4th Annual Touch-A-Truck in Warren May 3rd

Fourth Annual Touch-a-Truck Event Scheduled for Sunday, May 3rd at Mt. Horeb Elementary School in Warren

Sparkee from the Somerset Patriots to Make Guest Appearance

Warren, N.J., April 6, 2015 — Mountain Top School at Temple Har Shalom in Warren, N.J. announces its fourth annual Touch-a-Truck , (TAT), event and fundraiser, “where big trucks and kids become friends.”

The event, which is open to the public, offers children of all ages a hands-on opportunity to explore various vehicles and meet the people who build, protect and serve the Somerset County community.

“We are proud to bring this event to the Warren community each year. Last year’s event proved to be a great success with more than 25 vehicles displayed, 35 sponsors, and more than 1,000 community members attending,” said Laurie Ptalis, principal of Mountain Top School. “We are anticipating an even greater turnout this year, which will serve as a wonderful time to raise funds to support the school and bring community members together.”

The 2015 Touch-a-Truck event will be held on Sunday, May 3rd, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a rain date of May 31st. Vehicles ranging from fire trucks and police cars to construction and landscaping vehicles will be located at the Mt. Horeb Elementary School parking lot, located at 80 Mount Horeb Road in Warren.

In addition to the many trucks children can explore, there will be food from local vendors, including Lombardi Pizza Co., El Lechon De Negron and a visit from the ice cream truck. Kids of all ages will also be able to participate in carnival games throughout the day, and from noon to 1 p.m. see special guest Sparkee from the Somerset Patriots. The cost of admission is $5 per person. Children under one year of age are free. The first 100 people will receive a free giveaway.

About Mountain Top School

For over 20 years, Mountain Top School has been providing the children of Somerset County the tools they need for academic success through its unique community-based approach to learning. By forming a team between student, faculty and family, each Mountain Top student cultivates the skills they need to become an independent, creative, intelligent and social child. Guided by an age-appropriate curriculum that appreciates the vital balance of play versus academic lessons, Mountain Top graduates are well prepared for kindergarten. We welcome your family and children ages six months through five years to become part of our Mountain Top community. To learn more visit www.mountaintopschool.org.

About Temple Har Shalom

Temple Har Shalom is an active and vibrant Reform congregation in Warren, N.J. serving families throughout Somerset County. The congregation is an open and progressive Reform Jewish community that welcomes those of any race, religion, creed, gender and sexual orientation through the doors to share in warmth of services and other programming. Led by Rabbi Randi Musnitsky and Cantor Anna Berman, as well as a robust professional staff and lay leadership, Temple Har Shalom seeks to meld the rich history of Judaism with 21st century life by offering innovative programming, technological integration, a cutting edge educational curriculum and a vast offering of engaging speakers, services and learning experiences to meet the needs of all ages.

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