At 7 p.m. April 16, the United Presbyterian Church of Millstone Township, 211 Millstone Road, will host certified health coach Jolene Hart, the author of “Eat Pretty: Looking Beautiful, One Bite at a Time.” Hart will discuss nutrition for beauty, foods to include in a diet this spring and elements of lifestyle, from sleep to stress and mindful breathing that builds beauty from inside out. Learn to build a lifestyle that supports radiant skin, increased energy, healthy weight and anti-aging. This is a free event. Details: Amy Weltner at 732-904-5565.
The Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, will host photographer Susan Pruder at 7 p.m. April 22. Her presentation will include a discussion of resident and visiting bird species that inhabit New Jersey. A book signing and purchase will be available after the program. Registration is required. Details: 732-928-4400.
Bartley Healthcare, 175 Bartley Road, Jackson, will open its doors to the public and a host of vendors for a Spring Shopping Bazaar at 6 p.m. April 9. The bazaar will host a variety of vendors ranging from women’s apparel and accessories to home items and jams. Some vendors include Thirty One, The White Butterfly, Mary-Kay, Made By Mermaids, Pampered Chef, The Jackson Bee Keeper and more. The first 15 RSVPs will receive a special gift. RSVP by calling Corryn Hurrington at 732-730-1700.
The Jackson Library, Jackson, will host the first pre-National Library Week stuffed animal dog show at 6:30 p.m. April 8. Children and families are invited to bring stuffed animals to the competition, obstacle course and parade. Registration is required. Details: 732-928-4400.
The Center for Healthy Aging at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, will present the basics of diabetes with Irene McNamara at the Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, at 2 p.m. April 13. Complimentary blood glucose screening will be included. Registration is required. Details: 732-928-4400.
The Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, will offer candy construction for Maker Monday at 4 p.m. April 13. Participants in grades 6-12 are invited to use their art and engineering skills with candy. Everything is edible. Registration is required. Details: 732-928-4400.
The LEGO Club will meet at the Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, at 6:30 p.m. April 13. Children ages 4-10 are welcome. The library will provide the LEGO blocks. Details: 732-928-4400.
The Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, will hold a teddy bear picnic at 10 a.m. April 15. Children ages 1-5 are invited to bring a teddy bear to the library for stories and songs. Registration is required. Details: 732-928-4400.
The Monmouth County Health Department and Howell Township will hold a health fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 18 at Howell PAL (Southard School), 115 Kent Road, Howell. The fair will provide free screening for vision, hearing, cholesterol, diabetes, blood pressure, osteoporosis and lead exposure. The fair will also include free classes about Lyme disease prevention and healthy homes. Details: 732-431-7456.