Five Things You Need to Know Today, June 14th

It's june 14th, and on this date back in 1776, the Continental Congress approved the first design of the national flag. The latest version was officially raised on July 4, 1960, months after Hawaii became the 50th state. Here are some other things you might find interesting in your neck of the woods.

1.  Mothers and More Fundraiser: The Summit Greater Area Chapter of Mothers & More is teaming up with California Pizza Kitchen to help raise some funds for their chapter, and to give you a night off from cooking! By presenting a special coupon, 20% of your total check that night will be donated to their chapter. You have two choices to help support Mothers & More and our programs and events that night: Bring your kids, husband, and friends at anytime during that time-frame, to hang out and enjoy lunch or dinner, or feel free to eat at any time on June 14th including getting takeout -- and it will also count towards the Mothers & More tally! The special coupon you will need for either choice can be obtained by clicking here.  California Pizza Kitchen is located at the Mall at Short Hills, on the upper level near Saks Fifth Avenue. This event is open to everyone, including non-members.

2. The Evening Book Group will meet tonight at the Berkeley Heights Public Library at 7:30pm.  The book to be discussed will be The Postmistress by Sarah Blake.  Registration is required.

3. The Woodbridge Wednesday's Free Concert is hosting Vintage Car Cruise (Cool Cars, Doowop Deejays!) this Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 7:30pm.  This event will take place at Parker Press Park, 400 Rahway Avenue, Woodbridge, across the street from Berkeley College and immediately adjacent to the Woodbridge NJ Transit train depot (North Jersey Coast line).  Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets. For more information call(732) 602-6015 or visitwww.WoodbridgeArtsNJ.com .  All events are free and open to the public.  Free parking on surrounding streets and in Shopper Parking and NJ Transit lots.  No concerts will be postponed because of weather; if it rains, concerts will be held at Woodbridge Middle School, 525 Barron Avenue, two blocks north of Parker Press Park. Call (732) 602-6045 for weather update day of show. Features: Families, Free, Kids, Open to All.

4. There will be a Planning Board Meeting on Wednesday June 15th. This meeting will be held at the Berkeley Heights Municipal Building and will begin at 7:30pm.  All are welcome.

5. The International Film: “Man on the Train” will be shown at the Berkeley Heights Public Library on Thursday June 16th. The movie will start at 7:00pm.  This 2002 drama is rated R and runs 90 minutes. It is in French with English subtitles and is free and open to the public. Seats are first come, first served.  The door to the meeting room will be opened at 6:45 p.m.  For more information, call the Reference Department at (908) 464-9333.