Parents of Special People Inc. hosts “Using the ABLLS (Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills) in Your Autism Program at School or at Home” 7 p.m. Nov. 15 at Cambridge Park School, One CrestWay, Aberdeen. TheABLLS is a criterion referenced assessment that can also be used as a curriculum guide and tracking system. This workshop is appropriate for teachers who are new to this tool and for parents who would like to do more to support their children’s education. This is a free workshop but space is limited. Register at www.poac.net.
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The Poricy Park Conservancy’s Holiday Shop will run 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 25-Dec. 4 and Dec. 9-11 at the Annex at the Park, 345 Red Hill Road, Middletown. Any crafter who wishes to participate and sell merchandise at the Holiday Shop must be a member of the Poricy Park Conservancy and volunteer time at the shop. For more information about joining, call 732-842-5966 or visit www.poricypark.org/membership. html.
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Washington Engine Company No. 1, 176 Jackson St., Matawan, will hold its annual spaghetti dinner 5-8 p.m. Nov. 11. The cost is $8 for adults and $6 for children under 12 and includes pasta, sausage, meatballs, salad, bread and beverage.
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Temple Shalom, 5 Ayrmont Lane, Aberdeen, is having a gently used rummage sale 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 10 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 11 and 13. Adult and children’s clothing, handbags, shoes, house wares, collectibles, books and jewelry will be available. There will be a $5 big bag sale 1-3 p.m. Nov. 13.
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Raritan High School, 419 Middle Road, Hazlet, will present “Alice in Wonderland” 7 p.m. Nov. 17 and 18 and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 19. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Details: 732-264- 8411, ext. 1045.
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Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club art show and sale will be held noon-4:30 p.m. Nov. 12 on the second floor of the Shore Casino, 6 Simon Lake, Atlantic Highlands. Watercolors, jewelry, pottery, hand-made bags of Italian tapestry and silk, knitted hats and baby sweaters, photography from awardwinning artists and more. Cocktail atmosphere in a waterfront yacht club. Ten percent of sales donated to charity.
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St. Joseph Council Knights of Columbus, 54 Route 35 north, Keyport, will host its second Sunday of the month breakfast 8 a.m.-noon Nov. 13. The price is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, and free for children under 10. Breakfast includes eggs any way you want them, french toast, pancakes, cereal, fresh fruit, sausage, bacon, pork roll, corn beef hash, toast, English muffins, coffee, tea, juices, etc. Details: 732-264-9729. After Thanksgiving Day, hand-picked and fresh-cut Christmas Trees will be available for $30.
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Middletown Township Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Road, presents a cinematic retrospective of Elizabeth Taylor on Mondays during the month of November. Films include “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” “A Place in the Sun,” “Butterfield 8” and “Who’sAfraid of Virginia Woolf?” Details: 732-671-3700 or www.mtpl.org.
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The annual meeting of the Rose Hill Cemetery Company will be held 1 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Burrowes Mansion Museum, 94 Main St., Matawan. For more information, call 732-566-4341.
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A spaghetti dinner to benefit Lucas Viscomi, who is fighting metachromatic leukodystrophy, will be held Nov. 12 at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 60 Maple Place, Keyport. Dinner will be served in two sittings, 5 or 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children.
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Spotlight Players will present “Titanic: The Musical” Nov. 11-20 at First Presbyterian Church of Matawan, Route 34 and Franklin Street, Matawan. Tickets are $18, and $15 for students and seniors, and include refreshments at intermission. Details: www.spotlightplayers.org or [email protected] or 732-583-7874.
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St. Mary’s Travel Group is hosting a 10- day trip to Fatima, Lourdes and Barcelona leaving May 27, 2012. The total cost of the trip is $3,349 for a double. A slide presentation will be held 6 p.m. Nov. 10 in the Msgr. Bulman Center in Mary Mother of God Church. For details, call Francesca at 732- 787-2679.
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The 12th consecutive Jason’s Kids fundraiser — the Turkey Bowl — will be played Nov. 26 at Thompson Middle School, Middletown. Between 16 and 20 teams of 10- 16 football players will take the field for a donation of $1,000 per team. Cost includes team shirts, knit caps and food and beverage stations. The tournament is rain or shine; players must be 18 years old or older. To register or for sponsorships, contact Jeanne Moir at 848- 456-3055 or [email protected]. Details: www.theturkeybowl.org.
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Agatha Christie’s whodunit “And Then There Were None” will be presented by the Ranney School chapter of the International Thespian Society on Nov. 10, 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. at RSPA Panther Hall, 235 Hope Road, Tinton Falls. Tickets are $10 and available at the box office. Details: 732-542-4777.
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Giovanni Padovano will perform a solo concert at the Matawan Aberdeen Public Library 7 p.m. Nov. 18. Padovano has performed at many cafes and coffeehouses, on television, radio, Princeton University and at libraries across New Jersey. His website is: www.johnpadovano.com. The Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library is located at 165 Main St., Matawan. Details: 732-583-9100.
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The Navesink Challenge, a challenging run for all abilities on scenic and hilly country roads, will start at 10 a.m. Nov. 27. Both the 5K and 15K are an out-and-back course that begin and end in Bodman Park. Money raised supports the Middletown Youth Athletic Association. Details: www.navesinkchallenge.com.
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The Art Society of Monmouth County will meet 10:30 a.m.-noon Nov. 16 at the Monmouth Beach Cultural Center, 128 OceanAve., Monmouth Beach. A social halfhour will be followed by an 11 a.m. demonstration in watercolor with pen and ink, given by Bob Herbert, an exhibiting member of the Guild of CreativeArt, Shrewsbury. Everyone interested in art is welcome.