• "Introduction to the Internet," a free program presented by Holly Higgins, computer tutor, will be held at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road, from 1-2:30 p.m. Oct. 16. Details: (732) 431-7242.
• New Egypt Elks, 105 Lakewood Road, Plumsted, will sponsor a Fish Fry Oct. 17 from 6-8 p.m. The cost per person is $4 for ages 5-9, $8 for ages 10 through adult, and free for children under 4. Details: (609) 758-8700.
• Apple Festival, at West Farms United Methodist Church, 153 Casino Drive, Howell, Oct. 18, 2-7 p.m. Tickets, $6. Call (732) 938-2453 to purchase advance tickets.
• Head Start Program open house for Lakewood residents, Oct. 22, hosted by the Lakewood Economic Action Program. Tour of facility will be conducted 10-11 a.m. and 3-4 p.m. at 30 East Eighth St. Details: (732) 364-4333.
• "Merchant Madness," hosted by the Lakewood High School Marching Band, Oct. 24 at the Lakewood High School Commons. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Featured merchants will be Tupperware, Avon, Party Lite, Home and Garden, Longaberger Baskets, Out of This World Pretzels and others.
• Craft Fair at St. Aloysius Church, 935 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson, Oct. 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Details: (732) 363-1871.
• Spaghetti Dinner at Adelphia Fire Company, 925 Adelphia Road, Howell, Oct. 25, 4-8 p.m. Cost is $8, adults, $6, seniors, $4, children 5-10. Under 5 admitted free. Details: (732) 577-1781.
• Ladies Night Out, Oct. 25 at Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, 113 North New Prospect Road. Doors open 7 p.m. and show begins at 8 p.m. Dancing to follow. Under 18 not admitted. Cost is $15 in advance and $20 at door if available. Limited seating. Call: (732) 688-4691.
• Bazaar and Silent Auction at Christ United Methodist Church, 678 Fifth St., Lakewood, Oct. 25, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Silent auction will begin at 2:30 p.m. Details: (732) 363-8885.
• Roast Pork Dinner at the First Baptist Church, 240 First St., Lakewood, Oct. 26, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Hot and cold beverages and dessert included. Baked goods will be on sale. Donation is $8, adults, $4, children under 10. All are welcome without reservations. Details: (732) 657-8972 or (732) 657-7938.
• Fried Oyster and Chicken Salad Dinner served family style at New Egypt Volunteer Fire Company, Main Street, Plumsted, Nov. 2 at noon. Cost is $17, adults, $8, children 5-12, and free under 5. Take-out is available for $18. Local deliveries cost $19. Call (732) 758-2350. Tickets sold at door.
• Pancake Breakfast at Adelphia Fire Company, 925 Adelphia Road, Howell, Nov. 2, 8 a.m. to noon. Cost per person is $5, adults and $3, children. Details: (732) 577-1781.
• Rummage Sale at First Baptist Church of Lakewood, First Street and Clifton Avenue, Nov. 7-8, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Details: (732) 363-0885.