In Your Town
Published: Monday, July 21, 2008
BridgetonFree movie screeningsat Rainear next monthBridgeton's recreation department will be launching nighttime screenings of family-friendly movies at the Donald Rainear Amphitheater next month. The screenings, which begun at dusk, will be displayed on a ten-foot screen.The lineup, with short film synopses, is as follows:
n Friday, Aug. 2, "Enchanted," starring Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden and Susan Sarandon. The Disney fairytale lands in modern-day New York when a storybook princess is thrust into present-day Manhattan by an evil queen. Her prince follows to rescue her, but the princess' journey causes her to change her views on life and love after meeting a handsome lawyer. n Friday, Aug. 16, "Surf's Up," starring the voices of Shia LaBeouf, Jeff Bridges and Zooey Deschanel. The CGI-animated comedy is based on the 'revelation' that surfing was actually invented by penguins. A documentary crew takes the audiences behind the scenes at the annual Penguin World Surfing Championship and talks to the newest star, Cody Maverick. Residents are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Refreshments, such as popcorn and soda, will also be available for purchase.VinelandYMCA has new programThe YMCA of Vineland of the Cumberland Cape Atlantic (CCA) YMCA will offer a new after-school program, Healthy U to help fight childhood obesity.The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey's Healthy U program is a statewide initiative to introduce the award-winning Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) curriculum that will lower obesity rates in children. The Healthy U program is open to children between the ages of 5 and 12 who are enrolled in YMCA after-school programs. The program is a key part of School-Aged Child Care at all eight Vineland Public Elementary Schools. For more information, call Theresa Booth at 856-691-0030, ext. 113.