Five Things You Need to Know Today, July 22nd

Here are five things to do today. 

1. The Mountainside Public Library will have a Book Discussion Group for students in grades 6th, 7th and 8th.  This discussion will be from 3:00pm - 4:00pm on Fridays and registration is required.  Limit is 15.

2. The Murphy Dunn Theatre at Kean University presents "Follow Me to Nellie's" at Kean University. The shows will be Thursday & Fridays at 8:00pm, two shows on Saturdays 3:00pm & 8:00pm and Sundays at 3:00pm. Tickets are $25.00 per person, $20.00 for senior citizens and $15.00 for students and can be obtains at the box office 908-737-SHOW (7469). 

3. McLynn's is hosting Live Music tonight featuring Garden State Line. This event will begin at 9:30pm.  McLynn's is located at 250 Morris Avenue, Springfield.  All are welcome.

4. Crossroads Hosts PTO Fundraiser: Six members of the Washington School Show Band will perform an hour-long set of classic rock covers  at The Crossroads in Garwood.  The mini-show is the off-shoot of the annual Washington School Show which is the Westfield elementary school's well-known annual fund-raiser.  Guitarist Brad Schaeffer explained: "We all looked at each other after the show was over last year and wondered why we should only play together once a year considering how much we love the music and the fun we have.  So one thing led to another, an email here, a successful practice there, and now here we are. And we figured if we can also raise money for the school in the process, why not?" The mini-show is a pre-cursor to possibly a longer set in the fall that will again benefit the Washington Elementary School PTO, or perhaps either another local community organization or  charity of the group's choosing as yet to be determined.  The band members are Eric Ingber [drums], Rich Bucci [keyboards, sax, accordian], Ralph Venturino [vocals], Greg Salmon [bass, vocals], Kevin Callahan [guitar, vocals], and Brad Schaeffer [guitar, keyboards, vocals].  The set is scheduled to start at 9:00 pm.  Cover charge is $6.00.  Proceeds to benefit the Washington Elementary School PTO.

5. Super Science Saturdays at Morris Museum: The Morris Museum hosts Super Science Saturdays, every week 12:00-2:00pm.  This event is for ages 5 and up.  Participants and their families are invited to join in the fun with hands-on science workshops.  The scientific method will be introduced to the children through the science experiments they will conduct.  This is free for members, $3 plus child museum admission for  non-members.  For more information, please visit www.morrismuseum.org.  All are welcome.