Kensington Court, Tinton Falls, has opened its gardens complete with a Shakespeare walking path to the public. The Shakespeare walking path covers approximately one-quarter mile and is lined with quotes from his work that are prominently displayed beneath various monuments. Most of the plants last all summer and offers an experience of sight, smell, and possibly taste. The pathway is handicapped accessible. For more information, call (732) 784-2400. The borough of Red Bank is seeking counselors for its summer fun camp program. Applicants must be 18 or older, and submit to a background check. Camp dates are weekdays June 19-Aug. 15. Camp hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. with additional hours available for aftercare. For more information, call Red Bank Recreation at (732) 530- 2782 or e-mail Tomora at [email protected]. Applications are available at the administrator’s office at Red Bank Municipal Building, 90 Monmouth St., or at www.redbanknj.org.
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Family and Children’s Service, 191 Bath Ave., Long Branch, will hold a wardrobe saleMay 2 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., andMay 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to benefit the agency’s programs and services. Featured will be discounted Columbia boots, sandals, pants and other items, and Geiger fashions such as boiled wool jackets and skirts.
Formore information, call Patti at (732) 728-1238 or e-mail PPerrone@fcsmonmouth. org.
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Knights of Columbus, Vincent T. Lombardi Council, Middletown, will host the second annual “Run for Vocations” as part of the New Jersey Marathon on May 4, to raise awareness about the need for vocations and to raise funds for the Diocese of Trenton’s Sacred Heart House of Priestly Formation. The four-man relay team will take to the streets of Long Branch and Monmouth Beach to run or walk a portion of the 26.2-mile race. Catholics of the diocese are asked to make a donation of $1 or more per mile to help sponsor the runners. For more information, call Tom at (732) 492-6117 or e-mail [email protected].
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“Healing Through Happiness and Sadness” will be presented by Dr. Steven E. Hodes, May 3 at 1 p.m. at Monmouth County Library, Eastern Branch, 1001 Route 35, Shrewsbury. He will explore the medical and physiological explanations for happiness and sadness and why it is essential to embrace low points as well as joy. He is the author of “Meta-Physician on Call for Better Health: Metaphysics and Medicine for Mind, Body and Spirit,” and will sign copies of the book at the free event. Formore information, visit www.meta-med.com.
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Maximum Care Ambulance, Route 33, Tinton Falls, will celebrate EMS Week ’08 with free CPR classesMay 21 at 7 p.m. and May 24 at 9 a.m. A defensive driving class will be held May 25 at 9 a.m., and participantswill be eligible for a car insurance discount and removal of two points from their driver’s license (if applicable). Cost is $25. The facility will also offer “Teddy Bear Clinics” for children ages 3-6 at local schools and day care centers. Formore information, call Ron at (732) 739-4883, ext. 218.
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The Seniors of Little Silver will meet May 27 at 1 p.m. at the clubhouse on Church Street. The Master Gardeners of Monmouth County will give a presentation on houseplants, and speaker Jeanne Lynch will answer questions afterward. Kay Vilardi will have information on Lunch Break and a selection of summer readingmaterial will be available.
The annual picnic-style luncheon will be held June 24 with a Hawaiian theme. Cost is $10 for members and $12 for nonmembers. Reservation deadline is June 19. For reservations or more information, call Diane at (732) 741-6932 or Dorothy at (732) 741-6687.