NBC reporter to host Sunrise House gala

sussex county -Pat Battle, the New Jersey Bureau reporter for NBC4 will emcee the Sunrise House Foundations Fifth Annual Recognition Gala. The theme of the evening is "Building Lives and Giving Hope." The affair will be held beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 30 in the Hanover Marriott in Whippany. To be honored for their work in assisting those suffering from substance abuse and related disorders will be: Patricia Barbarito, a partner in the law firm of Einhorn, Harris, Ascher, Barbarito, Frost & Ironson; Gary Blan, president and chief executive officer of Saint Clare's Health System; and the Rev. Joseph Hennen, vice president of Daytop NJ. Sunrise House is a ninety-bed, not-for-profit residential health care facility located in Lafayette. For tickets or sponsorship information, contact Warrie Howell at 973-383-6300 ext. 106 or visit sunrisehouse.com