• New Jersey Blood Services will conduct a blood drive from 2-8 p.m. April 25 at the Howell Elks, 84 Ramtown‑Greenville Road, Howell. To donate blood, call 1-800-933-2566.
• The James Volpe Foundation will host its eighth annual golf outing and luncheon on May 13 at the Eagle Ridge Golf Club, Lakewood. Check-in begins at 7:15 a.m. Scramble start at 8:30 a.m. To register, visit jvfgolf2019.eventbrite.com. Details: The James Volpe Foundation on Facebook.
• The Monmouth County SPCA will celebrate its 25th anniversary dog walk and pet fair on April 27 at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The theme will be “My Dog is a Superhero.” There will be dogs available for adoption, live music by The Wag, vendors, food trucks, games and activities for children of all ages, plus fun photo ops with comic book characters. The “Disc-Connected K9’s Frisbee Dog Team” will perform throughout the day. Details: www.mcspcadogwalk.org
• Demonstrations of a 19th century gristmill will be presented at Historic Walnford, Walnford Road, Upper Freehold Township, from 1-4 p.m. April 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28. Demonstrations run through November. This is a free event. Details: 732-842-4000.
• The Friends of the Howell Municipal Alliance meets on the first Monday of each quarter at 7 p.m. at the Echo Lake Pavilion, Howell. Attendees may share their ideas and perspective in an informal environment to enrich the community’s commitment to substance abuse prevention. No membership is necessary. Details: 732-938-4500, ext. 4012.
• Monmouth County will host a spring job fair on April 12 at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. The event is free to employers and job seekers. Employers interested in participating in the job fair are asked to register by contacting Christine Dykeman at 732-683-8850, ext. 2525, or [email protected]. There is no cost for employers to reserve a table.
• 180 Turning Lives Around, a private nonprofit organization in Monmouth County, will be conducting a 40-hour training course for new Domestic Violence Response Team
victim advocates from April 29 through May 23 at Hazlet Police Headquarters. DVRT advocates work with law enforcement to provide support, information and resources to victims of domestic violence. For an application or additional information, contact Tina Morgan at [email protected] or 732 264-4360, ext. 4272. Potential volunteers are asked to mention the town where they reside. The deadline to apply is April 19.
• The Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, will host various events during April. A film will be shown at 2:30 p.m. April 12. No admission fee. Call the library for film information. A film will be shown at 6 p.m. April 22. No admission fee. Call the library for film information. “How to Launch a Successful Small Business” will be presented at 6:30 p.m. April 24. “Mindfulness Meditation: On Conscious Relationships” will be presented at 11 a.m. April 25. The meditation program is open to novice and advanced practitioners. Comfortable clothes required. A will be shown at 2 p.m. April 27 in conjunction with National Poetry Month. No admission fee. Call the library for film information. Registration is required for these free programs. To register, call 732-928-4400.
• Quality Insights is offering a free diabetes self-management workshop series at the Howell Senior Center, 251 Preventorium Road, Howell, Thursdays from March 14 through April 18, from 10 a.m. to noon. Meet others going through similar experiences and learn about diabetes and its risks, preventing complications, healthy eating and more. The workshop is open to members of the senior center. Howell residents 60 and over may call 732-938-4500, ext. 2550, to join the senior center. Senior center members may register for the workshop by calling 732-938-4500, ext. 2561.
• The Jackson Library will host “Knit-Chat-Chain Volunteers” on Mondays. Guests are welcome to join fellow hook and needle enthusiasts and create items to donate to charitable organizations, and to work on their own projects. Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels are welcome. Yarn will be provided. Meeting times alternate between 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Call 732-928-4400, check the monthly brochure, or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events for specific dates and times.
• The Homebound and Volunteer Services Department of the Ocean County Library is collecting toiletries for foster children. Donations of toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, hand sanitizer (small size), soap, shampoo, conditioner, combs, brushes, socks and feminine products will be accepted at the Jackson Branch, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, during February. A donation box is available at the library. Details: 732-928-4400.
• 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 Jackson group of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, Ocean County, will meet from 12:30-2 p.m. each Wednesday at the Brighter Days Community Wellness Center, 268 Bennett’s Mills Road, Jackson. DBSA is dedicated to helping those who suffer from depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder. Supportive family members or friends of people who suffer from mental health difficulties are also welcome to attend. No registration, dues or fees are necessary. Details: Maureen, 732-536-5826, or [email protected]
• Ocean County veterans meet monthly to discuss relevant subjects and to plan recreation opportunities. Topics include the transition to civilian life, the VA system, substance use, PTSD/other mental health issues and more. The group meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at Journey to Wellness Center, 25 S. Shore Drive, Toms River. Details: 732-244-0940 or email [email protected]
Items for the Datebook may be sent to [email protected]. Please submit items at least two weeks prior to a scheduled event.