Nov. 16
Friends of Youth Charity Gift Auction: Dinner, live auction and ticket auction. 6:30 p.m. at Forsgate Country Club, Forsgate Drive. Tickets to attend the auction are $45 each, including the cost of dinner. Tickets can be purchased at the door or by sending a check to Sunrise Optimist Club c/o Kathy Bien, 7 Main St., Englishtown, NJ 07726. For more information, call 732-446-6447. Proceeds from the event will go to several charities.
Nov. 17
Mercury thermometer exchange: Turn in old mercury thermometers and receive a new mercury-free digital thermometer for free. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Monroe Recreation Center, Monmouth Road. Bring thermometers in a storage case or plastic bag. For more information, call 732-745-4170.
Open house: Guided tours of the new addition, free food, clowns, face painting and more at the Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg, Gatzmer Avenue. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. There also will be a dedication service on Sunday, Nov. 25 at 3 p.m. For more information, call 732-521-1711.
Nov. 18
Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre: “Sueno de Una Nina: A Spanish Nutcracker.” 3 p.m. at the Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts, Perrineville Road. Tickets are available in advance and at the door two hours before the performance. $14 general admission, $12 for patrons, free for students. For more information, call 732-521-4400, ext. 134 or visit www.monroetownshipculturalarts.com.
Nov. 21
Coalition for Peace Action meeting: “The Middle East After Iraq: Is the United Nations Relevant? Is the United States?” with guest speaker, a former senior advisor to the United Nations Foundation and author. 10 a.m. at the Monroe Township Municipal Building, Perrineville Road. All are welcome. For more information, call Ellen Norman at 609-655-9113.
Nov. 26
League of Women Voters meeting: Discuss voting and free-speech rights in private communities. Guest speakers will share their thoughts. 1 p.m. in the courtroom of the Monroe Township Municipal Building, Perrineville Road. Free and open to the public. For more information, call Judy Perkins at 395-1552 or Ruth Banks at 655-4791.
Nov. 28
Young Women’s Conference: “My Journey, My Voice: Empowering Young Women.” Interactive and educational workshops, as well as guest speakers and a performance about effective prevention messages. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Forsgate Drive. For more information, call 732-254-3344.
