Scientific Achievements, Upcoming Events, and More!

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Scientific Achievements, Upcoming Events, and More!

North/Central New Jersey Community Update

Top Scientific Achievements in Autism in 2008

Autism Speaks Chief Science Officer Geri Dawson, Ph.D. offers one

scientist's perspective on the scientific achievements in autism last year

and a brief look forward to the year ahead. 2008 saw scientific progress in

all areas of research including environmental, genetic, early detection,

behavioral intervention, and more. Read her letter here.

Creating Safe Schools: Governor's Commission on Bullying

To address the problem of bullying in New Jersey, Governor Jon Corzine and

the New Jersey Legislature created the Commission on Bullying in Schools. To

learn more, visit the Office of the Child Advocate's website at

www.childadvocate.nj.gov or email them with your input on this issue at

bullying.commission@.... The first public hearing is

scheduled for Wednesday, January 28 at 6:00 PM at Lincoln High School in

Jersey City.

Join the North/Central New Jersey Community Leadership Committee

The North/Central NJ Committee Kick-Off will be held on Thursday, February

26, 2009 at 6:00 PM in Westfield. Please consider joining our Committee to

help plan and implement Autism Speaks fundraising, advocacy, outreach, and

awareness activities in Union, Essex, and counties, including the

Walk Now for Autism! Whether you have a lot of time or just a little, we

need your help. For more information or to RSVP call 609-228-7332 or email

us at NewJersey@....

Upcoming Events in Your Community

Support Autism Speaks at a wrap-around event in your community! The NJ

Community Calendar is updated frequently with awareness and fundraising

events thoughout the state.

NJ Devils Autism Awareness Night

Date: Friday, January 30, 2009

Location: Prudential Center, 165 Mulberry Street, Newark, NJ

Time: 7:00 PM

For More Information: Visit www.njdevilsticketprograms.com and use the offer

code: autism. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Autism Speaks NYC &

Northern NJ.

Disney on Ice Autism Awareness Day

Date: Saturday, January 31, 2009

Location: Sovereign Bank Arena, Trenton, NJ

Time: 11:00 AM

For More Information: Call 609-656-3234 for tickets. Tickets are $25 when

purchased through Group Sales with proceeds benefiting Autism Speaks.

Tickets are in Section 106.

Polar Bear Run/Walk for Autism

Date: Sunday, February 15, 2009

Location: LaCosta, Sea Isle City, NJ

Time: Run - 11:00 AM, Walk - 11:15 AM

Entry Fee: $25.00 (All proceeds benefit Autism Speaks)

For More Information: Call 267-968-5582 or email rach_19031@....

NJ Nets Autism Awareness Night vs. NY Knicks

Date: Sunday, March 8, 2009

Location: IZOD Center, East Rutherford, NJ

Time: 6:00 PM

For More Information: Call 201-635-3125 or email rlarcara@... for

tickets.

Trenton Devils Autism Awareness Game

Date: Sunday, March 15, 2009

Location: Sovereign Bank Arena, Trenton, NJ

Time: 4:00 PM

For More Information: Tickets are just $10! To order tickets, contact Janice

McGreevy at njshorewalk@.... A portion of the proceeds will benefit NJ

Shore Walk Now for Autism team Tiernan's Tigers.

Trenton Thunder Autism Awareness Day

Date: Sunday, April 26, 2009

Location: Waterfront Park, One Thunder Rd, Trenton, NJ

Time: 1:05 PM

For More Information: Tickets are just $11! Please contact Kelsey Albair at

609-394-3300 x124 or email kelsey@... or visit

www.trentonthunder.com. A portion of ticket sales benefits Autism Speaks.

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