Monday, October 21, 2013

THIS WEEK (Oct. 21-27) in Atlantic County government

Services and programs of special interest to residents and visitors:

Monday, October 21
Lead Poisoning Prevention education and awareness event
10 AM - 2 PM, Atlantic County One Stop Career Center, 2 S. Main Street, Pleasantville
Free blood tests for kids; free lead testing kits and more
Presented by the Division of Public Health, 609-645-5853

Sandy Recovery presentation
7 PM, Atlantic County Library System, Somers Point, 801 Shore Road
Presented by NJ Hope and Healing, 609-569-0239

Tuesday, October 22
Public Flu Clinic
10 AM - 12 noon, Congregation Beth Israel, 2501 Shore Road, Northfield
Presented by the Division of Public Health, 609-645-5853 (online registration available at www.aclink.org/publichealth)

Wednesday, October 23
Donald J. Sykes Awards Ceremony in recognition of DisABILITY Awareness Month
9:30 AM, Mays Landing Golf and County Club, 1855 Cates Road, Mays Landing
Presented by the Division of Intergenerational Services and the Disabled Citizens Advisory Board
FREE, but pre-registration requested by calling 609-645-7700 ext 4519 (TTY use relay 1-800-852-7899)

Thursday, October 24
Public Flu Clinic
3 PM - 5 PM, Beacon Church, 420 S. Sixth Avenue, Galloway
Presented by the Division of Public Health, 609-645-5853 (online registration available at www.aclink.org/publichealth)

Friday, October 25
Keeping Up the Beat
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM, Atlantic County Nutrition Site, 310 Bellevue Avenue, Hammonton
Learn the advantages of adopting a healthful lifestyle.
Presented by the Division of Public Health, 609-645-5853

Saturday, October 26
Ident-A-Shred
10 AM - 2 PM, Harbor Square (formerly Shore Mall), Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township
Free, supervised document shredding.
Presented by the Sheriff's Office in cooperation with CINTAS Document Management and AnnieMac Home Mortgage

Sandy Recovery Commemoration
10 AM - 2 PM, Stockton College Campus Center, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway
Presented by the Atlantic County Long Term Recovery Group, featuring resources for those who continue to recover, opportunities for hope and healing and a 12 noon Interfaith Service to celebrate the efforts of rescue and recovery workers.

Sunday, October 27
History Hike
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM, Atlantic County Park, 109 Rt. 50, Estell Manor
Explore the park while enjoying fresh air and exercise.
Presented by the Division of Parks and Recreation. Call 609-625-7000, ext. 5431.

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