Dr. Russell Brokstein, chiropractor, is participating in the “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” statewide program to collect nonperishable food, shirts, pants, shoes, coats, hats, gloves and scarves being sponsored by the Association of the Association of New Jersey Chiropractors. People can drop off items at Brokstein’s chiropractic office at 9 Broadway, Freehold. The items will be donated to the food bank in Monmouth County and to the Salvation Army. As a thank you, Dr. Brokstein is offering a complimentary consultation for anyone donating to this cause. Details: 732-567-7786.
Provident Bank is offering New Jersey residents a chance to win money while supporting their favorite charities.
The bank is hosting a “Committed to Share” sweepstakes through Nov.28 to give a financial boost to consumers and charities. Participants can enter for a chance to win one of three top cash prizes with a matching donation to a charity.
In addition, one winner is selected each day at random to receive a $100 Provident Visa gift card for themselves and a $100 donation to a charity of their choice.
The second week’s daily winners and charities included Christine Hom of Manalapan, American Red Cross.
Three top prizes will be awarded on Dec. 15, including a grand prize of $5,000 cash and a $5,000 donation to a charity; a first place prize of $2,500 cash and a $2,500 donation to a charity; and a second place prize of $1,250 cash and a $1,250 donation to a charity. Overall, Provident will award more than $28,000 in prizes to winners and their charities.
The public may enter the sweepstakes at any of Provident’s branches or online at www.ProvidentNJ.com.
Gregory S. Lamb of Freehold has joined Provident Bank as vice president of commercial real estate lending. He is responsible for the origination of commercial real estate loans and oversees portfolios of residential, commercial and industrial construction loans, permanent commercial real estate loans and lines of credit. Lamb has more than 25 years of commercial real estate experience. Prior to joining Provident, he was a vice president and relationship manager in the middle market real estate group at Wells Fargo.
Tosca Rustic Italian Café, offering classic and innovative Italian dishes, has opened at 3333 Route 9 north, Freehold Township, in the former location of Café Calore in the Chadwick Square shopping center. The restaurant offers an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere for any occasion, from a romantic date night to a family celebration. House-made pastas in an array of sauces, as well as risotto and ravioli of the day, are part of Tosca Rustic Italian Café’s carefully crafted menu. Diners should not forget to bring their favorite bottle of wine. Off-site catering is also available. For reservations or further information, call 732-462-2233.