A paddle auction will be held on Feb. 20 at Howell Middle School North, 501 Squankum-Yellowbrook Road, Howell. The event is sponsored by Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Troop 1016. Admission is $10 and includes one paddle, dessert and a beverage. Bring quarters to play the game. Guests may bring their own snacks and nonalcoholic beverages. Walk-ins are welcome. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the auction starts at 7:30 p.m. Prizes include gift certificates for sporting events, breakfast or dinner out, hand-knitted items and “Frozen” items. Details: 732-208-2215.
Laurita Ice Sculpture Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 21 and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 22 at Laurita Winery, 85 Archertown Road, New Egypt. Tickets are $6 for adults; $4 for children ages 3-17; and free for children under 3. Details: Visit lauritawinery.com.
The Anime Club will meet at the Plumsted Library, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt, from 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 25. Students in grades 6-12 are welcome to screen anime DVDs. Details: Call 609-758-7888.
The Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, will host local author Ruth Melon at 2 p.m. Feb. 25 as she discusses her book “Journey to the White Rose in Germany.” The White Rose movement was made up of a small group of students who attended Munich University during World War II and clandestinely distributed anti-Nazi and anti-war leaflets between June 1942 and February 1943. This program is free and open to the public, but registration is requested. Details: Call 732-928-4400.
Lauren Weiner of Aberdeen will present “Life is a Catbaret,” a musical revue to raise awareness for animal rights, at 8 p.m. March 28 at the First Presbyterian Church, 883 Route 34, Matawan. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 for seniors and students.