Freehold Surgical Center has achieved accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), according to Dr. Steven Mishkin, Medical Director. Status as an accredited organization means Freehold Surgical Center has passed a series of rigorous and nationally recognized standards for the provision of quality health care, set by the AAAHC. More than 1,300 ambulatory health care organizations across the United States are accredited by the AAAHC. Freehold Surgical Center was established in 1986 by Eye Physicians and Surgeons, (currently Millennium Eye Care, LLC) an ophthalmology group that has been serving New Jersey for more than 30 years.
The White Butterfly, a gift and garden shop at 200 North County Line Road in Jackson, is hosting a canned food drive during November. The food will be donated to the Jackson Food Pantry. Each contributer of canned foods will receive a 10 percent discount off any purchase at the White Butterfly. Details: (732) 901-6262.
Wegmans, Manalapan, will host a book-signing with Andrea Immer, master sommelier, Nov. 4 from 5-7 p.m. Immer will also demonstrate some of her recipes and offer tastes from her new book, “Everyday Dining With Wine: 125 Wonderful Recipes to Match and Enjoy With Wine.” According to a press release, Immer is one of only 13 women in the world to qualify as a master sommelier. She is a graduate of the French Culinary Institute, New York City, where she now serves as dean of wine studies. She was named Best Sommelier in America in 1997 and James Beard Foundation Wine and Spirits Professional of the Year in 2002. Immer is also host of the Fine Living Network’s weekly wine show, “Simply Wine with Andrea Immer.” Wegmans is at 55 Route 9 south, Manalapan. Call (732) 625-4100.
The Monmouth-Ocean chapter of the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners will host an informal breakfast meeting for members and prospective members Nov. 4 from 7:30-9 a.m. at Amy’s Omelette House in the Ursula Plaza Shopping Center, Long Branch. Reservations are not required for this open meeting. Details: (732) 988-7256.