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 The Allentown Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Allentown Methodist Church, 23 Church St., Allentown. Randy Kobetich, witch hazel expert, will speak about this winter-blooming plant known as “the prince of winter.” Details: Visit allentowngardenclub.net.

 CentraState Healthcare System will present a physician lecture on bariatric surgery, “Is Weight-Loss Surgery Right for You?” with Dr. Ragui Sadek, from 7-8 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center, 901 W. Main St., Freehold Township. The lecture will discuss who is a candidate for bariatric surgery; weight-loss surgery options; what is involved in each surgical option; the risks and benefits of weight-loss surgery; and life after surgery. The lecture is free, but space is limited and registration is required. To register, call 732-308-0570.

 Millstone Township will hold a free rabies clinic, sponsored by the Monmouth County Board of Health, from 1-2 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Department of Public Works, 899 Perrineville Road, Millstone Township. Details: 732-446-4249, ext. 1702.