• A prayer walk will take place on July 5 beginning at 5 p.m. in Lakewood, followed by prayer with praise-worship taking place at 7 p.m. in Lakewood Town Square, Third Street and Clifton Avenue. Everyone is welcome to join in. Details: Sandra, (732) 730-0444.
• A patriotic picnic will be held on July 6 beginning at noon at the Jackson Senior Citizens Community Center, 45 Don Connor Boulevard. A red, white and blue parade will start the day. Tickets are $4 per person and are available at the center. Also, volunteer hamburger flippers are needed. To volunteer, call (732) 928-2313 or (732) 928-1200.
• Giant yard sale will be held on July 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 88 Frank Apple-gate Road, Jackson, sponsored by the Canaan Christian Church, Jackson. All types of items will be available. For directions call (732) 928-0050.
• A blood drive will take place at St. Aloysius Church, 935 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson, in the gymnasium, on July 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. To make an appointment, call (732) 364-4022.
• Women of Destiny will present speaker Gwen Mouliert of Proclaiming His Word Ministries, Pomona, on July 14 at 7 p.m. at the Lakewood Community Center, 20 Fourth St. Details: Sandra Gonzalez, (732) 730-0444 or (732) 367-0040.
• Books Over 100 years old is the title of a special exhibit of books currently on display in the main gallery of the Adelphia Art Center complex, through July 15. The rare books on display are for sale with proceeds supporting the children’s art programs at the center, which is on Route 524, Howell. Details: Bruce Fallender, (732) 462-7675.
• Offshore powerboat parade will take place on July 18 at 6 p.m. starting at the Elks Club on Arnold Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach. After the parade, boats will be displayed until July 19, followed by the Offshore Powerboat Race to take place on July 20.
• Harry O’Claire Chapter No. 637 of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) will hold its July meeting on July 19 at 1 p.m. in the Lakewood Library, Lexington Avenue. Guest speaker will be James Mancini, director, Ocean County Board of Free-holders. All federal employees, retirees, their spouses and guests are welcome. Details: (732) 408-0089 or (732) 240-5084.
• Caregivers support group will meet the second Tuesday of every month from 7-8:30 p.m. at Bella Terra, 2 Kathleen Drive, Jackson. Space is limited so call Lori Knowles at (732) 730-9500 for reservations.
• Green Thumb Garden Club of Jackson will meet the third Tuesday of every month, at 7 p.m. at Whitesville Fire Company, 81 S. Hope Chapel Road. Details: (732) 364-0795.
• Lakewood MOMS Club will meet the third Tuesday of every month in the conference room of the Lakewood branch of the Ocean County Library. Seventh Street. Children are welcome. Details: (732) 942-8185.
• Gamblers Anonymous and Gam-Anon meet every Thursday, 7-9 p.m., and Saturday, 9:30-11:30 a.m., at the Presbyterian Church of Toms River, 1070 Hooper Avenue. Details: 1-877-994-2465.
• Community prayer meeting will take place every Thursday, 7-8 p.m., at the Lakewood Community Center, 20 Fourth Street. All those interested can come together and pray for neighbors, schools, youth and Lakewood. For more information call Sandra at (732) 730-0444.
• The Central Jersey Italian-American Club, Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Jackson, holds Friday Night Dinners every Friday from 7-9 p.m. for the cost of $8 per person. All are invited. Details: (732) 370-9820.
• Country Western Dancing at Indian Rock Resort, 920 West Veterans Highway, Jackson, will take place every Friday, 8 p.m. to midnight. Admission: $7. Smoke-free. Beginners night is the first Friday of every month. Details: (732) 928-0034.