+ A tack sale will be held April 14, 10 a.m., at the Southard Grange, Route 9, Howell. Tables are available. New and used items. Details: (732) 901-8777. Puppeteers are also being sought to perform on the stage at the grange.
+ A free concert sponsored by the Howell Cultural Arts and Heritage Committee will be held April 15, 3 p.m. at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road. Fred Lahotay and the Ragtimers will perform. Free refreshments. Details: (732) 938-4500, ext. 2807.
+ An artist’s reception sponsored by the Original Leisure Village Art League will be held April 15, 2-4 p.m., at the Lakewood library, 301 Lexington Ave. The theme of the show is “The Jersey Shore.”
+ A knitting club will meet at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, at 6:30 p.m. April 16. Knitters and crocheters do community projects. New members are welcome. Details: (732) 928-4400.
+ A Holocaust Commemoration Program will be held at 4 p.m. April 15 at Congregation Ahavat Shalom, 1075 Forest Ave., Lakewood. G. Jan Colijn, dean of general studies and professor of political science at the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, will speak. All are welcome. Details: (732) 363-5190 or (732) 363-2800.
+ A Come Together Family Night will be held April 16, 6 p.m., at the Plumsted library, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. Stories about community and family followed by fun and games for all ages. Details: (609) 758-7888.
+ An Easter bonnet contest and egg hunt will be held 1-3 p.m. April 16 at Bella Terra adult community center, 2 Kathleen Drive, Jackson, sponsored by the Kimball Medical Center Jackson-Howell Auxiliary Unit 2007. Details: (732) 364-1797.
+ “Cool Cooking: Chocolate Goodies,” April 17, 7 p.m. Children in grade five and up will learn how to make chocolate treats at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive Details: (732) 928-4400.
+ American Association of Univer-sity Women, Northern Ocean County Branch, will hold its annual budget and planning meeting April 17, 7:30 p.m., at Veterans Memorial Middle School, Hendrickson Avenue, Brick. All are welcome. Details: (732) 370-6565.
+ Jackson residents can meet Mayor Mark A. Seda to ask questions and share concerns at the Jackson library 6-7 p.m. every third Wednesday, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 19 and Oct. 17. The program is free and open to the public. No registration is necessary.
+ The Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, will host a special concert April 19 at 7 p.m. Classically trained composer and pianist Mark Birnbaum will be the featured performer. Birnbaum will treat his audience to a blend of hot piano, ragtime, blues and jazz that pays tribute to the Harlem Renaissance. The concert is free and open to the public.
+ A gift auction sponsored by the Lakewood High School Marching Band will be held April 20 at the school cafeteria, 855 Somerset Ave. Admission of $5 includes 25 tickets, coffee and cake. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. No one under age 18 admitted. Details: (732) 367-6552.