The annual Oceanport Lions Club Strawberry Festival is right around the corner!

The festival will be held on Friday, June 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Maple Place
School in the borough.

Come join the fun! This year’s attractions include a new WATER WAR competition! Shore Regional Superintendent Thomas Farrell has challenged Wolf Hill Principal Melanie Lipinski, and Maple Place Principal Matt Howell, to see
who gets dunked the most! You’ll finally have the chance to show support of your favorite school Administrator. Let’s
see which one can raise the most money!

More of this year's attractions will include an encore performance of the
Variety Show put on by the incredibly talented Wolf Hill students. This is a truly
spectacular show that you don’t want to miss!

There will also be an American Idol-style contest for all aspiring

Superstars; free pitching and putting lessons from golf instructor Rob Connelley;
a giant Animal Kingdom Bounce House; and free games for the youngest members of
the community.

Will you be the big raffle winner this year? Make sure you get a raffle
ticket for a chance to win prizes such as an iPad Air, and a Kindle Fire HD.
Raffle tickets will be sold at $5 each.

Local dentist and Oceanport Lion Craig Sprung will also participate in the
Shotdoc Basketball Challenge. Sprung will attempt (30) 3-point basketball shots
at 7:45 p.m. in the gym. Guests can make donations for as little of 25 cents
for every shot Sprung makes into the basket.

Have dinner with your family and friends at the festival. The menu includes pizza,
hot dogs, ice cream, root beer floats, coffee, tea and soda. The main menu
item, of course, will be the fresh and delicious strawberry short cake.

Festival-goers can also donate their old eyeglasses and there will be a
prize for the family that brings in the most pairs.

Also be sure
to visit the FEMA information table for a free bag of popcorn, and get
the latest information on available resources to those still in recovery from damages sustained by Hurricane Sandy.

All monies raised = all monies donated. There are no administrative expenses for the event.

For more information on the festival, contact Event Chairman John Bonforte,
Sr. at johnsr@monmouthrubber.com or 908-489-9090.