The third annual Kiwanis Comedy Night to benefit the Valerie Fund Center at Monmouth Medical Center will be held 7 p.m. March 4 at the Two River Theater, 21 Bridge Ave., Red Bank. Tickets are $65 with a 10 percent discount on 10 or more tickets. The Valerie Fund Center provides comprehensive medical services to children with cancer and blood disorders. Tickets are available at the Two River Theater box office. Details: 732-822- 9719.
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Embroiderers’ Guild of America-Monmouth Chapter’s evening group will meet 7-9 p.m. Jan. 3 at the Colts Neck Library, 1 Winthrop Drive. Some members will work on a Grace Abbott canvas design. Stitchers of all types of needlework and at all levels are welcome to join the group to sit and stitch. Details at www.mcega.org or call B.J. at 732-780-9456.
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Jersey Shore PFLAG will have its monthly support meeting 7-9 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Presbyterian Church House, 352 Sycamore Ave., Shrewsbury. The meetings offer support, education and advocacy for parents, family and friends of lesbians and gays, bisexuals, transgender and intersex people. Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month. Details: www.jerseyshorepflag.org, call 908-814- 2155 or email [email protected].
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The Adult Education Committee at Congregation B’nai Israel in Rumson will present Susie Fishbein, author of the “Kosher by Design” cookbook series, 7 p.m. Jan. 10 in its newly renovated social hall. She will prepare a light dinner and demonstrate how to make delicious kosher recipes. As she cooks, she will share stories about her life and tips on cooking. The cost is $36. All are welcome, but reservations are required. To attend, email [email protected]. Details: 732-842-1800.
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Kateri Environmental Center, located in the Wickatunk section of Marlboro, will present an adventure for children ages 7 and up on Feb. 19.
For one night only, Collier School’s Smith Hall will be transformed into “Frogwarts,” a school for young wizards. Students will wander the halls of the school searching for clues to help outsmart the villain. They should be ready for action as they try their hand at magic spells, potions class and more. Magic and mystery await those who participate in this family fun adventure.
Shows start every 15 minutes from 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person. Tickets are on sale now and must be purchased in advance. Call 732 946-9694 for tickets.
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The Middletown Arts Center’s winter class and events schedule is available at the MAC, 36 Church St., Middletown, or www.middletownarts. org. Many classes commence the second week of January, and registration is currently being accepted by calling 732-706-4100. Space is limited. Enjoy dozens of day and evening classes in the arts, dance, drama and music for toddlers, children, teens and adults.