Let’s Move It is a monthlong MOVEmber movement and community crowdfunding challenge to benefit neighbors in need via David’s Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation and Strong Grounds Foundation. This month, participants will get their steps in and their heart rates up – or simply shop and eat to show their support – while encouraging friends and family to donate to the cause at fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/LetsMoveIt/team/LBIAthleticClub.
Thursday, Nov. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m., join LBI Athletic Club for a group run starting at Delaware Avenue Oyster House in Beach Haven Terrace. The after-party at the Oyster House gives a percentage of sales back to David’s and Strong Grounds.
Saturday, Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fitness Faction in Barnegat fights cancer with a day of shopping, raffle giveaways and support for affected families.
Sunday, Nov. 8 from 8 to 9 a.m., join LBI Athletic Club for a morning run starting at bōhdy kitchen + cafe in Ship Bottom. “Come for the steps and stay for the coffee and food.”
Thursday, Nov. 12, the club runs from The Arlington in Ship Bottom at 6 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (and on the 14th of every month!), Fusaro Pizza and Pasta raises dough by donating $1 for every pie sold. Double on Valentine’s Day and Pi Day.
On Sunday, Nov. 15, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., enjoy “a little movement, a little shopping, a little something for yourself. Basically, a Sunday well spent,” invite the owners of Bendy Jane Yoga in Little Egg Harbor. Their Friendsgiving Studio Social includes donation-based morning classes in heated slow flow, yoga sculpt and cardio dance. From noon to 3 p.m., shop and socialize with local vendors offering unique gifts and handmade goodies.
Thursday, Nov. 19, the run with LBI Athletic Club starts at The Black Whale in Beach Haven at 6 p.m.
On Saturday, Nov. 21 from 7 to 9 a.m., SETS Barnegat fights in honor of Coach John, who credits his pre-cancer strength and fitness with helping him navigate his illness. SETS will offer three complimentary classes followed by the R.B.B.R Fitness Challenge from 10 a.m. to noon in collaboration with LBI Athletic Club.
Sunday, Nov. 22, the club’s run starts at The Mermaid Room in Ship Bottom at 9 a.m.
The following Sunday, Nov. 29, meet the crew at Living On The Veg in Manahawkin at 9 a.m.
Dec. 1 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (and the first of every month!), PaciDough’s Pizza in South Toms River serves up “Slices of Hope,” donating $1 from every pie and $2 from every “Dream Pie” sold. —V.F.
