New Jersey
Assemblywoman Jennifer Beck will host a second public forum to discuss the transportation services provided by Academy Bus. The meeting will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. Beck will be joined by officials from Academy Bus. Members of the public are encouraged to attend this meeting and voice their opinion.
Freehold Borough
will hold a free rabies vaccination clinic for dogs and cats on Sept. 20 from 6-7 p.m. at the Freehold Firehouse, 49 W. Main St. Dogs must be on a short leash and cats must be in carriers. Details: (732) 462-7057.
St. Rose of Lima School holds bingo every Monday and Saturday evening from 7:30-10 p.m. in the cafeteria at 51 Lincoln Place, Freehold. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Moonlight Bingo is held on Saturday from 10:30 p.m. to midnight. Food, snacks and refreshments are available for purchase.
Freehold Phrasers Toastmasters Club meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Western Monmouth Chamber of Commerce, 17 Broad St., Freehold. Details: (732) 605- 1362.
Walter J. Conley
Elks Lodge No. 1379, 91 Throckmorton St., Freehold, and the Lee B. Gibson Temple No. 1014 will host a free community breakfast on the final Saturday of every month from 8 a.m. to noon. All are welcome to attend. Details: (732) 431-4808.
Monmouth Business
Exchange, a business networking group dedicated to the exchange of qualified business referrals, is looking for new members. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at the Cornerstone Caffé, corner of Main and South streets, Freehold, from 7-8:30 a.m. For more information, call Peter Joffe at (732) 995-8966.
Al-Anon, for family
members and friends of those living and dealing with alcoholism, meets Sunday at 7:30 p.m., Monday at 8 p.m., and Friday at 8:15 p.m. in the Greenhouse Café at CentraState Medical Center, West Main Street, Freehold Township. Details: (732) 431-2000.
Depression and Bipolar
Support Alliance meets Monday and Thursday from 7:30-9 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, corner of Route 34 and Phalanx Road, Colts Neck. Consumers of mental health services, their family members and friends are welcome to attend. Details: Tom, (732) 264- 8363, or Maureen, (732) 536-5826.
Martha Mary Guild of St. Mary’s Church, Route 34 and Phalanx Road, Colts Neck, will hold its annual sale, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sept. 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Details: (732) 946-2628.
St. James A.M.E. Church, Woodville Road (between Sweetmans Lane and Route 33), Manalapan, will hold a yard sale in the church parking lot, Sept. 22 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A community luncheon will be held Sept. 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 118 W. Main St., Freehold. Donation of $6 provides choice of two combos. Take-out is available for parties of five or more. Details: (732) 462-9667.
The Italian American Association of Monmouth County will hold a general meeting, Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m. at Valentino’s Restaurant, Route 9 north, Manalapan. Adults 21 years of age and older are invited. Cost is $30 and includes a dinner buffet and complimentary wine. Details: Rob DeSalvatore, (732) 984-8482.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Bowling League is beginning its 26th season and is looking for new bowlers for a once-monthly adult couples charity bowling league. The league meets at Brunswick Country Lanes, Route 33, Manalapan, beginning Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. Details: Steve (after 7:45 p.m.) at (732) 536-0732.
YMCA will hold its annual garage sale, Oct. 6 (rain date, Oct. 13) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Monmouth County Hall of Records paring lot, Lafayette Street, Freehold. Attic, basement and garage treasures welcome. Details: (732) 845-5273.
Embroiderers’ Guild of America, Monmouth Chapter, will meet Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. at the Colts Neck Library, 1 Winthrop Drive, Colts Neck. Some members will work on a “Punch Needle Enbroidery,” while others will work on various projects. All are welcome. Nonmembers, novices and experts are invited. Details: (732) 972-1431.
