+ The following weekend programs will take place at Cattus Island County Park, Toms River. The programs are free and do not require preregistration. From 11-11:30 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays during March and April (except April 8), the public can join a naturalist for an up-close and personal look at live turtles and snakes. From 1:30-2 p.m., also on Saturdays and Sundays during March and April (except April 8), a naturalist and youth volunteers will be on hand to feed and care for a variety of turtles while answering questions.
+ The following weekend programs will take place at Cattus Island County Park, Toms River. The programs are free and do not require pre-registration. Nature walks begin at 2 p.m. March 10-11, Signs of Spring; March 17-18, Return of the Ospreys; March 24-25, Tracking Whitetails; March 31 and April 1, Soggy Swamp Jaunt.
+ The MOMS Club of Jackson-East will co-host an open house with the MOMS Club of Jackson-West at the Jackson Library , 2 Jackson Drive, March 23, 11 am to 1 pm. Details: (732) 614-2465 or [email protected].
+ An Easter egg hunt for Jackson residents in kindergarten through fifth grade will take place at noon March 24 at Johnson Park on Kierych Drive. The rain date is March 25. For specific starting times for each grade, call (732) 928-1200, ext. 255.
+ Easter egg coloring will be hosted by the Southard Grange No. 218, 4860 Route 9 south, Howell, March 24, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Includes egg salad sandwiches and beverages. Details: (732) 901-0388.
+ A children’s used book sale fundraiser will be hosted by St. Veronica Cub Scout Pack 300, March 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Veronica School cafeteria, 4215 Route 9, Howell. All are welcome to attend. Candy bars will also be sold. Proceeds will go toward Scout Night at a Lakewood BlueClaws game. Details: (732) 863-1900, ext. 101.
+ The Odessa Klezmer Band will perform at the Lakewood library, 301 Lexington Ave., Lakewood, March 25 at 2 p.m.
+ “Monopoloze Your Marketplace: For Small to Medium Size Businesses” will be conducted by Thomas J. Hinz, Apex Consulting Group, March 26, 6:30 p.m. at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road. Details: (732) 938-2300.
+ Butt Pillows: An Unusual Craft Experience,” a program designed especially for teens, will be held at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road, March 27 at 3:30 p.m. Details and registration: (732) 938-2300.
+ “Cruising 2007” will be conducted by Dave Rosenthal of CruiseOne at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road, March 27 at 7 p.m. Details: (732) 938-2300.
+ “My Sister’s Keeper” by Jodi Picoult will be discussed at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road, at 7 p.m. March 28. Details and registration: (732) 938-2300.
+ An IEP Workshop (Individualized Education Program), hosted by the Special Needs Parents Advocating for Resources and Knowledge (SPARK) will take place March 28, 7 p.m. at New Egypt Middle School, Evergreen Road, Plumsted. Parents and caregivers will learn strategies for developing effective plans to meet the educational goals of children with disabilities.
+ Artwork by Adelphia School students will be exhibited at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road, March 30 to May 1.
+ A blood drive will be held March 31, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ocean County Mall, 1201 Hooper Ave., Toms River. Each donor will receive two free Mets tickets and free cholesterol screening. The bloodmobile will be parked by the main entrance to the mall near Boscov’s. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are accepted. Details and appointments: (800) 933-BLOOD.
+ A craft fair and flea market, co-hosted by Jackson Liberty High School’s Key Club and Future Business Leaders of America, will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 31 in the school cafeteria at 125 North Hope Chapel Road, Jackson. Free admission. Vendor spots are $5 per table in advance. E-mail [email protected].