• The Foundation for Manalapan-Englishtown Regional Schools will present the Harlem Wizards vs. Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District teachers at 7 p.m. April 21 at Manalapan High School, 20 Church Lane, Manalapan. Tickets are $15 to $35. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Details: 732-453-4653 or [email protected] or Foundation4mers.org
• The National Council of Jewish Women, central New Jersey section, will present “Matzoh Balls and Basmati: Growing Up in a Jewish Home with a Muslim Father” from noon to 2 p.m. April 20 at Monmouth County Headquarters Library, Symmes Road, Manalapan. This event is open to the public. Details: 732-308-3431 or [email protected]
- • Freehold Intermediate School, 280 Park Ave., Freehold, will hold a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 30 and May 1. Vendors and sellers are needed. Details: 732-580-5624.
- The Freehold Memorial Day Parade Committee in conjunction with The Cabin, Route 33, Howell, will be running a benefit night for this year’s parade on April 19 from 5-10 p.m. The parade committee will receive 20 percent of a guest’s pre-tax, pre-liquor bill as a donation. Visit www.freeholdmemorialdayparade.com to download the flier or let the hostess know you are there for the parade.
- The Veterans Community Alliance of New Jersey will sponsor “Fishing For Heroes” on the Royal Miss Belmar from 4:30-8:30 p.m. May 21. Attendees must be at the marina by 3:30 p.m. The cost is $105 per person and includes fishing rods, bait and food. There will be a Biggest Fish tournament and a 50/50 raffle. Details: 917-747-4312.
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The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County and Jewish Family and Children Services will co-sponsor a trip to the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia on May 24. The cost is $45 per person and includes round-trip bus transportation, docent-led small tours at the museum and a kosher boxed lunch. To make a reservation, call Marion Riback at 732-774-6886, ext. 43.
- The Knights of Columbus will hold their monthly breakfast buffet on April 24 from 8-11:30 a.m. at 70 E. Main St., Freehold. The “All You Can Eat” breakfast is $7 per adult, $4 per child under 12, and family of four, $20. The special of the month is cornbeef hash and eggs with savory bread pudding. Donations are used for council projects and charities. Details: 732-308-3320.
- The Manalapan Seniors and Chapter 4 will sponsor a bus trip to a Trenton Thunder baseball game on Aug. 4. The bus will leave the Manalapan municipal complex at 5 p.m. and return at about 10:30 p.m. A reserved picnic area will include hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, baked BBQ chicken, potato salad, garden salad and more from 6-8 p.m. Details: 732-446-8401.
• The Monmouth Cheer Academy will host a Vendor Blender shopping event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 17 at 300 Campus Drive, Marlboro. Shopping, prizes, raffles, music and food. Free admission. Children may be dropped off for open gym at 600 Campus Drive from 3-5 p.m. for $10 per child. Proceeds will help the Monmouth Cheer Academy’s teams compete at nationals. Details: 732-972-8811.
- Representatives from more than 200 colleges and universities will be on hand at the Spring 2016 Monmouth County College and Transfer Fair, set for April 21 from 6–8:30 p.m. at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. The fair is free and open to the public. It will be held in Brookdale’s Collins Arena. Parking is in lots 6 and 7. Details: 732-224-1857.
• The Manalapan Senior Center will sponsor a trip to see the sights of the New York City and New Jersey skylines, including the Freedom Tower, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Brooklyn Bridge. The Spirit of New Jersey cruise will take place on July 7. Attendees will depart from the Manalapan municipal complex at 10 a.m. and return at approximately 3:30 pm. Details: 732-446-8401.
• Freehold Elks Lodge 1454, 73 W. Main St., Freehold, will host its monthly breakfast on April 17 from 9 a.m. to noon. Made-to-order breakfast, all you can eat. Adults are $9. Children under 12 are $5. Proceeds benefit local charities and organizations. All are welcome to attend. Details: 732-431-8707.
• Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, will hold an open house on April 24 from noon to 2 p.m in the Collins Arena. High school students, career-changers and residents of all ages are invited to meet with Brookdale faculty, tour the campus and explore more than 50 degree and career training programs. Attendees who pre-register for the open house will be entered into a drawing for a $50 college store gift card. Details: 732-224-1857.
• Vendors are being sought for an Italian festival to be held from June 29 through July 2, 6-11 p.m., at Freehold Raceway, Freehold. The event is sponsored by the Italian American Association of Monmouth County. There will be rides, games, entertainment, crafters and food at the festival. Details: Cheryl Scuorzo, 732-536-5832.
• The Italian American Cultural Society of New Jersey invites guests to its April dinner meeting on April 14 at 7 p.m. at Albivi Brick Oven, 866 Perrineville Road, Millstone Township. The meeting will include food and the singing group Villa Palagonia. The restaurant is BYOB. The cost is $35 per person for society members and $45 for non-members. Cash is preferred, no credit cards. Details: Anthony Grassi, 917-743-3311, or Richard Favara, 732-861-9465.
• The Marlboro Recreation Department will host “Senior Fun Day” at the Marlboro Recreation Community Center, Wyncrest Road, from 2-3:30 p.m. May 14. The event is free and will offer dancing, singing, refreshments and gifts. Details: 732-233-5403.
• Knights of Pythias, Grand Lodge Domain of New Jersey, invites men of all ages and from all communities to learn about the organization at a complimentary buffet breakfast and orientation to be held at 10 a.m. May 15 at the Monroe Township Senior Center, 12 Halsey Reed Road, Monroe Township. Guests will learn about the charitable work provided by the Knights and the social activities the group offers. Reservations are required. Details: 609-851-0914 or email [email protected]
• The Embroiderers’ Guild of America-Monmouth chapter will host a needlework workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 14 at the Colts Neck Library, 1 Winthrop Drive, Colts Neck. Stitchers of all levels are welcome. Details: 732-462-5540 or www.mcega.org.
• Manalapan Seniors Chapter 4 will sponsor a bus trip on April 21 to the Paper Mill Playhouse, Millburn, to see “Pump Boys & Dinettes.” Lunch prior to the show will be at McLoone’s Boathouse, West Orange. The cost of the trip is $66, which includes lunch. Coach bus will leave the Manalapan municipal complex at 9:45 a.m. and return at approximately 6:30 p.m. Details: 732-446-8401.
• The Freehold Borough High School Class of 1996 will hold a 20-year reunion at 7 p.m. June 4 at Paul’s Tavern, Belmar. The cost is $65. The event will include an open bar from 7:30-10:30 p.m., a buffet and live music. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Details: http://stellikris.wix.com/classof1996
• The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet in the spiritual center of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 1 Phalanx Road, Colts Neck, from 7:30-9 p.m. every Thursday. Details: 732-536-5826 or 732-320-0029.
• The Monmouth County Historical Association, 70 Court St., Freehold, will exhibit “Of the Best Materials and Good Workmanship: 19th Century New Jersey Chair Making” now through July 9. Details: 732-462-1466.
• The American Association of University Women Freehold branch is accepting book donations for its 2016 book sale. With the exception of Reader’s Digest condensed books and textbooks, all book donations in good condition are appreciated. Contact Joan at 732-431-2297 for drop-off instructions. Proceeds from the book sale support scholarships for women who are returning to college and monetary awards for graduating female seniors from the Freehold Regional High School District.
• The Essential Tremor Support Group meets from 7-9 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month (May 5) at the Jack Aaronson Conference Center at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Details: 732-462-8304, after 10 a.m.
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