Warren on keyboard. Dixie Highway will perform bluegrass music. The NJ Arts Collaborative will be represented as well as The Bikes Lanes Movement. Solaris Gallery on Main Street will have an "opening".
Please contact event coordinators Kathy DeBlasio of Main Street Frame Shop at 832.2370 or Ella Rue of the Califon United Methodist Church at 908.500.6925 for more information.
Silent Auction PDF
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Sunday
17th
Michael's 5K Run and Fun
Walk
Bundt Park, Califon
NJ
9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
On August 15, 2006,
Michael Hafke of the Clinton Township Police Department,
was hospitalized and diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma.
Michael Hafke has been a member of the Clinton
Township Police Department for 16 years, and has
been an outstanding member of the F.O.P. In addition
to his service in the Clinton Township area, he
is a member of the Army National Guard and served
time in Iraq. Today, Michael and his Family need
our help.
To provide relief
for his wife and three children, the members of
Clinton Township Police F.O.P. Lodge #182 are
holding a 5K Run.
Please join the
members of the Clinton Township Police F.O.P.
Lodge #182, friends, family, and members of local
area businesses, in support of a person who made
this community a better place to live.
Download
PDF for the event here.
Contact: drewmacqueen@patmedia.net
or makers@ctpd.org
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| Cut-A-Thon at Express Yourself Salon
and Spa raised over $1,200.00 dollars! |
About 20 people came to get their hair cut
and many more to make donations! Five officers and their chief came from Warren
Township, the Chief of Far Hills, and the Chief
of Peapack and his family all got their hair cut.
The Bayonne PBA sent in donations as well.
Express Yourself Salon
and Spa
Route 202 and Peapack Rd Far Hills, NJ 07931
908-234-0588
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| Benefit Dinner at Finnagels raised
almost $2,000.00! |
 The
evening was a sell out!
Everyone enjoyed themselves - but most importantly
Mike and his family again saw how much they
mean to the community. Thank
you to Finnegals and once again to the Califon
United Methodist Church who helped organize
the event! Especially, Ella Rue!Photos coming soon!
Finnegals
1531 Route 31, Clinton, NJ
908-735-0300
www.finnagels.com/
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| Flea Market & Craft Show raised
$3,050.00 for The Michael Hafke Foundation! |
 The
October 21st Flea Market and Craft Fair in High
Bridge was a hit! Organizing the whole affair was
Robert Traetta - owner of the RCT Barbecue and Catering
Company.
Vendors filled the High Bridge
Commons and music filled the air. Kids enjoyed the
Bouncy Moonwalk and getting their faces painted.
The day was sunny - but a bit windy.The Hafke family was in attendance
- surrounded by friends and family.
Click
images to link to album.
RCT Barbecue and Catering
Company
908-638-6811
www.rctgourmet.com
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| Mets & Cardinals Game 7 Auction
Raises $600.00 ! |
Jack Cyphers was our auction winner with a bid of
$600.00! Thanks Jack - hope you enjoyed the game!
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| Faith With Feet Walk raised $2,127
(to date) for the Hafke's! |
The
Califon United Methodist Church had around 30 people
attend the CUMC Faith with Feet Walk for the Michael
Hafke Foundation on Sunday. Pledges are still coming
in. To date they raised $2127. Mike Irene and Kirsten
Hafke attended the walk along the Colombian Trail.
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| The Califon United Methodist Church
has raised $5,000 for the Hafke's! |
$5,000
has been raised by The Califon United Methodist
Church to help Mike and his family! Most of the
money was collected through donations from individuals
and monies placed in donation cans the church placed
in the area. The church thrift shop "Top 'O
The Barn" donated $1,000.
To all members of the UMC congregation
and all that have contributed to their efforts -
thank you so much for your dedication in helping
the Hafke family.
The Califon United Methodist Church
PO Box 305 Califon NJ 07830
908-500-6925
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| Benefit Dinner at the Immaculate Conception
Church Raises $23,000! |
Click images
to link to album.
$23,000
was raised at the dinner. Mike and the Clinton Twp.
Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #182 want to thank
everyone for their support and making the event
such a success! Many thanks to:
Immaculate Conception
Church: 908-735-7319
Cafe California and Catering
Unlimited: 908-236-2400
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| Voorhees Booster Club - Boys
Soccer Events Raise $750.00! |
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$750.00
was raised a two recent Voorhees Boys Soccer Events
by collecting donations at the entrance and in
collection cans at concession stands during the
games.
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| RCT BBQ and Catering Company
Raises $500! |
The
RCT BBQ and Catering Company tent at the Open
Air Market in High Bridge raised $500.00 for the
Hafke family. Robert Traetta, Chef-Owner, donated
all proceeds from the day to The Michael Hafke
Foundation.
RCT
BBQ/Catering : 908-638-6811 |
| Clinton Township
FOP Golf Event Raises $5,000! |
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