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 Artist Jack Fisher will give an overview of abstraction with his own perspective and some insights into his own work at 6 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive. Fisher’s art will be on display through December. The program is free and open to the public, but registration is requested. Call 732-928-4400 or go to the Internet website at www.theoceancountylibrary.org.

 St. Aloysius Church, 835 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson, will hold its second annual Christmas carol festival at 7 p.m. Dec. 9. All are invited to sing or hum along as the leaders of song share the traditional hymns and the story of Christmas. Light refreshments and fellowship will conclude the evening. All are welcome. Details: 732-370-0500.

 Toys For Tots are being collected by the Adelphia Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. Unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the Adelphia firehouse, 925 Adelphia Road (Route 524), in the Adelphia section of Howell, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3 and from 8 a.m. to noon Dec. 4. Santa Claus will be on hand Dec. 4. Details: 732-577-1781.