Over the past weekend, Hurricane Harvey caused devastating flooding throughout parts of Texas, displacing thousands, destroying homes, and injuring many others. If you'd like to help, here are some good options:
- Text HARVEY to 90999 to donate $10 to the Red Cross who are on the scene helping provide temporary housing, relocation assistance, food, clothes, and medical supplies.
- Donate to these food banks in hard hit areas: Corpus Christi www.foodbankcc.com; Houston www.houstonfoodbank.org/donate/; Galveston www.galvestoncountyfoodbank.org/
- Huffington Post and Charity Navigator both have ongoing lists of verified organizations seeking donations of food, blood, money, and supplies like diapers and formula for families with small children.
- The date for the JC West Side Chili Cook-Off has been formally announced! It will take place on Sunday, 10/8.
- In sad news, Brazicki's Tavern in Jersey City Heights is closing after 72 years in business.
- Light Horse Tavern has updated their cocktail menu.
- If you're a local vendor, both the Monticello Avenue Street Fair and Marketplace JC are looking for a few more vendors for upcoming events.
- Surf City started their annual Shrimp Tsunami menu early last week and it continues through 9/17.
- Jersey City Fish Stand is having a clam pie eating contest this Thursday 8/31 with all proceeds going to the Boys & Girls Club of Hudson County. Email them at info@thefishstand.com to sign up as a contestant.
- Join Satis Bistro on 9/14 as they celebrate Oktoberfest with a four course German-inspired dinner and beer pairing. Reservations are required.
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