Candidates for the 13th district’s State Assembly will participate in a town hall meeting to be moderated by The League of Women Voters 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at Temple Shalom, 5 Ayrmont Lane, Aberdeen. The district includesAberdeen, Hazlet, Holmdel, Keansburg, Keyport, Matawan, Middletown, Old Bridge and Union Beach. Open to the public. Attendees are invited to bring questions that will be presented to the candidates.
Garden State Players will hold auditions for the children’s musical “Ever After” Oct. 22 at the Cullen Center, 1776 Union Ave., Hazlet, for children all ages through high school, all types, regardless of experience. Auditions are 11 a.m.-noon and 1-2 p.m. Sign in at 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. Prepare a song to sing. For more information, visit www.gardenstateplayers.org, become a fan of Garden State Players on Facebook.com or email GeneralInformation@Garden- StatePlayers.org.
Pups on Parade, a charity walkathon hosted by People for Animals will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 22 at Mercer County Park in theWest Picnic Area at 334 S. Post Road, Princeton Junction. The walk is approximately 3 miles. People may walk with or without a dog and start the walk at any time between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Costume contests for dogs will be held at 11:30 a.m. and include best look-alike, scariest and most original. For details or a sponsor sheet, visit www.pfaonline.org or call 973-282- 0890.
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Gloss Salon, 605 Lake Ave. in Asbury Park, has created a Go Pink Team which will donate half of its October proceeds for pink feathers, pink hair extensions, pink nail art, pink shellacs, pink manicures and pedicures and pink cupcakes to the Susan B. Komen Passionately Pink for the Cure program. To make an appointment or purchase, call 732-775-2110, visit [email protected] or donate directly to the Gloss Salon team at passionatelypink.org.
The Sisters of Mercy Mass of Remembrance will be celebrated 2:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, Mount Saint Mary, 1645 Route 22 West, Watchung. To attend, to have names of recently deceased loved ones included in a Book of Remembrance, and for directions, contact Sister Marlene Fritz at 908-756- 0994, ext. 4007, or [email protected] by Oct. 29.
Calvary United Methodist Church, Third and Osborn streets, Keyport, will present a fun fashion show 2-4 p.m. Oct. 29. Tickets are $5 and include refreshments. For more information, call Barb at 732-290-7651.
The Matawan Historical Society will hold its next meeting 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Burrowes Mansion, 94 Main St., Matawan. Author Tom Burke, current vice president of the New Jersey Civil War Heritage Association, will be discussing “New Jersey Civil War Odyssey,” the latest book published by the Association. Light refreshments will be served after the program. Details: 732-583-1736.
Monmouth Players will present Rick Abbot’s “Play On!” 8:15 p.m. Oct. 21 and 22 at the theater located in the rear of the Navesink Library in the Navesink section of Middletown. Abbot gives a “backstage look” at a play in the final days of rehearsal — the production has been plagued with technical problems, miscommunications, dueling egos and an author who can’t leave the script alone. Admission is $17 and $14 for students and seniors. Reservations required. Call 732-291-9211. Details: www.monmouthplayers.org.
The New School of Monmouth County, 301 Middle Road, Holmdel, will host an open house 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 29. The school uses project-based learning, which takes into consideration the input of students. With this approach, students reach a deeper understanding of the subjects being taught and are often found exploring these subjects on their own accord long after the school day has ended, according to a press release. For more information contact The New School at 732-787-7900 or visit www.the-new-school.com.
Middletown veterans are invited to a Veterans Health Outreach to learn more about their eligibility for medical benefits. The event will be held 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 22 atAmerican Legion Post 338, Route 36, Leonardo. Veterans Administration personnel will be in attendance to answer questions pertaining to health needs and to assist veterans in applying for medical benefits. Refreshments will be served. Details: www.middletownnj.org.
Spend Oct. 30 with author Peter Lucia as he takes you through one of the great murder cases/detective stories of the century, which occurred in Asbury Park in 1910-11. Mystery, murder, espionage, and the discovery that enabled Lucia to assemble a compelling literal account of the work in his e-book, “The Murder at Asbury Park.” The lecture will be held 2-4 p.m. in Wilson Hall on the Monmouth University campus, 400 Cedar Ave., West Long Branch. A $10 donation to the Monmouth University Library Association is suggested. RSVP: 732-263-5400.
The Middletown Elks will host a Halloween parade 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 29 at the lodge, 251 Church St., Belford. Come out and march in costume; refreshments will be served, and prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. DJ Nick will supply entertainment. Details: Don Anderson at 732- 915-2371 or Dan Maloney at 732-915-9351.