The Halal Guys Opening, Ice Hockey: Lawrence Township Daily

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ — Good morning, Lawrenceville! Let's get you all caught up to start this Saturday off on an informed note. Here are the most important things going on around Lawrenceville today.

First, today's weather: Rain in the morning and afternoon. High: 76 Low: 70.

Here are the top stories in Lawrenceville today:

1. These 2021 Paralympic Athletes Are Making New Jersey Proud (943thepoint.com)
2. The Arts Council of Princeton presents photographs by Aubrey J. Kauffman (New Jersey Stage)
3. Murphy, Ciattarelli Debate Dates Set in NJ Governor's Race (NBC 10 Philadelphia)
4. The Halal Guys Announce Opening Date For Lawrenceville Location (Lawrenceville Patch)
5. Polistina's swearing-in drama - POLITICO (Politico)
6. U.S. Court of Appeals makes it harder to choose state courts for BI claims (PropertyCasualty360)
7. Gabriel Baffuto Obituary (2021) - Lawrenceville, NJ - "The Times, Trenton," (The Star-Ledger Obituaries)
8. Mercer County Government: Airport Manager Named Aviation Group President For 2022 (Press Release Desk)
9. The Best Diners in New Jersey (BestofNJ.com)
10. Mercer County Library Blog: The Police (Rock Group) (Press Release Desk)
11. Labor Day 2021 Travel: Tips For Getting Out Of Lawrenceville (Lawrenceville Patch)
12. FOR SALE: $1.595M Lawrenceville Estate Is One Of A Kind! (Lawrenceville Patch)
13. How To See August’s Rare Blue Moon Over Lawrenceville (Lawrenceville Patch)

Today in Lawrenceville

• Virtual Power Walk - Dress for Success Mercer County (12:00 AM)
• Outdoor Mini Scientists: Five Senses (11:00 AM)
• Indoor Visible Mending - Mercer County Library System (3:00 PM)
• Saturday Night @ the Movies: Pollyanna (2003) (8:00 PM)

Lawrenceville Patch Notebook

• The Lawrenceville School: "Congratulations to Delaney Musgrave ’22, who recently won the 2021-22 @missteennjusa title. She has earned the right to compete for the 2021-22 @missteenusa title in Tulsa, OK, on November 27." (Instagram)
• Rider University: "Less than weeks until our Broncs are back on campus! Tag a Bronc you can't wait to spend Welcome Week with. See the full list of Welcome Week events at our link in bio." (Instagram)
• The Lawrenceville School: "Big Red is BACK! Our first round of preseason athletes arrived today and immediately hit the ground running. We are excited to kickoff the new school year - let’s go, Big Red! #Repost @lvilleathletics ・・・ Preseason is underway… Footba..." (Instagram)
• Rider University Field Hockey: "A delicious team dinner before our home opener tomorrow!! Who’s excited?! " (Instagram)
• Rider University Ice Hockey: "Mark Your Calendars! The Broncs are back starting on 9/24. Be sure to come out and support #TheBrotherhood" (Instagram)
• HomeFront: "Our #FREESTORE on Division Street in Trenton promotes #sustainableliving locally by fostering reuse of household items, toys, clothing, shoes, and much more. HomeFront's families shop at no charge in our cheerful, renovated store for ite..." (Facebook)
• HomeFront: "GOING BACK TO SCHOOL, READY TO LEARN! #brightfutures #backtoschool #prepared #thankyou" (Facebook)
• Ben Franklin Elementary School PTO: "1st and 2nd grade popsicle night was amaaaaazing! Even a rainbow came by to say hi! " (Facebook)
• HomeFront: "We are so grateful to everyone in the community who sponsored a child for HomeFront's annual #backtoschool drive this year! Today we'd like to give a "shout out" to everyone who donated, including Church&Dwight employees, to help o..." (Facebook)
• Ben Franklin Elementary School PTO: "Popsicles on the Playground for Kindergarten and Pre-K is happening now! We’re here until 7:30pm so come on by for some fun and popsicles!" (Facebook)
• Lawrence Township Public Schools: "Lawrence QuickNews - August 26, 2021 https://conta.cc/3jler1w" (Facebook)
• Rider Athletics: "Volleyball to Open Season at Temple Invitational #GoBroncs #MAACVB" (Facebook)
• Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter: "Attention all Walk To End Alzheimer's participants! Raise an additional $50 or more on your walk page between August 23-30 and you will receive our 2021 ALZ Mask." (Facebook)
• Special Olympics New Jersey: "Thank you Metro NY/NJ Spa & Pool Association for hosting and having Special Olympics New Jersey athlete, Lindsey, participate on a par-3 at the Bill Baumann Memorial Golf Open on 8/17 at Knob Hill Golf Club!" (Facebook)
• Schafer Sports Center: "Our Indoor turf field is turf-rific! Suited for soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, baseball, softball, ultimate frisbee and so much more. If you are looking for a great space that is centrally located for your group or team, please conta..." (Instagram)
• Lawrence Hamnett Soccer Association: "Fall 2021 Rec Soccer Registration will close this week! Register on our website now before it closes! New program for 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 available (boys and girls). Message us for details on this program and to be added to the..." (Facebook)
• Lawrence Township Public Schools: "Lawrence Township Public Schools (LTPS) hosted 30 new staff members at its 2021-2022 New Staff Orientation, August 23-26. Superintendent Ross Kasun addressed the group to kick-off the week's activities. Join us in giving a warm welcome t..." (Facebook)
• Schafer Sports Center: "Swimming is a critical life skill for every child, teen and adult. Schafer Sports' swim lessons start kids early (infant and up!) and our awesome swim staff will help them every step of the way in their pool journey! We have a vari..." (Instagram)
• New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs: "Everyone needs help sometimes. If you are behind on your utility bills you could qualify for #UtilityHelpNow from @NJBPU and @NJDCA. You may be newly eligible for #AssistanceNJ that can help pay down and forgive your past-due balances. D..." (Facebook)
• Rider Athletics: "Men's Soccer Falls In Season Opener at Villanova #GoBroncs #MAACSoccer" (Facebook)
• Lawrence Township Public Schools: "On August 25, Slackwood School principal Jeanne Muzi, joined by LTEF and LTPS Board members and staff, cut the ceremonial ribbon officially opening the new Library Media Zone and STEAM Center! LTEF (Lawrence Township Education Foundation..." (Facebook)
• Rider Athletics: "The Broncs open the year with trips to Temple today and Villanova on Saturday. 11 a.m. (Temple)/2:30 p.m. (Delaware)/11 a.m. (Villanova) espn.com/watch/player (Temple) / flovolleyball.tv/events/7136952 (Villanova) statbroadcast.c..." (Facebook)
• Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter: "Attention all Walk To End Alzheimer's participants! There's only a few days left! Raise an additional $50 or more on your walk page between August 23-30 and you will receive our 2021 ALZ Mask." (Facebook)
• Lawrence Hopewell Trail Corporation: "Shout out to Anne Hayton — another incredible LHT volunteer! “It's really rewarding to become an advocate for this local treasure by pitching in to help keep it beautiful and safe for all users.” Read more about Anne (and join Anne) here..." (Facebook)
• Ben Franklin Elementary School PTO: "1st and 2nd graders, it’s your turn!!! Popsicles on the Playground is TONIGHT from 6-7:30pm. Be sure to bring some water to drink to help stay cool. We’ll supply the popsicles!!" (Facebook)
• Lawrence Township Public Schools: "Thank you @LTEFNJ! The Lawrence Township Education Foundation (LTEF) presented LTPS with a "STEAM for 21st Century Learners" grant in the amount of $20,389.80 at the August 25 Board of Education meeting. The grant supports all students i..." (Facebook)
• Rider Athletics: " The Broncs are back! We welcome La Salle to Ben Cohen Field for tonight's field hockey season opener. 7:00 PM Lawrenceville, NJ https://gobroncs.com/showcase?... https://gobroncs.com/sidearmst... #GoBro..." (Facebook)
• LWV of Lawrence Township: "Get ready for New Jersey's redistricting hearings!" (Facebook)

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