Barnegat PBA 296 is hosting a fundraiserfor the family of Alex Hoffman on Saturday, Nov. 16, from noon to 7 p.m. at the volunteer fire company firehouse on Birdsall Street. Hoffman, who was a patrol officer for 17 years, died suddenly Oct. 2 while he was off duty. He is survived by his wife andtwo children.

Ptl. Tim Bradshaw said the eventis known as “Hoofy’s FallFest.”

“Hoofy was his nickname,” said Bradshaw. “We’re really hoping that the community will come out and support this.”

Bradshaw said admission is $10 per person, and guests can buy food and drinks from several food trucks and beer vendors.