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Victorian Tea Fundraiser
2025-09-24 12:00:00 2025-09-24 14:00:00 America/New_York Victorian Tea Fundraiser Join the Friends of the Upper Shores Branch at the Mathis House in Toms River for an afternoon tea. Upper Shores Branch -

Wednesday, September 24
12:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-24 12:00:00 2025-09-24 14:00:00 America/New_York Victorian Tea Fundraiser Join the Friends of the Upper Shores Branch at the Mathis House in Toms River for an afternoon tea. Upper Shores Branch -

Join the Friends of the Upper Shores Branch at the Mathis House in Toms River for an afternoon tea.

Join the Friends of the Upper Shores Branch at the Mathis House in Toms River for an afternoon tea.


Tickets include: a cup of soup, garden salad, warm scones with clotted cream and lemon curd, an assortment of tea sandwiches, a plate of miniature desserts, and a full pot of gourmet tea per person.

A complimentary glass of champagne will be provided with each seat.

Wear your best hat for a chance to win lunch at the Mathis House!

Cost: $50 per person. 

Must register in person at the Upper Shores Library with exact change or a check made out to The Friends of the Upper Shores Branch.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Friends Event |

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Upper Shores Branch
Phone: (732) 793-3996
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