The second annual Rutgers Basketball Tip-Off to benefit Coaches vs. Cancer will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Rutgers Athletic Center, Piscataway. Guests will watch a Rutgers men’s basketball practice, meet Scarlet Knights coach Mike Rice and his wife, Kerry, enjoy cocktails and a silent auction, and have the opportunity to meet the coaches and players. Go to the website at http://coaches.acsEvents.org/RutgersCVCTipOff for additional information.
Former Rutgers University defensive tackle Eric LeGrand, who was paralyzed in a 2010 football game, will be the keynote speaker at the Three Doctors Foundation 12th annual gala at the Hyatt Regency, New Brunswick, at 6 p.m. Aug. 31. CBS journalist Michelle Miller will be the guest emcee. Details: 908-625-3441.