Holy Grounds Cafe, 96 W. Allendale Ave., Allendale, NJ 07401. (201) 785-9940. email: holygrndscafe@aol.com or visit web site at: www.holygroundscafe.com. Free admission. Refreshments available - this is a regular cafe. Live music every Friday and Saturday night beginning at 7:30 PM. Performers vary from week to week.

friday, january 4—The Lighthouse Caffe at the corner of Main & Broad Streets, in Penns Grove, NJ. For more info, please call Dave/Cathy, at (856) 299-6400 (M-F, 8A–2P) or (856) 299-6646 (M–-F, 4P–8P). 7:30–10 PM. Admission is $5 at the door, and all proceeds will benefit the victims & families of the WTC disaster. Wheelchair accessible. Lite snacks will be available, with 50% profits also donated. Come see local youth from Salem County, NJ, in a "Talent Show Musical."

saturday, january 5—The Living Room Coffee House of East Brunswick Assembly of God, 100 Hardenburg Lane, East Brunswick NJ. (732) 297-9567. Begins at 7 PM. Free admission, free coffee, refreshments available - open first Saturday night of each month. Come see concert by Brothers In Christ.

saturday, january 5—Halo Cafe at The Reformed Church of Tinton Falls, 62 Hance Ave., Tinton Falls, NJ. From Garden State Parkway Exit 109: go east on Rt. 520 or Newman Springs Rd. to Hance Ave. Church is on right. (732) 483-1956 or (732) 747-1285. web site: http://netministries.org/see/churches/ch11121?frame= Begins at 7:30 PM. $5 suggested donation. Open every first Saturday of the month. Come see Wayne Scott Farley.

saturday, january 5—The Ocean Grove Gospel Association Winter Program, sponsored by the Ocean Grove Gospel Association. At Francis Asbury Manor Chapel, 70 Stockton Ave., Ocean Grove, NJ. (732) 988-8563. web site: www.oceangrove.com Free admission, free coffee, refreshments available - open first Saturday night of each month. Begins at 7 PM. Come see Jim Winder and The Race performing "The Hard But Right Way - A Pilgrim's Journey."

sunday, january 6—Hillside Coffeehouse at Hillside Lutheran Brethren Church, 113 S. Hillside Ave., Succasunna, NJ. (973) 584-7410. Begins at 6 PM. Love offering. Free refreshments. Come see Mary Taylor & Band.

saturday, january 12—Congregational Coffee House at The First Congregational Church of Woodbridge, 539 Barron Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ 07095. (732)634-0582 or (732)636-0551 email: congregationalcoffeehouse@yahoo.com web site: http://www.geocities.com/congregationalcoffeehouse/ Begins at 7 PM. Admission: suggested donation of $3 per person or $10 per family. Come see Russ Wills.

saturday, january 12—The Film Cafe at Grace Bible Church, 150 Sunset Road, Pompton Plains, NJ. Toll-free (866) FILM-CAFE or (973) 835-4556 or email thefilmcafe@hotmail.com. A brief message, desserts, CCM music and videos following movie. Doors open 7 PM, begins 8 PM. Free. Come see the film “End of the Harvest.” click here for more info

friday, january 18—The Fish Pond, a Contemporary Christian Coffeehouse, at First Reformed Church at Lincoln Park, 60 Chapel Hill Rd., Lincoln Park, NJ. (973) 694-4336. Begins at 7:30 PM. Love offering. Come see Bob Mazzo. click here for more info

saturday, january 19—The One Way Cafe at Montvale Evangelical Free Church, Grand Ave. at Akers Ave., Montvale, NJ. (201) 391-6233. Doors open 7:30 PM. Suggested donation: $5. Come see Bob & Sheri Marino.

saturday, january 19—Prelude To Heaven Cafe at Chestnut Street Community Church, 303 Chestnut St. at 3rd Ave., Roselle, NJ 07203. (908) 241-6470 ext. 17. email: preludetoheavencafe@nyc.com web site: http://hometown.aol.com/nsombi77/index.html Begins at 7:30 PM. Love offering. Come see Plan B.

friday, january 25—The Living Room at Mountainside Chapel, 1180 Spruce Drive, Mountainside, NJ 07092. (908) 232-3456. email: Mountchap@aol.com web site: http://www.mountainsidechapel.org/livingroom Doors open 8 PM. Suggested donation: $5. Don't forget to get there early to signup for Open Mic! Come see Leisure with special guests Angels Playground.

saturday, january 26—The Lighthouse Caffe at the corner of Main & Broad Streets, in Penns Grove, NJ. For more info, please call Dave/Cathy, at (856) 299-6400 (M-F, 8A - 2P) or (856) 299-6646 (M-F, 4P - 8P). 7 – 10 PM. If interested in being featured at the Lighthouse, contact Howard. Free admission. Wheelchair accessible. Lite snacks will be available–specializing in coffees/teas and iced cappuccinos. Featured will be musical artists from different genres, including R&B, jazz, & contemporary Christian. Come see "Jesus Jam."

saturday, january 26—New Heart Cafe at Trinity Church of the Nazarene, 110 Valley Rd., Clifton, NJ. (201) 487-7659. Doors open 7:30 PM, begins at 8 PM. Love offering. Come see Dane Lowrie.

sunday, january 27—Community Baptist Church, Lakeview Road, Neptune NJ. (732) 775-5093. Begins at 6 PM. Come see Jim Winder and The Race performing "The Hard But Right Way - A Pilgrim's Journey."