The Nocturnes Big Band and vocalist Cheryl Parker will perform a benefit concert at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 434 Aldrich Road, Howell, at 3 p.m. March 28. The band will play original scores from the 1940s to the present. This event is open to the public and a $10 donation is suggested. Light refreshments will be served. Details: 732-363-0732.
The United Republican Club of Howell meets at 7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month at the Howell first aid building, 16 Kent Road, Howell.
The Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, will be a participating site for the first New Jersey Makers Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 21. New Jersey Makers Day is designed to be a statewide event to support making, tinkering, crafting, manufacturing and STEM-based learning. Details: Caroline Aversano, 732-928-4400, ext. 3833.
Southard Grange No. 218, 4860 Route 9 south, Howell, will present “Organic Vegetable Gardening” by Carolyn Heuser at 1 p.m. March 21. Free program; donations appreciated. Details: 732-919- 7036 or email llgillette@gmail.com.