• Rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 6-7 at First Baptist Church of Lakewood, First Street and Clifton Avenue, Lake-wood. Details: (732) 363-0885.
• Mother’s Day bake and plant sale, May 7 from 9 a.m. to noon at Ardena Baptist Church, Route 524, Howell. The youth group will also have a car wash and light lunch that day to raise money for their summer mission trip. Details: (732) 462-7831.
• Flea market and flower sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 7 at DeBows United Meth-odist Church, corner of Route 571 and Route 537, Jackson. Table space is $10. Call (609) 259-6611 for tables. Details: (732) 928-4475.
• “Secret Life of Bees,” a book by Sue Kidd, will be discussed at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road, at 7 p.m. May 11. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk. Details: (732) 938-2300.
• Bagels, Brownies, and Books, a program for homeschoolers ages 11 and older, will be held at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road, from 1-2:30 p.m. May 13. This month everyone will be reading a “Royal Diary” book of their choice. Details and registration: (732) 938-2300.
• An art show and auction to benefit the Jackson Memorial High School Lacrosse Club, May 14 at 7 p.m. at the high school, at 101 Don Connor Blvd., Jackson. Tickets are $10 each and include door prizes, hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. All are welcome. Opening bids will be accepted for 50 percent less than gallery prices. Includes sports memorabilia, estate jewelry, oils, acrylics, etchings, animation cells and more. Details and advance tickets: (732) 740-0990 or [email protected].
• Ocean County Camera Club will host the following events at 8 p.m. at the Lakewood High School library, 855 Somerset Ave.: May 16, “Variations on a Theme (structural)”; May 23, “Macro Photography”; May 31, April Photo Competition. Details: (732) 364-4939.
• “Homework for the Whole Family,” a free program about using the Monmouth County Library Homepage, will be held at 4 p.m. May 16 and 10:30 a.m. May 18 at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road. Details: (732) 938-2300.
• “Fun Fitness for Kids” will be presented by Lisa Junge, a certified group fitness instructor, May 17 at 4 p.m. at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road. Exercise program for school-age children. Details: (732) 938-2300.
• “Looking for Love in all the Wrong Places,” a film series hosted by the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road, will present, “Lost in Translation,” starring Bill Murray, May 19 at 2 p.m. The movie is rated R and is two hours. Details: (732) 938-2300.
• Teen Zone meeting, May 20, 3:30-4:45 p.m. at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road. For people in grades five through 12 who want to help organize activities and programs at the library. Details: (732) 938-2300.
• A Jackson Day concession meeting will be held May 20 at 7 p.m. in the town hall meeting room., 95 West Veterans Highway, Jackson. Meeting is limited to Jackson-based nonprofit organizations. Details: (732) 928-1200, ext. 255.
• Fish Fry, May 20 from 6-8 p.m. at the New Egypt Elks Lodge No. 2457, 105 Lakewood Road, Plumsted. The cost is $8 for a two-fish dinner and $9 for a three-fish dinner for ages 13 and up; and $4 for children ages 5-12. Children under age 4 are free. Proceeds will benefit local charities. This is the last Fish Fry until September. Attendees are asked to bring a canned good for donation to the local food bank. Details: (609) 758-8700.
• A Father and Daughter Dance will be held May 27 from 7-9 p.m. at the Jackson Senior Center. The dance is open to Jackson fifth grade girls and their escorts. The fee is $7 per person and payable by check or money order only. Details: (732) 928-1200, ext. 255.
• Civil Air Patrol U.S. Air Force Auxiliary meets every Friday at the Jackson Fire House No. 1, 645 County Line Road, Jackson, at 7 p.m. Open to men and women ages 12 to adult. Learn to fly a plane and much more. Details: (732) 780-0856 or [email protected].
• Free nature walks and nature programs are offered on Saturdays and Sundays at Cattus Island County Park, 1170 Cattus Island Blvd., Toms River. Call (732) 270-6960 for complete schedules.