• A carnival to benefit the Jackson Memorial High School football team is being held now through July 27 at Jackson Memorial High School, 101 Don Connor Blvd. Hours will be Thursday and Friday, 6-10 p.m., Saturday, noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. Rides, games, food, refreshments, entertainment, raffles. Details: (732) 901-2610.
• "Christmas in July" will be hosted by the Jackson Women of Today, July 26 and 27 at ShopRite of Jackson from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to benefit the Jacqueline M. Wilentz Comprehensive Breast Center. Featuring a pink decorated pine tree. Details: (732) 886-3062.
• Social ballroom dancing is held at the Jackson Community Center on the last Friday of every month. The next one will be July 27. The $5 donation includes a dance lesson at 7 p.m. followed by general dancing from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Music provided by DJ Rod. All ages are welcome. Free refreshments. Jackets provided. Details: (732) 928-2313.
• Live Spanish Music in Town Square, Third Street and Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, Aug. 1, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free food, Gospel music and more. Details: (732) 730-0444.
• "Planning for a Secure Retirement" will be presented by Orihel, Morgano and Associates, a Financial Advisory Branch of the American Express Financial Advisors, Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Jackson library. Call (732) 928-4400 to register.
• Jackson Deborah will host "Christ-mas in August Tricky Tray" Aug. 15 at the VFW Post on Magnolia Drive in Jackson. Donation is $3. Doors open at 6:30. No one under 18 will be admitted. Refreshments will be served.
• Helping Hands of Ocean and Mon-mouth Counties is seeking mature volunteers to assist children with special needs and their families. The volunteers provide social and emotional support to the families through weekly visits. Details: (732) 262-8020.
• Need a Friend, a new social group for singles ages 40-65, will hold a "meet and eat" every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Golden Bell Diner, Route 9, Freehold Township. Details: (732) 625-0605 or (609) 371-2113.
• The Central Jersey Italian-American Club Women’s Auxiliary will meet on the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the club house on Christopher Colum-bus Boulevard, Jackson. Women of all nationalities are invited to join. Details: (732) 928-4529 or (732) 370-9820.
• The Central Jersey Italian-American Club, Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Jackson offers home style cooking by its members on Fridays from 6:30-8 p.m. Donation is $8. All are welcome. Details: (732) 370-9820 or (732) 363-3070.
• The Jackson American Legion Post 504 meets on the second Monday of the month at the Jackson Knights of Columbus Hall, 401 Bartley Road, at 7 p.m. New and old members are welcome.
• Caregivers of Lakewood will hold new volunteer training session at its office at 395 Route 70, suite 210, in the Fleet Bank building the first Wednesday of each month. Volunteers provide help with simple daily activities to those in need. Details: (732) 730-0700.