Posts filed under Social Rec

School Backpack Drive-Thru Giveaway

📆 August 25 and 26, 2025
⌚ 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
📌 ACI, 629 Amboy Ave, Edison, NJ (rear parking lot off of Walsh Ave)

Welcome back to school!

ACI is proud to partner with Khalsa Aid to support families as the school year begins. Each backpack is packed with essential school supplies! Drive-through pickup…no need to park!

Limited to 3 backpacks per family (no exceptions). For low-income families only.

Registration required.

If you have any questions, please contact Luke Koppisch at lkoppisch@adacil.org

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Brian Mazzarella and filed under Workshop, Social Rec.

Printmaking Workshop

📆 Wednesdays, September 17 and 24, 2025
⌚ 10:00 to 11:30 AM
📌 ACI, 629 Amboy Ave, Edison, NJ
💵 FREE, but you can help the ACI CommUnity Market by donating a non-perishable food item

The Community Puddle Project Art Discovery workshops celebrating pride & neurodiversity!

Join us for two creative, collaborative mornings with artist Mark Oldland.

PART 1 - September 17: Experience music-led drawing and live sketching. Bring an object or image that reflects your passion or identity.

PART 2 - September 24: Bring your drawing to life! Work with the artist and fellow participants to create a vibrant collaborative print to take home.

What to expect:

  • A welcoming and inclusive art experience

  • Creative exploration through sound, image, and community

  • Final artwork celebrating our shared pride and neurodiversity

No artistic experience needed!

Participants must attend both sessions.

Limited to 12 people. Reserve your spot soon!

This event is made possible through the Arts Institute of Middlesex County.

Posted on August 4, 2025 by Brian Mazzarella and filed under Workshop, Social Rec.