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THE 411: Fundraisers and Fun SAVE THE DATES 1 SEPT APR. April 1 Law Enforcement Torch Run Special Olympics Rock Climbing Fundraiser The Gravity Vault Indoor Rock Gym 107 Pleasant Ave., Upper Saddle River 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Entry: $30 Proceeds benefit Special Olympics New Jersey For information, visit www.gravityvault.com. 12 SEPT MAY May 12 Police Unity Tour Arrival Ceremony National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, Washington, D.C., 2 p.m. To learn more about the Police Unity Tour, visit www.policeunitytour.com, call 973-443-0030 or email info@unitytour.com. SEPT 13 MAY May 13 29th Annual Police Week Candlelight Vigil National Mall between 4th and 7th Streets, Washington, D.C., 8 p.m. For more information, call 202-737-3400. April 8 Somerville Local 147 Flag Football Tournament Exchange Field 100 Green St., Somerville $500 team fee For information, go to www.somervillepba.com. April 19 Lieutenant Colonel Dave Grossman presents “The Bullet Proof Mind” Kinnelon High School 121 Kinnelon Road, Kinnelon 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets: $75 For reservations, call 973-838-5400 or email msolari@kinnelonpd.org or pmcdonnell@kinnelonpd.org. April 21 Franklin Township Local 154 Third An- nual Wine and Spirits Tasting Fundraiser The Marigold 315 Churchill Ave., Somerset 7-11 p.m. Tickets: $65 advance purchase/$70 after April 17 Includes hors d’oeuvres, buffet, cigar roll- ing bar, raffles and silent auction. 8 NEW JERSEY COPS ■ MARCH 2017 For information, call Anthony Bisig- nano at 732-873-5533 x3085 or email pba154winetasting@gmail.com. April 23 North Brunswick Local 160: Cops and Rodders Car Show DeVry University 630 Route 1 North, North Brunswick 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Registration: $18/$20 at the gate For information, contact Joe Grasso or Alex Obando at carshow@nbtpba160.com. April 28 Passaic Local 14 82nd Annual PBA Ball The Brownstone 351 West Broadway, Paterson 7 p.m. Tickets: $110 For information, contact PBA President Mauro Farallo at 973-902-7821 or 973-365-3991. Sussex County Local 138 Sergeant Clarence “Ish” Friedland 58th Annual Small Fry Trout Fishing Contest Sussex County Community College Campus 1 College Hill Rd, Newton 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Adult Contest: April 30, 6 a.m.-noon For information, go to www.pbalocal.138.org April 29 Monroe Township Local 255 Beer, Spir- its and Wine Tasting Crowne Plaza of Monroe Township 390 Forsgate Dr., Monroe Township 7-11 p.m. Tickets: $60 (must be purchased prior to event) Benefits Police Unity Tour Riders For Information, contact Wesley Panckeri at 732-691-0107. April 30 Metuchen Local 60 Sip into Spring Lola’s Latin Bistro 87 Central Ave., Metuchen 5-9 p.m. Tickets: $80 For information, contact Robert Belluscio at 732-439-1179 or email metuchenpba60@gmail.com. April 30 Bayhead/Mantaloking Local 347 12th Annual Fundraiser The Idle Hour Route 88, Point Pleasant 1-6 p.m. Tickets: $60 per person For tickets, call Kelley at 732-892-0588, Billy at 732-773-9224 or any Local 347 member. May 1 Branchburg Local 397 22nd Annual Golf Outing Fox Hollow Golf Club 59 Fox Chase Run, Branchburg Registration: 10 a.m. Tee time: 12:30 p.m. For information, contact Bryan Macartney at 908-208-5029 or bryan.macartney@ branchburg.nj.us. May 3 NJ State PBA Pension Seminar Mainland Local 77 6712 Washington Ave., Suite 104, Egg Harbor Township 10 a.m. To register, call 609-645-7677. May 6 Kearny Food Truck and NJ Craft Beer Festival Frank A. Vincent Marina 277 Passaic Ave., Kearny 12–7 p.m. Admission: $10 at entry, $5 online May 15 Montclair Local 53 Golf Outing Glen Ridge Country Club 555 Ridgewood Ave., Glen Ridge 7:30 a.m.: Breakfast 9 a.m.: Shotgun start $175 per golfer, includes BBQ lunch, prizes and 50/50 $40 for lunch only 2017 NJ STATE PBA MEETING DATES April 11: Pines Manor, Edison May 22: Pines Manor, Edison June 27: Caesars, Atlantic City July 17: Pines Manor, Edison August: NO MEETING Sept. 14–20: Annual Convention Oct. 16: Pines Manor, Edison Nov. 14: Caesars, Atlantic City Dec. 5: Pines Manor, Edison