march 2008

Safe Haven Café, 701 New Hampshire Ave., Somers Point NJ 08244 (Behind Burger King on Rt.9). Café phone: (609) 601-1299. email: Ruben@SafeHavenCafe.com Web site: www.safehavencafe.com Artist bios on Web site. This is a ministry of 5 radio stations, 4 books stores, 1 recording studio and 7 churches. Open every Saturday night. Love offering.
saturday, march 1–Unspoken
saturday, march 8–The Paul Paoli Band
saturday, march 15–Fleece
saturday, march 22–Alicia Pileggi & Robert Fuls
saturday, march 29–Melisa Prestianni

Samantha's "Li'l Bit Of Heaven" 287 Larkfield Rd, East Northport, Long Island, NY. (631)262-1212. Web site: www.lilbitofheaven.org Evenings include dessert and unlimited coffee/tea. Various events most days of the week.

New Hope Cafe at True Vine Christian Fellowship, 1031 Castleton Ave., Staten Island, NY 10310 (West Brighton area). (718) 876-7680. email: truevinenewhopecafe2003@yahoo.com Open every Saturday night. Begins at 8:00 PM. Love offering. Coffee and cake served.

Holy Grounds Coffee Lounge, 96 W. Allendale Ave., Allendale, NJ 07401. (201) 785-9940. Web: www.holygroundscafe.com Email: info@holygroundscafe.com Open daily Tuesday through Sunday. Live music on Fridays and Saturdays (most Fridays are donations and Saturdays are a $5 cover.) $3 cover with student ID. Full coffee bar available along with various desserts. Starts at 8:30 PM.

Holy Grounds Bookstore & Cafe, 2201 Route 9 North, Howell, NJ 07731. (732) 845-2999. Web: www.holygrounds.biz Open every Friday and Saturday night starting at 8 PM. Free admission.

Gabriel's Cafe at St. Gabriel’s Roman Catholic Church, 100 N Main St., Marlboro, NJ. (732) 946 4487. Email: kwolck@optonline.net 7:30–10:30 PM. Meets every 3rd Friday. Love offering.

Acts II Cafe, at Church of the Nazarene, 124 Garfield Place, East Rockaway, NY 11518. (516) 599-3116 Schedule of performers listed on Web site: vwww.actsIIcoffeehouse.org $5 offering. Refreshments available. Open the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month.

Agape Fellowship Cafe at Agape Christian Center, 59-02 Summerfield St. (corner of Forest Ave.), Ridgewood (Queens), NY 11385. For info, call Iris at (347) 247-7848 or Liz at (516) 729-5519. Web site: www.theagapecafe.com Meets every first Friday of the month. Ages 18-40, but no one of any age is turned away. 8 PM–Midnight. Refreshments and snacks served. $5 admission.

The Eden Café at Faith Fellowship Ministries World Outreach Center, 2707 Main St. Sayreville, NJ 08872. (732) 727.9500. Young adults–18 and up. Every Friday 8 PM: Word, Worship and Fellowship – free admission. Every 3rd Friday 8 PM: Live Performances / DJ / Food / Fellowship. $5 admission.

The Word on Main Street at Trinity United Methodist Church, 49 East Main St., Stony Point, NY. Web: www.thewordonmainstreet.com Every Saturday, 6-7 PM Featuring a new band every week, as well as a Bible-based and creative message.

The Doorway at Fellowship Bible Church, 121 East Prospect Ave. (Corner of Ridgedale & Prospect Ave.), Woodbridge, NJ 07095. (732) 636-7727. Web: www.yourfamilychurch.com or www.yourfamilychurch.com/doorway.htm Starts 8 PM. Free admission, coffee and other refreshments. Meets first Saturday of the month. A great place to introduce your friends to Jesus in a casual, inviting setting. Adults 18 & over are welcome.

Kingdom Roadhouse, 1665 Whitehall Ave., Allentown PA. (610) 217-0678. Web: www.kingdom-roadhouse.org Worship service for motorcyle enthusiasts meets every Friday evening. Bikers and non-bikers welcome. Once a month we will have a coffeehouse setup, with live music (re-birth of Abba Java Coffeehouse). We are excited about this new ministry and the outreach to the biker community. Starts 7 PM.

saturday, march 1—Joy Underground Coffee House at Faith Exchange Fellowship, 1915 Old Georges Rd., North Brunswick, NJ 08902 (intersection of Old Georges Rd.and Adams Ln.) (732) 745-8280. Web: www.thejoyunderground.com Email: johnbev@thejoyunderground.com Doors open 7:30 PM. $5 admission. Come see Beggars and Prophets.

saturday, march 1—Christian Singles of North Jersey Potluck Dinner at Faith Community Christian Reformed Church Barn, 530 Sicomac Ave., Wyckoff, NJ 07481. For info and/or directions, call (201) 337-7492. Doors open 6:30 PM. . Bring your favorite main dish, salad, soup, or appetizer to share (to feed approx. 6 people). Desserts, coffee, tea, soda, and snacks will be provided. Cost: $4. Dinner followed by music from folk singer/guitarist Bob McParland.

sunday, march 2—Raise The Bar at Hope Center Tabernacle, 43 Charles St., Jersey City, NJ 07307. (201) 705-9139. Web: www.cityhopecenter.org email: veronica@cityhopecenter.org $10 admission. Starts 7:30 PM. Come see INO House Presents: Daniel Steele & Raise the Bar.

friday, march 7—Coffee House Fundraiser for AIDS Orphans in Tanzania, Africa at Rutgers Student Center, 613 George St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (parking available in the parking deck across the street, entrance off of College Ave). (732) 545-6663. Sponsored by Rutgers Catholic Student Association. 7:30 PM–Midnight. $5 donation at the door. Come see various performers and student acapella groups from Rutgers University.

friday, march 7—Agape Fellowship Cafe at Agape Christian Center, 59-02 Summerfield St. (corner of Forest Ave.), Ridgewood (Queens), NY 11385. For info, call Iris at (347) 247-7848 or Liz at (516) 729-5519. Web site: www.theagapecafe.com Meets every first Friday of the month. Ages 18-40, but no one of any age is turned away. 8 PM–Midnight. Refreshments and snacks served. $5 admission. Come to Third Anniversary Celebration.

friday, march 7—Open Mic at Saint Mark United Methodist Church, 465 Paxson Ave., Hamilton, NJ. Open call for musicians, singers, poets, and performers of all types and ages. Sign ups start at 7:15 PM. Everyone gets 3 pieces / 15 minutes, time permitting. Starts 7:30 PM. Hot and cold drinks provided; bring a snack to share! Call Bill at (609) 587-1286 for more information.

monday, march 10—House Concert at John and Steph Olsen's house, 2948 Susquehanna Rd, Abington, PA. (215) 887-0919. Free admission. Gathering at 6:30 PM. Concert starts 7 PM. RSVPs are appreciated but not required. Free will donations are welcomed, but not expected. Pizza, sodas, tea, gourmet coffee and other treats. Come see Tracy Howe. www.restorationvillage.com

saturday, march 15—Open Door Cafe at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 21 Still Rd., Monroe, NY 10950. (845) 782-5600 (church). (845) 782-8904 – contact Colleen McNulty for details and directions or email at joecoll@optonline.net Love offering. Refreshments. Doors open 7 PM. Come see Joe Wamsley & Friends.

saturday, march 15—The Shepherd's Place at The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 3139 Rt. 516 (Rt. 516 and Rt. 9 North), Old Bridge NJ 08857. (732) 679-8883. Web site: www.lc-goodshepherd.org email: theshepherdsplace@yahoo.com Doors open 6:30 PM. Admission: $5 at the door, 12 and under free. Refreshments available. Come see 61 South Band (formerly Victory in Heaven Band).

friday, saturday, sunday, march 21–23—What If? – The Passion Mime at South Brunswick Christian Fellowship, 115 Sand Hills Road, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852. (732) 940-1101. email: aftershockgeneration@gmail.com March 21 and March 22 at 7 PM,. and March 23 at 10:15 AM. Free admission. This performance is presented by After Shock Generation featuring Steps of Faith.

friday, march 28—Labyrinth Coffeehouse at Prospect United Methodist Church, 8th Avenue & Route 420, Prospect Park, NJ. Web site: www.pumcmusic.com email: pumc@colugino.com Starts 7 PM. Venue is open to everyone, regardless of your faith, religion, or walk of life. Coffee, refreshments and snacks available. Love offering. Open Mic 7– 8:45 PM, then Shawn Thomas.

saturday, march 29—Never Thirst Again at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 130 Main St., South River, NJ 08882. (732) 672-9091. Web: www.neverthirstcoffeehouse.com Love offering. Doors open 7 PM. Come see Thousand Pounds of Praise, Steve Murphy, and Amanda Stawick.

saturday, march 29—VAS Records CD Release Concert at Missionary Church Of Christ, 1050 Gates Ave. (corner of Bushwick Ave.), Brooklyn, NY 11221. (718) 514-9654 or (347) 678-5247. Free admission. Starts 6 PM. Come to CD release concert for United by Grace's "Estad Quieto." www.myspace.com/unitedbygrace