Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are some upcoming
Mark your calendars!
events from around the area.
Friday, May 4: Humanitarian Gala Dinner Dance
The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties is hosting its 16th annual Humanitarian Gala Dinner Dance at the Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club in Farmingdale at 6pm. Honorees include Leslie L. Barlow of Barlow’s, Jersey Mike’s founder Peter Cancro, and Junior Humanitarian Sarah Abdelaziz. Click foodbankmoc.org for more information.
Saturday, May 5 – Wednesday, May 9: Monmouth Festival of the Arts
The 42nd Monmouth Festival of the Arts takes place at the Monmouth Reform Temple in Tinton Falls. Over 200 artists from all over the Northeast will display their art in a variety of mediums including jewelry, ceramics, sculptured art, oils, watercolor, pastels, mixed media, and fine crafts. For more information call 732-796-9240.
Saturday, May 5: Master Gardeners of Ocean County Plant Sale
Rutgers’ Master Gardeners of Ocean County are holding their 22nd annual plant sale, “Grow Well in 2012,” in the parking lot of the Rutgers Extension on Whitesville Road in Toms River. Stock up on varieties of plants and ask your gardening questions! Proceeds from the plant sale will fund many of the Master Gardeners endeavors, including college scholarships for Ocean County students and a community garden. Call 732-349-1245 for more information. The sale runs 9AM until noon, rain or shine.
Sunday, May 6: OCVTS Car & Truck Show
The Ocean County Vocational Technical School’s Waretown Center holds its 9th annual Car & Truck Show at in Waretown, beginning at 8am. Call 732-286-5660 for more information.