The Howell Chamber of Commerce will meet Jan. 24 at 5:30 p.m. at Our House Tavern. The topic will be meet the “New Mayor and Council”. Those who attend will hear what the future plans are for Howell, the status of current projects, and have their questions answered. The cost is $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Reservations are required. Call (732) 363-4114.
An after-hours business card exchange will be held Feb. 23 by the Howell Chamber of Commerce at Independence Bank on the corner of Route 9 north and Salem Hill Road. The event will include a “Meet the Local Artist” program, featuring Jim Stanberry from Stanberry Insurance. Stanberry’s watercolors will be on display. The cost is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Call the chamber office at (732) 363-4114.
The Howell office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y., provided food to help with the Howell Township Youth and Family Services’ donations of Thanksgiving baskets. This is one of the company’s annual charity drives, according to Carol Ashworth, Betty Purcell and Janet Worff, all sales associates. Maureen Copey, manager of the office said they were able to make a significant contribution to the cause.
Brookdale Community College, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown, will host the 15th annual “Jersey Shore Home Show” on Jan. 14 from 1-9 p.m., Jan. 15 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Jan. 16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The show is sponsored by MacEvents, Spring Lake, and will feature approximately 125 displays, and a marketplace of decorating trends and products. Cost is $7, $5 for children age 12-17 and seniors (Jan. 14 only) and free for children younger than age 12. For more information, call 1-800-332-3976 or visit www.MacEvents.com.