Dance the night away to “Moonlight Serenade,” “You’ll Never Know” and “Don’t Sit Under theApple Tree” Nov. 10 at the 11th annual Swing Era Dinner Dance at the Robert B. Meyner Reception Center at the PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel. Conductor JoeAccurso and the Brookdale Big Band will pay tribute to the Greatest Generation. Cash bar at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and music and dancing throughout the evening. Cost is $65 per person or $60 per person on tables of eight or more. Call 732-224-2315 for reservations. Code: XWWTS 248.
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Embroiderers’ Guild of America-Monmouth Chapter will meet 7-9 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Colts Neck Library, 1 Winthrop Drive. The Sunday group will meet 1-4 p.m. Nov. 13 at the DeHart Community Center, 120 Burnett Ave., Maplewood. The day group will meet 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 17 at St. Mary’s Church hall, Route 34 and Phalanx Road, Colts Neck. Interested visitors are welcome to sit and stitch. For details, visit www.mcega.org or call Ginger at 732-833- 2504.
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Celebrating seven years in its remodeled headquarters at 55 New Monmouth Road, the Middletown Township Public Library will host a classical concert presented by the Monmouth Conservatory of Music 7 p.m. Nov. 10. The program will include works by René de Castera performed by Elmira Darvarova, violin; Linda Hall, piano; Dean LeBlanc, clarinet; Samuel Magill, cello; and Lucian Rinando, flute. No registration is required but space is limited. Details: 732-671-3700 or www.mtpl.org.
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The Matawan United Methodist Church, 478 Atlantic Ave., Aberdeen, is holding a rummage sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 5, featuring everything from A to Z. Light lunch will be available.
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The Middletown Seniors will host a Veterans Day program 1 p.m. Nov. 10 followed by a patriotic sing-along with Mary Finnerty. Celebrate the upcoming holiday with a pre- Thanksgiving covered dish event noon-2:30 p.m. Nov. 7. Bring a dish to share that feeds four to six people, or bring a salad or dessert. Sign up by Nov 4. Middletown’s Senior Center welcomes residents 60 and older. Events, trips and activities are offered throughout the year. Transportation is available to members by reservation. Details: 732-615-2265.
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St. John Vianney High School presents “Twelve Angry Jurors,” an adaptation of “Twelve Angry Men” by Reginald Rose, 8 p.m. Nov.11 and 12 and 2 p.m. Nov. 13. Shows will take place in The Little Theater at St. John Vianney High School, 540A Line Road, Holmdel. Tickets are $8 with a reservation and $10 at the door. Reservations can be made at www.sjvhs.com. Questions can be referred to [email protected] or by calling the school at 732-739-0800.
The Heart of New Jersey Chorus chapter of Sweet Adelines will hold its “Swing into Fall” show, featuring gift basket raffles and dessert, 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at the James Cullen Recreation Center, 1776 Union Ave., Hazlet. $15 general admission; $12 children and seniors. Tickets available at the door at call Tricia at 917-601-8866.
Women who enjoy singing are welcome to learn more about the chorus at the weekly Wednesday night practice in the Monmouth County area. No formal singing background is required. To learn more, call Audra at 732-239-5052 or visit the chorus’s website at www.honj.org.
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The Navesink Business Group (NBG) will host an open house 5-9 p.m. Nov.8 at Two River Theater, 21 Bridge Ave., Red Bank. Fifty local businesses will be presenting their products and services. Light fare, wine and beer will be served by Danny’s Grill and Wine Bar. The net proceeds from the event will benefit the notfor profit Two River Theater Company. Suggested is donation is $10. Details: www.navesinkbusinessgroup.com.
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The Middletown Lions Club will host a Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament for charity 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2179, Route 36, Port Monmouth. The event carries a $5,000 guaranteed prize pool. The entrance fee is $100. Reserve over the phone with credit card at 908-337- 1184 or 732-856-1742. Payment options and more details are also available at www.mlions.org. Walk-ins are welcome.
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Temple Shalom, 5 Ayrmont Lane, Aberdeen, will hold a gently used rummage sale 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 10, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 11 and 13. Adult and children’s clothing, as well as handbags, shoes, housewares, collectibles, books and jewelry will be available. There will be a $5 big bag sale 1-3 p.m. Nov. 13.
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WATERSPIRIT and Food & Water Watch will host a screening of the Emmy-award winning documentary “Gasland,” followed by a question-and-answer session, on the process of hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) 7-9:15 p.m. Nov. 3 at Stella Maris Retreat Center, 981 Ocean Ave., Elberon. Details: [email protected].
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Monmouth Regional High School class of 1971 will hold its 40-year reunion, beginning with a mixer at the Ocean Place Resort in Long Branch at 7 p.m. Nov. 4. . Details and RSVP form: [email protected]
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Washington Engine Company No. 1, 176 Jackson St., Matawan, will hold its annual spaghetti dinner 5-8 p.m. Nov. 11. The cost is $8 for adults and $6 for children under 12 and includes pasta, sausage, meat- balls, salad, bread and beverage.
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Join the American Association of University Women for a tour of Monmouth University’s historic Wilson Hall at 6 p.m. Nov. 7 and a panel discussion by AAUW scholarship winners at 7:15 p.m. in Club Dining Room in McGill Commons. Students will discuss their educational experiences and attendance at the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders. Details: www.aauw-nj-nmcb.org.

