Business Briefs

Alfredo de Bonis will hold a slide show and buffet 7 p.m. June 30 to introduce his new cooking school in Lucca, Italy. The event will be at the Elks Lodge, 40 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. The weeklong school includes three classes, tours of cities in the area, and wine and olive oil tastings. Price includes accommodations, meals, classes and tours. For cost or to RSVP for the slide show, visit www.alfredotoursitaly. com.

South Brunswick Community Education has won the New Jersey Organization of the Year Award for its tennis programs presented by the USTA/Middle States, New Jersey district. The award was presented at the USTA's awards ceremony in late April. The Community Education tennis director is Barbara Whitman South.

Kaplan Test Prep, a provider of test preparation and admissions services, will offer a free College Information Night 7-9 p.m. June 30 at Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2055 Lincoln Highway, Edison, for high school students and parents. Workshops will be on "Getting Into Your First Choice School," and "Financial Aid" in two sessions, 7-8 p.m. and 8-9 p.m. Registration is required by calling 800-527-8378 or at www.kaptest.com/enroll.

Suzanne Hayducka, a member of the South Brunswick Public Library board of trustees, has received a 2009 Library Trustee Service Award from the New Jersey State Library Association (NJLA). She was appointed to the board in 2003, and helped guide the library through a 14-month construction project. She is a lifetime member of the Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library. Additionally, the library's public relations staff was awarded the 2009 NJLA PR and Marketing Award for its fundraising brochure. Staff members are Viji Savithri and Rosemary Gohd.

Vinnie Brand, owner of The Stress Factory Comedy Club, New Brunswick, has announced the creation of the website www.NewBrunswickRocks.com, a collection of restaurants, bars, entertainment venues, hotels and cultural attractions in New Brunswick. Visitors may sign up to win prizes, and will receive updates about events and special discounts to participating venues. Visitors may also view pictures from events held at the various participating venues as well as blogs with recipes and tips.

Health care specialist Andrew Arneson will facilitate a weekly workshop for relaxation, emotional healing and intuition development 7-8:45 p.m. Sundays in the Kingston section of South Brunswick. Arneson is the founder of the Needs Approach, an advanced counseling method, and has been practicing in Princeton since 1995. Participants may sample a single meeting, as no ongoing commitment is necessary. Seating is limited and registration required. For fee or to preregister, call 732-220-1663 or visit www.NeedsApproach.com.

The Natural Health Center of Central New Jersey, 2430 Route 130 north, North Brunswick, will host "CPR for the Health Care Provider," 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. June 27. The class is a must for all state-certified therapists and also counts as recertification for those whose certification has lapsed. For fee or more information, call 732-821-5800 or visit www.nathealthctr.com.

A. Bailey Plumbing & Heating is giving away a free Bradford White water heater to one lucky winner. All parts, labor and permit fees are included.

Interested entrants must take a picture of their current water heater, indicate the model and serial number, and send it to the company along with a brief explanation of why they should be chosen. Entries may be submitted to freewaterheater@yahoo.com, or mailed to the company's headquarters in Freehold.

The winner's "before and after" pictures will be posted on A. Bailey's website.

For full details of the free water heater give-away, visit www.ABaileyPlumbing. com or call 800-392-3981.

All entries must be received by June 30.