Halloween eve party to benefit Autism NJ

The party room at the Park Avenue Bistro, 618 Park Ave. (Route 33), Freehold, will be rocking with the sounds of My Generation on Oct. 30.

Music from the 1960s to today will form the soundtrack for a Halloween eve special event for all ages. From 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., My Generation will perform danceable rock by the Rolling Stones to Bonjovi, and from the Doobie Brothers to Stevie Wonder, and a healthy dose of 1980s music, too.

Lead singer Lee Ottman, of Freehold Township, said the band has been together for a couple of months and is looking forward to playing a show that will benefit Autism New Jersey.

There will be a $10 cover charge. Children under 12 will be admitted free. The night will feature a costume contest and other contests. Door prizes and contest prizes will be provided by the Park Avenue Bistro and other businesses. Decorations will be provided by It's Your Party.

Ottman, who is also the singer in the local band NRG, is joined in My Generation by Tony DeFabritus (keyboards), Dave Passin (drums), Dan Palladino (guitar), Gary Shapiro (bass) and Paul Syvertsen (saxophone and guitar).

"Halloween is the next night and that's all about the kids. The night before Halloween is something for parents to do," Ottman said.

Extravagant Entertainment, of Marlboro, will provide the music in between My Generation's sets.

According to its Internet website, Autism New Jersey is a nonprofit agency providing information and advocacy, services, family and professional education, and consultation.

Autism New Jersey encourages responsible basic and applied research that may lessen the effects of, and potentially prevent, autism.

Autism New Jersey is dedicated to ensuring that all people with autism receive appropriate, effective services to maximize their growth potential, and to enhancing the general public's overall awareness of autism.

Autism New Jersey works to help improve the lives of individuals with autism, and provide their families with compassionate support. Autism New Jersey is committed to sharing its expertise in autism-related topics with all state residents, according to the website.

For more information, visit the website at www.autismnj.org.