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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 that is known as “the prince of winter.” Details: Visit allentowngardenclub.net.

 The Jewish Heritage Museum, 310 Mount’s Corner Drive, Freehold Township, will host Professor Maurice Mahler as part of its ongoing series of Jewish artists. Mahler will present a film and discuss the life and work of Camille Pissarro at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 9. Admission is $5 for museum members and $7 for nonmembers. Details: 732-252-6990 or visit www.jhmomc.org.

 The Horsemen’s Association of Millstone Township will hold its monthly meeting on Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Millstone Community Center, Stagecoach Road (next to the firehouse). Guest speaker Joe Mc- Gowan will discuss “Bits and Bridles.”

Those with questions about the right bit to use, who are experiencing a problem with the bit used with a horse, or who want more information about bits and bridles have a chance to gain knowledge on the topic.

Anyone who has an interest in horses is invited to attend the meeting and learn about upcoming trail rides and other activities. Details: www.hamt.org.