The Associated Humane Societies, which includes the Popcorn Park Animal Refuge, is preparing for its annual spring auction, in early May, to benefit the animals cared for at all AHS facilities. Currently, the nonprofit organization is collecting donations of brand-new items, in boxes or with tags, and gift certificates, for the online event. Donations can be dropped off at Popcorn Park, at 1 Humane Way in Forked River.

“Our online auction is the first week of May and we hope you’ll join in,” AHS noted.