• Dorothy Allison, author of many best-selling books including “Trash,” will visit the Brick library, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick, Oct. 14 from 7-9 p.m. Call (732) 477-4513 to register.
• Bingo Trivia Night Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m., at Temple Beth Am, 400 Carey St., Lakewood. All welcome. Refreshments served. Details: (732) 363-7823.
• Fish Fry Dinner, hosted by the New Egypt Elks, 105 Lakewood Road, Plum-sted, Oct. 15, from 6-8 p.m. The cost is $8 for a two-fish dinner or $9 for a three-fish dinner for adults, $4 for children ages 6-12 , and free for children ages 5 and under. Details: (609)758-8700
• Yard Sale, Oct. 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the MacKenzie House, 247 Lakewood-Farmingdale Road, Howell. Sponsored by the Howell Historical Society. Details: (732) 577-9661.
• Autumn flea market at Historic Allaire Village, Oct. 16 (rain date Oct. 17), 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Allaire State Park, Atlantic Avenue (Route 524), Wall Town-ship. Admission: $1, under 12 admitted free. Details: (732) 919-3500.
• Free Nature Walks are offered on weekends at 2 p.m. at Cattus Island County Park, 1170 Cattus Island Blvd., Toms River. The next walks will take place Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31. Details: (732) 270-6960.
• A Spaghetti Dinner, hosted by the Adelphia Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, will take place at the Adelphia firehouse, 925 Adelphia Road (Route 524), Howell, Oct. 16 from 4-8 p.m. The cost per person is $8 for adults, $6 for senior citizens, $5 for children age 5-10, and free for those under age 5. Free delivery is available. Call (732) 462-8846.
• Deep-Sea Fishing Trip Oct. 17, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the Norma K, Point Pleasant Beach. Hosted by the Regular Republican Club of Jackson. The cost is $40 per person. Details: (732) 886-5253.
• “Fall Migrants of Ocean County,” a van tour hosted by Ocean County, leaves from Cattus Island County Park, Toms River, Oct. 17. Observe birds, butterflies and even people from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fee is $14 per person for ages 9 to adult. Preregistration is required. Call (732) 270-6960.
• Long Pond Ironworks Hike, Oct. 17, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Leaves from Ocean County Park, Lakewood, front gate. The 6-mile climb may be slippery. Fee: adults, $6; children ages 9-14, $2. Details: (877) OCPARKS.
• Mother and Daughter Book Dis-cussion, Oct. 18 at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road, Howell. Mothers and their daughters, ages 9-13, can choose a book from the Royal Diaries Books. They are asked to bring a favorite ethnic family recipe to share with the group. Details: (732) 938-2300.
• “The Internet: From the Begin-ning” will be demonstrated at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road, Howell, from 3-4:30 p.m. Oct. 18 and 25. No charge. Details: 732-938-2300.
• Frank Sinatra Lodge 2621, Sons of Italy, will present the movie “Italians: Making of America,” a 90-minute film, Oct. 19, 7 p.m. at The Villages clubhouse, Howell. The fee is $5 and includes refreshments. RSVP to (732) 536-2318.
• Ocean County Coin Club meetings will take place Oct. 19, Nov. 16, and Dec. 7 and 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the Brick municipal complex on Chambers Bridge Road. A junior free auction will take place at 6:50 p.m. The public is invited to attend the free meetings. Details: (732) 255-6911.
• Game Board Mania, a program for young adults in grades 6-12, will be held at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road, Howell, from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 19 and Nov. 16. Players are asked to bring their own games. Details: (732) 938-2300.
• “Cell Phones for Seniors” will be presented by Holly Higgins at the Jackson library, Oct. 20 at 11 a.m. The program will teach seniors how to understand, use and shop for cell phones. Details: (732) 928-4400.
• The Harry O’Claire Chapter No. 637 of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) will meet at the Lakewood library, 301 Lexington Ave., at 1 p.m. Oct. 21. Anita Downs of Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield will speak. All eligible Federal employees and their guests may attend. Details: (732) 892-2510.
• Teen Movies, a free film series for young adults, will be held at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road, Howell. “The Nutty Professor” will be shown at 4 p.m. Oct. 21. Details: (732) 938-2300.
• Apple festival — homemade apple desserts, baked goods, marshmallow roast, and more — Oct. 23, 1-6 p.m., at West Farms United Methodist Church, 153 Casino Drive, Howell. Tickets: $6. Details: Linda, (732) 938-2453.
• Adult Book Club will meet Oct. 27, 7-8:45 p.m., at the Howell library, 381 Old Tavern Road. “The Girl with the Pearl Earring” by Tracy Chevalier will be discussed. Details: (732) 938-2300.
• “Racial and Ethnic Tensions: What should we do?” will be discussed in a moderated forum at the Jackson library, Oct. 30 at 10 a.m. Details and registration: (732) 928-4400, ext. 5.
• “Teen Theme Read: Mysteries” and Suspense, a program for young people in grades 6 to 12, will take place at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road, from 4-6 p.m. Nov. 10. Participants are asked to read a mystery or suspense book and share it with the group. Call (732) 938-2300 to register.