• Delaware River Trip will take place on Aug. 5, leaving from the front gates at Ocean County Park, Route 88, Lakewood, at 7 a.m. Canoe the scenic Delaware River with certified instructors. Cost is $10 per person, or $5 for those who bring their own boats. Preregistration is required. Call 1-877-OC-PARKS to register.
• Deborah, Howell Chapter, will meet at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 6 in The Villages Clubhouse. Details: (732) 409-3963.
• Howell Farmers Advisory Committee has issued a reminder that the Township Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the proposed rezoning at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at Howell Middle School North, Squankum-Yellowbrook Road.
• Harry O’Claire Chapter No. 637 of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) will hold its annual picnic on Aug. 16 at Pine Park, Lakewood. Subs and cold beverages will be served. Bring a favorite covered dish. Members, guest, friends and relatives are $3 each. Contact Grace Bushell at (732) 929-1322 for details.
• Jackson Soccer Club general membership meeting will be held on Aug. 17 at the Jackson Justice Complex courtroom, at 8 p.m.
• Christmas in August Tricky Tray event is being sponsored by the Jackson Chapter of Deborah on Aug. 17 at the VFW hall, Magnolia Drive, Jackson, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Donation is $3 per person. No one under 18 will be admitted. Refreshments will be available. Details: Ginger, (732) 818-1538.
• A Tupperware fund-raiser is being held at the Central Jersey Italian American Club, Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Jackson, on Aug. 17 at 7:30 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the club. There will be a raffle drawing, demo, 50/50 raffle, auction and refreshments. Details: Lisa Alfano, (732) 814-9169.
• "Truth Trackers" Vacation Bible School will be held from Aug. 20-24 from 9 a.m. to noon each day. There will be games, crafts, snacks, stories, etc. for children from age 3 to those who just completed sixth grade. Call (732) 938-2564 for details or to register. There is no charge.
• 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. For more information about the club, call (732) 942-8185.
• A Cry for Jesus, a community prayer meeting, will take place every Tuesday, 7-8 p.m., at the Lakewood Community Center, 20 Fourth St. For more information, call Sandra at (732) 730-0444.
• The Central Jersey Italian American Club, Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Jackson, holds Friday night dinners every week from 7-9 p.m. for the cost of $8 per person. All are invited. Details: (732) 370-9820.