Meet Gaten Matarazza At Opportunity Rocks Youth Fair

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Stress among children and teens is skyrocketing and suicide and substance abuse are rising, and for families faced with children in crisis, trying to find out where to go for help can be overwhelming.

Today, Saturday, June 1, a free youth resources fair aims to spread information about the avenues available to families facing these issues.

Called "Opportunity Rocks," the event hosted by the Ocean County prosecutor's office brings together more than 40 vendors who will have information on various resources available to help children, teens and families.

In addition to the vendors, Ocean County native and "Stranger Things" star Gaten Matarazzo will be performing at the event with his band, Work In Progress.

Attendees have the chance to win a free meet-and-greet with Matarazzo, a Little Egg Harbor Township native, and the band, which includes his older sister Sabrina on vocals, his younger brother Carmen on drums, Matt Grayson on bass guitar, Griffin Schriever on lead guitar and Chad Miller on rhythm guitar.

"Everyone that attends will be entered into a drawing for a private meet and greet with Gaten and the band," Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. "It’s a great opportunity to come out and learn about all of the resources we have for kids and families, and to meet Gaten!"

Tickets to the event, which runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the arena on the campus of Toms River High School North on Old Freehold Road, are free. Reserve them on the arena website (click here and scroll down the page).

RWJ Barnabas Health Arena is at 1245 Old Freehold Road, Toms River.

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