Festival to celebrate ‘green’ ladybugs

The Middletown United Methodist Church will host a family event, “The Ladybug Festival and Carnival,” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 10 at 924 Middletown-Lincroft Road, Middletown.

Families with young children can enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of ladybug games and crafts. Each family will receive a bag of live ladybugs to take home for their garden. A free lunch of hot dogs and chips will be provided. Plants will also be available for purchase.

For more information, call 732-671- 0707 or visit www.middletownumcnj.org.