Five Things You Need to Know Today, March 29

1.) The Gov. Livingston baseball team will host a fundraiser this afternoon to raise money for the B.J. Giannone Foundation.bGiannone, who lived in Mountainside and attended St. Peter's Prep in Jersey City, died January 31 after participating in a high school swim meet. With his high school team coming to Berkeley Heights for a pre-season game, organizers thought it a fitting tribute to hold the fundraiser. Giannone's parents will be in attendance and will be throwing out the first pitch. 

To help raise money, food will be sold, and a 50/50 raffle will be held. BJ bracelets (Live Like BJ) will also be sold, with all proceeds going to the BJ Giannone Foundation.

Game time is set for 4:00 p.m. at Gov. Livingston varsity field.

2.) The New Providence Memorial Library is hosting “Finding Employment in the ‘Green Economy’” at 7:30 p.m. The program, funded by a generous grant from the Junior League of Summit, Inc. is free and will explore how job seekers can find employment in the current economy.

3.) The Gov. Livingston  this afternoon in a home scrimmage. Game time is 4:00 pm.

4.) Legendary sportscaster Bob Costas will be the special guest at The Main Event, tonight at Mayfair Farms in West Orange starting at 6:45 pm. A fun and social evening with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and dessert features Costas, 12-time Emmy Award-winning sportscaster. the event is sponsored by United Jewish Communities of MetroWest NJ, Campaign and Women’s Philanthropy. Admission/ticket fee is $65. Information and RSVPs: Sofya Iosiovich, (973) 929-3042 or mainevent@ujcnj.org.

5.) AAA is offering an evening to learn about the 11th Annual President's Cruise, exploring Spain and Morocco aboard Holland America Line's MS Ryndam.  The cruise will take place on October 6 - 16, 2011.  This event will take place at the Hyatt Hotel, 3 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown. Reservations are required.  For more information and to RSVP, please call 973-245-4928.  All are welcome. Admission is free.