Kids & Family
Meet The Rockettes As They Bring Gift Of Joy To Brick Family
If you're in Toms River Wednesday afternoon, you're invited to stop in and join the celebration.
BRICK, NJ — Sometimes when you're working hard just trying to keep up with life you need a little pick-me-up. Maybe a bouquet of flowers or some balloons.
Or maybe even a visit from the Rockettes.
The Emmett family from Brick will be getting just such a visit today, Wednesday, Sept. 20, when two members of the Rockettes from Radio City Music Hall will visit with them at Denae’s Ice Cream & Sweet Shoppe in Toms River.
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The visit is part of the Rockettes' "Gift of Joy" program.
According to a news release, the Emmetts' older son, who's in his 20s, contacted the program about his family, which includes his stepfather, his mother and 3-year-old twins, a boy and a girl. The boy has health issues, and the son said his stepfather works multiple jobs to cover the expenses, while his mother cares for the younger kids.
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"When the older son reached out to us about his family, he wanted them to all have a nice day together away from the obstacles they face," the news release said. "We thought that was so amazing for the brother to want to bring some joy to his family and so the Rockettes will be honoring all of them."
The celebration with the Emmetts is one of 11 the Radio City Rockettes holding in Connecticut, Long Island, New Jersey and Westchester, NY.
"Just as the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes brings holiday cheer to millions of people every year, these fans were selected because they bring joy to others in their communities," the news release said.
The Emmetts will receive a special gift package, including tickets to Opening Night of the Christmas Spectacular and Christmas Spectacular merchandise.
The visit at Denae’s Ice Cream & Sweet Shoppe, at 2360 Lakewood Road, Toms River (in the Stop n Shop plaza between Route 9 and Route 70, and will take place from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. The visit is open to the public.
The 2017 production of the Christmas Spectacular opens Nov. 10 and runs through New Year's Day.
Photo provided by Radio City Music Hall
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