Red Bank resident Marion Donohue was recently honored with a service award for her volunteer efforts on behalf of the Red Bank Charter School. The award was given by the New Jersey Charter Public Schools in Trenton and recognized Donohue for leading projects to build the school playground, obtain a

major arts grant,

maintain the school's Naturalist Club and sustain its weekly programs expanding knowledge of the environment and nature. She has three children who attend the school.

Bruce Whitaker, of Red Bank, was also honored by the NJCPSA with its Board of Trustees Member Award.

The award recognizes Whitaker for his service to the Red Bank Charter School where he has served as president of the

board of trustees for four years.

A screening party for the PBS debut of the documentary feature film "Greetings From Asbury Park" will be held at 4 p.m. May 17 at Mattison Park, Asbury Park. The film will be shown on a big screen, and there will be live music, a silent auction of Asbury Park memorabilia, and prizes. Attendees will receive a complimentary "cinematini." Donation is $20. To RSVP, email kristen.et.cline@gmail.com.

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St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Asbury Park, will host "Taste of the Shore" 6- 10 p.m. May 18 at The Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, Asbury Park. Proceeds will benefit the parish building fund for a new complex in Ocean Township. More than 25 local restaurants will offer tastings, and there will be a variety of wine tastings. There will also be a silent auction, hourly 50/50 raffles, Greek music, and cuisine. Tickets are $60 per person or $100 for two. For reservations, call Colleen at 732-280-2051 or Thomas at 732- 775-2777.

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Red Bank Senior Women's Club is sponsoring a trip to the Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, on June 2. The cost is $28 for bus transportation, the show "Celebration of the '60s," and a casino bonus. For reservations, call 732-728-9341 or 732-493-1926.

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Wag On Inn Rescue, Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, will hold a luncheon and English tea party with three seatings, 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., May 31 at Country By the Sea Tearoom, 515 Sylvania Ave., Avon. The donation is $20, and all proceeds will benefit the care and medical expenses of Wag On Inn's animals waiting to be adopted. For reservations, call 908-907-2603.

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Red Bank Elks Lodge 233 and the Ladies Auxiliary will host a casino party 6:30-10:30 p.m. May 23. Cost is $35 per person. The event will include roulette, Texas Hold'em, and blackjack. For tickets, call Kathy at 908-902-4295 or Chris at 732- 341-3010. No tickets will be sold at the door.

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The 23rd annual Red Bank Jazz & Blues Festival will be held 5-10 p.m. June 5, noon-10 p.m. June 6, and noon-6 p.m. June 7, at Marine Park, Red Bank. The free festival will feature jazz and blues music, foods, works by local artisans and crafters, and other activities. For more information, visit the website at www.redbankfestival.com.

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St. George's-by-the-River Episcopal Church, Waterman Avenue, Rumson, will host its annual Canterbury Fair 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 13 (rain or shine). The free event will feature arts, crafts, plants, vegetables, books, a silent auction, children's auction, homemade desserts and various foods. For more information, call Peeka at 732-747-3315.

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The Monmouth Symphony Orchestra will present the Concordia Youth Chorale

at 3 p.m. May 17 at the Count Basie Theatre,

99 Monmouth St., Red Bank. A preconcert talk will be held at 2:15 p.m. in the theater. The concert will include Walton's Henry V Suite, Brahms' Variations on a Theme by Haydn, and Hedges' Psalm 104 as sung by the Concordia Youth Chorale. The Chorale features local students in grades two through 12. Tickets are $25 for seniors, $5 for students, and $30 for all others. For tickets, call the box office at 732-842-9000. For more information, visit www.monmouthsymphony. org.

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The First Presbyterian Church at Red Bank-Tower Hill, 255 Harding Road, will present The Calvin and Chapel Ringers followed by an ice cream social 7 p.m. June 7. The ringers are high school-age students from Little Silver, Sea Bright, Tinton Falls, Middletown, Oceanport, Holmdel, Fair Haven and Rumson. They will perform original compositions for hand bells, and arrangements of classical music and hymns. A free-will donation will be taken, and cost for the ice cream social is $3. For more information, call the church office at 732-747- 1348, ext. 21.

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