WATERSPIRIT and Food & Water Watch NJ are hosting a screening of the documentary “Blue Gold” 7-9:15 p.m. April 19 at Stella Maris Retreat Center, 981 Ocean Ave., Elberon. The film will be followed by a discussion session on the global world water crisis. For more information, contact [email protected].
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Jersey Shore Premiere Events will host a business networking event 6 p.m. April 17 at The Downtown, 10 W. Front St., Red Bank. Part of the proceeds will benefit Lunch Break. Guests will have the opportunity to network with more than 200 local business owners and public officials, win prizes, promote their business or cause in a red-carpet interview. Tickets are $10. Nonperishable food items will be collected. Details: Chris Fotache at 732-245-0412 or [email protected]. Updates will be posted at www.jerseyshorepremiere.com.
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Learn about native pollinators and their importance to the ecosystem when Jolie Dollar presents “Native Pollinator Conservation” 1- 2:30 p.m. April 14 at Deep Cut Gardens, Red Hill Road, Middletown. The presentation also includes a hands-on native bee nest-building exercise. The cost is $15 per adult and $7.50 per child. Those under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. Details or registration: www.monmouthcountyparks.com or 732-842-4000. For persons with hearing impairment, the TTY/TDD number is 711.
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The Lincroft Village Green Association will hold its eighth annual Lincroft Community Yard Sale 8 a.m.-3 p.m. April 21 at homes throughout Lincroft. For a free booklet that lists the yard sale addresses and the items for sale, visit www.lincroft.org. LVGA members whowant to participate in the sale can register for free on the LVGA website.
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First Presbyterian Church of Rumson (East River Road at Park Avenue) will celebrate Spring Renewal: A Healthy Body, Healthy Earth Fair from noon to 8 p.m. April 21. Come for one event or the whole fair. A free-will offering will be taken. RSVP to 732-842-0429 for the Green Smoothie Challenge or the dinner. A full listing of events is available at www.rumsonpresbyterian.org.
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Rutgers Master Gardeners Speakers Bureau has a speaker for you. Knowledgeable speakers about almost any gardening topic from growing roses to generating compost are covered. In addition to the presentations, mastergardeners are available to discuss or answer questions on any horticultural topics. Details: Bernie Dickman at [email protected] or 732-671-2636.
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Cancer Support Community, 613 Hope Road, Eatontown, is offering “Ask the Oncologist: Alcohol, Sugar, Medical Marijuana & Cancer,” with Dr. Debra Ray, 6:30-8 p.m. April 25. Have you received conflicting information or mixed messages regarding the consumption of alcohol, sugar or medical marijuana before, during or after treatment for cancer? All programs are offered free to people affected by cancer. Call 732-578-9200 to register.
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