Shop Small on November 29, 2025

Join Us for Our Annual Pop-Up Shop at the Columbus Club on Small Business Saturday!

November 29 | 11 AM – 4 PM

Kick off your holiday shopping with a visit to the Fair Haven Columbus Club for our beloved annual Small Business Saturday pop-up shop! This year, we’re bringing together an incredible lineup of local vendors — everything from an jewelry and local clothing to baked goods, unique home décor, pet treats, and the creative offerings of our young entrepreneurs.

We’re proud to support our small business community, and this event is a fun way to do just that, whether you’re shopping for gifts or something special for yourself.

Why stop by?

• The townwide trolley stops right in our parking lot, making it easy to hop on and explore other Fair Haven businesses throughout the day. We’ll even have a designated spot to park strollers before boarding.

• Not much of a shopper? No problem. The Ohio State vs. Michigan game will be on in the bar area starting at noon, so sports fans can relax and enjoy the rivalry.

• Kids in tow? Perfect! We’ll have coloring, hands-on activities, and hot chocolate ready to keep our youngest shoppers smiling.

• Sip while you shop with a Guinness, Bloody Mary, Bloody Maria, or Red Snapper.

Above all, it’s a fun, family-friendly way to spend the Saturday after Thanksgiving and support your neighbors while soaking in the local holiday spirit. We hope to see you on November 29th!

Kick off the Holidays Party on November 21

The holiday season is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with great music, good friends, and a whole lot of heart?
Join us for our Kick Off the Holidays Party at the Columbus Club in Fair Haven, NJ, benefiting the Heartwarming Center in Red Bank.

If you’ve joined us in the past for our Toys for Tots fundraiser, you already know what a great night this is. It’s the same great holiday party, and this year we’re giving back to those in need right here at home.

We’ll have live music from the Pat Roddy Band. From the Stone Pony, to Bar A, to Martell’s Tiki Bar, they have been playing along the shore for more than two decades. On November 21, you’ll have the chance to see them right here in Fair Haven.

Event Details:

• Location: The Columbus Club, Fair Haven, NJ

• Date: November 21, 2025

• Doors Open: 7:30 PM

• Music Starts: 8:30 PM

• Suggested Donation: $25 at the door

  (RSVP on Facebook)

In addition to your entry donation, please consider bringing any of the following items to support the Heartwarming Center and the individuals they serve:

• Soft toothbrushes

• Travel-size toothpaste

• Large bottles of shampoo & body wash

• Diabetic socks

Every contribution helps spread warmth and kindness to those who need it most this season.

Supporting the Heartwarming Center

The Heartwarming Center, operated by The Feast NJ, provides safe, temporary housing and community support for women in Monmouth County.

While several warming shelters serve men in the area, there was a notable gap in services for women — a gap the Heartwarming Center now fills with compassion and care.

Located at 90 Maple Ave in Red Bank, the center serves as:

• A warming center during cold or inclement weather

• A short-term emergency shelter for women and families

• A low-income housing and community resource center in warmer months

Their mission is simple yet powerful: to love and serve our most vulnerable neighbors with dignity, warmth, and hope.

Help Us Climb Higher, One Coat at a Time

From Ted Devin, Grand Knight of Council 3187

Friends, Neighbors, and Supporters,

As Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus Council 3187, I’m proud to launch our annual Coats for Kids campaign — a program that brings more than warmth to children in need. It brings comfort, dignity, and the chance to thrive.

For over a decade, our council has quietly delivered 10–15 boxes of brand-new winter coats each year to students in our community who would otherwise face the cold unprepared. This year, we’re setting our sights higher: 25 boxes. That’s 300+ children with the warmth they need to face the winter and focus on learning.

This Year, I’m Climbing for Coats

To kick off this effort, I will personally climb Croagh Patrick in County Mayo, Ireland — one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites in Ireland. In mid-August, I’ll begin a 7-kilometer hike up a steep and rocky slope, with gradients reaching 60% in the final stretch. The path is uneven, demanding, and deeply symbolic — a reminder that meaningful change often takes effort, faith, and community. Each step I take will be in honor of the children we serve and the difference your generosity makes in their lives.

Why This Matters to Me

I grew up in a small New England coastal barrier beach town with just a few thousand residents year-round, but our population swelled in the summer and strained our limited resources. Winters were bitterly cold. We often lost power. I have vivid memories of studying by candlelight during storms. I was fortunate — I had a warm coat. But many of my friends and neighbors didn’t. I remember foster kids next door, classmates at bus stops, students with red cheeks and cold hands. I remember the Knights — the ones who quietly made sure coats showed up every year. One year, I helped bring those boxes into the Hall. I saw firsthand the joy, the relief, and, in the months that followed, the difference. Attendance improved. Grades went up. Kids stood taller.

Warmth isn’t just physical — it’s emotional. It’s educational. It’s transformational.

Studies have shown that children who are cold or improperly clothed struggle more to concentrate, feel a deeper sense of social exclusion, and are more likely to miss school. And we know from research that educational success builds a foundation for healthier, more secure futures.

One coat won’t change the world. But one coat can change a child’s world.

That’s why I became a Knight; because I saw what a simple, humble act could do for a child, a school, a community.

How You Can Help

We need your help to meet our goal. Every contribution, big or small, takes us closer to putting warmth on a child’s back and confidence in their heart. You can donate via Venmo @ColumbusClubFH (please add “coats” in note).

• Sponsor a Coat — $30

• Sponsor a Box (12 coats) — $350

• Make a Donation — Any amount helps

• Share the Mission — Tell others, spread the word

Let’s climb this mountain together — for them.

With gratitude,

Ted Devin, Grand Knight, Council 3187, Knights of Columbus

2025 AOH St. Patrick’s Day Parade Party

The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade Party is back for its 11th year! The Ancient Order of Hibernians Monmouth County Division 1 will be hosting its annual St. Patrick’s Day Party on Sunday, March 9 from 2-6 PM at the Fair Haven Columbus Club, following the Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Join us starting at 2PM for live music featuring the Birmingham Six, traditional food & drink, bagpipes & drums, and Irish step dancing.

There is a $10 suggested donation for all adults. All children under the age of 12 will be. admitted for free.

The event will include the club’s traditional bake sale in which proceeds will be donated to The Feast Heartwarming Center, which provides food along with safe, warm, overnight stays for women without a permanent home.

“This is our biggest and most highly-anticipated event of the year and we’re expecting atremendous turnout from our community,” said AOH Monmouth County Division 1 President Dave Croken. “We’ve seen record turnouts for our St. Patrick’s Day Party in recent years and we’re extremely excited for another fantastic event in 2025.”

For more information and to save the date click here.

Shop Small on November 30

Join Us for Our Annual Pop-Up Shop at the Columbus Club on Small Business Saturday!

November 30 | 11am - 4pm

Looking for a fun way to kick off your holiday shopping? Come down to the Columbus Club on Small Business Saturday for our annual pop-up shop event featuring a fantastic lineup of local vendors! There’s no shortage of goodies to explore! You’ll find everything from delicious pet treats, handmade jewelry, and local clothing to unique home decor, holiday centerpieces, and offerings from our very own young entrepreneurs in town.

The townwide trolley will be making stops right in our parking lot, so you can easily hop on and explore other businesses around Fair Haven.

For the sports fans, don’t worry—we’ve got that covered too! Catch the Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Michigan Wolverinesfootball game live in the bar area.

Whether you’re looking to get a head start on your holiday shopping or just enjoy a fun day out with the family after Thanksgiving, we’d love to see you there! Come support local, enjoy some great finds, and have a blast on Small Business Saturday.

Columbus Club Community Toy Drive on April 13

Spring cleaning? If you’ve found some toys that need a new home, bring them to the Columbus Club Community Toy Drive on April 13! We’ll have games for the kids, food and drinks, cornhole and more.

Toy donations will benefit the Monmouth Day Care Center and the Boys and Girls Club of Monmouth County.

Donate your gently used toys before, during, or after Fair Haven’s Opening Day Baseball Parade. Please make sure all toys are in very good condition without any missing pieces. We are accepting toys for ages infant - 13 years. Large toys will be accepted.

2024 AOH St. Patrick’s Day Parade Party

The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade Party is back for it's 10th year! Join us for live music featuring the Birmingham Six, traditional food & drink, bagpipes & drums, and Irish step dancing following the Rumson St.Patrick's Day Parade. Sponsored by the NJAOH, Monmouth Division #1, this is a family-friendly event open to all. Free for children under 12

Tickets available for pre-order: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-patricks-day-parade-party-2024-tickets-842731952957?aff=web

Shop Small: Pop-Up Shops

Come join us at the Columbus Club for our annual pop-up shop event featuring local vendors on Small Business Saturday!

While you shop, you can enjoy sipping on a refreshing Guinness or Bloody Mary from the bar. You can browse through a wide variety of items such as pet treats, jewelry, decor, baked goods, slime for kids, coffee, and products from young entrepreneurs in town. If you want to focus on your well-being before the holidays, check out our local fitness and wellness vendors.

For those who prefer football over shopping, we've got you covered! The Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Michigan Wolverines football game will be on in the bar area.

The townwide trolley stops right in our parking lot, and it will be taking riders to businesses across Fair Haven throughout the day.

If you wish to start your holiday shopping or look for an activity for the whole family after Thanksgiving, join us on Small Business Saturday!

Vendors participating:

Kristina Pauline Lightwork

She Sells Shore Shells

The Pilates Project

Lucy’s Barkery

Penelope Traveling Boutique

The Dreamcatchers

DreamKidz

Here Here, LLC

Enjoyable Coffee

Allie Bakes Cakes

Jersey Girl Barefoot Sandal