Friday, February 24, 2012

Mtown News Flash 2-24-12

Middletown Arts Center Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
Saturday, March 4, 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Since opening in March of 2007, the Middletown Arts Center (MAC) has welcomed thousands of visitors of all ages and abilities through its doors located next to the Middletown Train Station on 36 Church Street. Throughout 2012, the MAC will celebrate its Fifth Anniversary with an array of exhibitions and public events. The celebratory year will kick off on Sunday, March 4th from 1-:00 - 4:00 p.m. with a Fifth Anniversary Celebration and Open House.
 
Free entertainment, refreshments and activities for families will be enjoyed throughout the day. Families will enjoy face painting, cartooning fun with the Doodle Dude, “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle” art making, stained-glass making and watercolor demonstrations, dance lessons, and decorating and tie-dying MAC shirts ($5 donation per shirt). Everyone who participates in the activities will have a chance to win the MAC’s “Golden Fives”. Be the lucky recipient of a golden five and win an exciting prize.
 
A special Art Exhibit will be on view in the gallery, and, in the theater, guests will enjoy performances by the MAC’s Irish Step Dancers, the MACettes Adult Tap Dancers, and dancing and singing with Kindie Rocker Miss Sherri along with an Anniversary Ceremony and presentation. Spring Class and Summer Camp registration and signups for the Middletown Talent Show auditions will also be accepted at the event. For more information on the Middletown Art Center's Fifth Anniversary Celebration, visit www.middletownarts.org, Facebook or call (732) 706 -4100.
 
Essays Due March 9, 2012
Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition
 
High school juniors and seniors who live in Middletown are invited to submit essays about their local government for a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship in the 2010 Louis Bay 2nd Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition. The scholarship is offered through a joint venture between local mayors and the New Jersey League of Municipalities (NJSLOM). The contest is open to any high school junior or senior who lives in Middletown. Each student must write an approximately 500-word essay on the theme, “What My Mayor and Governing Body Do Best,” to be included in the contest. The theme is chosen by the League.
 
All essays must be received by March 9, 2012. Middletown will select one essay to forward to the League of Municipalities in Trenton as a semi-finalist. The League of Municipalities will then choose fifteen finalists and 3 scholarships winners. Winners will be announced in May. Applications are available at area schools, Mayor Fiore’s office, located at Town Hall, and at www.middletownnj.org. For more information, students should check with their high school or call the Mayor’s office at (732) 615-2024.
 
DWI Saturation Patrols on St. Pat’s Day
 
The  Bayshore Task Force announced today that the Driving While Intoxicated Saturation Patrol would be patrolling on Saint Patrick’s Day, March 17,  2012  seeking out those who drive under the influence.  As in the past officers will be deployed to curtail the incidents of motor vehicle crashes and injuries. 
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Poricy Park Summer Camps
 
Poricy Park Conservancy announces its Summer Camp schedule for 2012 which includes programs for kindergarteners through teens! A typical day of camp at Poricy Park includes themed stories and activities, exploration nature hike, supervised free time including outdoor play and water activities.
 
Camp programs vary with daily or weekly themes beginning as early as June 25 and running through August 17: Tweens & Teens for Quilting; Revolutionary Kids!; Wandering Wee Folk; Camper’s Delight; Explorers; Adventurers; and Expedition! Mornings and afternoon extended day care options are available, as well as multiple siblings and multiple week discounts.  A complete listing of Summer Camp Programs, as well as the Registration Form, can be downloaded at www.poricypark.org, or call the Nature Center during business hours 732-842-5966 (Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm).
 
2012 Tax Deadlines

The deadline to pay property taxes in the Tax Collector’s Office for each quarter of 2012, without incurring interest, will be 4:00 PM on Feburary 10, May 10, August 10 and November 13*
 
* Please note the November payment is extended to Nov 13. Municipal Offices are closed November 12 for Veterans Day, making the next business day November 13.
 
All payments received after 4:00 PM November 13, 2012 must be made with CASH, BANK CASHIER CHECK, OR MONEY ORDER.
 
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