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Film Festival

The Truffle Hunters—Italy—2021—84 minutes—Not Rated--Documentary

In the forests of Piedmont, Italy, a handful of aging men and their dogs hunt for the rare white Alba truffle, following a tradition passed down through generations. In this acclaimed documentary, filmmakers Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw follow the hunters as they bring their truffles from the forest floor to the restaurant plate, capturing a precarious ritual constantly threatened by greed and outside influences.

Film Festival

Parallel Mothers—Spain—2021--120 minutes—Rated R—Drama

Two very different expectant mothers, middle-aged Janis and adolescent Ana, share a hospital room while they await the birth of their babies and form a close bond that complicates and changes both their lives.  Written and directed by Pedro Almodovar, this drama stars Academy Award-nominated actress Penelope Cruz. 

Film Festival

Film is shown at 2 pm and 7 pm.  No registration required.

The Duke--UK—2022--96 minutes—Rated R—Comedy 

Kempton Bunton, a 60-year old taxi driver from Newcastle, steals a painting from London's National Gallery and holds it hostage to convince the government to provide free television for the elderly. Based on a true story, this comedy stars Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren.

 

Talk to a Future Doc

Students from Robert Wood Johnson Medical Student are stopping by between 10:00 – Noon with a table in the lobby to teach ways to stay healthy.   Students will have handouts and fun giveaways on the topic of Sleep and Sleep Difficulties for all ages to learn about sleep and how it relates to staying healthy.

Blood Drive

About 10,500 children in the United States under the age of 15 will be diagnosed with cancer in 2021. Blood donors help these children and their families. 

 

Appointments recommended. For an appointment go to www.nybc.org/njdrive

Sponsor Code 68743

Or Call 800-933-2566

 

Donors 76 and over need a doctor's note unless one is already on file. 16 year olds need signed NYBC parental consent form. Donors who have been vaccinated can donate without any wait period unless they are not feeling well. 

SCORE: The 5 C's of Credit (Zoom)

Please register with SCORE in advance for this program.  Click on Join Event Online. This event is held on Zoom.

Description: Understanding your business credit and maintaining it well is essential to running a successful business. Good business credit helps you secure financing for your business. 

Join us to learn about how addressing The Five C’s of Credit can improve your business plan. Know what lenders look for when you apply for financing and the SBA resources that will help you get there.

 

 

Free Adult/Children CPR Training

The Family & Friends CPR program teaches you how to perform CPR on adults and children, and how to help an adult or child. This course is designed for family members, friends and members of the general community who want to learn CPR but do not need a course completion card.

Adults and teens ages 16 years and older are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Registration required. Please register by calling the Information Desk at 732-390-6767, or in person at the Information Desk.

1 person per registration, please.