The five area Rotary Clubs – Forked River, Great Bay, Barnegat, Southern Ocean and Long Beach Island – are sponsoring an event to encourage local business people to learn about Rotary.

The free event will be held on Thursday, Oct. 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.at the Manafirkin Brewery at 450 East Bay Ave. in Manahawkin.