The Junior League of Monmouth County's announces their 4th Annual Home for the Holidays Weekend at The Two River Theater in Red Bank, December 2nd-3rd
Monmouth County, New Jersey (November 11, 2011) – The Junior League of Monmouth County's (JLMC) premier Home for the Holidays boutique and related events will be returning to the Two River Theater, located at 21 Bridge Avenue in Red Bank, NJ on December 2nd and 3rd, 2011. Now in its fourth year, this 2-day event will include a Mix, Mingle and Jingle, ladies cocktail party on Friday evening, a luncheon on Saturday featuring David Goldman, father, author, activist and founder of the Bring Sean Home Foundation, and a book signing with four time Emmy Award winning actress Kim Zimmer. Goldtinker Rumson will also be on hand to purchase your gold and silver.
The holiday shopping extravaganza will include over 25 vendors featuring clothing for women, men and children, jewelry, toys, food, home décor and unique specialty items and giftware for you and your loved ones. Vendors have been hand selected for the quality, variety and uniqueness of their merchandise. Shopping hours are Friday December 2nd from 11am-6pm, and Saturday, December 3rd from 9am-5pm. Free parking is available.
The Junior League of Monmouth County is proud to recognize its generous sponsors, particularly Premiere Sponsor, Gold Coast Cadillac., and Almasy & Almasy, LLC, the JLMC's Gold Sponsor.
Several events are planned in association with Home for the Holidays
Mix, Mingle and Jingle Cocktail party, Friday, December 2nd 6:30 pm-9:00 pm
Kick off the holidays and Mix, Mingle and Jingle after hours with friends at a ladies cocktail party. Light fare served by et al Fine Food, Private shopping, Holiday wreath silent auction, 50:50 raffle. Hors d'oeuvres, Peppermin-tinis, beer and wine will be served. In addition, three hardworking women who contribute so much to carrying out the mission of the JLMC will have the tables turned on them just in time for our cocktail party and the holiday season! These women will be pampered by a hair dresser, make-up artist, manicurist and fashion stylist on December 2. Don't miss the reveal of the refreshed and rejuvenated trio later that evening! Tickets are $50.00 each.
Luncheon with David Goldman, Saturday, December 3rd 11:30am-1:30am
Guest speaker, David Goldman is a father, author and activist, devoting his time to public speaking and advocacy work on behalf of victims of international child abduction. David fought an inspiring five-year battle to be reunited with his son, Sean, who was abducted to Brazil in June 2004 and returned to the United States on Christmas Eve 2009 - a true Christmas miracle. The case received international media attention and introduced many around the world to the growing, tragic issue of international parental child abduction. David authored the recently released A Father's Love: One Man's Unrelenting Battle to Bring His Abducted Son Home, which provides a first-hand account of his fight to reunite with his son and his ongoing advocacy work. David is also co-founder of the Bring Sean Home Foundation (www.BringSeanHome.org). Join us for lunch at Taste Restaurant at the Galleria to hear him speak about his amazing journey to bring his son home. Tickets are $50.00 each. Lunch includes a glass of wine or beer. Space is limited, so reserve tickets early at www.JLMC.org.
Book Signing with Actress Kim Zimmer Saturday, December 3rd at 2:30pm
Come meet four times Emmy Award winning actress and author Kim Zimmer on our sensational seasonal stage. Kim will answer questions and share behind-the-scenes stories about her days on Guiding Light the longest running drama in television history, where she originated the role of Reva Shayne. Kim's new book I'm Just Sayin' will be available for purchase and signing.
Other Attractions
Sell your Gold and Silver
Goldtinker Rumson will be on hand to purchase your gold and silver old boyfriends jewelry so that you can make room in your jewelry box before the holidays!
Frosty's Finds
Come shop the Junior League re-gift shop with new and gently used items from fashions to furnishing to fabulous finds. All proceeds will benefit the JLMC.
Astrologer
Pam Furlong spiritual intuitive and astrologer of Moonstruck will be available for 15 minute sessions on Friday during the cocktail party or on Saturday from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Come learn what 2012 has in store for you!
Holiday entertainment
Various entertainments will be provided by The Academy of Dance Arts, Monmouth Day Care Center, Kick Dance Studio, Allegra Dance Company, Monmouth Conservatory of Music and the Kathryn Barnett School of Dance.
All proceeds raised from the Home for the Holidays event will go to support the JLMC, an all- volunteer nonprofit organization, which prepares its members to serve as leaders and catalysts for change through extensive volunteer and leadership training. The JLMC's current community focus is on empowering women in crisis to learn the basic life skills they need to be independent. The JLMC is comprised of approximately 300 women, living in both Monmouth and Ocean counties, who give over 20,000 hours of volunteer service each year. Membership is open to any woman, age 21 or over, with an interest and commitment to voluntarism.
For more information about the JLMC and the Home for the Holidays boutique, or to purchase tickets to the event, visit us online at www.JLMC.org.