'Yoga on the Pier' Set for Thursday Evening

The public is invited to celebrate the winter solstice on Dec. 22 in a on the .

The suggested donation is $15, and all proceeds benefit the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, Southern Division. The fundraiser is made possible by the sponsorship of .

The yoga practice starts at 6:30 p.m. and will be followed by a drum circle at about 8 p.m.

Teachers at the Thursday event include Michelle Whelan of Ocean City, Nicole Cucinotta of Haddonfield, Gisele Toner of Somers Point and Melissa Goldstein of Margate. Singer/songwriter Gina Roche and professional flute player Pamela Whitman will perform live music.

The first "Yoga on the Pier" event celebrated the summer solstice in June and included more than 140 people. Organizers expect to double that number this time around.

"This is a total volunteer effort with yoga teachers from throughout southern New jersey coming together to enlighten people to the benefits of practicing yoga and its positive effects on health and wellness. And to raise money for a local charity," said Steve Mullen, a yoga instructor from Northfield and organizer of the event.

For more information, email yogadog@comcast.net or call 609-517-5425.