Jr. League hosts holiday market

The Junior League of Monmouth County (JLMC) will present "Home for the Holidays" and "An Evening with Alec Baldwin" Friday, Nov. 20 through Sunday, Nov. 22. The event will take place at the Elks Lodge, 40 W. Front St. in Red Bank, which will be transformed into a holiday themed market featuring more than 20 specialty vendors selling unique gifts, clothing and accessories.

Across town, Baldwin will make a rare personal appearance at the Two River Theatre Company at 8 p.m. Nov. 21, where he will speak informally and answer questions about his career as a stage, film and television actor. Proceeds from Baldwin's visit to Red Bank will benefit the programs of the JLMC.

"Home for the Holidays" is free of charge and open to the public from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. In addition to general shopping hours, the JLMC is hosting a variety of special events at "Home for the Holidays" and the Two River Theatre Company throughout the weekend.

"Home for the Holidays" kicks off with a Ladies Shop and Lunch event. Be the first to shop on Friday from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a three-course lunch at the Downtown from 12:30-2 p.m.

Later that evening, the JLMC will host a Happy Hour Sip 'n Shop from 4-7 p.m. This is a free event that includes drink specials, cheese and chocolate to savor while shopping.

Children are invited to a pizza party and afternoon matinee of the movie "Home Alone" from 2-4 p.m. Parents can shop while their children are fully supervised at the pizza party and movie. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 may attend this event and the cost per child is $20.

Join the JLMC from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Martinis and Mistletoe Cocktail Party featuring hors d'oeuvres from some of Red Bank's best restaurants. The price is $50 per person and includes a signature cocktail to start the holiday season.

General admission tickets are $100; premium tickets $250 and $500, and include preferred seating as well as a private reception with Baldwin. To purchase tickets, visit www.trtc.org or call the Two River Theater at 732-345-1400.

The final day of shopping on Sunday will feature a Children's Cabaret complete with entertainers and a face painter. Parents can shop while their children are fully supervised and entertained. Two sessions are available: 10 a.m. to noon and noon to 2 p.m. This event is suitable for children between the ages of 4 and 9 and the cost is $20 per child.

For tickets to the special events and more information, contact the JLMC at 732- 842-2039 or visit www.jlmc.org.