AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Local Animals Ready For Adoption OHI To Host 20th Anniversary Emerald Gala Fundraiser

MONMOUTH COUNTY –

The Monmouth County SPCA has a number of pets available for adoption.

You’d never guess that this petite little princess had a litter of chunky puppies recently. Chloe was such a good mom to her babies but she’s had her last litter and is ready to fi nd a good home. Really just a puppy herself, Chloe is around 1-year-young and weighs around 45lbs. Chloe was a little shy when she arrived, but has been acclimating nicely and her true and sweet personality is shining through. She would love some training to work on her puppy-like behaviors but other than that, she’s a playful, affectionate and loving girl who just wants to start fresh. She could possibly live with other pets and would do well with dog-savvy kids age 11 and up.

The MCSPCA only does adoptions in person (please bring all family members). They will ask you to fill out an Adoption Survey

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Matilda e Musical

HOWELL – The Freehold Regional Education Association invites members of the community who are 55+ to dinner and a complimentary performance of Howell

High School’s musical, “Matilda.” This event will be held on March 1 at 3:30 p.m. Please RSVP by emailing DCummings@ frhsd.com by February 15.

HOWELL – Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc.

(OHI) is set to host its annual Winter Fundraiser in celebration of its 20th year providing the highest quality healthcare to its patients, regardless of their background or economic status.

OHI is a federally qualified health center with locations in Ocean and Monmouth counties that provides primary care services to all people who come through our doors, but especially those who cannot afford to seek healthcare elsewhere. In support of our cause and in celebration of twenty years of operation, they will host their annual Winter Fundraiser and Casino Night on February 10 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club, 20 Shore Oaks Drive, Farmingdale.

For the past two decades, OHI has been a staple in our community and has been in constant pursuit of its mission to cultivate happier and healthier lives for all. But their work is never done and OHI seeks to continue providing primary and preventative medicine for many years and generations to come. For us to do this, we need your help. Therefore, we have organized a variety of opportunities in culmination of this year’s glamorous Winter

Fundraiser to contribute. These include the purchase of sponsorships and the donation of items that will be available for auction on this special evening. With your support, OHI can acquire better medical equipment, improve its community outreach and educational materials, increase its vaccination capacity, and heighten health awareness in our community.

The theme for this year’s fundraiser is The Emerald Gala and will include a delicious dinner, plenty of dancing, a silent auction, casino games, and a 50/50 raffle. The cost per ticket is $250. Sponsorships, donations, and 50/50 tickets are all available for purchase and are 100% tax deductible, excluding the cost of dinner.

They are so excited to celebrate such an impressive milestone with you and hope to see you in green on February 10.

For further information on tickets and sponsorship opportunities, contact Nicole Jones at njones@ohinj.org.

Alternatively, you can visit their fundraiser website at ohinj.org/annual-fundraiser. The deadline for sponsorships and ad journals is February 3. Send all ad files to njones@ ohinj.org.

All Fur Love Valentine’s Dinner And Gi Auction

FARMINGDALE – Come join All Fur Love

Animal Rescue for an evening of fun, food and friends all to help the kitties! Event will be on February 9, 6 to 10 p.m. at Our House Restaurant & Banquet Facility, 420 Adelphia Road.

Over 100 beautiful baskets will be raffled off. You could win an iPad, a cool bike or the 50/50! Donation is $50 and includes dinner, dessert, cash bar and auction. Tickets are available online at AllFurLove.org.