– Fundraiser to celebrate the arts set for Oct. 17
RED BANK — Monmouth Arts will honor Becky Weinberg and family and the Count Basie Theatre at its “Inspire, Create, Celebrate — The Arts” cocktail party fundraiser from 7-10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17, at McLoone’s Pier House, 1 Ocean Ave., Long Branch. Proceeds will benefit arts education and community arts programs and services.
Kathy Donnelly, owner of Beauregard Gallery in Rumson, is co-chair of the event along with Pam Marvin, Monmouth Arts’ board vice chair.
Each year, Monmouth Arts honors artists, arts organizations and supporters who enrich the lives of those who live and work in Monmouth County. Becky Weinberg is being honored as an arts supporter.
The Count Basie Theatre is being recognized for its commitment to making the theater a place where the community comes together to experience talent from around the corner and the world.
The evening will include a pop-up gallery of local artists, which is curated by Donnelly; classic rock music performed by the youth in Count Basie Theatre’s Rockit! program; centerpieces and a Creation Station by found-object artist Lisa Bagwell; and dance music provided by the Thom White Band.
Monmouth Arts invites those who value the arts to enjoy a fun evening that will include lavish hors d’oeuvres and great entertainment featuring emerging and established artists from Monmouth County. This is Monmouth Arts’ major fundraiser of the year.
To purchase tickets, sponsorships or advertisements, visit www.monmoutharts.org or contact Mary Eileen Fouratt at [email protected] or 732-212-1890, ext. 2. Tickets are limited.
– Races to support school’s programs
The Foundation for Shrewsbury Education (FSE) will host its 20th annual Shrewsbury 5K Classic and One Mile Any Style races on Oct. 19. The One-Mile Any Style race will begin 8:30 a.m. and the 5K at 9 a.m. at Shrewsbury Borough School, 20 Obre Place.
The USATF-certified course will take runners through the neighborhoods of Shrewsbury. After an awards presentation, a kiddie dash will take place at the school at 10:30 a.m.
Refreshments will be provided to runners at a post-race expo that will feature free food, drinks, music and other goods from local businesses.
The 5K is one of FSE’s two annual fundraisers. Proceeds will support the advancement of technology and extracurricular academic programs at Shrewsbury Borough School.
This year, FSE purchased $100,000 in hardware to update the school’s Mac lab and laptop cart and will provide scholarship opportunities for students to attend programs, such as the Stars Challenge at Monmouth University and Small Factory Production’s renowned “Create-A-Cartoon” class.
Runners can register at http://shrewsburyfoundation.org or www.raceforum.com/shrewsbury.
The cost for the 5K is $30 in advance or $35 on race. The one-mile race is $25 in advance or $30 on race day. The kiddie dash is free and is for kids up to fifth grade. Registration on race day will begin at 7:30 a.m. at Shrewsbury Borough School.
Packet pick-up for the race will be held from 3-5 p.m. Oct. 17 and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 18 at Road Runner Sports on Route 35 in Shrewsbury.
For more information on FSE or to donate, visit http://shrewsburyfoundation.org.
Red Bank’s Halloween parade set for Oct. 19
The 67th annual Red Bank Halloween Parade will begin 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19, at Broad Street. Lineup and judging will take place 1 p.m. at the corner of East Bergen Place and South Street. The rain date is Oct. 26.
Prizes will be awarded for the best costume, best pet costume and best float. After the parade, a party will be celebrated in the parking lot on White Street.
For more information or to register a float, contact Red Bank Parks and Recreation at 732-530-2782 or www.redbanknj.org.
– Group sets trip to observe bird migration
The Monmouth County Audubon Society has scheduled an autumn bird walk for Sunday, Oct. 19, at the Sandy Hook unit of the Gateway National Recreation Area park, 128 S. Hartshorne Drive, Highlands. Participants should meet 10 a.m. in the parking lot of the former Visitor Center.
The peninsula of Sandy Hook attracts migrating raptors, shorebirds and songbirds due to the abundance of food and areas of suitable habitat. This makes Sandy Hook an excellent place to observe many species of migrating birds in a limited area. The bird “guest list” changes daily at Sandy Hook, depending on weather conditions and the food supply.
The trip will be led by members of the Monmouth County Audubon Society who are familiar with Sandy Hook and its birds. Advance registration is not required for this free trip, which is open to all.
The Monmouth County Audubon Society, a chapter of the National Audubon Society, is dedicated to the enjoyment and study of nature, wildlife conservation, habitat protection and education. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month September through May at the Church of the Nativity. For more information, visit www.monmouthaudubon.org.
– The Jersey Shore PFLAG monthly transgender and transfamilies support meeting will be held 7-9 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Presbyterian Church House, 352 Sycamore Ave., Shrewsbury.
Meetings are held on the third Monday of the month and offer support, education and advocacy for parents, family members and friends of transgender individuals and their families.
PFLAG is not affiliated with any religious organization. For more information, call 908-814-2155.