The Wellness Community, Eatontown, will present “Beachside Journaling” at the Embury Street Pier in Ocean Grove 6-7 p.m. July 13. Learn to use the power of nature to gain inner peace through the benefits of journaling. Sessions are facilitated by Laura Zimmerman, RN, MA, holistic health practitioner. Bring something to sit on and your journal or notebook. All programs are offered free of charge to people affected by cancer. Call 732-578-9200 to register.
CPC Behavioral Healthcare, Eatontown, will host a “Seaside Summer Soirée” 7:30- 11:30 p.m. July 22 at the Monmouth Beach Bath & Tennis Club, 65 Ocean Ave., Monmouth Beach. This gala will honor Janet and Cathy Larson of Sea Girt with the Humanitarian Award and New Jersey Natural Gas with the Corporate Good Neighbor Award. Reservations are $250 per person. Underwriting and journal advertising info is avail- able at www.cpcbehavioral.org. Reservations can be placed online or by calling CPC’s Development Office at 732-935-2222.
The Eatontown Public Library, 33 Broad St., is having a used-book sale July 5-31. New and used adult and children’s books, magazines, DVDs, VHS cassettes and CDs will be available. Details: 732-389-2665.
The Township of Ocean Historical Museum is still accepting reservations for the American Doll and Teddy Bear Tea Party July 24. For additional information and reservations call the museum at 732-531-2136 or 732-531-6040.
The Ashley Lauren Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing hope and help to children who have been diagnosed with cancer, through financial, material and emotional support, will be holding its second annual “Rock for Hope” 6-10 p.m. July 21 at The Dockside, 1400 Ocean Ave., Sea Bright. Tickets are $45 in advance, $50 at the door, and include food and open bar of beer, wine and sangria. Call 732-414-1625 or visit www.ashleylaurenfoundation.org.