The Monmouth County Park System’s Historic Walnford, 62 Walnford Road, Upper Freehold Township, will present a program about historical headstones from 1-4 p.m. Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. Admission and parking are free. Details: 732-842-4000, ext. 4245.
The First Presbyterian Church of Hamilton Square in Hamilton Township will host a community lasagna dinner on Nov. 3 from 4-7 p.m. Residents of all towns are welcome to attend. Take-out or eat-in. Admission is $12 in advance and $13 at the door for adults, $4 for children ages 4-12 and free for children 3 and under. Details: 609-587-3683.
The Freehold Township Senior Center, 116 Jackson Mills Road, Freehold Township, will host a craft fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 7. Vendor tables are $15. Details: 732-294-2029.
The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County, 310 Mount’s Corner Drive, Freehold Township, will present a lecture entitled “Sholem Alecheim: More Than Just Fiddler” at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 18. Rabbi Dr. Robert E. Fierstien, adjunct professor of Jewish studies at Stockton University, Galloway, will speak about Alecheim’s literary contribution to Jewish culture. Admission is $3 for members and $5 for nonmembers. Details: 732-252-6990 or visit www.jhmomc.org.
Christian Neighbors and Friends of Covered Bridge will present their fourth annual flea market from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Covered Bridge ballroom, 1 Amberly Drive, Manalapan. Vendor tables are available for $15. Details: 732-972-2193 or 732-792-6325.
St. Gabriel Parish, 100 N. Main St. (Route 79), Marlboro, will host an indoor vendor and craft fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 15. Crafters are needed. Tables are $30. Details: jo1216@optonline.net.
The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County will offer a Hanukkah menorah platter painting event from 4:30-6 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Around the Corner Art Center, 290 Mount’s Corner Drive, Freehold Township. The nonrefundable fee is $12 and includes all supplies. Reservations are required. Parents are encouraged to assist their child with the project. Details: 732-252-6990 or www.jhmomc.org
The Novo Nordisk Diabetes Center at CentraState Medical Center is offering a support group for people with diabetes and their families. The group will meet on the third Wednesday of every month (Nov. 18) from 1-2 p.m. in the Jack Aaronson Conference Center in the Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus, 901 W. Main St., Freehold Township. Details: 732-308-0570.
The Essential Tremor Support Group meets from 7-9 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month (Nov. 5) at the Jack Aaronson Conference Center at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Details: 732-462-8304, after 10 a.m.
St. Robert Bellarmine Parish Center, 61 Georgia Road, Freehold Township, will host a discussion series from 7-9 p.m. Nov. 11. “How to Become Financially, Physically and Spiritually Fit in All Areas of Your Life!” by Kathy Lo Bue, managing director, Glen Eagle Advisors, Freehold, and “The Many Faces of Grief: Diverse Responses” performed by Humanity Players, an interactive educational theater arts program that teaches understanding of and compassion for the challenges of grieving from a diverse perspective, will be featured. Adults of all ages are invited. Refreshments will be served. Details: 732-866-6660.
JAR of Hope will host a fundraising gala at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Battleground Country Club, Manalapan. Tickets are $150. The event will feature a silent auction and include major league baseball memorabilia. JAR of Hope was started by Manalapan residents Jim and Karen Raffone when their 4-year-old son Jamesy was diagnosed with a rare and fatal mutation of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Details: 754-307-5061.
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