Please join us Wednesday evening, May 9th at 7 pm for a fundraiser for the Family Education program featuring Joe Jencks. Joe is a Chicago-based award-winning singer/songwriter. He is a noted vocalist and has been on the international folk circuit for over 18 years. Joe’s music blends his Irish roots and working-class upbringing with conservatory training. His songs reflect heart and soul and are inspired by a strong social conscious and spiritual exploration. (http://www.joejencks.com/). Joe has performed at festivals like the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, Kerrville, Mariposa and Old Songs to venues like Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Joe was a co-founder of the harmony trio Brother Sun. He has written several songs that have risen to number one on the folk charts. Joe’s song “Lady of the Harbor” is the background music to the movie Undocumented. Here is a link to a wonderful YouTube video, (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3gOoySyNlI) Joe has performed at festivals like the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, Kerrville, Mariposa and Old Songs to venues like Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Joe has released two new solo CDs. “Poets, Philosophers, Workers & Wanderers” was released in May of 2017 and just this past month Joe has released a CD of Si Kahn songs. Tickets $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers. Reservations are recommended; seating is limited. Call 973-763-1905 to make your reservation. Please leave your name and number of seats you’d like. — Amy Blake