The Friendship Circle, an organization that provides social and recreational programs for individuals with special needs, will hold its annual Walk4Friends on May 18 at the Vonage Campus, 3 Main St., Holmdel. Registration is at noon, and the walk will go from 1-4 p.m. To join or offer support, go to www.walk4friends.com.
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.
An all-you-can-eat breakfast and car wash to benefit a mission trip will be held from 8-11 a.m. May 17 at the New Egypt United Methodist Church hall, 38 N. Main St., New Egypt. Parking lot is on the side street. The breakfast is $6 and the car wash is by donation. The fundraiser will assist a group to return to the Jersey Shore for another week of rebuilding assistance. Details: 609-758-7915.
An author talk with Dr. Frank Spinelli about how he overcame childhood trauma to become a leading voice on preventing abuse will be held at 7 p.m. June 18 at the Jackson Library. For more information, contact the library at 732-928-4400 or go to www.theoceancountylibrary.org. To register online, visit the website http://tinyurl.com/drfrankspinelli.
“Forks and Fears: Eat Healthfully and Enjoy It” will be held at 10 a.m. June 23 at the Jackson Library. The presentation will discuss real-life dining scenarios and easy methods to stay on track to getting and staying healthy. In addition, the program will include health and wellness information and blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose screenings. The program is free and open to the public, but registration is requested by calling 732-928-4400, option 4.
“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.
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 presents 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. Details: 732-370-0500, ext. 220.
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.
Wii Night for children in kindergarten through fifth grade will be offered at 7 p.m. May 19 at the Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive. Register by calling 732-928-4400, ext. 3808.
A Writers Group, open to all writers, published or not, who are interested in sharing their work, will meet at 6:30 p.m. May 22 at the Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive. Register by calling 732-928-4400, ext. 3808.
A dinner dance featuring The Powerhouse Big Band, with Joe Ferrara on vocals, will be held from 2-6 p.m. June 29 at the Brick Township Elks Lodge, 2493 Hooper Ave., Brick Township. The event will highlight the sounds of the Big Band Era. Tickets are $25 and must be bought in advance. Admission includes a sit-down roast pork dinner. Refreshments will be available. Details: 732-330-0624 or 732-901-9977.
Howell-Jackson Knights of Columbus Council will hold its 30th annual charity golf tournament on May 19 at the Pine Barrens Golf Club, Jackson. Proceeds will benefit Deborah Heart and Lung Center, Operation Homefront, Stomp the Monster, Catholic Charities, and charities in Howell and Jackson. Fee for the event is $175 and includesahotbreakfastpriortoa9a.m. shotgun start and a barbecue lunch. Details: Steve, 732-901-1954.
A paddle auction will be held May 24 in the cafeteria at Saint Veronica Church, 4215 Route 9 North, Howell, to raise funds for continued programs and equipment for Boy Scout Troop 300. Tickets are $10 per person (bring a few rolls of quarters to play the game), and include one paddle, dessert and beverage. Guests are welcome to bring snacks and beverages (no alcohol) to share at their table. Doors open at 6 p.m. to preview gifts, and play will begin at 7 p.m. Tables of eight are available. To reserve, make checks payable to the troop and mail to Linda Ann Horvath, Troop 300 Paddle Auction, 157 Newbury Road, Howell, NJ 07731. Those wishing to sit together should include all names and payments on one reservation.
Adelphia Fire Company, 925 Adelphia Road (Route 524), Howell, will sponsor a flea market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 17, rain or shine. Vendor space costs $15. Details: 732-577-1781.
Classical music will be performed by students of the Verity Academy at 2 p.m. June 14 at the Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive. Selections will range from baroque to modern. The program is free, open to the public, and for all ages. Details: 732-928- 4400.
“The Big Red One” will be shown at the Jackson Library at 2 p.m. June 6 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of D-Day. The film stars Lee Marvin, Robert Carradine and Mark Hamill. The program is free and open to the public, but registration is requested. Space is limited, register early by calling 732-928-4400.