Fundraiser for the North Star Foundation at Tasti D Lite and Planet Smoothie of Montclair on April 5th
On Saturday, April 5th, in
honor of Autism Awareness Month, Tasti D Lite and Planet Smoothie of Montclair
will host a fundraiser for the North Star Foundation. A portion of the
day’s revenue will be donated to North Star to further their work with breeding
and training assistance dogs for children on the autism spectrum and those who
face other challenges.
North Star Foundation is a
nonprofit organization whose mission is to place assistance dogs with children
who face challenges ranging from autism to serious medical conditions to grief
over the loss of a parent. To aid in the social interaction aspect for children
with autism, North Star’s goal is to pair children with puppies in training in
order to help create the strongest bond possible between the child and the dog.
Patty Dobbs Gross, Executive
Director of the North Star Foundation will be present at 12 Noon to answer
questions and provide information about the North Star Foundation. North
Star dog, Nahly, a golden retriever, will also be present.
Jason Didner, leader of the
kid-friendly band Jungle Gym Jam, host of TV-34's Cool Rockin' Daddy Video
Show, and a member of Parents Who Rock, will be performing from 5 to 7 p.m. He will play acoustic
rock-n-roll for all ages, including songs by the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Smash
Mouth, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel and my own tunes, including the locally
inspired "You Can't Get There from Here in Jersey" and "Jackals
on the Prowl," as well as some kid-friendly creations that have made their
rounds on radio internationally.
Jonah and Ellen Zimiles, the
owners of WORDS Bookstore in Maplewood, will share the presence of their North
Star dog, Daisy, a yellow labrador, at the fundraiser.
Please come out on Saturday,
April 5th to
Tasti D Lite and Planet Smoothie of Montclair from 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. to
support the North Star Foundation and the amazing difference being made in the
lives of children.
Tasti D Lite and Planet
Smoothie of Montclair is located at 349 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair, NJ.
973-783-0675. www.facebook.com/tastimontclair
