The fourth annual “Chic Boutique” Luncheon and Fashion Show will be held on May 18 at Eagle Oaks Country Club, 20 Shore Oaks Dr., Farmingdale.

The luncheon will feature a cash raffle, gift auction, local vendors and a show of fashions from the Once Again Thrift Boutique that benefits the Monmouth Medical Center Foundation.

Frank Dicopoulos, an actor best known for his role as Frank Cooper on CBS’s Guiding Light will serve as master of ceremonies.

Tickets are $60 and all proceeds will benefit the Once Again Thrift Boutique. For information and tickets call (732) 923-6886.

May 16, 8am
Sign up today for the Friends of the Monmouth County Parks 20th Annual Golf Outing,Hominy Hill Golf Course, Colts Neck.
$150/golfer: includes breakfast, lunch dinner, golf and prizes
Call 732-975-9735 for details

The Mental Health Association of Monmouth County will hold its annual dinner on Wednesday, May 16 at the Channel Club in Monmouth Beach. Captain Shawn Althouse from the Monmouth County Correctional Institution and Detective Eric S. Rice, a juvenile officer, will receive the organization’s Humanitarian Award. Child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Sajjad A. Zaidi will receive the Tony Dowling Child Advocacy Award; Ginger Mulligan will receive the Volunteer Award; Joseph McCarthy will be honored with the Philanthropy Award and Bonnie Jean Krecz will receive the Monarch Award.

The keynote speaker will be Hon. Jennifer Velez, commissioner of the NJ Department of Human Services.

Tickets are $75 and proceeds will benefit MHA Monmouth, an organization dedicated to promoting good mental health, the prevention of mental illness and the improved care and treatment of persons with mental illnesses.

Call (732) 542-6422, ext. 108 or email info@mentalhealthmonmouth.org for information and tickets.

Keansburg High School Baseball and Softball will host the 2nd Annual Titan 5K run/walk to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project on Saturday May 12 at 9:00am. Registration forms can be found on the Keansburg High School main web page under athletics. Anyone who would like to make a donation can contact George Hoff @ 908-902-0963.

The Tower Hill Concert Series presents Imperial Brass in concert April 29 at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church at Red Bank, 255 Harding Road. The 25-piece brass ensemble is directed by Larry Markiewitz.

The group was founded in 1991 by alumni of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. Their repertoire features a wide range of styles, including brass band classics, contemporary works, classical arrangements, Broadway show tunes and pops. Imperial Brass has won several first-place awards in brass band competitions. In 2007 they collaborated with Ocean Grove Great Auditorium organist Gordon Turk to celebrate the 100^th anniversary of the auditorium’s world-famous organ.

There is no admission charge; an offering will be taken to support the concert series.

The Red Bank Regional (RBR) Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Dance Majors will present their Spring Dance Concert on Thursday, April 26, at 7 pm and Saturday, April 28, at 2 pm in the RBR Theatre at 110 Ridge Road, Little Silver. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. The spring show features 42 dance majors presenting 30 numbers in a mix of dance styles including hip hop, modern, jazz and contemporary numbers.

The Children’s Auxiliary of Visiting Nurse Association Health Group (VNAHG) presents “the Power of the Purse,” a Ladies Night Out and Purse Auction 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26 at David Burke Fromagerie, Rumson.

The evening includes a silent and chance auction of purses and bags from designers including MZ Wallace, Coach, Marc Jacobs, Cole Hann and more.

Tickets are $100 and include hors d’oeuvres, a buffet and cocktails. Proceeds will benefit VNAHG’s programs and services for children.

Call (732) 224-6780 or email foundation@vnahg.org for information or to purchase tickets.

The Marine Academy of Science and Technology, MAST will be hosting its Eighth Annual Silent Art Auction featuring original artwork by the Class of 2015. Each freshman student will showcase their artwork at the event in order to raise money for their class and enrich the community.

All artwork is marine-themed and has been produced in a particular art style chosen by the artist.

Doors open at 6 PM and silent bidding to begin immediately. Art will be awarded to the highest bidder.

The Art Auction is open to the public. Come bring your family and friends support our students and discover the talent of local artists.

Tickets: $20 adults; $5 students.  Those interested in purchasing tickets can email  tickets@njchambersingers.org

New Jersey Chamber Singers

“In both sacred and secular realms, light is a universal phenomenon whose power is infinite,” said Reid Masters, Artistic Director of New Jersey Chamber Singers. “Light represents hope for something better, more reflective, more pure, and more brilliant; even life after death.”

For more information about NJCS, please visit us at www.njchambersingers.org.

Henry Hudson Regional School PTO, Inc. (“HHRS PTO”) invites you to join them at their 3^rd Annual “Boardwalk Bash” Gift Auction on April 21, 2012 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Auditorium, 121 Miller Street, Highlands, New Jersey, from 6:00 PM to 11:30 PM.  Admission Tickets go on sale beginning March 24, 2011 and are $10.00 each.  Please call Darlene Miragliotta at 848-218-2789 to reserve your tickets and / or table today, or contact the HHRS PTO for reservations by sending your request with your contact information to: HHRSPTO@henryhudsonreg.k12.nj.us.  Please note that all tickets must be purchased and /or reserved prior to this event.