Cruise Nights will be held at 6 p.m. on Fridays June 3, 10, 17; July 1, 8, 15, 22; Aug. 5, 12, 19; Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23; Oct. 7, 14, and 21 at Jackson Crossing, 21 South Hope Chapel Road and East Veterans Highway, Jackson. The event will feature vintage and antique American cars and oldies music. Details: 732-583-9996.
A Texas Hold ’em Night to benefit the Jackson Jaguar Youth Football and Cheer organization will be held June 4 at the Hall at Jackson Crossing, 21 South Hope Chapel Road, Jackson. First- through fifth-place winners will receive 50 percent of the evening’s ticket sales. The event will continue monthly and support local charitable and nonprofits. Preregister at the website at www.TheHallatJackson.com.
The History of Howell will be discussed by Sanford Kalb, a 71-year resident of Howell, at a pancake breakfast hosted by the Congregation Ahavat Olam Men’s Club, at 10 a.m. June 5 at 106 Windeler Road, Howell. The fee is $5 per person (children under age 5 are free). Reserve by calling 732-367-1677 or 732-363-5190. All attendees (regardless of age) must be registered to attend.
A Move Today exercise program for seniors, hosted by Plumsted Senior Outreach Services, will be held from 10-11 a.m. June 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, and 30 in the SOS community meeting room in the Plumsted municipal building, 121 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. All seniors are welcome. New participants require a permission form from their doctor. Details: 609-758-2241, ext. 111.
A fish fry sponsored by the New Egypt Elks, 105 Lakewood Road, New Egypt, will be held from 6-8 p.m. June 10. The cost for fish dinner is $9 (two pieces) and $10 (three pieces). Chicken will also be available. All children’s dinners are $5. Take-out available. Details: 609-304-8469.
A Doggy Yappy Hour will be held from 6-8 p.m., rain or shine, June 10 at Ocean County Park, Lakewood. The Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department is conducting the evening out for dog lovers to enjoy the company of their best friend. All dogs must be vaccinated and on a leash. Free event will include music, food and vendors. Details: 877-OCPARKS.
A summer flea market fundraiser hosted by Allaire Village Inc. will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 11 in the show field of Allaire State Park, Wall Township. The event will feature more than 100 vendors displaying new, used and collectable treasures of all types, plus food. Details: 732-919-3500.
A poker run will be held June 11 at the VFW Lodge, 54 Magnolia Drive, Jackson. Donation is $20 for riders and walk-ins, $15 for passengers. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Ocean County Chapter of New Jersey Child Assault Prevention. Donation includes live music and food. Vendors being sought. Details: 732-688-1451.
The New Jersey Cantor’s Concert Ensemble will present “Celebrate Jerusalem With Song” at 7 p.m. June 12 at Congregation Ahavat Olam, 106 Windeler Road, Howell. Adessert buffet will follow the performance. Details: 732-367-1667.
“Milk,” the story of San Francisco’s first openly gay public official, Harvey Milk, will be shown at 6:30 p.m. June 14 at the Plumsted library, 10 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. The movie, rated R, is free and open to the public. Details: 609-758-7888,
A monthly book club discussion for seniors will be held from 1-3 p.m. June 21 in the SOS community meeting room in the Plumsted municipal building, 121 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. A current library card is required. To register, call 609-758- 2241, ext. 111.
The Cream Ridge Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. June 21 at the New Egypt First Aid Squad Building, 32 Brynmore Road, New Egypt. All lot owners are invited to attend. Details: Janette Robbins, 609-758-8663.
Mr. Scott the Music Man will perform at the Jackson library on June 28 at 10:30 a.m. Mr. Scott’s high energy, zany theatrics and varied musical styles will have the audience up on their feet. The program is for ages 2 and up. Details and registration: 732-928-4400, option 6.
Freehold Township High School class of 1981 is planning its 30-year class reunion on Oct. 15 at the Battleground County Club, Manalapan. Interested parties should email contact information to FTHSclassof81 @yahoo.com. Additional information can be found on Facebook by typing in Freehold Township High School Class of 1981. Details: Michele Ehret Fee, 732-206-1764.
Free friendly visits and/or telephone calls are provided to homebound residents of Ocean County who are alone and over age 60 by Community Services of Ocean County. Anyone who would like to receive company or volunteer to offer companionship to others may call Sally Herrmann at 732-367-1400, ext. 280.
The Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 77, based in Jackson, but serving Howell, Jackson, Lakewood and Plumsted, meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Jackson VFW, 54 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. For more information, call 732-364-6843.