Lions again will have Valentine’s rose sale

By: centraljersey.com
The Cranbury Lions Club would like to announce the revival of its popular Valentine’s Day rose sale.
This year, the Lions will be working in conjunction with The Cutting Garden, located at 70 N. Main St. in Cranbury. Gorgeous bouquets of 12 long-stem red roses, paired with white monte casino (a tiny white aster) and greens will be available for $50 until Feb. 4.
Wrapped in lovely craft paper, the bouquet will be tied with a big red bow.
Each bouquet also includes a special $5 coupon off a future purchase at the Cutting Garden, good through 2011.
Most importantly; a portion of proceeds from the bouquets will be donated to the Cranbury Lions Club. The Lions are a group of service-minded men and women who are interested in improving their communities. The Lions are the world’s largest service club organization.
You can learn more about Cranbury Lions on the web at www.Cranbury.org. ***
The First Presbyterian Church in Cranbury will be having its six annual gourmet-style dinner to raise funds for the annual church mission trip to Guatemala.
The funds raised will allow the church to purchase much-needed medical supplies for the people and materials and equipment for building projects in Guatemala.
The volunteers will travel to Guatemala from June 25 to July 2.
The dinner will be at the First Presbyterian Church on Friday, Jan. 28, and Saturday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m. Dinner will be a choice of filet mignon, chicken or salmon for only $50 a ticket.
The sit-down dinner will feature waiter service, complete with salad and dessert. Entertainment will be provided by a string quartet along with a pianist and saxophone Friday evening, and Saturday night, Francine Hannay on the piano and a classical barbershop quartet will provide musical accompaniment as you enjoy your delicious meal.
Contact the church office at 609- 395-0897 or Lil Conley at 609- 395-0642 to purchase your ticket today. Only a limited amount will be sold up to two days before the dinner.
All tickets must be purchased in advance. There will be no tickets for sale at the door.
And, as this is a fundraiser for an important mission, consider donating a bit more when you write your check ***
Cranbury School kindergarten registration will take place Wednesday, Feb. 23, from 9 to 11 a.m. and noon to 2 p.m. in the school’s large group room.
Children do not need to attend. Kindergartners must be 5 years old by Oct. 1.
If you have not yet told the school you will have a child attending kindergarten this fall, call 609-395-1700, ext. 224 or 225, before Feb. 24. ***
Jan. 19, 20 and 22, Princeton High School teacher Linda Cody and others will be at the Cranbury Public Library to help students prepare for mid-term exams.
Check the library’s website or call 655-0555 for specific times and teachers. ***
Jan. 22 at 10:30 a.m., Julie Hardaker will present "Snowy Day Stories" for children ages 3-5, complete with craft.
Registration is required. Call 655-0555 to reserve your child’s spot. ***
Did your New Year’s resolutions include getting your 2011 finances in order?
Come to the library’s estate and financial planning seminar Wednesday, Jan. 26, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
A panel discussion will include financial advisor Andre Mento along with an attorney and an accountant to answer questions. ***
Congregations from throughout the area will gather Sunday, Jan. 16, at 7 p.m. at the Martin Luther King service at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, 21 Rev. Wm. L. Powell Drive, Hightstown.
The annual event, sponsored by the Windsor-Hightstown Area Ministerium, will include choirs from area churches and synagogues.
The speaker will be the Rev. Hoise Scott, associate at Mt. Olivet. A veteran of the Vietnam War, the Rev. Scott is a graduate of Kean University and New Brunswick Theological Seminary.
All are welcome to attend this service of commemoration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King.