The Plumsted Library will present “New Jersey Animals, Conservation and You” in honor of Earth Day at 3:30 p.m. April 22. A naturalist from Cattus Island Park will bring some native New Jersey animals and discuss the importance of conservation. A craft will follow the program that is appropriate for children ages 3 and up. Details: 609-758-7888.
The Anime Club will meet from 5:30- 7 p.m. April 22 at the Plumsted Library, 119 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. Students in grades 6-12 are invited to join other teen fans to screen anime DVDs. Details: 609- 758-7888.
The Heritage Group of Howell and the Friends of the Howell Library will cosponsor speaker Russ McIver’s presentation about “Bog Iron and Baseball” at the Howell Library, 318 Old Tavern Road, Howell, at 6:30 p.m. May 7. Light refreshments will be served. Details: 732-938-2300.
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 screenings 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.
Celebrate Earth Day at the Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, by making Dr. Seuss’ greenest creation, the Lorax, at 10 a.m. April 22. Children ages 2-6 are invited to this Earth Day story time. Registration is required. Details: 732-928-4400.
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.
The Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, will host Linda Turash in a celebration of the 1950s at 2 p.m. May 14. The show will include songs, dances, monologues and skits from the 1950s. Details: 732-928-4400, Option 4.
The Jersey Shore Roustabouts will perform oldies at 2 p.m. May 16 at the Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson. This program is free and open to the public. Register now. Details: 732-928-4400, Option 4 or www.theoceancountylibrary.org.
Kira Shcherbakova will perform at the DeBows United Methodist Church on April 26 at the 9 a.m. contemporary service and at the 11 a.m. worship service. Kira is an accomplished Christian songwriter and singer. She will deliver the message “Be Still.” The church is at the intersection of Route 571 and Route 537, Jackson. All are welcome to attend. Details: 732-928-5575.
Farmingdale Public School, 49 Academy St., Farmingdale, will hold a history fair in the gymnasium during the afternoon of April 23. Middle school students will portray historical figures, including costumes and props.
Jackson’s “Meet the Mayor” with Mayor Michael Reina will take place at 7 p.m. April 27 in the main meeting room at the municipal building, 95 W. Veterans Highway, Jackson. These sessions will be open to the public.
The American Cancer Society 2015 Jackson Relay for Life will take place from 3 p.m. May 14 to 6 a.m. May 15 at Jackson Liberty High School, 125 N. Hope Chapel Road, Jackson. Details: 732-292-4279.
Plumsted Youth for Nature and the Environment will hold a community cleanup to celebrate Earth Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 2. Participants should meet at the Plumsted municipal building, 121 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. Trash bags and gloves will be provided. Register by April 25 at 609-649-3711 or pyne.vicepresident@gmail.com.
Immanuel Bible Church, 1244 West Farms Road, Howell, will host its monthly soup kitchen from 5-7 p.m. April 20. Details: 732-431-0299 or www.ibcnj.org
A clothing drive fundraiser to benefit two New Egypt girls’ softball teams will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 25 at the Pine Street entrance of the New Egypt recreation field. Details: 609-847- 2834 or suzkelly1@hotmail.com
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