+ U.S. Savings Bonds will be the topic of a lecture by Jeffrey Spector, professor of business and information technology, May 3 at 10 a.m. at Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Symmes Drive, Manal-apan. Free. Details: (732) 618-8777.
+ “Parents Who Host Lose the Most,” a program presented by the Manalapan-Englishtown Community Alliance for the Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, will discuss the consequences and dangers of hosting a party that provides alcohol for teens, May 3, 6:30 p.m., at Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Symmes Drive, Manalapan.
+ Spring rummage sale, May 5-6, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Morganville United Methodist Church, 215 Conover Road and Route 79, Marlboro. Friday will also feature a bake sale and open kitchen; Saturday is “bag sale” day – $3 a bag or two for $5. Details: Manda, (732) 536-7152.
+ A spaghetti dinner – with meatballs or sausage, dessert, coffee, tea – May 5, 6-8 p.m., at Freehold Elks Lodge 1454, 73 E. Main St., Freehold. The cost is $7 for adults and $5 for age 12 and younger. Details: (732) 431-8707 after 4 p.m.
+ Gamblers Anonymous, May 5, 12, 19 and 26, 8-9:30 p.m., at Hope Lutheran Church, 211 Elton-Adelphia Road, Free-hold Township. No fees.
+ Flea market and craft sale, May 6, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Grace Lutheran Church, West Main Street and Business Route 33, Freehold. Baked goods and refreshments. Free admission. Details: (732) 462-5122.
+ “Attic Treasures” fundraiser (yard sale, flea market, craft show) May 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain date May 13) at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 434 E. Aldrich Road, Howell. Details: (732) 363-0732.
+ Fine arts and craft show (40 crafters) May 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Church of Grace and Peace, 1563 Old Freehold Road, Toms River. Free admission. Details: (732) 349-1550, ext. 209.
+ Brain tumor support group will meet May 6, 3-4:45 p.m., at Wall Township Public Library, 2700 Allaire Road, Wall. Matthew Fullerton, an 18-year survivor of glioblastoma multiforme, will be the guest speaker. Details: Bruce, (609) 758-0806 or Nancy at [email protected], or visit www.njbt.org.
+ Molly Pitcher Stitchers Quilt Guild will meet May 8 at 7 p.m. at Old Tennent Presbyterian Church, Tennent Road, Tennent section of Manalapan. New members are welcome. Details: Joanne, (732) 530-0816.
+ “Gender, Power and Jewish Women Today” will be presented by Susan Weid-man Schneider, editor in chief of Lilith magazine, May 8 at 7:30 p.m., at Temple Rodeph Torah, 15 Mohawk Drive, Marl-boro. Tickets: $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Details: (732) 308-0055.
+ “TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) Feral Cat Program” will be presented by the New Jersey. Animal Rights Alliance, May 9 at 7 p.m. at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Manalapan. The workshop will provide information for both the experienced and novice caregiver on topics including trapping, community relations, speaking with the municipality, and colony care.
+ Parents Anonymous, a professionally facilitated, self-help group for any parent or grandparent wishing to improve their parenting skills, will meet May 9 (every Tuesday), 10 a.m. to noon, at the Monmouth County Division of Social Services, Kozloski Road, Freehold Town-ship. No fees. Details: (732) 845-2073.
+ Blood drives will be conducted by Central Jersey Blood Center at two Howell schools: May 9, 2:30-7:30 p.m., at the Griebling School, 130 Havens Bridge Road, and May 10, 3-7:30 p.m., at Newbury School, 179 Newbury Road. Details: (732) 842-5750.
+ “Transcendental Meditation” will be presented by Dr. Paul Potter, May 9, 7-8:15 p.m., at the Marlboro Public Library, Wyncrest Road, Marlboro. Free. Details: (732) 536-9406.
+ Deep Cut Orchid Society will meet May 9, 7:30 p.m., at Monmouth Reform Temple, 332 Hance Ave., Tinton Falls. Fred Clarke will discuss catasetums, cycnoches and mormodes. All are welcome. There will be a show table of flowering orchids, plus refreshments, a plant raffle and a door prize. Details: (732) 531-5058.
+ Suicide Survivors Support Group, for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide, will meet May 9, 7:30 p.m. at Bayshore Community Hospital, Beers Street, Holmdel. No fees. Details: (732) 462-5267.
+ “Protecting Your Child” will be presented by the Marlboro Police Depart-ment, May 10 at 6:15 p.m. at the Goddard School in Marlboro, 15 School Road East, which is sponsoring the free event. Details: (732) 303-8445.
+ Nature photographer Richard Crossley will be the guest speaker at the Monmouth County Audubon Society meeting May 10, 8 p.m., at Trinity Episcopal Church, White Street, Red Bank. Free and open to the public. Details: (732) 872-2473, [email protected], or www.monmouthaudubon.org.
+ Alzheimer’s Association Care-givers support groups will meet May 11, 2 p.m., at Applewood Estates, Gully Road, Freehold Township; May 16, 7 p.m., at First United Methodist Church, 91 W. Main St., Freehold; and May 17, 7 p.m., at Colts Neck Village, 3 Meridian Circle, Colts Neck. Details: (800) 883-1180.
+ “Identity theft” will be the topic of a presentation by Rich DalFonzo of the Monmouth County Office on Aging, May 12 at 11 a.m. at the Manalapan Senior Center, Route 522. No reservation is required. Details: (732) 446-8401.
+ YMCA yard sale, May 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain date May 20) at the Monmouth County Hall of Records parking lot, Lafayette Street, Freehold. Details: (732) 845-5273.
+ Olde Monmouth Garden Club will meet May 13, 4 p.m., at Reformed Church of Freehold, 67 W. Main St. A representative of the Native Plant Society will speak. New members welcome. Details: [email protected].
+ Mother’s Day Sunday brunch, May 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Freehold Elks Lodge 1454, 73 E. Main St., Freehold. In addition to usual breakfast items, there will be an omelet station and a carving station. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for 12 and younger. Details: (732) 431-8707.