The Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. and EMS Women’s Auxiliary blooms into community fundraising this month, turning neighborhood goodwill into tangible support with its annual Mother’s Day plant sale as well as teaming with Joy and Salt Café in Ship Bottom to raise money for volunteer first responders.

First up, the auxiliary’s fourth annual plant sale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 8 at the firehouse.