• The Allentown Public Library, 16 S. Main St., Allentown, will host a discussion about estate planning, presented by attorney Paul R. Daniele, at 7 p.m. April 11. Daniele will discuss wills, living wills, power of attorney, estate taxes and more. Registration is required. Details: 609-259-7565.
• The Millstone Township Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary is seeking donations for its spring rummage sale. The auxiliary is asking for household items, linens, toys, tools, clothing, books, electronics, sports equipment, etc. (No computers, exercise equipment, televisions, baby car seats or cribs). Donations will be accepted at the Millstone Township firehouse, 461 Stagecoach Road, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 9-11. All proceeds from the rummage sale will benefit the Millstone Township Fire Company. Details: Allison, 609-346-4412, or Geryl, 609-658-6386.
• The Millstone Township Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will sponsor a spring rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 13 at the Millstone Township firehouse, 461 Stagecoach Road. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the Millstone Township Fire Company. Details: Allison, 609-346-4412, or Geryl, 609-658-6386.
• A meeting of the Monmouth County Retired Educators Association will be held at 11 a.m. April 9 at the Knob Hill Golf Club, 1 Shinnecock Drive, Manalapan. A Medicare update will be presented. Members are asked to donate non-perishable items for the food bank. New members are welcome. To make a luncheon reservation, contact Sue at 732-995-7754 or email [email protected] before March 29.
• Companion Animal Rescue and Education will hold a puppy adoption event at a new location: Petvalu in the Manalapan Epicentre, 55 Route 9 South, Manalapan, (between Wegmans and Target), from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 16. To see available puppies, visit www.carenj.com
• Allentown will hold a free rabies vaccination clinic from 9-11 a.m. March 16 at the municipal annex building, Church Street, Allentown. The clinic is available to pets from all towns. Allentown residents may renew pet licenses at the event. Details: 609-259-3151.
• The Manalapan Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee will present its annual model train show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 24 at the Manalapan Community Center, 114 Route 33 West, Manalapan (just past Peking Pavilion). Individuals of all ages are welcome to attend. Donations collected at the door will help veterans in the community. Details: Email [email protected]
• The Allentown Public Library, 16 S. Main St., Allentown, will host a presentation on “Telemarketing Fraud 101” at 6:30 p.m. March 19. The program will be presented by the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office and will discuss how residents can prevent themselves from falling victim to fraudulent telemarketers. Registration for this program is required. Seating is limited. Registration may be made in person, online (www.monmouthcountylib.org) or by calling 609-259-7565.
• The Monmouth County Park System will host a Splendid Spring Stroll on March 20 from 10-11:30 a.m. at Clayton Park, Upper Freehold. Meet in the Emley’s Hill Road parking lot. Say farewell to the frigid weather and join a park naturalist on a peaceful trail walk through the park. This is a free event. Details: 732-842-4000.
• The MOMS Club of Millstone Township will host its annual Easter egg hunt on at 10 a.m. April 20 (rain or shine) at Wagner Farm Park, 4 Baird Road, Millstone Township. There will be a hunt for eggs, prizes, children’s crafts, refreshments and a visit from the Easter Bunny. The event is open to the public. Details: momsclubofmillstone.com
• Millstone Township’s annual stream cleanup will be held from 9 a.m. to noon April 13. All are welcome to participate. Meet at the municipal court building, 215 Millstone Road. Rain or shine. Gloves and bags provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Large groups are asked to email Erin Stretz at [email protected] so ample supplies may be brought to the event. Details: Visit thewatershed.org
• “The History of the Italian Jews,” a talk by Rabbi Michael Klein (rabbi emeritus, Congregation Ahavat Olam, Howell), will be held at 2 p.m. March 31 at the Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County, 310 Mount’s Corner Drive, Freehold Township. Cost to attend is $8 for museum members and $10 for non-members. To reserve a space, call
732-252-6990.
• John P. Stevens High School, Edison, Class of 1969 will hold its 50-year reunion on Aug. 10 at Galloping Hills Caterers, Union. Cocktail hour from 6-7 p.m., dinner from 7-11 p.m. Cost is $75 per person. Payment and RSVP to Donna Ciccone, 9 Anita Ave., Edison, NJ 08820. Details: Debbie DeMauro Bava, email [email protected]
• The Tri-County Chapter of the Brandeis National Committee will host an open meeting at 1:30 p.m. March 19 at the Allentown First Aid Squad, 70 Route 526, Allentown. David Emerson, an historical interpreter and storyteller, will tell colorful and ancient tales about Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Cornwall. Emerson’s presentation is free and open to the public. The presentation is funded by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.
• The Monmouth County Audubon Society is seeking volunteers to join its board. New volunteers are needed to assist the organization with its newsletter, website, publicity, program planning, and/or assist with the organization’s scholarship program. Details:
www.monmouthaudubon.org or email [email protected]
• The Ms. New Jersey Senior America Pageant will be held at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City on June 5. The pageant seeks ladies, age 60 and over, who best exemplify the dignity, maturity and inner beauty of all senior Americans. Judging categories are Evening Gown; Philosophy of Life; Talent; and Judges Interview. The winner will participate in the Ms. Senior America Pageant 2019. Women who are interested in becoming a contestant may contact Terry Meade at 609-443-3039, 908-216-8534, or by email at [email protected]. Details: www.newjerseysenioramerica.org
• The Fresh Air Fund is seeking area residents willing to volunteer to host a child from New York City this summer through the Friendly Towns Program. Children are boys and girls, ages 7-18. Details: Karen Medlin, 732-740-0449, or www.freshair.org
• Millstone Township residents who are interested in history, heritage, research and education are invited to apply for membership on the Millstone Township Historic Preservation Commission. Interested individuals may complete a talent bank application on the township’s website or in the municipal offices.
• Millstone Township Recreation invites students in grades eight through 12 to volunteer for its sports programs and special events. Young adults may complete community service hours for school, religious organizations or clubs. To see volunteer opportunities, visit www.millstonerec.org
• The Jewish Home for Rehabilitation and Nursing, Freehold Township, a new skilled rehabilitation and nursing facility serving the Jewish community, is hosting a free monthly support group called The Jewish Caregiver’s Experience. The group meets at 7 p.m. on the last Tuesday of each month. Caregivers of all ages seeking support, resources and a Jewish perspective on managing their responsibilities are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served. Call Avrum at 732-202-1000, ext. 4012, or email [email protected] for more information.
• 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.
Items for the Datebook may be sent to [email protected]. Please submit items at least two weeks prior to a scheduled event.