On St.Patrick's Day 2022 I started my volunteer job at Rise Thrift Store in Highstown and met…read moreLeslie Koppel Executive Director of Rise .She is truly an amazing and inspiring person to work with ! We organize and merchandise the store before we open up at 10. We take donations and sell many different items such as: housewares, electronics ,clothes, toys, shoes , pocketbooks, accessories and many more . The staff and workers are like family .Kind and fun to work with Rise has made a great impact on my life by allowing me to help others something I love to do Volunteers and workers are welcome with open arms Written by Laura Sala

From the owner: Rise is the primary non-profit social service organization in eastern Mercer County, NJ. We provide…read morereferral and support services to families and individuals in need. We offer a wide range of programs that help struggling members of our local community build independence and achieve their full potential. Located in downtown Hightstown, we are one of four neighborhood centers strategically located throughout the county under Mercer County's Community Action Program.

Private elks club. Many great events open to the public. They have parties, pasta nights, etc. they…read morehave a great outdoor bar and horseshoe pit. Lodge opens daily at 4, but call ahead just incase.

From the owner: Elks invest in their communities through programs that help children grow up healthy and drug-free,…read moremeet the needs of today's veterans, and improve the quality of life.

When I was offered the opportunity to volunteer at the 2014 USA Games of the Special Olympics, I…read morejumped at the chance. I always want to get involved and volunteer but my schedule is usually full. This time I decided to do something for a good cause and clear my schedule to volunteer. What an awesome facility for such a great group of people. Mrs. Shriver's vision in 1962 that started as a camp back in Maryland still is just as impactful today; even more so as it was from the bginning, I'm sure. The Special Olympics complex has many modern features to include an exercise room with modern equipment such as elliptical, treadmill as well as bikes. An expansive gymnasium which a variety of events can be played and a library with an array of books as resources for children with delayed developmental milestones. Outside a beautiful patio area and a gazebo compliment the grounds offering peace and a place to go for quiet and fresh air. I had the opportunity to volunteer for the Health Young Athletes Ask A Doc (AAD) program sponsored by the Robert S. Wood Foundation. Not knowing exactly what to expect in my role as a therpaist providing advise to families as well as assisting at the events afforded me to be excited and flexible. The AAD program provided onsite health care professionals to speak to families who had questions about their children with intellectual, social, behavioral and/or physical disbailities. There were physicians, nurses, dentists, speech, occupational and physical therapists as well as dieticians offering their expertise as needed. Moreover, the disciplines were able to interact at the outdoors events with hand help puppets representing various health care providers. But the best part of my 2 day experience was watching the children from ages 2-8 enjoy various obstacles courses under these wonderful big tents that were created, ride bikes, bowl, kick soccer balls, rolls balls,compete in racing activities and other sporting activities. Anyone without a smile on their face, tears of joy and happiness in their eyes and a heart melting watching these kids do things we take for granted, all the while having fun with each other without judgement, prejudice, anger or any negativity, maybe miss the emotional gene of compassion for humanity. When given the opportunity again, I will volunteer but not for only 2 days, but for at least a week or more. Volunteering felt good, it felt right and shows, we make time for what is important to us................

From the owner: Getting involved with Special Olympics New Jersey is a life-changing opportunity. When you donate,…read moreyou create opportunities and experiences for thousands of athletes. When you volunteer, you have the opportunity to make a real impact. When you introduce a corporate partnership or foundation grant, opportunities and programming grow exponentially. However you get involved, seize the opportunity to be a true Champion for Special Olympics athletes across New Jersey and make a genuine difference.

These guys are amazing! Jay provided acoustic guitar and singing for our cocktail hour and full…read moreDJ/MC service for our wedding reception and it was incredible, making the night unforgettable. They know how to read the room and keep the vibes flowing throughout the night. EVERY one got up to dance, including people who never do! Multiple guests commented about how good Jay was, saying he was the best DJ they have seen at any wedding or elsewhere. The most memorable moment was a surprise at the end where Jay had all the guests stand around the bride and groom and join in singing "Can't help falling in love" while he played ukulele. Such a beautiful and unexpected moment. Spinners is a top-notch company and you are definitely going to get high quality entertainment. I can't recommend them enough!

Spinners Entertainment are amazing. I can't recommend them enough. They are a complete service…read morecompany. They did everything for us lighting(amazing) band (amazing) dj (awesome) magic mirror ( FUN!) They had everyone out on the dance floor all night till the very last song. We also hired Owls & Lions through them for the ceremony and cocktail and beginning of the wedding and I can't tell you how many guests of mine came up to me after the wedding and had nothing but great things to say about them. They were able to learn our first dance song and perform it live rather than us dancing to same old track (really gave it a new and personal for us). Oh and last but def not least def get their magic mirror it's the best one I've seen around and they were able to put our theme saying on all the pics. Honestly stop looking everywhere else and just call Jay at spinners and he will make your dreams come too. Thanks again Spinners Entertainment and Owls & Lions

What really set this business apart was the digital sharing option. We could instantly send our…read morephotos to our phones or social media, making it easy to share the fun with friends who couldn't make it to the event. Overall Gorilla Entertainment exceeded our expectations. It added a lot of fun to the night and gave us wonderful memories to look back on. Highly recommend for any event!

From the owner: Looking for a Photobooth or DJ for your next event? Contact us today for all your entertainment…read moreneeds! Music, Karaoke, Outdoor movie nights, and Photobooth rentals!

MatchDog Rescue has given me and my bf our first love, Hewitt…read more Before attending the event in Atco, we were given a phone call with a proper run down on how the event would work so we were not confused when we got there. They are extremely communicative, and the events are usually held on Saturdays, but the transport that was bringing the dogs in had troubles and the event ultimately had to be moved to Sunday. I had my phone call at about 11:15 and about 1 PM hours later I was informed about the date change. It is not a typical adoption shelter that I have been to in the past. At the event, there is a ticket system, as in, the earlier you get there the earlier you will be called. While you wait you mingle with the volunteers and the dogs. You get a vibe on which dog feels like the best fit for you. However, be mindful that the crew with MatchDog Rescue does their due diligence and wants the best for EVERY SINGLE DOG. We went to the event with a very specific dog in mind. One that was on the medium/large end. However, the staff that reviewed our application and lifestyle, let us know that the dog might not be the best fit for us in terms of training and size of our home. While it was disappointing to hear, we knew at heart we wanted what was best for the dog and us. As mentioned before there is a mingling period while waiting to be called on by staff. During this period you can meet dogs of all ages, sizes, and all types OUTSIDE of dog cages. We had met several different dogs during this period, just to name a few that I can remember, Nevada, Hewitt, Cassidy, Dukie, and Garret. We bonded with several dogs early on, but with our hearts set on a specific dog, we just enjoyed their presence. However, after being informed that the dog we had our hearts set on was not a good fit for us, we knew which of the many dogs we met during the mingling period we wanted to go on a walk with. We asked if Hewitt was a good fit for us, confirmed he was, took him on a little stroll around the lot, and knew that our hearts were set on him. We went through the process of adopting him and each volunteer we worked with, remembered Hewitt and always told us how he was such a great dog and a cute little snippet or fun fact about Hewitt. There was never a doubt in my mind that Hewitt was not loved under their care. On our way out with Hewitt, the last volunteer that we worked with walked us to our car, ensuring that Hewitt was buckled in and safe and had their very loving and sad goodbyes with each other. Hewitt has been with us for about a week. We are a very calm, but active couple and Hewitt matches exactly that for us. When we are relaxing, he is relaxing. When we are running, Hewitt is right there running with us. It is not something that I considered when I was looking into adopting a dog, but I am extremely grateful the staff at MDR let us know before adopting a dog. If ever in the future I am looking for a second dog, there is no doubt in my mind that MDR will be the first adoption agency I look into.

Match Dog Rescue is an incredibly organized, compassionate, thoughtful, and well-run organization…read more They go to great lengths to vet potential adopters and match dogs with the right "Furever" family. Their volunteers coordinate with partner rescues in areas with an abundance of overcrowded, high-kill shelters. They travel to these areas, rescue and transport the pooches to New Jersey, where dedicated fosters await their arrival. The fosters nurture, care for and partner with veterinary professionals to ensure that the rescued pups are primed to thrive in their new "Furever" homes. We highly recommend Match Dog and are eternally grateful to them for bringing our beloved Jessy "home" to us. - Steve and Anna C.

It was really important to my husband and I to have a packed dance floor where everyone was up…read moredancing and having a good time. We had been to a few weddings that DJ Menson and DJ Cory Minto were the DJ's at. At each of those weddings everyone was up dancing, the music was on point, and it was just an amazing night. We knew when we booked them we were in good hands and that they would deliver exactly what we wanted and envisioned. The music sheet that we filled out prior was followed and manipulated in a way that made the music for the night flow perfectly. The dance floor was packed the entire night and the music was so much fun to dance to. We had guests coming up to us during the wedding and the days following the wedding raving about the music and how much fun they had. DJ Menson and DJ Cory Minto were big factors in helping our wedding turn into the party we envisioned. Our wedding wouldn't have been the same without them. RIP to the dance floor we killed.

I had a Halloween party last weekend, and DJMenson provided the tunes. What a great night!…read more DJMenson kept the crowd happy, had an extensive choice of music, ranging from current to old school, all genres! He arrived on time, set up, started on time and was responsive to all requests. I'll definitely be using him in the future. I highly recommend him!

Exceptional DJ Entertainer. We were very pleased with DJ Mickey G (retained his services for a…read moreLarge Private Evening Event) and would not hesitate to use him again for any of our DJ Entertainment needs. Wish I could give more than 5 Stars. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PROFESSIONAL.

From the owner: DJ Mickey G Entertainment is the perfect choice for your event, party and concert needs. We are an…read moreall-inclusive company tailored to any event, large or small! We pride ourselves on being the best. DJ Mickey G is one of the most sought out entertainers for weddings, private events, concerts and corporate affairs.