• An open house with the theme “Pampering the Caregiver” will be held Nov. 22 at Sunrise Senior Living of Jackson, 390 North County Line Road. Massages and cosmetic vendors will be available. Tour the facility. RSVP the day before the event at 732-928-5600.
• New Egypt Recreation Baseball will hold spring registration from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 22 at the New Egypt Recreation Field, Brindletown Road, and from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 4, 11 and 18 at New Egypt High School, Evergreen Road. The Early Bird cost for those who register before Dec. 20 is $110 per individual, $175 per family and $85 for T-Ball. The cost after Dec . 20 is $120 per individual, $185 per family and $95 for T-Ball. Checks will be accepted with a post date up to and including Jan. 31. Details: www.newegyptbaseball.com.
• The Jackson Elks BPOE No. 2744, 1059 East Veterans Highway, Jackson, will host a meatball cook-off Nov. 22. Details: 732-363-4101.
• A financial seminar sponsored by the Jackson Clergy Association will be presented to community members of all ages at 7 p.m. Nov. 20 at Bella Terra Assisted Living Facility, 2 Kathleen Drive., Jackson. The seminar will be presented by Dominique Robert of Prudential Financial. Details: 732-600-4886
• A holiday night shopping event will be held at New Egypt High School, Evergreen Road, Plumsted, from 7-10 p.m. Nov. 21. Admission: $3 for adults, $2 for students. Holiday music, food, massages, shopping and more. Details: 609-758-6800.
• A Parents’ Night Out program will be held at DeBows United Methodist Church, corner of Route 537 and Route 571, Jackson, from 6-9 p.m. Nov. 21 This free program, staffed by professionals, is for parents who have a special needs child and his/her siblings. Details: 732-928-4475.
• The DeBows United Methodist Church, corner of Route 537 and Route 571, Jackson, will present an evening of organ and piano duets at 7 p.m. Nov. 22 at the church. The concert will include classical, Gospel and contemporary Christian music. The concert is open to the public. Details: 732-928-4475.
• Blood drives will be conducted at the following locations: Immanuel Lutheran Church, corner of Central Avenue and Monterey, Lakewood, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 22; and the Jackson Elks Club, 1059 East Veterans Highway, Jackson, 4-8 p.m. Nov. 22. Donors will receive free T-shirts. Donors must be at least 17 years of age and weigh at least 120 pounds. I.D. will be required. Details: 732-842-5750, ext. 238.
• The film “Memphis Belle” will be presented at 11 a.m. Nov. 22 at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson. The 41- minute documentary tells the story of the famous crew on its final mission. Free admission. Registration: 732-928-4400..
• A wreath decorating workshop will be conducted by Ann Edwards, multiple winner of the New Jersey Growers Association’sWreath contest, at 1 p.m. Nov. 22 at the Historic Village at Allaire State Park, Route 524, Wall Township, . The cost of $28 includes all materials. Registration is required. Proceeds will benefit programs at Allaire Village. Call 732-919-3500.
• A holiday bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 22 at West Farms United Methodist Church, 153 Casino Drive, Howell. New and used items, handmade crafts, baked goods, gift baskets, silent auction, Children’s Winter Wonderland gift area, light lunch. Details: 732- 751-0698.
• Barnes & Noble, Lanes Mill Marketplace, Route 9, Howell, will host a fundraising event for the Friends of the Jackson Library from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 22. A percentage of each person’s purchase will benefit the Friends of Jackson Library if they mention the fundraiser. Events will include author Carol McNamara’s story time for grades K-3, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a free raffle; an origami demonstration and lesson by Julia Meriney, noon to 2 p.m.; Mark Weber, children’s book illustrator (time to be announced), and Michael Meriney, Mark Weber and Kurt Martin performing soft rock and blues acoustic guitar, 2-3 p.m. and 4-5 p.m. Details: 732-928-7775.
• A pancake breakfast sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 156 will be held from 7 a.m. to noon Nov. 23 at the Southard Fire Department, Route 9 North and New Friendship Road, Howell. Admission: $5 (all you can eat). Children under 3 are free. Proceeds will be used to purchase camping equipment to support the Scouts’ outdoor program. Details: [email protected].
• The Jackson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4703, 54 Magnolia Drive, Jackson, is currently hosting its annual Fall Turkey Target Shoots on Sundays until Nov. 23. Only 12 Gauge, Full Choke, Non-Ported shotguns are allowed. The shoots will start promptly at 1 p.m. and are open to the public. Food and beverages are available on site. Details: 732-928-0077, after 5 p.m., or e-mail: [email protected].
• Pleasant Plains Volunteer Fire Department will host an all-you-can-eat flapjack breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon Nov. 23 at the firehouse, 40 Clayton Ave., Toms River. Admission: $5 for adults, $4 for children under 12. Tickets available at the door. Details: 732-349-0808 or 732-363-5296.
• The food pantry at the DeBows United Methodist Church, corner of Route 537 and Route 571, Jackson, will be open 6:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 24. Pantry is open to any area resident. Details: 732-928-4475.
• “Anxiety and AD/HD — Managing the Intensity of A Child With AD/HD” presented by Monmouth County CHADD from 7-8:45 p.m. Nov. 24 at the Howell library, Howell. Details: 732-552-8012.
• Games night at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, 7 p.m. Nov. 24. Children in second grade and up can enjoy a board game at the library or bring their own. Registration: 732-928-4400.
• A vendor fair will be held from 2-8 p.m. Nov. 24 at Land O’ Pines School, Windeler Road, Howell. Vendor spaces are still available for the fair. Call 908-489-0327 or 201-220-3893.
• The American Revolution will be explored through artwork at 6 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson. Historian Arthur Lefkowitz will present a slide presentation of 18th-century artistry in the form of studio-executed history paintings, portraits, illustrations, and rapidly drawn field sketches. The free program is open to the public. Registration: 732-928-4400.