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 Millstone Township Foundation for Educational Excellence will host a Casino Night fundraiser at 7 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Battleground Country Club, Manalapan. The cost of the event is $65 per person and includes $25 in “fun money” for gambling entertainment, as well as hors d’oeuvres, crudités, assorted cheeses, dessert and a cash bar. There will be a variety of casino games, including Texas Hold ’Em, roulette, blackjack and craps. In addition, there will be a 50/50 raffle and an auction with prizes. To purchase tickets visit www.mtfee.org.

 February Fun Storytime and Snack will be offered at 7 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Plumsted Library, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. The event will include a craft, a treat and stories about February celebrations, including Black History Month and Valentine’s Day. Open to children ages 4-10. Register in person or by calling 609-758-7888.

 A grief and loss support group will be held at the Allentown United Methodist Church, 23 Church St., Allentown, on Feb. 6 with dinner at 6:15 p.m. The group will meet for several Wednesday evenings. All are welcome. No fee. Details: 609-259-7392.

 “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” trivia contest will be held at 4 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Allentown Library, 16 S. Main St., Allentown. A trivia challenge and raffle will be offered to win the newest Wimpy Kid book, “The Third Wheel.” Open to children ages 8 and up. Register by calling 609-259-7565.

 The Newell Elementary School, Allentown, will host its second annual “Guy’s Night Out” on Feb. 5 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fathers, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, bring in your Newell Elementary School student for a night of fun. RSVP to [email protected].

 Equine veterinarian Dr. Laura Parisio of Colts Head Veterinary Services, Clarksburg, will present “Vaccinations in the Horse — What Every Horse Owner Needs to Know for Disease Prevention,” at the Feb. 14 meeting of the Pleasure Horse Club to be held at the Millstone Township Community Center, 463 Stagecoach Road, Clarksburg section of Millstone (between the Millstone firehouse and the Clarksburg Inn). Entrance is in the rear of the building. The meeting will begin at 7:15 p.m. All horse owners and horse enthusiasts are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served. Details: 732-866-1641 or www.pleasurehorseclubcj.webs.com.

 “Brain Games: Keep the Mind Sharp,” an interactive presentation, will be offered at 3 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Plumsted Library, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. Games and exercises will be played that stimulate and exercise different areas of the brain to help increase memory. Register in person or by phone at 609-758-7888.