+ Monmouth Women’s Connection will host an “Extreme Home Makeover” lunch, June 20 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Main Street Bistro, 30 E. Main St., Freehold. Cost is $17; complimentary nursery on premises. Details: (732) 446-9503.
+ An informational meeting about the planned revaluation of Freehold Township properties will be held on June 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Freehold Township Senior Center, 116 Jackson Mills Road. The topic will be “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Reval, But Were Afraid to Ask.” For more information call the tax assessor’s office at (732) 294-2040.
+ Women of Words book club will discuss “Desirable Daughters” by Bharati Mukherjee, June 27 at 7 p.m. at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road. Details: (732) 938-2300.
+ Freehold Elks Lodge No. 1454 will serve barbecue ribs, burgers and more to raise funds for veterans and troops now serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. The fundraiser is open to the public during Kruise Nite in Freehold Borough, June 28, July 26 and Aug. 30 from 6-9 p.m. Details: (732) 431-8707.
+ A fireworks show by the Grucci family, a concert and “The Sandlot” will be held June 30 beginning at 3 p.m. at Michael J. Tighe Park, Georgia Road, Freehold Township. There will be a “Remember the Vets” car show and entertainment by The Nerds. The event is open to all.
+ Italian American Association of Monmouth County will host its first Italian-American festival in July at Freehold Raceway, Park Avenue, Freehold. Crafters are needed. Details: Cheryl, (732) 536-5832.
+ The thrift shop at Morganville United Methodist Church, 215 Conover Road, Marlboro, is open every Friday and Saturday in July from 9 a.m. to noon. Items include clothing, housewares, toys and more. (732) 946-4247.