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 The Allentown High School boys soccer team’s fourth annual alumni soccer game will be held at 1 p.m. Nov. 23 at a location to be announced. AHS alumni, along with the current varsity players and their coaches are invited to participate in the game. The event is being coordinated by varsity team manager Genevieve Finn. Members from past AHS soccer teams can sign up to play by sending an email to ahssocceralumni@hotmail.com.

 Equine veterinarian Elden Klayman, D.V.M., of Colts Head Veterinary Services, Clarksburg, will be the guest speaker at the Nov. 8 meeting of the Pleasure Horse Club of Central Jersey. The meeting will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the Millstone Township Community Center, 463 Stagecoach Road, Millstone. All horse owners and enthusiasts are welcome. Details: Marion, 732-866-1641.

 “Happy & Healthy Holiday Treats,” for kids and their parents, an interactive food class offered by CentraState Healthcare System, will be held 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 13 at CentraState’s Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus, 901 W. Main St., Freehold Township. Children will be treated to a cooking demonstration by the culinary students from Freehold High School — complete with tasting samples. During the demo, parents will attend a presentation about healthy holiday eating for families. Fee is $5 per adult and free for children. A light supper will also be provided. For more information, visit centrastate.com/healthprograms or call 732-308-1850.

 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. R.S.V.P. to 732-513-9776.

 A beginning quilt workshop for boys and girls in 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.

 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.

 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.