Big Dig 2023 – Postponed to 10/21
Big Dig 2023 – Postponed to 10/21

When: October 21, 2023

Where: Pershing Field Park

Start Time: 9:00 am

End Time: 1:00 pm

Brief Description:

Big Dig - Plant 3,500 Flower Bulbs Join PFGF in planting 3,500 flower bulbs! Get your hands dirty and contribute to creating a stunning floral display in Pershing Field Park. Register: https://BigDig2023.eventbrite.com Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023 Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Location: Pershing Field Park, near the Community Center Lunch provided for volunteers. No experience necessary, PFGF provides gloves, tools, and lunch (must register to participate).

JCMC Baby Fair
JCMC Baby Fair

When: October 21, 2023

Where: Jersey City Medical Center

Start Time: 11:00 am

End Time: 3:00 pm

Brief Description:

Jersey City Medical Center is having a Baby Fair! A free event featuring resources, products and vendors for all baby needs. There will be workshops, demonstrations, educational resources and more! JC Division of Community Health and Wellness will also be there to provide helpful health related information as well as giveaways! You must register to participate in the event.

COVID/Flu/Health Workshop
COVID/Flu/Health Workshop

When: October 21, 2023

Where: Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church

Start Time: 12:00 pm

End Time: 2:00 pm

Brief Description:

JC Division of Community Health and Wellness is having a COVID/Flu/Health Workshop! This workshop is only provided to those of the Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church.

North Star Project Mental Wellness Hike
North Star Project Mental Wellness Hike

When: October 22, 2023

Where: Jersey City

Start Time: 8:30 am

End Time: 3:30 pm

Brief Description:

On this hike, youth who participate will be able to engage with nature in a meaningful way, learning to practice mindfulness skills that can support them with tackling life's challenges. Youth will engage in team building, reflection, and mindfulness activities, promoting youth's mental resilience and health.

Food & Period Product Distribution
Food & Period Product Distribution

When: October 22, 2023

Where: TBA

Start Time: 2:00 pm

End Time: 4:00 pm

Brief Description:

The Flow initiative and SALT Foundation will partner on our 2nd event with our Mobile Food and Period Product initiative to bring more access to vulnerable communities in Jersey City. "Wherever there is food insecurity, there is period insecurity"

Free Eye Screening
Free Eye Screening

When: October 23, 2023

Where: Maureen Collier Senior Center

Start Time: 10:00 am

End Time: 1:00 pm

Brief Description:

You must pre-register to participate! The Jersey City Department of Health and Human Services in a partnership with Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, and Project B.E.S.T. for a free vision screening event.