Jersey Shore Family Events

Thursday, April 19^th …. Sodexo hosts their annual Kitchen Wars at Lakewood High School starting at 5:30 p.m. enjoy a three course all-you-eat meal sampling created by students. The Food Network’s G. Garvin will be a guest judge of the event to benefit LHS student clubs. Call 732- 905-3529 for tickets and more information.

Thursday, April 19^th …. The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation holds their Gift Auction at the Buona Sera Palazzo on Park Avenue in Ocean Township starting at 6:30 pm. Click tcgiftauction.com for more information.

Friday, April 20^th thru Sunday, April 22^nd …….. The Central Jersey RV Show takes place at the PNC Bank Arts Center at exit #116 of the Garden State Parkway in Holmdel Friday, April 20 through Sunday April 22. Admission is free with a non-perishable food donation for Fulfill, formerly the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean County. Clik nj-rv-shows.com for more information.

Friday, April 20^th … The Knights of Columbus host a Dinner & Comedy Show at their hall located at 113 Tennyson Ave in Toms River starting at 6:30 p.m. Call 732-267-3386 for tickets and more information.

Saturday, April 21^st …. The Autism MVP Foundation holds their third annual Brewing Awareness for Autism event at the Beach Haus Brewery in Belmar starting at 7 p.m. Featuring a barbeque buffet and the Paul Marino Band. The event benefits the Foundation’s Autism Program Improvement Project led by Monmouth University in which nearly 40 teachers who have students with autism are receiving in-school, enhanced training and techniques on how to work with students on the spectrum. Click autismmvp.org for more information.

Friday, April 27^th …. A Spaghetti Dinner in support of Leila Merrill takes place at Bayville VFW Post #9503 on Veterans Boulevard in Bayville from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Leila was diagnosed with MPS III, Sanfillipo Syndrome Type A, a progressive condition for which there is no cure or treatment available. Proceeds from the dinner will help fund the family’s expenses in their effort to help doctors research the disease. Call 732-278-7662 for tickets and more information.

Friday, April 27^th … The Toms River Elks Lodge hosts a Special Needs Children's Dance at their lodge located at 600 Washington Street in Toms River starting at 6 p.m. Dance to DJ Josh, create your own ice cream sundae and take a chocolate making class. Check their Facebook page for more information.

Friday, May 4^th thru Sunday, May 6^th …. The annual Pugapalooza event takes place Friday, May 4 - Sunday, May 5 in Asbury Park with a meet and greet on Friday night at the Dark City Brewery, the main event on Saturday at the Wonder Bar and the Pug Brunch and Pink Your Pug Out promenade on Sunday. The event benefits PugSquad.org (a non-profit group) which helps tristate pugs in need and also other Pug Rescues throughout the United States Click their Facebook page for more information

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