Daily Rundown, Wednesday, Oct. 4
Boost given to fundraiser
Linden PBA Local No. 42 donated $100 toward Linden Public Schools’ wristband project to help a Texas high school destroyed by Hurricane Harvey. Officers visited Linden High School on Oct. 2 to deliver the check to the Peer Pals class, which is spearheading the districtwide effort. Visit www.linden.k12.nj.us.
Third-prize Mega Million tickets sold
Two $5,000 prize-winning tickets for Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing were sold at Branchburg All Tire & SRVC Inc., 3221 Route 22 E., Branchburg, and Leland Liquors & Deli, 296-298 Leland Ave., Plainfield. The third-prize tickets matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball. For additional info,n visit www.megamillions.com/.
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Craft beer tasting for HomeSharing
A craft beer tasting and brewery tour at the Trap Rock Restaurant Brewery, 279 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights, will benefit HomeSharing, a Bridgewater affordable housing nonprofit organization. The event, which features food and beer pairings, will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 15. Cost is $75 per person. For tickets, visit https://homesharing.ticketleap.com/.
Hunterdon history talk is Oct. 15
David Reading, a direct descendant of John Reading, the first native-born governor of the province of New Jersey in 1747 and a founder of Princeton University, will present a talk on the West Jersey Proprietors, the original owners of half of New Jersey, including Hunterdon County, at 2 p.m. Oct. 15 at the main branch of the Hunterdon County Library, 314 Route 12, Raritan Township. The talk, sponsored by Hunterdon 300th, is free.
Outdoor music festival is Oct. 8
The Plainfield Arts Council Queen City October Music Festival will be at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, at First Unitarian Society, 724 Park Ave., Plainfield. For more info and the latest on Queen City October Music Festival, visit www.queencitypride.org/single-post/2017/09/19/The-Queen-City-October-Music-Festival. Visit www.queencitypride.org.
Artist of the Year exhibit
The Barron Arts Center, 582 Rahway Ave. in Woodbridge, presents “The Barron Arts Center’s Artist of the Year Exhibit” featuring Enrique Zaldivar. The exhibit runs from Thursday, Oct. 5, through Thursday, Oct. 26 with a reception from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10. Light refreshments will be available. For more info, call the Barron Arts Center at 732-634-0413 or visit www.facebook.com/Barron-Arts-Center-182684507691/.
Troop holds Court of Honor
Clinton Boy Scout Troop 121 had their Court of Honor on Monday, Oct. 2, at the Clinton Presbyterian Church, 91 Center St. Many Boy Scouts received merit badges and increased in rank. For more info, follow the troop on Instagram at bsatroop121clintonnj on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/BSATroop121ClintonNJ/ or call Assistant Scoutmaster Mark Dau at 908-619-6289.
Withum promotions announced
WithumSmith+Brown, PC (Withum), a Top 30 nationally ranked public accounting and advisory firm, has announced the promotion of nine employees based in its New Brunswick office to the positions of manager and supervisor. The three individuals named to manager include Ashley Caruso of Belle Mead, Jodi D. Kleuskens of Milltown and Elizabeth Schullstrom of Highland Park. The office’s four new supervisors are Amberlyn Daniels of Eatontown, Josh Leahy of Milltown, Dil Radia of Edison and Danielle Thorne of North Brunswick.
Ordnance group holds reunion
A reunion of the 39th Ordnance Group, US Army Reserve was held at The Café’ Agira Restaurant, 125 Washington Valley Road in Warren, on Saturday, Sept. 30. A group of former members, including commanders of the 39th were present and had the opportunity to gather and get reacquainted with friends they served with. Visit www.usar.army.mil/.
NJPIRG students launch campaign
Lawmakers have proposed an increase to the maximum award for Pell Grants, the nation’s largest need-based aid program, while simultaneously proposing cuts that would threaten the long-term viability of the program. The NJ Public Interest Research Group (NJPIRG) Student Chapters officially launched a campaign to Save the Pell Grant on Friday, Sept. 29. Visit http://njpirg.org.
Club to hold Harvest Dinner Dance
The Hungarian American Athletic Club will hold its annual Harvest Dinner Dance on Saturday, Oct. 7. The event will be in their ballroom at 233 Somerset St., New Brunswick. At 6:30 p.m., hors d'oeuvres will be served, followed by a program of dances and then dinner at 8 p.m. The cost is $35. There will be live dance music all evening. For reservations, call Erica at 732-710-8747 or Agi at 732-371-8427. Visit http://haac.us/.
Piscataway schools bond rating up
Piscataway Township Schools’ bond rating has been upgraded to AA by S&P Global Ratings, the leading provider of data and business market analysis. This upgrade from the district’s former rating of AA- reflects Piscataway Township Schools’ sound financial operations. Visit www.piscatawayschools.org.
Old Bridge library awarded grant
The Old Bridge Public Library has been awarded a grant from the New Jersey State Library (NJSL) to promote youth literacy in local barbershops with its “Fade to Books” program. The grant provides funds for books and bookshelves to be placed in barbershops, allowing barbers to encourage their young clients to select books to read while sitting in the waiting area or during their haircuts. Suitable new and gently used books will be provided for children up to age 12. Anthony’s Figaro Barbershop at 163 Texas Road, and Main St. Barbershop at 2577 County Road 516, both in Old Bridge, have agreed to partner with the library in this endeavor. Both shops have been supplied with books and are participating. More info about this and other programs, visit www.oldbridgelibrary.org or call 732-721-5600, ext. 5033.
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