We will be discussing how to TNR (trap-neuter-release our feral cats, and fund raising, we need to be able to neuter the cats safely and keep our meet up active. This is a non-profit organization. We need YOUR help and ideas.

Sammy, the yellow lab, would like to invite dogs and people to celebrate his 4th birthday! Please join us for a fun day of cooking out, cold drinks, volleyball, horseshoes, darts, frisbee, music, and celebrate Sammy’s birthday! After dark we'll have a campfire! Party is from 3 to 11 pm. Dogs and children are welcome. Please bring a dish or picnic item to share and indicate this on the meetup. Please bring a dish to share and your favorite drink. Bring a meal for your dog if it falls during their mealtime, as they will be tempted by our picnic foods. My yard is partially shaded but not fenced. If your dog will stay around, they are welcome to be off-leash. There are extensive trails in the woods behind my house, but no organized hike this day. People are welcome to walk their dogs back there or informally form a small group for a walk. A hose and doggie pool for the pets to cool off will be provided. Anyone who wants to stay over is welcome to pitch a tent in the large wooded yard.

The party will take place in Landing, NJ (near Lake Hopatcong) -Exit 28 off Route 80 - western Morris County. Phone number and directions will be provided to those who reply Yes or Maybe. Please email any questions to me.

In case of rain other than drizzle or a short shower, we’ll postpone till Sunday -- please call if in question.

Hi Gang, This is a New Jersey Animal Rights Association Fundraising event, that I just wanted to make members aware of. In case you are interested please contact Beverly tbirdfirebird@optonline.net of NJARA directly. Thank you, Diana
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Dolphin Watching Excursion - June 7, Saturday
NJARA FUNdraising Event
All aboard for a dolphin watching excursion on Saturday, June 7. Watch dolphins in their natural environment. Captain Jeff guarantees that we will see dolphins; but, if by chance we don't, he gives you a ticket for a return cruise. Bring lots of film!
The boat departs from 800 North New Hampshire Avenue (Gardner's Basin), Atlantic City promptly at 1pm and returns at 3pm. Feel free to bag your own vegan lunch or snacks as they will not be available on board.
Adults - $33
Children - $10 (5 to 15 years of age)
Children 4 and under - free

Send check/money order, payable to NJARA, for $33/$10 per person to:

NJARA, PO Box 174, Englishtown, NJ 07726
Please write "Dolphin Watch" on the memo line OR pay via www.nj-ara.org/events.htm.

Contact Beverly at 609-903-1258 or tbirdfirebird@optonline.net with any questions.

Hi Gang,
Though this will be in Monmouth County, it is really going to be an informative session for all to help become aware of Global Warming and there will be green team cool cities training on how to get your own town involved as well as how to test and lower the carbon emissions in your town and even how to test individual buildings on how much carbon is being emitted!
Truly,
Diana
PS: Will try to input directions as soon as I possibly can, but I will currently be in "moving" mode so not sure how much access I will have to a computer, but till April 30th, you may contact me directly with full name if interested in attending and I will send over to Organizer Faith Teitelbaum, or feel free to contact Faith Teitelbaum directly at info@coolnewjersey.org

To Get Involved with this unique training program!

Letter Below from Faith Teitelbaum info@coolnewjersey.org :
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Dear Fellow Sierran,

Congratulations! Your mayor has signed on to the US Mayor?s Climate Protection Agreement. This is an agreement to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide emissions from your town.

Some mayors, their staff and environmental commissioners attended a March 8 Sustainability Roundtable in Middletown sponsored by the Monmouth County Cool Cities Partnership. The purpose of this roundtable was to introduce everyone to the Cool Cities Campaign (www.coolcities.us), talk about different aspects of climate change and tips on building sustainable cities in New Jersey.

On May 17 we will present a follow-up workshop. The morning session again will be for mayors and staff and will include sessions on green building, green purchasing and the process to create a Climate Action Plan. We will also discuss the necessity of forming ?green teams? in each town. The green team, a combination of city staff, citizens, church groups and others will work together to find ways to reduce the carbon dioxide emissions from your town.

We are asking you to participate in the afternoon session and become a part of the ?green team? in your town. Your participation on the green team would include attending the carbon inventory training May 17 from 1-4 PM. This informative session will be given by Professor Patrick Hossay, Associate Professor Political Science Sustainability and Environmental Policy, Richard Stockton College. You will learn how to help your town collect data to determine how many tons of carbon dioxide your town puts into the air every year. That will establish your carbon baseline. Once your baseline is established, the town can decide where to start to lower the emissions.

We hope you will come join us and feel the power of democracy that is generated when citizens and community staff work together

If you think you might be interested in joining us in our campaign to reduce carbon emissions locally, please send an e-mail to info@coolnewjersey.org by May 1.

Thank you
Faith Teitelbaum
NJ Cool Cities Campaign
Sierra Club

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Directions:

Training will be at the Middletown Arts Center. The best way
would be on-line directions...the closest parkway exit is 114.
The Arts Center is at 36 Church St., Middletown, NJ 07748
You can take the Coast train because it's literally next door to the
train station. Or, if you drive, the Arts bldg has parking and there is
also a lot of parking directly across the street which is normally used
by commuters.

For this meeting, there will be a special focus on ways to spay/neuter/adopt out local homeless animals. Assistant Organizer Sandra is hearing impaired, so please speak slowly and clearly. A great way to meet some great local people, also!!! Bringing your business cards or contact info is encouraged so you can connect with great people in your local community.