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Holidays 2011

Monday, November 21, 2011

Business Networking Group Holding Turkey Drive

Members banded together to form a last minute turkey collection when they heard the Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties was running low.

A group of Monmouth County business leaders decided to turn a networking event into a charitable opportunity. Members of the ABC Networking group are collecting turkeys and raising funds for the Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties in Neptune as part of a last minute push for the Thanksgiving holiday, according to Mike Grieco of Cat Limousine in Freehold. Turkeys or a check for the ABC Networking Turkey Drive may be dropped off to the Bella Vista Country Club in Marlboro through 3 p.m on Tuesday. For anybody unable to drop off a turkey, Grieco said Cat Limousine will be able to pick up the donation. The ABC Networking Turkey Drive developed on Friday during the organization’s weekly social event at Bella Vista Country Club, Grieco said…

Anthony Beshara

6:50 am on Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Good Morning Jacklyn, Thank you very much for posting this ABC Networking Turkey Drive @ Bella Vista. Last night Bill Algokce from Bridge Financial Group had a spot on 101.5 asking for everyones help in this food drive. We have purchased another 500lbs of potatoes and hoping to reach 500 turkeys today. We are taking money and food all day at the club. Also can you pass this message to as many …   more ›

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Celebrate Thanksgiving with Local Fare and Flair

Shop local markets for fresh ingredients, delicious pies, pre-made dishes, and Thanksgiving adornments.

From the turkey to the table, Patch has you covered for Thanksgiving! With one of the few holidays almost completely centered around a delicious, traditional meal right around the corner, we wanted to make sure readers had a great database of local stores and markets to peruse. Shop for fresh ingredients and cook up your own spectacular dinner, or buy scrumptious pre-made Thanksgiving food for the family. Creating a homey atmosphere is also a great way to bring warmth to the holiday. Local stores are chock-full of Turkey day decorations, centerpieces, fall foliage, and seasonal flowers to adorn your home and table. Click through the above media gallery and see what speaks to you - or what makes your mouth water!

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