Bulletin Board
Knights of Columbus
to sponsor blood drive
The Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a community blood drive at New Egypt Elks Lodge No. 2457, 105 Lakewood Road, on June 5 from 2-8 p.m. Donations will be taken by appointment only. To make an appointment, call Vince Hogan at (609) 758-2344.
New Egypt Elks seeking parade marchers
New Egypt Elks Lodge No. 2457 is holding registration for the 2002 Elks Parade Convention, which will be held on June 7-8 in Wildwood. To be part of the pride and the fun or for more information, call Deena, (609) 758-2414. or New Egypt Elks Lodge No. 2457, (609) 758-8700.
Howell-Jackson Knights to hold blood drive
The Howell-Jackson Knights of Col-umbus Council 6201 will be conducting a blood drive on June 7 from 5-9 p.m. at the council home, 401 Bartley Road, Jackson. This drive is open to the public. All donors will receive a T-shirt. Donors are asked to eat before donating and must present a valid signature ID. To schedule a convenient time to donate, call Barry Kakos at (732) 370-0562.
Summer Gospel event seeking talented youth
The fourth Summer Gospel Youth Explosion is slated to take place on Aug. 31 from 2-8 p.m. at the Lake Carasaljo amphitheater, North Lake Drive, Lake-wood. Young talented people are being sought to share their talents. All young people who are singers, steppers, rappers, musicians, dancers or members of a youth choir are invited to audition. Cassettes and/or videotapes of prior performances may be sent to Sandra Gonzalez at P.O. Box 1472, Lakewood 08701, for consideration. For more information, call Gonzalez at (732) 730-0444, or e-mail godendtimewar@aol.com.
Men’s fellowship to be held in Lakewood
Spirit-Filled Life Ministries is sponsoring a men’s fellowship June 15, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Lakewood library. The fellowship will begin with a free continental breakfast from 9-10 a.m. followed by speaker the Rev. James Hayes from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. An afternoon session will feature the Rev. Leo Fram from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Men from all backgrounds, denominations and races are welcome to attend. Details: (732) 730-0444 or (732) 363-1435, Ext. 14.
Women of Destiny
fellowship slated
Spirit-Filled Life Ministries is sponsoring a Women of Destiny fellowship on June 15 at 6 p.m. at the Lakewood Com-munity Center, 20 Fourth St. Featured speaker will be evangelist Zarita Mattox from Holy Temple Church of God in Christ, South Toms River. Details: Sandra Gonzalez, (732) 730-0444 or (732) 367-0040.
Soap opera satire
on tap in Howell
Proteus Productions will present a comedy by playwright Steven Michelson about two women and a soap opera star whose paths cross. The show will be held May 31, and June 1, 7 and 8 at 8 p.m. at The Theatre, 6545 Route 9 north, Howell. Sun-day matinee June 2. Dessert served 30 minutes before the show. Tickets: $15; $13 for seniors and students. For reservations: (732) 730-8505.
Registration slated for Tiny Tots Program
Registration for Howell recreation’s Tiny Tots program will take place June 10-14 at the Howell recreation building between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. The Tiny Tots session will be held July 8 through Aug. 9, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
The Tiny Tots program gives 3- to 5-year-olds an opportunity to socialize with other children. The program includes story time, play time, sing-alongs, arts and crafts, and other fun activities. The fee is $25 for this five-week session at the recreation building. Proof of residency and a copy of the child’s birth certificate must be presented at time of registration. All children participating must be completely toilet-trained and have all medical forms completed one week prior to the start of the program. Details: (732) 938-4500, ext. 2501.