The Church on the Hill in Ocean Township is sponsoring a free book study on “The Prodigal God” by Timothy Keller starting Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 6:15 p.m. The program runs for six weeks but participants can join anytime. An informal light supper will be served, followed by worship and small-group discussion. The program is free, and the book can be purchased directly from the church.
Anyone interested should contact the church at 732-493-4110 or visit the church website, www.pcohnj.org, for detailed information about the book. The Church on the Hill is located on the corner of Deal Road and Cold Indian Springs Road.
*****
The office of Sen. Sean Kean, Assemblyman Dave Rible and Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini, 1955 Route 34, Building 2A, Wall, has been designated as a drop-off location in an ongoing collection for the earthquake victims in Haiti. Nonperishable foods and medical supplies will be accepted on behalf of the First United Methodist Church of Asbury Park. Monetary donations are also needed on behalf of the Asbury Park Mercy Center, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Make checks payable to Mercy Center Haitian Relief. Details: 732-974-0400.
*****
The Wellness Community, 613 Hope Road, Eatontown, is open to people with cancer, their family members, caregivers and friends. The Wellness Community’s mission is to help people affected by cancer and enhance their health and well-being through participation in professional programs of emotional support, education, and hope. All programs are free of charge and center around four key areas: support groups, educational workshops, mind/body/spirit classes, and social activities. More than 50 free programs, services and activities are offered each month. Details:www.thewellnesscommunity.org/jerseyshore or call 732-578-9200.
*****
Monmouth Academy, 152 Lanes Mill Road, Howell, will host an open house from noon to 3 p.m. Feb. 28. All are welcome to visit the independent K-12 school, formerly known as Lakewood Prep. Guest speaker Lisa Lockwood will speak about “Helping Your Child Deal with Stress.” Call 732-364- 2812, email TCostello@monmouthacademy. org, or visit monmouthacademy.org for details.
*****
Embroiderers’ Guild of America, Monmouth Chapter, evening group, will meet from 7-9 p.m. March 1 at the Colts Neck Library, 1 Winthrop Dr., Colts Neck. The day group will meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 18 at St. Mary’s Parish hall, Route 34 and Phalanx Road, Colts Neck. All are welcome. Details: 732-679-6739 or www.mcega.org.
*****
The Ocean Township Library Adult Book Club will meet 7 p.m. March 3. Copies of the book “Loving Frank” by Nancy Horan are available at the front desk.The annual Holocaust Genocide Film Education Program will be held March 8 at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Avenue, Deal. This year’s program, “The Road to Recovery and Reconciliation,” features two films, “My Neighbor, My Killer” and “Children of the Third Reich.” The program is free and open to all. An 8:30 a.m. screening is open to Monmouth County high school students and the public. A 7 p.m. screening is open to the public at large. A reception and awards ceremony will precede the programming. High school educators should contact Jill Briggles, 732-866-4300, ext. 14, or [email protected]. To reserve a seat for the evening program, call 732-531-9100, ext. 142.
*****