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RINGS OF TRADITIONAL FAMILY FUN...
THE
SALAAM SHRINE CIRCUS
For
the first full week of May, those who attended the 32nd Annual Salaam
Shrine Circus at the Mennen Arena in Morris Plains were treated
to a fantastic show filled with thrills, chills, and sights that
would awe children of any age.
The
Hanneford Circus, based in Florida, is one of the oldest in the
United States and this year's bill was one of the finest ever produced
for the Livingston-based Salaam Shriners.
This
year's Salaam Shrine Circus Chairman, Ed Strungis, who also serves
as one of the top officers of Salaam Shrine, explains "While
many circuses are "re-inventing" themselves, such as Ringling
Bros., which this year moved away from the timeless three ring show,
Hanneford's puts together a three-ring circus lineup that is truly
awesome."You have the usual animal acts, jugglers, and the
like, but also this year's edition of the Circus features daredevil
motorcyclists, and the world-acclaimed Flying Wolendas, the family-based
team that works, sans-net, and performs stunts on a high-wire that
can only be labelled as "breathtaking".according to some
of the UPBEAT NEWS readers who won family packs of tickets to see
the show.
Each
show, the Shriners run a drawing where some lucky audience member
receives a gift-certificate for a bicycle. The bicycles are furnished
by the various units that comprise the Salaam Shrine and include
volunteers who are organized into a variety of musical, performing,
mobile, special-interest, patriotic, veteran and ceremonial groups.
The Shrine Circus Clown Unir, which perform bits during the show
and entertain Shrine Hospital children are always a big hit with
the kids. Another character (pictured on our front page is the jolly
mascot, Fred the Fez, who is a giant replica of the traditional
tasseled fez hat worn by all Shriners which they proudly wear.
The
Salaam Shriners are part of the International Shriners organization
that owns and operates the hospitals that provide free medical care
to children to age 18 who suffer from orthopaedic and severe burn
injuries. The nearest Shrine Hospital in Philladelphia specializes
in orthopaedic patients and is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic
systems that can measure and evaluate a patients progress. While
the Circus proceeds are not used for the Hospitals, the Shriners
run events throughout the year that generate the means to keep the
Hospitals running and their services free to their patients.
For
more more information about the Shrine organization, which is a
part of the Freemasons, visit their website at www.shrinershq.org
or call the Livingston-based Salaam Shrine at 973-992-1111.
HIGHLIGHTS
OF THE 2006 SALAAM SHRINE CIRCUS
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RARITAN
VALLEY ROAD RUNNERS ANNOUNCE 2006 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT RUNNING SERIES
The Raritan
Valley Road Runners have announced their Tuesday Youth Development
Running Series for children 13 years and under on June 13, June
27, July 18, and August 1 at Donaldon Park, Grove 1 at the foot
of South 3rd Avenue in Highland Park, NJ. Registration is from 5:00
- 5:45 PM and the first run, the quarter-miler, starts promptly
at 6:00 PM (rain or shine).
The runs
are non-competitive in nature. The organization wants children to
be able to enjoy the event and the activity of running, which is
a simple but effective form of excercise and builds stamina and
self-confidence.
Participants
will have the opportunity to run quarter, half and one mile runs.
The entry fee of $20.00 per child for the series (all 4 dates) includes
a custom-designed tee shirt and awards to all runners who complete
3 or 4 of the runs. Those who sign-up for individual runs for $5.00
entry fee per race can select the days they wish to participate
but do not get a t-shirt. The award ceremonies will be held immediately
after the last race on August 1st.
The Raritan
Valley Road Runners are part of the national Road Runners organization,
dedicated to promoting the activity of running for fitness, health
and recreation.
For more
information, forms and directions, contact the RVRR through their
website www.rvrr.org.
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