For anyone who doesn’t know me yet, I’m Paul, owner of Surfside Garage Doors and a career firefighter in the City of Newark. Alongside running Surfside here in Toms River, I also serve as the Vice President of the United Civil Servants Association, a 501(c)(3) made up of Newark firefighters dedicated to supporting our members and the families in our city who need help the most.
Each year we host two major fundraisers, and one of our biggest events is coming up next Friday. Our Annual Comedy Night has grown into a packed evening of great food, open bar, and a lineup of comics who know how to bring the house down. It’s a fun night out and a simple way to back a group that puts in the work all year long.
Proceeds from this event support the Tunnel to Towers Foundation along with the coat drives we run throughout Newark. Those drives place warm coats directly into the hands of children who would otherwise go without as temperatures drop. The support from this event keeps those efforts going strong.
Event Details
Date: November 21, 2025
Location: The Gran Centurions, 440 Madison Hill Road, Clark, NJ
Doors open at 7 PM, show starts at 8 PM
Entry: $100 per ticket (includes full open bar and full dinner buffet)
The show features Joey Vega, Tommy Gooch, and Carie Karavas, along with a special appearance by Newark firefighter Zach Sharif.
Tickets
Available at the door.
Or call to hold tickets in advance.
- Juan Arboleda 862-763-0844
- Paul Sharpe 862-485-1260
Sponsorship Opportunities
Local businesses play a huge role in helping us reach more families each year. Sponsors receive public recognition at the event and your business name is displayed on our screen throughout the night.
Gold: $800 Table Sponsorship (8 seats)
Silver: $400 Half Table Sponsorship (4 seats)
Bronze: $250 Recognition / Monitor Display
If you’d like to attend or if your business is interested in sponsoring, reach out to me directly. This event brings together good people for a night that makes a real impact, and I’m grateful for every bit of support.
Thank you in advance for helping us lift up the Newark community.