Tag: Tri-Town News Datebook

• A Christmas tree lighting ceremony will be held at the Jackson municipal building, 95 West Veterans Highway, Jackson, from 4:30-6 p.m. Dec. 2. All are invited to attend. There will be entertainment and refreshments. Details: 732-928-1200, ext. 1255. • Toy Land featuring Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will be held from 10 a.m. to…

• The Howell-Farmingdale Lions will host its annual pancake breakfast at the Methodist Church, 8 Main St., Farmingdale, from 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 18. A mini gift auction will follow. Donations will be accepted at the door. Details: 732-779-4199. • The Church of Saint Monica, 679 West Veterans Highway, Jackson, will celebrate its 65th…

• New Jersey United Christian Academy, 73 Holmes Mill Road, Cream Ridge, will host a craft and vendor show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 18. There will be crafters, vendors, food and more. All are welcome to attend. Free face painting and children’s tattoos. • The Ms. New Jersey Senior America Pageant 2018…

• Monmouth County college-bound art students are invited to apply for the 2018 Elaine Smith Memorial Art Scholarship. To apply, search online for Elaine Smith Memorial Art Scholarship and download the application. The application deadline is Jan. 31. Details: Merrill Tilker, Around the Corner Art Center, 732-308-4666. • No Stigma Network is a nonprofit organization…

• The Italian American Cultural Society of New Jersey will host a dinner meeting on Nov. 9 at Christie’s Italian Seafood Grill, Howell. The restaurant is BYOB. The cost is $35 per person for society members and $45 for non-members. Cash is preferred, no credit cards. To reserve seating, call Allan Deseno at 732-780-8461 or…

• Local and national businesses will be on hand for a job fair at the Jackson Library from 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 25. The job fair is free and open to the public. It is recommended that attendees dress professionally and bring photo identification and copies of their résumé. Details: 732-928- 4400 or tinyurl.com/OctoberJobFair • Vendors…

• Monmouth County has backyard composting sessions scheduled at Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown, on Oct. 14 and Nov. 18. The free 45-minute sessions begin at 10 a.m. and will explain the how to’s of reducing yard and household waste and improving soil. Advance registration is required. To reserve a seat, call 732-683-8686, ext. 6721. •…

• The Jackson Memorial High School Jaguar Band will host its annual competition, “Showcase of Champions,” on Oct. 7 at Jack Munley Field (behind the high school) beginning at 5 p.m. This year, 14 bands from across New Jersey will perform, including the Jackson Liberty High School Lion Marching Band and the Jaguar Marching Band.…

• Knights of Columbus Council 11529 will host a social event, “Sanctity of Life – Alternatives to Abortion,” at 7 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Church of Saint Monica, 679 W. Veterans Highway, Jackson. The director of the Open Door Pregnancy Center will present the services the agency provides. Donations to the Open Door Pregnancy…