Basking Ridge Fire Co. to Hold Beefsteak Dinner

The Basking Ridge Fire Co.'s third annual Beefsteak Dinner and Silent Auction, with all-you-can-eat beefsteak, fries, dessert and including beer, soda, coffee and tea, is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 16. The dinner is a benefit for the all-volunteer Basking Ridge Fire Co. No. 1 and First Aid Squad.

"It is a night of great food, fun and friends, a fantastic way to spend a Saturday night while supporting your local fire department, Basking Ridge Fire Company No. 1." said Patrick DiLorenzo, president of the fire company. "Bring your friends and get a table of eight, or come alone and make your own."

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person and $300 for a table of eight. (Groups of eight tickets must be purchased at once). Music will be provided by "The Second Chance Band," which plays everything from classic to current rock.

For tickets and information, call 908-766-9874 or e-mail tickets@brfco.com. The event will be at the firehouse at 30 Washington Ave., off Oak Street.

"We are a 24-hour 365-day, all volunteer department, providing both fire and Emergency Medical Services to the residents of Basking Ridge," said Jack McGrath, company chief.

"Fundraisers such as the dinner enable the company to maintain facilities, purchase fire gear and equipment and to provide training for all members," McGrath said. "We rely on the support of our residents."