Applegate Farm will host a “Free Scoop Night,” Oct. 18 from 3-8 p.m. at its Freehold location, 356 W. Main St. (Route 537). Ice cream lovers of all ages are invited to join. Coupons for the promotion are available at participating Applegate Farm locations. Details: (732) 577-5545 or www.applegatefarm.com.
Kevin J. Eldridge, a former Marlboro resident, has been appointed by the Board of Harbor Commissioners to the newly created position of deputy executive director and chief operating officer for the Port of Long Beach, Calif. As deputy executive director, Eldridge will be the port’s No. 2 executive.
Eldridge retired from the U.S. Coast Guard as a rear admiral on June 30 after 32 years, culminating his national service as commander of the 11th Coast Guard District. Based at the San Francisco Bay city of Alameda, the district covers California, Arizona, Nevada and Utah, and also includes the offshore waters from the California/Oregon border to South America.
Eldridge, who is the son of Teresa R. Eldridge of Plumsted and the late Harold C. Eldridge, grew up in Marlboro and attended the district’s schools, graduating in 1970 from Marlboro High School. His wife, the former Karen Janwich, is also a former Marlboro resident. The Eldridges have two sons and a daughter, U.S. Air Force Capt. Patrick Eldridge, stationed in Pensacola, Fla., Kyle Eldridge, a civil engineer in Austin, Texas, and Kara Eldridge, a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force, who is stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana.
Chez Baliye Hair Spa, 87 S. Main St., Marlboro, will host a night of “Ladies Empowering Ladies” on Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m. to spread the message that early detection of breast cancer followed by prompt treatment helps save lives. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During October, for every salon and spa service purchased, 10 percent of the purchase price will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Research Fund on behalf of the client. Reservations are required by Oct. 18; call (732) 845-0707.