MLK Day: Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to attend if I am taking part in the Disney Give a Day, Get a Day program?

In order to receive credit for the Disney program, you must attend the OPENING PROGRAM from 10-11am and the activity that you registered for on our website.  The Disney Give a Day, Get a Day registration will open at 9:30am at the JCC site.

Is anything going on at the MLK Day of Service to help the victims of the earthquake in Haiti? 

Yes!  The SP/F Rotary Club and Miniserium will be collecting funds to purchase Shelter Boxes through the National Rotary Club.  Shelter Boxes provide a tent, sleeping bags, blankets, cooking facilities, dishes, rain gear, tools and other essentials to provide shelter for a family of 10 for several week.  There will be collection boxes at both the JCC and YMCA-Martine sites. 

Where are the locations for the various activities?

This will be available on paper at the Opening Program.   PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND ACTIVITIES THAT YOU DID NOT REGISTER FOR! 

Will there be same day registration if I want to register for more activities or bring friends who forgot to register?

Yes – there will be limited same day registration available at the JCC site beginning at 9:30am. 

Can I attend an activity that I did not register for?

Sorry – our activity coordinators only have room and supplies for people who have registered.  If you did not register for an activity (either on the website or same-day registration at the JCC) PLEASE do not go to the activity.

Can I still register for Give a Day, Get a Disney Day? 

You can register for the Disney program until 9am Sunday morning.  Please follow the directions posted on our website at scotchplains.patch.com.   Please note that you only activities in the "Make & Take" and "One-Shot" sections on our website (with the exception of the Blood Drives) are eligible for the Disney program.

How do I know if I got in to the activity that I registered for?

Unless you received an e-mail telling you otherwise, you are in the activity that you registered for on our website.  There will be lists available at the Opening Program to check your registration if necessary. 

Will there be T-shirts available?

We have a very limited amount (approx. 160) of T-shirts available on a first-come/first-serve basis.   We will begin passing out T-shirts at 9:30am at the JCC site.

Will you still hold the outdoor activities if it rains?

So far the forecast looks great!   If you are taking part in an outdoor activity, please plan to show up rain or shine and directions will be given to you when you arrive if the coordinators feel they need to postpone the activity until later in the day.  

Is there room in the "The Right to Dream" Theatrical Presentation? 

Yes!  Limited same day registration is available for both the 11:15 and 12:45 performances.   "The Right To Dream" is a one-man theatrical, multi-media, interactive presentation designed to educate and engage participants in fascinating and powerful aspects of Civil Rights history.  This program, designed for 12 year olds through adults, illuminates the issues of civil rights, leading audiences to understand how the fight against prejudice has shaped our history.  This production will be held at the JCC of Central New Jersey location.