BRICK, NJ- The Brick Township Municipal Alliance Committee (B-MAC) will host a free showing of the movie Hotel for Dogs on Friday, June 5, 2009 at 7p.m. at the Civic Plaza, Chambers Bridge Road.  B-MAC is encouraging people planning to attend to bring needed items for the Jersey Shore Animal Center to the movie.

“One of the casualties of the economic downturn was the Jersey Shore Animal Center’s annual telethon,” said Mayor Stephen Acropolis.  “That was an important fundraiser for them.  Now they are a bit behind the eight-ball and we are asking residents to help out and show how much Brick cares.”

Admission to the movie is free.  Each family attending is asked to please bring an item from the animal shelters wish list.  Items requested are all for the upcoming cat / kitten season and include:  KMR – Kitten Milk Replacer, Purina cat & kitten chow, flea shampoo, blankets, towels, feline pine or non-clumping litter, non-catnip toys, canned food, bleach & laundry detergent, sponges with a scrubby side and PetSmart or PetCo Gift Cards.  On hand will be representatives from the Jersey Shore Animal Shelter to accept and collect all donations made. 

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie will begin at 7:00 p.m.  Free refreshments and popcorn will be provided for all children in attendance.

Residents wishing to contribute to this fundraiser, but cannot attend the movie night can mail a donation anytime before June 5 made payable to the ‘Jersey Shore Animal Shelter’ addressed to BMAC, 401 Chambers Bridge Rd, Brick, 08723.  For more information about the shelter, contact them at 732-920-1600.

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