• Freehold Public Library, East Main Street, Freehold Borough, invites children of all ages to Pajama Storytime at 7 p.m. Oct. 11. Details: 732-462-5135.
• Single Active Seniors (SAS) is a discussion and activity group for men and women over 55. SAS meets every Sunday at 12:30 p.m. in the Colts Neck Reformed Church, Route 537 West, Colts Neck (in the white building to the right of the church). Social activities are introduced and group participation is encouraged. There are no fees and all are welcome to attend. Details: Email [email protected], subject line, SAS.
• The 11th annual “Golf with Dennis” event will be held on Oct. 16 at the Pine Barrens Golf Club in Jackson. The event is dedicated to the life and memory of U.S. Army 1st Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II, who was killed in Iraq on Nov. 19, 2005. Proceeds from the event will be used to support the mission of the Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski Memorial Fund. Shotgun start at 10 a.m. To receive an application to support the event, email [email protected], download the application at www.Runwithdennis.org or call 732-431-1713.
• St. Gabriel Church, Marlboro, will present its ninth comedy night with an all new lineup of New York City comedians on Oct. 19 at the Reception Center at St. Clement, Matawan. The evening includes dinner, a gift auction and a raffle. Doors open at 7 p.m. Cost is $45 per person. For reservations, email [email protected]
• The Deep Cut Orchid Society meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month (Oct. 10) 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.
• Old Tennent Presbyterian Church, Tennent Road, Manalapan, will present its annual Harvest Home turkey dinner on Oct. 21. All are welcome to attend the buffet style serving (turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, beverage, dessert). Seatings at 4:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Takeout from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cost is $12 for adults; $7 for children ages 3-10; free for children under 3. Details and reservations: 732-446-6299 or 732-780-3296.
• The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County, Freehold Township, will present “Jews in High Tech in New Jersey” at 2 p.m. Oct. 18. Howard Jacobs will discuss the achievements of Jewish scientists at New Jersey universities and research institutions. Tickets are $3 for museum members and $5 for non-members. To reserve a seat, call 732-252-6990.
• Vendors are being sought for a holiday boutique that will be held at the Old Tennent Presbyterian Church, Tennent Road, Manalapan, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 11. Crafts, jewelry, food and more. Vendors are asked to respond by Oct. 28. Details: 732-446-6299 or email [email protected]
• Old Tennent Presbyterian Church, 448 Tennent Road, Manalapan, will host “Journey to Bethlehem,” a free Christmas drive-through, on its grounds from 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 2-3. Live scenes will begin with Isaiah telling of Jesus’ birth and ending with the Nativity scene. To sponsor or participate, call 732-446-6299.
• A free yoga class is offered every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Morganville United Methodist Church, 215 Conover Road, Marlboro. All are welcome. Bring a mat or a large towel. Details: 732-946-4247 or 732-536-2031.
• The Italian American Association will conduct Italian lessons for children beginning Oct. 6 at the Applegate School, Freehold Township, from 5:30- 6:30 p.m. The lessons will run for 20 weeks. Cost for members is $200; non-members, $250. Registration forms are available at www.iaaofmc.com. Details: Cheryl Scuorzo, 732-536-5832.
• Embroiderers’ Guild of America-Monmouth Chapter is dedicated to teaching and sharing the joys of needlework. Stitchers of all levels are welcome. Day stitchers will meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Colts Neck Library, 1 Winthrop Drive, Colts Neck. Details: Toni, 732-462-5540, or www.mcega.org
• The YMCA of Western Monmouth County will present its 15th annual golf outing on Oct. 16 at Battleground Country Club, Manalapan. Proceeds help the YMCA provide scholarships benefiting families and children in need throughout the community. Shotgun start at 10 a.m. The cost is $300 per golfer and $1,100 per foursome. Details: www.ymcanj.org, or call Michele Born at 732.462.0464, ext. 125.
• LADACIN Network will hold its annual Casino Night and Gift Auction at Eagle Oaks Golf and Country Club, Howell, at 6 p.m. Oct. 6. The event will support LADACIN’s mission of providing a continuum of care to infants, children and adults with complex physical and developmental disabilities and delays living in Monmouth and Ocean counties. Tickets are $75 and include a $60 chip voucher, buffet dinner and soft drinks. Advance purchase is required. Co-chairs are Bonnie Hogan of Neptune and Marlene Bell of Marlboro. Details: Cathy Claps, 732-493-5900, ext. 263.
• On Oct. 7 from noon to 8 p.m., the Monmouth Council, Boy Scouts of America will celebrate its 100-year anniversary of serving boys and girls throughout Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties with a Centennial Camp-o-ree featuring a scout skills demonstration, rides, food and entertainment. The event will take place at Quail Hill Scout Reservation, 56 La Valley Drive, Manalapan. All are welcome to attend and participate. Ride tickets may be ordered online at Monmouthbsa.org/100day
• The Manalapan Board of Health will host flu vaccination clinics for residents age 12 and over on the following dates: Oct. 18, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Covered Bridge I clubhouse; Oct. 19, 1-2 p.m., municipal building; Oct. 24, 7-8 p.m., municipal building. Shots are free for seniors who present a Medicare Part B insurance card. The fee is $20 for all others, including any Medicare HMO plan. No pre-registration is necessary. Details: 732-446- 8345.
• A meeting of the Monmouth County Retired Educators Association will be held at 11 a.m. Oct. 10 at the Double Tree Tinton Falls, 700 Hope Road, Eatontown. A meet and greet with candidates running for office will begin at 10:30 a.m. Members are requested to donate new white bath towels and wash cloths for the Ronald McDonald House in Long Branch as well as a non-perishable food donation for the food bank. New members are welcome. For reservations, contact Sue at 732 995-7754 or email [email protected] before Oct. 1.
• The Manalapan Medical Reserve Corps-Community Emergency Response Team will accept donations of clothing and household items from 9-11 a.m. Oct. 14 at the municipal building, Route 522. The following items will be accepted: clothing, garments and accessories; shoes; stuffed animals; towels, sheets, blankets, small rugs and mats; bicycles; small electric appliances (but not computers and the like); costumes, wigs and hats; some small furniture. Pick-up of items may be possible for residents who cannot get to the municipal building. Call the Health Department at 732-446-8345 for pick-up information.
• The Freehold Township Education Association is inviting the community to meet the residents who are running for seats on the Freehold Township K-8 School District Board of Education in the Nov. 7 election. Meet the Candidates Night will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 12 at iPlay America, 110 Schanck Road, Freehold Township. Pizza, pasta and salad will be served at 6:30 p.m. The program will begin at 7 p.m. This event is for adults only.
• The Manalapan Board of Health will sponsor a free rabies immunization clinic for dogs and cats on Nov. 4 from 9-11:30 a.m. in the Manalapan Recreation Center, Route 522, at the new expansion building by Field K and the spray park (best entrance is the west entrance, not the main entrance). Dogs must be on a leash; cats must be in a carrier. Details: 732-446-8345.
• Joan’s Reach will host its sixth annual Chili Cook-Off from 2-6 p.m. Oct. 14 at VFW Post 4374, 50 Waterworks Road, Freehold. Joan’s Reach raises awareness for perinatal hospice care and provides resources and support for families continuing a pregnancy with a life-limiting prenatal diagnosis. Tickets are $30 per adult, $5 per child (ages 4-12), or $60 per family (parents and immediate children). The cook-off will feature original chili dishes, beverages and additional food. Details: www.joansreach.org
• The Old Bridge Toastmasters Club meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 7:15-9 p.m. at the Sayre Woods Bible Church, 2290 Route 9 South, Old Bridge. The club seeks to help individuals become better speakers and better leaders. There is no cost to attend a meeting and residents of all towns are welcome to attend. Details: 908-906-4926 or http://oldbridge.toastmastersclubs.org/
• Zoologist Robert Somes will present “The New Jersey Bald Eagle Project” at the Monmouth County Audubon Society meeting at 8 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Knights of Columbus hall, 200 Fair Haven Road, Fair Haven. The public is welcome; admission is free. Details: http://www.monmouthaudubon.org
• The Monmouth County Audubon Society will host an autumn bird walk on Oct. 14 on the Sandy Hook peninsula in northern Monmouth County. Meet at 10 a.m. in the parking lot by the now-closed visitors center. The peninsula attracts migrating raptors, shorebirds and songbirds due to the abundance of food and areas of suitable habitat. The walk is open to members and non-members of the Audubon Society and participation is free. Advance registration is not required. Details: http://www.monmouthaudubon.org
• The 22nd annual Monmouth County Archives and History Day will be held on Oct. 14 at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Manalapan. The event will focus on the history of Monmouth County inventors and innovators and will feature movie screenings and seminars for people of all ages. The deadline for New Jersey historical organizations to sign up for an exhibitor table is Oct. 2. Details: 732-308-3771.
• Disabled American Veterans Chapter 74, Freehold, will meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 31 at the American Legion, 62 W. Main St. Freehold. Chapter members, DAV members-at-large who are seeking a chapter and veterans with disabilities who are seeking assistance and advice are welcome to attend the meeting. Dinner of pizza and subs is provided.
• The Freehold Borough K-8 School District Board of Education has made changes to its meeting schedule. The Oct. 9 and Oct. 23 board meetings are cancelled. The board will meet on Oct. 16 at the Freehold Learning Center, Dutch Lane Road.
• 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 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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