A Meet the Mayor session with Plumsted Mayor David Leutwyler and state Assemblyman Ronald Dancer will be held from 7-8:45 p.m. May 14 at the Plumsted Library, 119 Evergreen Road. Details: 609-758-7888.
A movie night will be held at 6:30 p.m. May 12 at the Plumsted Library, 119 Evergreen Road. Call 732-758-7888 to check on the movie title.
“Contempt of Court,” an interactive comedy presentation of TV court shows by NINE Theatricals, will be held at 2 p.m. May 17 at the Howell Library, 318 Old Tavern Road, Howell. Details: 732-938-2300.
Boy Scout Troop 152 and Cub Scout Pack 152, both from Jackson, are holding a flapjack fundraiser breakfast from 8-10 a.m. May 10 at Applebee’s, 4721 Route 9 north, Howell. Cost is $10 per person. Included in the price are pancakes, eggs, sausages and a beverage. For more information or to reserve in advance, call Peggy Primiano at 732-239- 1563. Walk-ins are welcome.
The Jackson Township Regular Republican Organization will meet at 7:30 p.m. May 28 at the Jackson First Aid Squad building, 38 East Veterans Highway, Jackson. All Republicans are welcome to attend. Details: 732-833-9333.
The Monmouth Writers group will hold a critique session at 10:30 a.m. May 10 at the Howell Library, 318 Old Tavern Road, Howell. Those wishing to share their own work for constructive feedback should see www.monmouthwriters.com for details of what to expect, as well as format/printing instructions. Priority will be given to those who follow the straightforward submission guidelines. Call the library to register at 732-938-2300.
St. Aloysius and St. Monica will host a summer carnival at 935 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson, May 28-31. Wristbands will be available May 28-29 for $25 each. Advance tickets are $10 for 15 tickets. Entertainment will be by BBQ Tony on May 28. Music University will present Battle of the Bands on May 29, License to Chill on May 30, and The Strictly 60s Band and (VIP) DJ Scott on May 31.
Plumsted Township Senior Outreach Services will host its free Live and Learn event on May 14 with a day trip to the New Jersey Maritime Museum in Beach Haven. There is limited seating. Details: 609-758- 2241, ext. 111.
A chess night for youths in grades five through 12 will be held at 7 p.m. May 13 at the Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive. Register by calling 732-928-4400, ext. 3808.
Knit-Chat-Chain, a volunteer knitting and crochet group that crafts and donates items to local hospitals, will meet at 6:30 p.m. May 19 at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson. Beginners to advanced levels are welcome. Details: 732-928-4400, ext. 3808.
Weekly senior games hosted by Plumsted Senior Outreach Services will be held from 1-3 p.m. May 22 (bingo, fee), May 13 (dominoes) and May 15 (Rummikub) in the community meeting room of the Plumsted municipal building, 121 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. All seniors are welcome. Call ahead to confirm schedule. Details: 609- 758-2241, ext. 111.
“Family Science: Sorting Out the Ocean” will be held at 4 p.m. May 12 at the Howell Library, 318 Old Tavern Road, Howell. Participants can explore the seashore and under the waves, and learn more about sea creatures. Call the library to register at 732-938-2300.
A fish fry sponsored by the New Egypt Elks, 105 Lakewood Road, New Egypt, will be held from 6-8 p.m. May 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. Take-out is available. All dinners include all-you-can-eat salad, cole slaw, rolls, dessert and beverages.