Join the World Care's Center for a spectacular night as their star-studded panel of judges chooses the top chef in a head-to-head match-up between firehouse chefs and local restaurant chefs. The Iron Skillet Cook Off is held on October 22, 2012 from 6:00pm-9:00pm at Crimson Restaurant. Enjoy signature cocktails, Brooklyn Brewery craft beers, fabulous live auction prizes, and gourmet cuisine. 100% of the proceeds go to empowering local communities through disaster response training and support.

Voices of September 11th will host several events to commemorate the 11th Anniversary. More than 300 of our members helped us plan the events by responding to our survey. Their suggestions guided our staff in creating programs that are designed to be informative, commemorative, and provide an opportunity for the 9/11 community to come together for the 11th Anniversary. Many 9/11 families asked us to plan a commemorative luncheon on September 11th following the observance. Learn More.

On Saturday, September 8th from 1pm - 4pm the Brooke Jackman Foundation will hold its annual read-a-thon from 12:00pm - 1:30pm at the Winter Garden at the World Financial Center. For the third year, the Brooke Jackman Foundation celebrates the positive and transformative power of literacy with its annual Read-A-Thon where an array of guest readers bring words to life inspiring children, their families, and the community gathered for an afternoon of books and bonding.

Join the 10th anniversary of "WALK WITH JOE", a memorial 5K walk honoring Patrick "Joe" Driscoll, Christopher Gray and Tom McCann, local area residents who lost their lives on September 11th. The walk will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2012, 10:00 a.m., at Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Manalapan, NJ. Please visit the website at www.walkwithjoe.com to register and obtain additional information. All proceeds are donated to local charities and non-profit organizations.

Join in this offering of yoga to stretch and strengthen your body, as you release tension and stress. Clear the mind, lift your spirits and bring yourself back to a place of radiant wellness! Great for everybody, including those with no prior yoga experience. Brian Yuen and Lorrie Shepard are co-founders of Interactive-Yoga with the intention of bringing yogis together to experience sangha: supported, fun + inspiring. Learn More.