+ Italian American Association of Monmouth County will hold a general meeting, May 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Piero’s Restaurant, 1411 Route 36 north, Union Beach. Cost is $30 per person and includes dinner buffet and complimentary wine. Must be 21 and older to attend. Details: Rob DeSalvatore, (732) 984-5482.
+ Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School students present “Fiddler on the Roof,” 7 p.m. May 16-18 in the school auditorium, 155 Millhurst Road, Manal-apan. Cost is $4 for adults and $2 for students and senior citizens. Tickets available at the school office or at the door.
+ Monmouth County Chapter Embroidery Guild will meet May 17 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Route 34 and Phalanx Road, Colts Neck. Bring lunch. Coffee and tea will be provided. All are welcome. Details: (732) 972-1431.
+ Howell Senior Center will host a senior citizens health fair, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Senior Center, Preventorium Road, Howell. A variety of screenings will be offered free of charge to Howell residents age 60 and older. Limited transportation is available. Details: (732) 938-4500, ext. 2552.
+ A multifamily garage sale will be conducted by the Manalapan High School Music Parents Association, May 19, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain date May 20) on Chesapeake Road in the Yorktown development (off Pine Brook Road to Winthrop Road; third left on Chesapeake Road), Manalapan. All proceeds will benefit the Manalapan High School Band. Details: (732) 446-5943.
+ A blood drive will be held May 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marlboro High School, 95 N. Main St. (Route 79), Marlboro. Details: (732) 617-0100.
+ A spring AntiqueFest and Art Show will be held May 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on West Main Street (between Court and Throckmorton streets), Free-hold.
+ The Borough Council in Freehold Borough will hold a public hearing on the 2007 municipal budget at 5:30 p.m. May 23 at Borough Hall, West Main Street.
+ A community luncheon will be held May 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Freehold, 118 W. Main St., Freehold. Suggested donation is $6. Take-outs are available for parties of 5 or more. Details: (732) 462-9667.
+ Knights of Columbus Freehold Council No. 1672 will host a breakfast buffet, May 27 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Knights of Columbus building, 70 E. Main St., Freehold. Cost is $5 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Details: (732) 462-5866.
+ Noontime Optimist Club of Freehold will hold a “Ladies’ Night Out,” June 12 at 6 p.m. at Basile’s, 536 Park Ave., Freehold. Cost of the event is $35 per person. The event will benefit youth programs. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Mail check to: Noontime Optimist Club, P.O. Box 52, Freehold 07728.
+ Italian American Association of Monmouth County will host its first Italian-American Festival in July at Freehold Raceway, Route 9 and Route 33, Freehold. Crafters are needed. Details: Cheryl, (732) 536-5832.