‘Taste of Holidays’ raises $13,000 for Girl Scouts

The Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts, Farmingdale, recently raised more than $13,000 to support Girl Scout programs at its "Taste of the Holidays" fund-raiser.

More than 250 people attended the event, held at the Old Orchard Manor, Eatontown. Attendees also cast votes for the Best of Chefs awards, with the Best Holiday Theme award going to the Oakland House, Red Bank.

Local establishments that participated in the event were Avanti Italian Restaurant, Oceanport; Brix 560, Tinton Falls; Creative Caterers, Ocean; Oakland House restaurant, Red Bank; and the Old Orchard Manor.

Sponsorships and tickets are now available for the council’s "Women of Distinction" awards reception, to be held in March at the Deal Country Club. Tickets cost $150 each.

For additional information, call Nancy at (732) 938-5454, ext. 37.