A Victorian tea will be presented by the Howell Historical Society from 2-4 p.m. June 25 at the MacKenzie Museum, 427 Farmingdale-Lakewood Road, (Route 524), Howell. The public is invited to sample herbal and assorted teas from around the world. Homemade finger sandwiches and specialty desserts will be served, accompanied by period music. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $10 each or at the door for $12 each. Details: 732-919-7036 or 732-901-8777.
A Saturday Morning Junior Naturalist Program will be held rain or shine 10- 11:30 a.m. June 25 atAllaire Nature Center, Allaire State Park, 4265 Atlantic Ave. (Route 524), Wall Township. The price per ticket is $15 per child. Children ages 9-13 will discover nature through hands-on activity and craft in Allaire’s forest or pond. Junior naturalists will take home skills on how to protect and preserve nature. Attendees must wear closed shoes, bring water, hat, sunscreen, bug spray, sunglasses in a backpack with the child’s name on it. The fee is payable in cash 15 minutes before the program starts atAllaire Nature Center. Park entrance fee is required. Details: 732-938- 2003.
Jackson Mayor Michael Reina will hold the next “Meet the Mayor” session at 7 p.m. June 27 in the Jackson Municipal Building, 95 W. Veterans Highway. This session will include Police Chief Matt Kunz. Anyone who is interested in speaking with Reina or Kunz is welcome to stop by. Details: 732-928-1200.
Plumsted Township Senior Outreach Services will offer its free monthly movie event at 1 p.m. June 28 in the SOS community meeting room in the Plumsted municipal building, 121 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. Attendees are encouraged to meet at noon with a brown-bag lunch. Details: 609- 758-2241, ext. 111.
Mr. Scott the Music Man will perform at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, June 28, at 10:30 a.m. Mr. Scott’s high-energy, zany theatrics and varied musical styles will have the audience up on their feet. The program is for ages 2 and up. Details and registration: 732-928-4400, option 6.
Playtivity, a drumming, percussion, and world music duo, will host a special event, “One Heart/One World,” at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, on June 30 at 10 a.m. The program is geared toward children ages 6 months and up. Even the youngest children will participate in using percussion instruments to make music from around the world. Registration is required. Contact the Jackson Library at 732-928- 4400, option 6.
Plumsted Township Senior Outreach Services will host a barbecue luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. June 30 at the Plumsted municipal building, 121 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. Details: 609-758-2241, ext. 111.
Free weekly mahjong, hosted by Plumsted Senior Outreach Services, will be held 1-3 p.m. on Fridays, July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, in the community meeting room, Plumsted municipal building, New Egypt. Details: 609-758-2241, ext. 111.
Cruise Nights will be held at 6 p.m. on Fridays, July 1, 8, 15, 22; Aug. 5, 12, 19; Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23; Oct. 7, 14, and 21 at Jackson Crossing, 21 South Hope Chapel Road and East Veterans Highway, Jackson. The event will feature vintage/antique American cars and oldies music. Details: 732-583- 9996.
“King Rupert Greets the World” an original production by Rick Waterhouse, will be presented by Waterhouse at 11 a.m. July 6 at the Jackson Library. This program is for ages 4 and up. King Rupert is seeking wisdom and new knowledge. With a few magic tricks, puppetry and fun, children will learn about other cultures. Registration is required. Call 732-928-4400, option 6.
Weekly senior games, hosted by Plumsted Senior Outreach Services, will be held from 1-3 p.m. Thursdays, July 7 (Scrabble), July 14 (bingo, nominal fee), July 21 (board games and card games) and July 28 (ice creamsocial) in the community meeting room of the Plumsted municipal building, Evergreen Road, New Egypt. All seniors are welcome. Details: 609-758- 2241, ext. 111.
CANCELLATION NOTICE: The charity Big Band Concert to benefit New Jersey Veterans Helping Veterans scheduled for June 26 at the Jackson Memorial High School Fine Arts Center, Jackson, has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.