Bocce and Brew to benefit local police tonight at Mohawk House
By David Danzis New Jersey Heraldhttp://www.njherald.com/20160922/bocce-and-brew-to-benefit-local-police-tonight-at-mohawk-house
Posted: Sep. 22, 2016 12:01 am
SPARTA -- The annual golf fundraiser for the Sussex County Association of Chiefs of Police is being replaced by another Old World game: bocce.
Bocce and Brew 2016 will take place tonight at the Mohawk House in Sparta, beginning at 4 p.m. The event is co-sponsored by the restaurant and First Hope Bank.
"We love supporting local," said Steve Scro, owner of Mohawk House, "whether it's municipalities, farms or law enforcement. There's a lot of good that comes out of it."
First Hope Bank CEO and President Donald Somma said his organization is happy to assist both the Mohawk House and local law enforcement.
Apparently, the idea for bocce came from Andover Township Police Chief Eric Danielson. But the chief admits his bocce skills may leave something to be desired.
"It's OK," Danielson said about his bocce game. "We'll call it average. I'm a novice."
Danielson has a leg up on at least one fellow police chief.
"I've never played before," said Byram Township Police Chief Peter Zabita. "But, Steve's going to make some great food and the weather should be great, so we're hoping for a really fun night."
Scro said the chance for all of Sussex County's law enforcement, which includes the New Jersey State Police, to get together is a net positive for the entire community.
Money collected from the event will go toward continuing education for Sussex County law enforcement.
"It's not often chiefs can come together for a cause, so we thought this would be a good idea," Scro said. "Continued education for law enforcement is important to us, as a community, because it's important to them. We need these guys a cut above. We need to support that."
The event will include woodfire pizzas, rare craft beers and even a helicopter flyover.
Tickets are $40 per person and include beer, food and bocce.
Tickets can be purchased at First Hope Bank branches, or by contacting either Danielson: 973-383-5544, or Zabita: 973-347-4008.
