Jersey Shore Events [LIST]

The 23^rd Annual “Look Who’s Cooking” will take place Friday, May 20^th at Christ Episcopal Church … 415 Washington Street in Toms River , from 6 – 8 PM. The event is a fundraiser for the Family Planning Center of Ocean County. The night features “men of distinction” from Ocean County and their homemade dishes …. For more information Call 732-364-9696 …

Saturday, May 21^st …. The annual Pros vs. Heroes Charity Flag Football Game takes place on the Seaside Heights boardwalk starting at 2 p.m. Members of the Toms River Police Department take on former NFL players and former UFC champion Frankie Edger to benefit the Toms River Police Foundation. See the NFL Play 60 Clinic before the game. Call 732-349-0150 for tickets and additional information.

Tuesday, May 31^st … Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore holds a Princess Party Recruitment Night at Lacey Community Hall on Lacey Road at Route 9 in Forked River from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. for girls in grades K-12 including special needs. Information on camp will also be available, Troop leaders are also needed and financial aid is available. Call 732-349-4499 for more information.

Saturday, June 11^th … Enjoy a day of events starting with a brunch at the Stafford Fire House for area residents age 70 or older followed by a parade that kicks off at 10 a.m. and runs along Stafford Avenue to Route 9. Activities at the Doc Cramer Sports Complex starting at 2 p.m. include entertainment, crafts. The Little Miss Stafford/Little Town Crier Contest, Pie Eating Contest, the Miss Stafford Pageant, DJ Dance Party, inflatable, mechanical and train rides and games. Fireworks end the day at dusk.

The 11^th Annual Red, White and Brew “Kick Off Summer” Wine Tasting Event will take place Wednesday, June 8^th from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at the Toms River Country Club …. The event is a fundraiser to benefit the J. Phillip Citta Regional Cancer Center at Community Medical Center. For Ticket Information Call (732) 557-8131 or visit www.cmcgiving.org

The Ocean County Columbus Day Parade and Italian Street Festival will Host their 2^nd Annual “Italian Invitational” on Monday, June 27^th at Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Lakewood. To become a sponsor or to play Call 732-477-6507 or visit www.columbusnj.org

Saturday, May 21^st … Ocean of Love holds their Happy Ever After Fundraiser and Gift Auction at the La Bove Grande Banquet and Circle Landmark Hotel in Lakehurst from noon until 4 p.m. Click oceanoflove.org for more information.

Ocean County College will Host the 40^th Annual Senior Citizen Art Exhibit June 10^th thru June 23^rd at the Grunin Center Art Gallery …. Monday thru Friday 8 am to 8 pm … Saturday’s 9 am to Noon … Closed Sunday’s …. Admission is Free and Open to the Public … 732-255-0500