• The fifth annual Senior Brain Health Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 28 at the YMCA Community Center, 41 Center St., Freehold Borough. Keynote speaker Claire Verruni, a registered nurse from Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, will speak about maintaining brain health. There will be activities, prizes and refreshments. Call 732-542-1326 to register for this free event.
• The Monmouth County Spring Job Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 21 at the Collins Arena on the campus of Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. Employers from many fields will be on hand. Admission is free. A full list of participating businesses will be posted on www.VisitMonmouth.com by April 20.
• Pick Your Paw will host its first vendor and craft event from noon to 3 p.m. April 30 at the Manalapan Community Center, 114 Route 33, Manalapan. The event will raise money for the pups of Pick Your Paw on National Animal Advocacy Day. A donation of any amount is suggested at the door.
• A Mommy and Me Mother’s Day Tea will be held at the Manalapan Community Center, 114 Route 33, Manalapan, from 1-3 p.m. May 7. Dress for tea. Come make a bonnet, jewelry and flowers. Menu features tea, apple juice, tea sandwiches, fancy fruit and fancy dessert. Cost is $10 per person. Pre-registration required by May 1. E-mail [email protected] for registration.
• The Knights of Columbus will hold an all you can eat breakfast buffet from 8-11:30 a.m. April 23 at their Council Hall, 70 E. Main St., Freehold. The price is $7 per adult, $4 per child under age 12 and $20 for a family of four. Plain cheese omelette, $1 extra, omelette of choice, $2. Special of the month is “The Trentonian” (Taylor ham, egg and cheese on a hard roll). All donations are used for council projects and charities. All are welcome to attend. Details: 732-780-5472.
• The Marlboro Recreation Community Center, Wyncrest Road, will host a book fair to benefit the Marlboro-Nanto youth exchange program. Lightly used books may be brought to the rec center vestibule April 24-27 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and April 28 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Book sale weekend: Preview, $10 per person on April 29 from 10 a.m. to noon. Regular sale, no admission fee, April 29 from noon to 8 p.m. and April 30 from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mother’s day jewelry gifts will be available during regular book sale hours. Details: Ilana, 732-674-4989.
• On April 29 at 8 p.m., the Freehold Jewish Center, Freehold Borough, will present Casino Night. The event is open to all and will feature games, food, bar and prizes. Winnings will be redeemable for prizes. Admission until April 22 is $80 per person and $150 per couple. After that date and at the door, admission will be $100 per person and $180 per couple. To register, call 732-462-0254.
• The Marlboro Library, Wyncrest Road, Marlboro, will present the film “Swim Team,” which chronicles the rise of the Jersey Hammerheads, a competitive swim team of diverse autistic teens. Cast members and filmmaker Lara Stohlman will answer questions. “Swim Team” will be shown at 1 p.m. April 22. Registration is mandatory. Call the library beginning to reserve a seat. Details: 732-536-9406.
• The East Freehold Fire Company, 191 Dutch Lane Road, Freehold Township, will host a blood drive with the Central Jersey Blood Bank on April 26 from 4-8 p.m. To prearrange a donation time, contact Jerry Kiwit at 732-614-6343. An appointment is not necessary. Several members of the fire company will be on hand to give a tour of the facility and the fire trucks for those interested.
• The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County, Freehold Township, will present a talk by Amy Weinstein, senior oral historian at the National Sept. 11th Memorial and Museum, at 2 p.m. April 30. Weinstein will speak about her work at the museum, focusing on stories and artifacts that relate to New Jersey residents and to Jewish victims and responders of the terrorist attack at the World Trade Center. Weinstein grew up and attended public school in Freehold Township. Admission is $10 for museum members and $12 for non-members. To make a reservation, call 732-252-6990.
• The Freehold and Old Bridge YMCAs will co-host an outdoor yoga and meditation day retreat on June 3 from 7 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at Camp Topanemus, Route 537, Millstone Township. Registration is open now. To view the retreat schedule, visit www.ymcanj.org. Details: Denise Bucciero, 732-727-0704.
• “Get More Organized” will be the theme of the May 7 meeting of the Monmouth County Genealogy Society at the Community Center, 72 Broad St., Eatontown. Beverly Yackel will explain her techniques for organizing genealogy research at 1:30 p.m. The program is free and the public is welcome. Details: 732-747-0090.
• The Marlboro Library will welcome Reed Farrel Coleman, author of Robert B. Parker’s Jesse Stone series and the author of the Gus Murphy series, at 1 p.m. May 10 for a reading and book signing. Coleman is a three-time recipient of the Shamus Award for Best PI Novel of the Year and a three-time Edgar Award nominee in three different categories. Registration is requested as seating is limited. Call 732-536-9406 to reserve a seat. Guests should indicate if they are interested in purchasing a book.
• The Professional and Business Social Network will sponsor a dance party and social from 8 p.m. to midnight April 22 at the Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village, 201 Village Blvd., Princeton. Bachata dance instruction, 6:45. Mix and mingle, 7:30 p.m. Entertainment by DJ Brett. No reservation required. Groups, individuals, couples, friends and walk-ins are welcome; $20 admission at the door. Cash bar. Dress to impress, no jeans, no sneakers. Details: http://www/pbsninfo.com/170422westin1.htm
• The YMCA of Western Monmouth County, 470 East Freehold Road, Freehold Township, will host a community yard sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 22 (rain date, April 29). Tables are $25. Preregister by April 17 at www.ymcanj.org or in person.
• The YMCA of Western Monmouth County, 470 East Freehold Road, Freehold Township, will host a healthy community day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 29. The event is free and open to the public. Guests will enjoy open access to the YMCA all day, fitness class demonstrations, camp and jobs information, and more. Details: 732-462-0464.
• CentraState Healthcare Foundation will host the eighth annual “Paulette’s C of Blue Run/Walk” on May 7 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. The outdoor event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a 5K, 1-mile and children’s fun run in addition to food, music, awards and local vendors. The cost for the run/walk is adults, $20, and children under 10, $10, before April 24. Event proceeds benefit cancer services and programs at CentraState Medical Center. To Register, visit www.centrastatefoundation.org/Paulette
• The annual Spirit of the Jerseys State History Fair will be held on May 13 at Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Route 33, Manalapan, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Five centuries of New Jersey’s history will be represented by exhibitors and re-enactors. Activities include 19th century baseball, plowing demonstrations, period music, and historical figures from New Jersey’s past. Free admission/suggested $10 parking donation. Details: www.njhistoryfair.org
• The Essential Tremor Support Group meets from 7-9 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month (May 4) at the Jack Aaronson Conference Center at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Details: 732-462-8304, after 10 a.m.
• The Deep Cut Orchid Society meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month (May 9) at the Monmouth Reform Temple, 332 Hance Ave., Tinton Falls. There is a speaker, refreshments and a discussion of plants on the show table. There is no cost to attend and everyone is welcome.
• CentraState Healthcare Foundation will present “Comedy for a Cause 3” on April 21 at the American Hotel, Freehold. Doors at 8 p.m., show at 8:30 p.m.; 21 and over, cash bar. Hosted by Rita Chandra, featuring Tracy Locke, headlined by Chris Coccia. Tickets: $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Proceeds to benefit women’s health services at CentraState Medical Center. Purchase tickets online at centrastatecomedy.eventbrite.com or call Sharon Purpuro at 732-294-7135.
• The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County, Freehold Township, will present a lecture, “Abraham Lincoln and the Jews,” by Rabbi Dr. Robert Fierstien of Stockton University at 1 p.m. April 26. Fierstien will highlight Lincoln’s personal relationship with the Jewish people and demonstrate the significant role Lincoln played in defending Jewish rights and civil rights during the Civil War years. Admission is $3 for museum members, $5 for non-members, and students are free. To make a reservation (non-refundable), call 732-252-6990.
• The Manalapan-Englishtown Community Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse will host the third annual Project Zero 5K fun run walk at the Manalapan Recreation Center at 8 a.m. April 29. Details: www.mtnj.org or 732-446-8345.
• Brookdale Community College will present its annual guitar show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 30 in the Brookdale Recreation and Events Center, Lincroft. There will be live performances, exclusive deals on guitars, musical equipment and more, and educational workshops. General admission: $12; free for children 12 and under. Details: www.brookdaleguitarshow.com
• The Shrewsbury Chorale will host a multi-family indoor garage sale on April 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 103 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst (Ocean Township). There will be hundreds of items plus baked goods. All are welcome to attend. Details: 732-747-1362.
• The spring sessions of Dancing by the Peddie Lake with Candace Woodward- Clough, offering instruction in swing, foxtrot, waltz and Latin dancing, will be held at 112 Etra Road, Hightstown. Classes will begin April 27 and April 28. Classes start at 7:30 p.m. Preregistration required. Cost is $60 per person for the four-week session. Details: 732-995-4284.
• The American Association of University Women Freehold Branch is accepting book donations for its 2017 used book sale. With the exception of Reader’s Digest condensed books and textbooks, all books in good condition are appreciated. Books may be dropped off only between 10 a.m. and noon on Tuesdays at the Freehold Savings Bank, 65 W. Main St., Freehold, or call Joan at 732-431-2297 for drop-off instructions.
• The Monmouth County Park System will host demonstrations of a 19th century grist mill at Historic Walnford, Walnford Road, Upper Freehold Township, from 1-4 p.m. April 22, 23, 29 and 30. There is no cost to attend the demonstration.
• Come and explore the woods and wetlands of the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, on Earth Day, April 22. Meet at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center. The day will include nature walks, live reptile and amphibian presentations, children’s crafts, and more. Activity times: animal presentations at 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.; nature walks at noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
• See master craftsman Tom Kelleher create a wooden bucket using centuries old techniques and tools at Historic Walnford, Walnford Road, Upper Freehold Township, from noon to 4 p.m. April 22-23. There is no cost to attend the demonstration.
• A Holocaust Remembrance Evening will be held at the Center for Jewish Life, 176 Route 79 North, Marlboro, at 7 p.m. April 24. The lives and heroism of the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust will be commemorated. There is no charge for this event. To RSVP, call 732-316-7600.
• The Monmouth County Audubon Society will host a walk at Seven Presidents Park, Long Branch, at 10 a.m. April 30 to look at nesting shorebirds and to examine the role of the shorebird monitor program in the birds’ protection. Meet at 10 a.m. in the north parking lot (corner of Ocean Avenue North and Atlantic Avenue) outside the Skateplex. All are welcome to attend. Participation is free and advance registration is not required. Details: http://www.monmouthaudubon.org
• Embroiderers’ Guild of America-Monmouth Chapter welcomes stitchers of all levels. There are sit and stitch tables at each meeting, as well as special projects. Day stitchers will meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 20 at the Colts Neck Community Church, 25 Merchants Way, Colts Neck. Details: Toni, 732-462-5540, or visit www.mcega.org
• The Adelphia Fire Company, 925 Adelphia Road (Route 524), Howell, will hold its annual Steak Bake and Gift Auction on May 6. Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner from 7-9 p.m. Ticket donation: $35. Includes all you can eat steak, fries, salad, dessert, soda/tea and beer. For tickets, email Mark or Katie at [email protected]
• New Jersey Blood Services is in need of volunteers to work blood drives in Ocean and Monmouth counties. Tasks include assisting donors with registration, watching donors for post-donation reactions and responding to their needs. Details: Jan Zepka, 732-616-8741.
• The Marlboro Jewish Center will sponsor an Israel Adventure for Women from June 25 through July 6, 2017. The tour will visit traditional and off-the-beaten-path sites, and include Shabbat in Jerusalem and a stop in Tel Aviv. The itinerary includes talks with Israeli women who will bring their experiences and passions to life. Details: [email protected]
• A new cancer support group will meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Monmouth Worship Center, 37 Vanderburg Road, Marlboro. A prayer group will meet at 8:30 p.m. Details: 732-332-9600.
• 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.
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