The Rumson-Fair Haven area calls for sunshine, spring-like temperatures, a slight chance of (SHHHH …) showers and a heck of a lot of events.

It all starts on Friday night with …

• Teen Canteen at Knollwood School in Fair Haven from 7 to 9 p.m.

Saturday is set with a host of activities …

• First, there’s the 14th Annual Keith McHeffey 3-Mile Fun Run. The event, sponsored by the KDM Foundation, honors the memory of RFH grad Keith McHeffey, who was a victim of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City on 9/11.

Keith was an avid athlete who was known for his affability and generous nature. His friends created the foundation to keep his memory alive and fund several charitable causes in his name.

The run starts at 11 a.m. in Sea Bright.

RFH alum Gregg Kennedy advises the following for participants:

• Pre-registered (people) … Don’t forgot your packets Road Runner Sports in Shrewsbury on Friday, March 11 from 4 to 7 p.m.
• Race starts at 11 a.m. sharp. Parking in public beach municipal lot is highly recommended.
• Race day registration is in Sea Bright Boro Hall adjacent Donovan’s parking lot.
• Good luck and thank you for your unwavering support!

• Then there’s the Two River Exhibition of Sporting Collectible Art (a/k/a Duck Decoy Show) at Forrestdale School in Rumson from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Admission is $5. Children under the age of 12 are admitted for free.

Check out the scene from last year’s event by clicking here.

Here’s the scoop for this year’s event in a release from Rumson:

The Two River Exhibition of Sporting Collectible Art is in its third year in Rumson and took place on Saturday, March 12, at Forrestdale School.

It is run by the New Jersey Wildfowl Carving Association, a group of carvers who meet at the Rumson First Aid Squad building each month to share ideas and to promote art of wildfowl carving.

The show is sponsored by the Monmouth County Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, a not-for-profit organization that works to conserve habitat and restore wetlands in the US and Canada as well as New Jersey.  The show features work by carvers from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland,  Delaware and Long Island, NY and more.  All net proceeds from the show go to Ducks Unlimited.

In 2015, the show raised approximately $4500 for wetlands conservation.

There is a competition for modern carvings at this event.  Categories include working and decorative decoys of different New Jersey styles, decorative songbirds and birds of prey, shorebirds, miniature carvings, a category for youth carvers and more.

• Later on, from 5 to 8 p.m., The Knights of Columbus Red Bank Council #3187 in its building at the corner of Fair Haven Road and Third Street will be holding its annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner.

From the Knights on Facebook:

This is one of the Knights major fundraisers for the year and this is a great opportunity for the community to enjoy a great traditional Irish meal in a family oriented setting.

The costs for the dinner are; Adults: $20, Couples: $35, Seniors: $15, Kids (Under 12): $10. Admission will include corned beef and cabbage, bread, cake, refreshments, chicken fingers and fries for the kids. A cash bar is available and live music performing for your entertainment.

Then, the coup de grace, on Sunday …

• The Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade starts at 1 p.m.

The parade tradition began in 2013.

Check out last year’s parade highlights by clicking right here.

And for more information, click here.

This year, the grand marshal is Jack Howley.

From the Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade website …

Jack is passionate about his Irish heritage. He is an avid runner and long-time fan of Notre Dame Football. Upon the request of his beloved friend and parade founder, Mike Larkin, Jack joined the Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade board.

Phew! Enjoy the weekend, R-FH people! We will definitely see you around the towns!