• Ronald McDonald will be the guest for the morning at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road, Dec. 9 at 9:30 a.m. He will be reading to children.
• A holiday shopping fair will take place at the Community Bible Fellowship Church, 3071 Lakewood-Allenwood Road, Howell, Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hand-made crafts and photography, baked goods and many vendors will be on hand. Details: (732) 363-8941.
• Auction of CDs, Ocean County Library Toms River Branch, 101 Wash-ington St., Toms River, Dec. 11, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fixed price of individual CDs will be $1. Details: (732) 349-6200.
• Pictures with Santa Claus will be available for free at Farley’s Ice Cream, 2275 West County Line Road, Jackson, Dec. 12 from noon to 6 p.m. No purchase is necessary. Details: (732) 370-4864.
• New Egypt MOMS Club meeting Dec. 13, 10 a.m., New Egypt Firehouse, Main Street. Holiday gift tips will be exchanged and holiday centerpieces will be made. Details: (732) 833-1601.
• Blood drive Dec. 14, sponsored by the Jackson Township Municipal Util-ities Authority, 135 Manhattan Street, Jackson. Donations will be accepted from 2-6 p.m. Those interested in donating may call (732) 928-2222 to reserve a time, or sign up in person at the administration building.
• A teen movie will be shown Dec. 16 at 4 p.m. at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road. “Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen” will be shown. Details: (732) 938-2300.
• A living nativity will take place at 7 p.m. Dec. 17-18 at the Jackson United Methodist Church, 68 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson. It will feature a retelling of the Christmas story by church members in costume with narrators and music. Those who attend are asked to bring a can of food for the Jackson food pantry as their admission. Details: (732) 833-8808.
• Craft show, Dec. 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Hope Church Hall, 617 Hope Road, Lakewood. Items include jewelry, candles, gifts and baked goods. Vendor space still available. Details: (732) 868-468-0985.
• Narrated live nativity Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. at DeBows United Methodist Church, corner of Route 571 and Route 537, Jackson. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. Details: (732) 928-4475.
• The Harry O’Clare Chapter No. 637 of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) will hold its annual holiday luncheon Dec. 18 at 1 p.m. at the Quality Inn, Rte 37, Toms River. All federal employees, retirees, their spouses and guests are invited to attend. Details: (732) 899-2510.
• “Game Board Mania Night” will be held Dec. 21 from 6-8 p.m. at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road. Use the library’s games or bring your own. Details: (732) 938-2300.
• A book discussion about “The Seer” will take place Jan. 15 from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Regent Diner, Route 9, Howell. Details: (732) 730-0444.