• A book swap hosted by G’LOV (Graeme’s League of Volunteers) will be held from 6-9 p.m. May 4 in the Applegate School cafeteria, 47 Jeanne Brennan Drive, Freehold Township. Gently used books appealing to all age groups are encouraged for trade. Canned goods will also be collected for the local food bank. Details: [email protected].
• CARE Animal Rescue will host a puppy adoption from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 5 at Petsmart, 300 Route 18, East Brunswick. More than 30 puppies in need of loving homes will be on hand. Puppies can be viewed at www.carenj.com. CARE will participate in Marlboro’s second annual Dog DayAfternoon from noon to 2 p.m. May 5 at the Marlboro dog park, Wyncrest Road, Marlboro. Details: www.ashleylaurenfoundation.org/events.
• Marlboro Community Players will present Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka” on May 4 and 11 at 8 p.m. and May 5, 6 and 12 at 3 p.m. at the Marlboro Memorial Middle School, 71 Nolan Road, Morganville. Tickets are $14 if purchased in advance at www.MarlboroPlayers.com or $15 at the door.
• A Trash and Treasure sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 2 (rain date June 9) at Old Tennent Church, Manalapan. Table spaces: $25 and vendors are welcome. Details: 732-446-6299.
• Vendors needed for a flea market to be held from noon to 5 p.m. May 6 in the ballroom at Covered Bridge, 1 Amberly Drive, Manalapan. Table space: $10. Proceeds from the event, which is sponsored by Christian Neighbors and Friends of Covered Bridge, will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Details: 732-792-6325.
• The Yard Sales for Needy Tails, which helps organizations that help animals in the Monmouth County area and beyond, has been rescheduled for May 4-5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and May 6 from 10 a.m. to noon at 29 Locust Ave., Eatontown. Details: 732-233- 2342 or email [email protected].
• The Neptune High School class of 1963 is planning its 50-year reunion for Sept. 7, 2013, at Spring Lake Manor in Spring Lake Heights. Classmates are being sought. Contact Thomas Vona at [email protected] or Sue Ward Solikian at [email protected].
• A women’s weekend, sponsored by the Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce, will be held from May 4-6. Events ranging from a tour of the GreatAuditorium, to fishing, to skin care and a fashion show, will be held throughout Ocean Grove. Registration is $5; other charges may apply for certain workshops. For details and registration, go to www.oceangrovechamber.org or call 732-774-1391.