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Five Things You Need to Know Today, April 13

Nancy Munoz to be honored, Japan fundraiser, kids storytime, highlight the day.

Here are five things you need to know, Wednesday, April 13, 2011.

1. The Mayo Center for the Performing Arts is hosting a performance of There’s an Alligator Under my Bed, A Nightmare in My Closet and Something in My Attic.  This musical based on three classic Mercer Mayer stories sets out to prove that most things that you may be scared of really aren't so scary once you find out more about them!  This event will take place this afternoon at 4:oopm.  NOTE: The 10:00am performance is sold out.  Admission is $8.  Curriculum tie-in: Storytelling, Language Arts, Reading, Communication.  This performance is for grades Pre-K through 3.  For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit, www.mayoarts.org or call 973-539-8008.  All are welcome.

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3. Summit Medical Group presents Glamorous gams are for everyone! This lecture will discuss the latest options to treat varicose and spider veins for more comfortable, youthful  looking legs. Plus, learn about the causes of varicose veins and how to prevent them. Presented by: Richard Nitzberg,  MD. Start time is 7:00 p.m.

4. Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz will be honored tonight as a Union County Woman of Distinction. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. at L'Affaire in Mountainside. Cost: $50 Members and $55 Non-Members RSVP  to Ms. Hope Thompson (REGGAERED@GMAIL.COM)

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4. Japan Relief Effort: Fortnightly Club Member, Susi Yokomizo, who has family and Friends in Japan, is hosting a Kimono Fashion Show to Benefit the People of Japan at 1 p.m. Twin Maples, 214 Springfield Avenue, Summit, New Jersey. Suggested donation $20. Refreshments will be served.


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