Give Rather Than Get: Middletown Recreation Sponsors Track Friday on November 24th

Help us turn “Black Friday” into “Track Friday” by focusing on giving rather than getting. Please join Middletown Recreation in participating in Track Friday, a national movement of active awareness for charities, at the Middletown High School North Track (63 Tindall Road) on Friday, November 24^th between 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
 
As Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful, Track Friday provides a wonderful opportunity to give back by walking, running, or jogging with other community members for a cause that you believe in. There are numerous charities that you can donate to, but some local charities include the Middletown World Trade Center Fund, Middletown Township Cultural & Arts Council, Poricy Park Conservancy, Middletown Help Its Own, and Fulfill Monmouth & Ocean.
 
Track Friday is designed to eliminate many of the typical pressures of charity race events. There are no intimidating distances, no fundraising targets, and no minimum donations. There is also no sign-up or registration fee. Simply show up at the track and enjoy exercising for a great cause! We hope to see you there!

Click HERE to donate to your favorite charity or cause, and click HERE to see the calendar event.

Fire Safety Tips for the Thanksgiving Holiday 

• Don’t leave cooking unattended.
• Keep the floor clear so you don’t trip. 
• Ensure all smoke detectors are working.
• Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires. When you fry foods, you increase the risk of a cooking fire. Use turkey fryers at least 10 feet away from buildings.
• Have a fire extinguisher ready. 

• Turkey fryers can easily tip over spilling hot oil across a large area.
• Use your turkey fryer only outdoors on a sturdy, level surface well away from things that can burn.
• Make sure to have a “3-foot kid- and pet-free zone” around your turkey fryer to protect against burn injuries.
• An overfilled cooking pot will cause oil to spill over when the turkey is placed inside.
• Determine the correct amount of oil needed by first placing the turkey in the pot with water.
• A partially frozen turkey will cause hot oil to splatter. Make sure your turkey is completely thawed before you fry it.
• Turkey fryers can easily overheat and start a fire. Check the temperature often with a cooking thermometer so the oil won’t overheat.
• The pot, lid and handles of a turkey fryer can get dangerously hot and cause burn injuries. Use long cooking gloves that protect hands and arms when you handle these items.