“Planting by the Stars, Biodynamic Gardening” will be presented by Judith Krall- Russo at the next meeting of the Allentown Garden Club, 7 p.m. May 9 at the Allentown Methodist Church, Church Street, next to LaPiazza. All are welcome to attend. For more information: www.AllentownGardenClub.net or Terry Brown, 609-259-0334.
A family craft drop-in day will be offered at 4:15 p.m. May 16 at the Allentown Library, 16 S. Main St., Allentown. Details: 609-259-7565.
Paterson Eastside High School class of 1963 is having a 50-year reunion on June 1 at 7 p.m. at The Bonfire, Paterson. There will be a buffet dinner including hors d’oeuvres and dessert. Music and memories will also be provided. For more information, send an email to Barry at [email protected] or call Donna Roemer at 201-891-2250.
The spring session of “Dancing by the Peddie Lake” with Candace Woodward- Clough, a four-week class offering instruction in swing, fox trot, waltz and Latin dancing, will be held at 112 Etra Road, Hightstown. Classes will begin May 30. Beginner classes start at 7:30 p.m., and intermediate classes begin at 8:30 p.m. The fee is $56 per person. Advance registration is necessary by calling 732-995-4284.
The Compassionate Friends, a bereavement support group for those who have lost children at any age, Mercer Chapter, will hold its monthly meeting June 3. The group typically meets on the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Capital Health System of Hamilton, 1445 Whitehorse Mercerville Road, Hamilton. For more information, call Lisa Silverstein at 609-516-8047. The mission of The Compassionate Friends is to assist families toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child of any age and to provide information to help others be supportive.
Farrier David Witkins will present “Balance in the Equine” at the May 9 meeting of the Pleasure Horse Club to be held at the Millstone Township Community Center, 463 Stagecoach Road, Clarksburg section of Millstone (entrance is in the rear of the building). The meeting will begin at 7:15 p.m. All horse owners and horse enthusiasts are welcome to attend the meeting. Refreshments served. Details: 732-866-1641.
A vendor show will be hosted 6-9 p.m. May 10 by the Hope Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, 82 Route 526, Allentown. Admission is free. Dessert will be served. Details: 609-977-0206.
Bike Night 2013, sponsored by the Upper Freehold-Allentown Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, will be held 5:30-9 p.m. May 22 at the Byron Johnson Recreation Area, Ellisdale Road, Allentown. Judging and awards will cover several categories. Festivities will include music, food and beverages. Admission is free. Vendors are welcome. The rain date is May 29. Details: 609-570-5376.
The Italian American Association of Monmouth County is sponsoring an event for singles of all ages on May 16 at FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood. The price of $19.95 includes a picnic and a BlueClaws ticket. The picnic is served 6-8 p.m. and the game will begin at 6:35 p.m. Details: Cheryl Scuorzo, 732-536-5832, or www.iaaofmc.com.
The Monmouth County Democratic Women’s Caucus in partnership with Sustainable Jersey invites municipal representatives and the public to a seminar about funding opportunities for going green and rebuilding after superstorm Sandy. The seminar will be held 7-8:30 p.m. May 13 at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Road, Manalapan. Guest speakers will be Donna Drewes of Sustainable Jersey and pro-environmental lawyer Dante DiPirro. The program will offer clear guidance and tools to invigorate municipalities and make the most of community resources. Light refreshments will be served.
The Millstone Township Open Space and Farmland Preservation and Agricultural Advisory Councils will host the seventh annual clambake fundraiser on June 2 at Wagner Farm Park, Millstone. Limited tickets are available and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are $30 per adult and $10 per child if purchased by May 20, and $35 per adult thereafter. (Children’s tickets do not include lobster.) Details: Lori Maher, 732-446-4249, ext. 1103.
The Allentown Lions Club Memorial Day parade will be held rain or shine beginning at 10 a.m. May 27. Parade-goers are advised to arrive by 9:30 a.m. due to Main Street and High Street road closures. A memorial service will follow the parade on the Allentown grammar school grounds. Antique cars are welcome to participate in the parade. Contact Rob Strovinsky at 609-259- 1886 for more information.