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 The Western Monmouth County Newcomers Club, a social women’s organization, seeks new members. Women searching for a new social outlet should join the members at one of its monthly events held at neighborhood restaurants. New members need not be new to the area. RSVP to 732-513-9776.

 A beginning quilt workshop for boys and girls in grades kindergarten through second grade will be offered at 4:15 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Allentown Library, 16 S. Main St., Allentown. Children will learn the basics of creating a beautiful piece of art from fabric. A quilt workshop for children in grades four through six will also be held at 4:15 Nov. 29. Register at 609-259-7565.

 The Millstone Township Hospital Auxiliary of CentraState Medical Center will hold its annual Harvest Dance from 7-11 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Millstone Elks lodge, 22 Burnt Tavern Road, Millstone. Tickets are $20 per person. The event will include a buffet, music and a cash bar. This year, funds raised from the dinner dance will benefit CentraState Medical Center’s Cancer Campaign, which is focused on the creation of a regional, destination cancer center, linking cancer care with survivor care. Details: 609-259-2684.

 Annette and Gina Cascone will share creepy and funny stories from their book “Grave Secrets” at 4:15 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Allentown Library, 16 S. Main St., Allentown. The New Jersey authors will show film clips from the new movie, which is based on their book, and share how they turned their storytelling skills into a book series and their books into a film. For ages 8 and up. Register at 609-259-7565.

• A fish fry sponsored by the New Egypt Elks, 105 Lakewood Road, New Egypt, will be held from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 9 at the lodge. The cost for a fish dinner is $9 (two pieces) and $10 (three pieces). Chicken will be available for $8 (two pieces) and $9 (three pieces). All children’s dinners are $5. Takeout is available. All dinners include all-you-can-eat salad, cole slaw, rolls, dessert and beverages. Details: 609-304-8469.

 Free colorectal cancer screenings for men and women will be offered from 5-7 p.m. Nov. 14 at CentraState’s Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center, 901 W. Main Street, Freehold Township. The screenings will consist of a rectal exam and occult blood check. Registration is required at least four days prior to the screening due to dietary restrictions. Call 732-308-0570 for more information or to register.

 Rabbi Heath Watermaker from Rutgers Hillel will discuss “Issues on the Rutgers campus and the Palestinian and Israeli Conflict” at the monthly meeting of the National Council of Jewish Women, Central Jersey section, at noon Nov. 28, at Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. Guests are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Parking is in the rear of the library. Details: 732-547-0524.

 Join Detective Jose Rivera of the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office as he explains how and why the polygraph works at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Plumsted Library, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. Rivera will also explain how the polygraph is being used in law enforcement today. Open to ages 13-18. Register at 609-758-7888.