Friday, November 16, 2012
Hopatcong Pound Project invites residents to bring their pets for a photo op with Santa on Sunday.
The Hopatcong Animal Pound is breaking in its new building by inviting residents to bring their pets and children for pictures with Santa on Sunday. The event will be held from noon to 4 p.m., and will have animal control officer Dale Sloat dressing up as Santa Claus. Residents can pay a $10 donation for a 5 x 7 picture with Santa. All proceeds will go to the Hopatcong Pound Project, an organization created by two residents last year to raise money for the animals at the pound and their supplies. This is the first the community will see the new buidling since it went up last month. The building, which costed over $30,000, was funded completely through donations from residents. Ed Van Orden, one of the Hopatcong Pound Project co-founders, …
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Residents part of the Hopatcong Pound Project plan to bring more space and resources.
One of the last things Ed Vanorden's wife said to him before she passed away was to take care of their dogs. The Hopatcong resident said those words resonated with him, and thought to himself, "I can do more than that." And that's just what he did. About a year later in June 2011, Vanorden met with resident Wendy Ciardi, and the two saw a need to help local animals, and created the Hopatcong Pound Project, where they raise money for animals and their supplies. One of the first things they thought of was to revamp the Hopatcong Pound and add in more space for the stray animals, which Animal Control Officer Dale Sloat said they have been trying to do for years. Through fundraisers and donations throughout the community, the duo raised over $…
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Fundraiser to help a pair of borough groups.
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Two Hopatcong groups. One fundraiser. A whole lot of fun. Pavinci Italian Grill will host a wine-tasting benefit for the Hopatcong Pound Project and the Hopatcong Community Garden at 7 p.m. July 10. The $15 tickets also include food and a chance to hear updates on each of the projects. "It'll be a great night," Hopatcong Community Garden organizers Jennifer Barone said. Read the PDF on the right for more.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Hopatcong's community effort results in foundation of new building.
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012
The Hopatcong Pound Project hasn't slowed down. Workers spent time recently creating a foundation for the new building, which will be 47-by-24 feet. The new structure will stand beside the old building, but will provide more care space for pets and room for employees and medical assistance. "I assure that this money is well spent to further what the project and its supporters are working toward as something we will all be proud of," said Wendy Ciari, Hopatcong Pound Project president, in a joint email with Vice President Ed Van Orden. "We still ask for continuing support as we promise you something great for the animals as well as the community involvement." Click here for more information and donation details.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Organizers reach out to community for donations.
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
The Hopatcong Pound Project seeks to expand and update the borough's current pound. And it needs your help. Read the PDFS above for more on how you could help the project, which has been underway for months.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
What you need to know about the wine-tasting.
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012
You Need to Know Where: It's going down at Pavinci's. You Need to Know When: From 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. You Need to Know The Cost: $15 a ticket. You Need to Know What You'll Get: Various wine and food samplings. You Need to Know Where the Proceeds Will Go: To the Hopatcong Pound Project, which seeks to expand the existing structure. Read more about it here.
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Monday, January 9, 2012
More than 100 attend fundraiser.
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Monday, January 9, 2012
A night of bowling and $600? They'll take it. Hopatcong Scouts helped raise money for the Hopatcong police department's bloodhound, Rosco, and the Hopatcong Pound Project at Circle Lanes in Roxbury on Saturday. More than 100 people attended the event, which also saw Hopatcong Police Detective Mike Luciani and Pound Project leaders Wendy Ciardi and Ed VanOrden. The donations will be presented 7 p.m. Jan. 18 at St. Jude's Church. Donna Strong said she wanted to thank Circle Lanes and snack stand operator, Tammy, "for helping us organize such a successful fundraiser," she said. Click here to read more on Rosco. Click here to read more on the pound project.
JenniferB
2:09 pm on Thursday, November 29, 2012
John, it appears that the article was not written correctly as it was open to everyone not just residents. You didn't even have to bring a pet. Whoever wanted a picture with Santa simply paid the $10 donation and did so. Our cats' photo was awesome and they even tolerated another photo as a family. While this event ended I believe they are having it again on the 9th. You can visit their website … more ›