Community Corner
The Week Ahead in New Brunswick
Events around the Hub City during the week of Dec. 3 through Dec. 7.
Monday
University Inn & Conference Center At Rutgers, 178 Ryders Lane
From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., a free conference for area small businesses will offer tips and information for disaster preparation and recovery.
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Tuesday
Rutgers Delta Sigma Pi Blood Drive, 604 Bartholomew Road, Piscataway
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NJ Blood Services is hosting this drive, which runs from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday
Todd Andrlik Author Event, Barnes and Noble at Rutgers University Bookstore, 100 Somerset St.
Author Todd Andrlik will discuss his latest book, "Reporting the Revolutionary War: Before it Was History, It Was News" at 7 p.m. Admission is free.
Thursday
Makeda Ethiopian Restaurant, 338 George St.
There is a $5 cover charge for this performance, which is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Friday
20th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration, corner of Livingston Avenue and George Street.
New Brunswick City Market will host its annual holiday tree lighting celebration from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event is free and will feature musical entertainment, a visit from Santa Claus, free carriage rides, a scavenger hunt and a chili cook off, with tasting kits available for $1.
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