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 The Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 77, serving Howell, Jackson, Lakewood and Plumsted, meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Jackson VFW, Magnolia Drive, Jackson. Any veteran who was injured during his or her service in the armed forces is welcome to attend a meeting and to join the DAV. The organization is an advocacy group for disabled veterans and can help veterans obtain benefits to which they may be entitled. Details: 732-364-6843.

 A summer carnival brought by St. Aloysius and St. Monica will be held 6-10 p.m. June 1-4 at St. Aloysius parish grounds, 935 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson. Pay-one-price wristbands ($25) will be available June 1-2 only. Festivities will include new rides, food and entertainment. Details: www.stalscarnival.com.