• Classic Radio Road Show actors have a project to be presented over Zoom on June 26 at 7:30 p.m. The new script is the story of the first female superhero in 1940’s comic books. Miss Fury was a beloved comic book heroine who first appeared as “Black Fury” in April 1941. In the production, the heroine thwarts a Nazi attempt to bring down the Empire State Building. To register for the free Zoom link to hear the premiere and attend the after-party, email [email protected]. Following the premiere, the recording will be available at www.classicradioroadshow.org
• The Monmouth County Park System will present Seining Along Sandy Hook Bay, Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday, June 21-30, from 11 a.m. to noon at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Middletown. Discover a variety of fish, crabs and other sea creatures as we pull a long seine net along the edge of Sandy Hook Bay. Closed-toe shoes are required. Meet on the beach near the parking lot. Parents or guardians are required to stay with and supervise their children. No swimming during the event. This program is designed for individuals and families. Weather permitting. Free. Details: www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or 732-842-4000.
• New Jersey Blood Services will conduct blood drives on the following dates: June 28, North Centerville Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1, 372 Middle Road, Hazlet, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; June 29, Lincroft Bible Church, 790 Newman Springs Road, Middletown, 1-7 p.m. To donate blood, call 1-800-933-2566 or visit www.nybloodcenter.org
• Congregation B’nai Israel, Rumson, will host a lecture with author Amy Bloom, who will discuss her novel “Away” via Zoom from 11 a.m. to noon June 27. The lecture is free to attend, but donations are appreciated to support the synagogue’s programming. Registration is required to attend and to get the Zoom link. Register at cbirumson.org
• Calvary Baptist Church, 491 Lloyd Road, Aberdeen Township, is providing a cooked meal from 5:30-7 p.m. every Thursday through the end of July. The church has partnered with Soup Kitchen 411 to assist individuals in the community who are in need. Details: www.atcalvary.org or 732-583-9759.
• New Jersey Blood Services, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. Blood drive volunteers assist donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service and be able to perform tasks as needed. Must have transportation. All training is provided. For additional information, call or text Sharon Zetts at 732-850-8906, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To apply online as a blood drive volunteer, visit https://www.nybc.org/support-us/volunteer-nybc/volunteer-application/
• Embroiderers’ Guild of America – Monmouth Chapter is dedicated to teaching and sharing the joys of needlework. The organization welcomes stitchers of all levels. Evening stitchers will meet via Zoom on the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Day stitchers will meet via Zoom on the third Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. Details: Toni, 732-462-5540, or visit website:www.mcega.org
Items for the Datebook may be sent to [email protected]. Please send items at least two weeks prior to a scheduled event.