Business Briefs

Richard Darocha, a 25-year auto glass technician, announced the opening of his new venture, DuRite Auto Glass, located at 470 Route 9 north in Marlboro.

DuRite Auto Glass specializes in the installation of windshields and windows for all makes of automobiles and service vehicles: cars, trucks, vans, construction vehicles, backhoes and 18-wheel tractors, providing installation and repairs at its location, or on-site at home or workplace. The business is open Monday through Friday, and Saturday by appointment. DuRite can be reached at (866) 7DURITE (738-7483) or online at www.DuRiteAutoGlass.com.

Professional and Business Singles Network has scheduled the following activities. Membership is not required, and walk-ins are welcome for all events except the Oct. 25 concert, for which reservations are required. Details: (888) 348-5544 or www.PBSNinfo.com.

A trip to Philadelphia for a performance of the Philadelphia Orchestra is set for Oct. 25. A get-acquainted reception will be held at 6:45 p.m. at the Kimmel Center followed by the 8 p.m. concert at Verizon Hall. The fee is $60 and includes reception and concert.

An after-work social will be held 5:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at the New Orleans Steak House, 680 Amboy Ave., Woodbridge. Admission is $10.

An after-work social will be held 6-9 p.m. Nov. 3 at 21 South Main St., Cranbury. Roundtable introductions and a pinwheel forum will be held at 7:15 p.m. Admission is $10.

A dance social will be held at 8 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Ramblewood Country Club, 200 Country Club Parkway, Mount Laurel. The fee is $13. Attire is dressy, jacket and tie.

A dance social will be held Nov. 5 at La Villa Ristorante, Hamilton Township, Mercer County. Roundtable introductions and pinwheel forum at 7:15 p.m., followed by a dance social at 8:30 p.m. Admission is $15.

Michael Beer of Manalapan, an exclusive agent with Allstate New Jersey Insurance Co. (Allstate New Jersey), was awarded a 2005 Agency Hands in the Community Award for his commitment to volunteering in the community through the Central New Jersey Detachment of the U.S. Marines’ Toys for Tots Foundation. With the award comes a $500 grant from The Allstate Foundation for the Toys for Tots effort, a holiday toy drive that Beer has supported for a number of years.

Through a contingent of Allstate New Jersey agents called Mikes’ Bikes (most of the participants have the first name Mike), Beer has been collecting and distributing bicycles to needy Garden State children during the holidays. Beer was awarded the honor for his tireless efforts with the group.

The Allstate Foundation, established in 1952, is an independent, charitable organization made possible by The Allstate Corp. and Allstate New Jersey Insurance Co.