Girls Basketball Hosts Annual Hoops for Hope Saturday

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.

Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.

1. THIRD ANNUAL RESTAURANT WEEK
   Where/When: More than 30 restaurants downtown; Starting Feb. 18
   Why Go: Some of Summit's best restaurants will be offering discounts and prix fixe menus through Feb. 27.
   Pricing: Varied
2. HOOPS FOR HOPE
   Where/When: Summit High School gym; Saturday 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
   Why Go: All proceeds will be donated to Susan G. Komen For the Cure and The Adrienne Reid Scholarship Fund.
   Pricing: There will be t-shirts for sale, a concession stand and a bake sale, but admission is free.
3. CHARITY BALL FOR THE CENTER FOR HOPE HOSPICE
   Where/When: Grand Summit Hotel; Saturday, 6:30  p.m.
   Why Go: This year’s honoree will be  Frank P. Lettera and he will receive the Coloney-Hudson Award. Mr. Lettera Frank has been the Managing Director of Hanley Funeral Home, New Dorp, Staten Island, NY, for the past twenty-two years.
   Pricing: $100 per person
4. THE WANNABES PERFORM AT MCLYNN'S IN SPRINGFIELD
   Where/When: McLynn's, duh.; Friday 9:30 p.m.
   Why Go: The Wannabes are a cover band from Rahway specializing in British Invasion music of the 1960s. Their diverse set lists also includes Wilson Pickett and the Monkees.
   Pricing: Free!
5. SWIMMING SECTIONALS V. SCOTCH PLAINS
   Where/When: Perth Amboy YMCA; Friday, 4 p.m.
   Why Go: The Boys swim team is on an epic run right now after a huge victory Tuesday over Chatham.
   Pricing: Unknown.

DON'T MISS OUT

LACROSSE FUNDRAISER

Where/When: Feb. 25, 8 p.m.
Why Go: Any event to benefit the students of Summit is a worthy function to attend. This silent auction should be a ton of fun!
Pricing: Tickets are $75.00/person  $50/per young alumni (rates apply to graduates of class 2000 and later).