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Re: So you've never been to a roller derby bout...
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Tonight's the night!!!
Come check out the Garden State Rollergirls in action!!!
Posted on: 2008/8/15 14:07
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Re: So you've never been to a roller derby bout...More Info!
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The ladies of GSR are mixing it up as Pirates vs. Ninjas, with a special half-time scrimmage by the men of the New York Shock Exchange (www.nyshockexchange.com). All proceeds will go to local charities.
Tickets for the event are $10 in advance and $12 at the door (kids 10 and under are half price.). Doors will open at 8pm, and the first whistle blows at 9pm.
A shuttle is available to the event for $10 round trip - it will depart from the pre-party at Hard Grove Caf? (www.hardgrovecafe.com - across from the Grove St. PATH station in Jersey City) at 7:30 PM, and after the bout will make a stop at the afterparty at Hell's Kitchen Lounge (www.hellskitchenlounge.com) in Newark (150 Lafayette St.) before continuing on to the PATH Station.
Bout and Shuttle Tickets can be purchased online at:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/40120
Tickets can also be purchased in-person from Hard Grove Cafe and Jersey Wine and Spirits (both in Downtown Jersey City). Shuttle tickets can be purchased when boarding, but seating is limited!
Benefiting charities include:
Newark Public Library <http://www.npl.org/> is the state's largest
public library with a collection of over 1 million titles and 10
community branches.
Willow Tree <http://www.willowtree.org/> is an NJ Based organization
whose mission is to help young teens to educate them on living a safe
alcohol, tobacco, and drug free lifestyle.
Real House Women's Shelter is for women recovering from substance abuse
and escaping domestic violence. They serve all of Essex county, and are
based in Montclair.
NY Police Athletic League <http://www.palnyc.org/> provides inner-city
children and teenagers with educational, recreational and employment
programs after-school and during the summer months.
Habitat for Humanity <http://www.habitat.org/> invites people of all
backgrounds, races and religions to build houses together in partnership
with families in need.
American Cancer Society <http://www.cancer.org/> is the nationwide
community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating
cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and
diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education,
advocacy, and service.
For more info on GSR: www.gardenstaterollergirls.com
Posted on: 2008/8/13 17:24
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So you've never been to a roller derby bout...
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Newbie
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Well then it's time you come check out the Garden State Rollergirls for a good cause!
FRIDAY 8/15 - GSR is hosting its second annual charity bout in conjunction with the NY Shock Exchange (men's roller derby) to benefit these local & national organizations:
NY Police Athletic League
Real House Women's Shelter
American Cancer Society
Willow Tree
Habitat for Humanity
Newark Public Library
If you would like to make a donation to these charities, please paypal the amount to gardenstaterollergirls@gmail.com.
You can buy tickets online now. You know you want to:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/40120
Posted on: 2008/8/11 14:04
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