Mark your calendars New Jersey Ron Parker Chiefs Jersey , July 10th will be all about baseball and charity. Steve Kalafer, chairman of the Somerset Patriots Baseball Club, Massage Envy Spa in Flemington and Hillsborough, NJ and Sleep for Life are joining forces to help raise money for various charitable causes, and all of New Jersey is invited!

The event—happening July 10th from 2p.m to 9p.m at the TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater Township—is part of an initiative to help raise money for girls’ local travel softball teams in New Jersey, as well as for the Somerset Patriots Children's Foundation—a charity close to Mr. Steve Kalafer’s heart.

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“We are so excited to be able to help raise money for the Somerset Patriots Children's Foundation and the girls’ teams,” says Greg Robertson, owner of the Massage Envy locations in Flemington and Hillsborough. “As a New Jersey resident, I’m always looking for ways to help out our community and important charities. With this event Donald Stephenson Chiefs Jersey , we hope to raise between $20,000 and $25,000.”

If you are interested in donating, attending or advertising at this wonderful event contact the following people: Chris Seruig at csuerig6588@gmail; Lawrence Coven at lcoven@optoonline.net or Mike Colalillo at branchburgblaze@gmail.

About Steve Kalafer: Steve is Chairman of Flemington Car and Truck Country Family of Dealerships with showrooms and service centers in 11 locations for 24 franchises. He is involved in many civic and philanthropic initiatives and serves on the board of New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance, Rider University, Somerset Medical Center Laurent Duvernay-Tardif Chiefs Jersey , The Actors Fund Of America, and the Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation.

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) -- Following are the NBA standings after Thursday's games:

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Division

W L Pct GB

Boston 10 14 .417 _

Brooklyn 8 14 .364 1

Toronto 7 13 .350 1

Philadelphia 7 16 .304 2

New York 6 15 .286 2

Southeast Division

W L Pct GB

Miami 16 6 .727 _

Atlanta 11 11 .500 5

Charlotte 10 12 .455 6

Washington 9 11 .450 6

Orlando 7 15 .318 9

Central Division

W L Pct GB

Indiana 19 3 .864 _

Detroit 10 13 .435 9

Chicago 8 12 .400 10

Cleveland 8 13 .381 10

Milwaukee 5 17 .227 14

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Southwest Division

W L Pct GB

San Antonio 17 4 .810 _

Houston 15 8 .652 2

Dallas 13 10 .565 5

New Orleans 10 10 .500 6

Memphis 10 11 .476 7

Northwest Division

W L Pct GB

Portland 19 4 .826 _

Oklahoma City 17 4 .810 8

Denver 13 8 .619 4

Minnesota 11 11 .500 7

Utah 5 19 .208 14

Pacific Division

W L Pct GB

L.A. Clippers 15 9 .625 _

Phoenix 12 9 .571 2

Golden State 13 10 .565 2

L.A. Lakers 10 11 .476 4

Sacramento 6 14 .300 7

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