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The Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) Foundation is selling raffle tickets to raise funds for scholarships for students attending Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg. This year, in celebration of the College’s 50th Anniversary, the RVCC Foundation is offering 10 exceptional prizes.

The person holding the first-prize winning raffle ticket may choose from three different trips: 1) Barcelona, Spain; 2) Bordeaux, France; and 3) Edinburgh, Scotland. Each travel package is for two people to enjoy and includes airfare. Details on each trip can be found at www.raritanval.edu/tripraffle.

Second prize, a “BROADWAY BOUND” package, includes four orchestra tickets to the hit Broadway musical Hamilton at New York City’s Richard Rogers Theatre (date to be determined), with a pre-show dinner for four at Sardi’s. Other prizes include gifts certificates to play 18 holes at some of New Jersey’s finest golf course; a Chef’s Dinner for six at Verve Bistro in Somerville and two, one-night stays at the Bridgewater Marriott; a diamond necklace from Roman Jewelers; and more.

Tickets cost $100 each, and only 500 tickets will be sold. The drawing will be held at RVCC’s 50th Anniversary Golden Harvest Gala on Thursday, October 25, at The Palace at Somerset Park, Somerset. Raffle ticket winners do not have to be present at the 8:35 p.m. drawing.

To purchase tickets and for information about all 10 prizes, visit www.raritanval.edu/tripraffle or contact the RVCC Foundation at 908-526-1200, ext. 8246.

About RVCC

Ranked by BestColleges.com, WalletHub.com, and Niche.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory; a 1,000-seat Theatre offering professional performances for all ages; and an Honors College for high achieving students.

The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training, small business assistance through the Small Business Development Center, professional development, and adult and youth personal enrichment courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.

The RVCC Foundation is the fundraising arm of RVCC and forges partnerships with individual donors, other foundations, businesses and corporations to raise funds for scholarships and to support the College as a center of intellectual thought, cultural vibrancy, personal enrichment and an engine for economic growth.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 7, 2018

Media contact: Donna Stolzer, 908-526-1200, ext. 8383

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