• Manalapan Veterans The Advisory Committee on March 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. will hold a fundraiser at the Manalapan Community Center, 114 Route 33 West, 114 Route 33 West, Manalapan Community Show, the annual train show. Donations will be accepted and will go to help veterans. . Residents of all cities are invited to the event. There will be trains shown, and Stephen Baker, “The Touchdown Maker,” formerly of the New York Giants, will set up his own remote control aircraft and virtual reality equipment. Details: https://manalapanveterans.godaddysites.com/
• The village of Zhorny will be hold a stream cleaning event from 9 a.m. to noon on April 9. Community members of all ages are invited to participate. Meet at the Municipal Courthouse, 215 Millstone Road. Pre-registration at thewatershed.org/stream-cleanups is required. The event is held in rain or clearing. Bring reusable water bottle and gloves. The mask is optional. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• Monmouth County The Association of Retired Educators will hold a spring meeting on April 12 at Our House Restaurant, 420 Adelphia Road, Howell, at 11 p.m. There will be a vote for a new list of officers. Invited speaker Meredith Oppenheim will present Vitality, a new program available to participants. Participants are asked to bring non-perishable donations to the food bank. To book lunch, contact sueshrott@gmail.com or 732 995-7754. Reservations must be received by April 1. New entrants are always welcome.
• Historic village The first Daffodil Days festival will take place in Allentown from March 26 to April 3. The festival includes family activities among 3,000 daffodils.
The parade at noon on March 26 will kick off more than 30 events (many free) and special promotions for boutiques. Master gardeners will answer questions, and guests will meet with the heroine of the War of Independence Molly Pitcher. There will be an independent tour of the local scenic area. Guests can enjoy a homemade chocolate product and create craft projects on the theme of daffodils. Visit www.allentownvinj.org to get the full daily calendar of events. Daffodil Days are coming to Allentown thanks to the Allentown Village Initiative, which focuses on local history education and history conservation, natural resource protection, economic development, and the arts and culture.
• Join the United Way Monmouth and Ocean counties and DowntownFreehold.com for the United for Impact Food Truck festival from noon to 6pm on April 24 along West Main Street, Freehold. There will be food trucks, beer, live music, games and more in support of the United Way mission. Sponsorship opportunities and vendor tables are available. Register at uwmoc.org/food-truck-festival
• Free moose The Motorcycle Committee on April 30, despite rain or sun, will present on April 30 in memory of Chris Malvon and other killed and seriously wounded veterans of the Army of Hope Poker Run 2022 New Jersey. Anyone can register from 9 am to 11 am at Freehold Elks Lodge No. 1454, 73 E. Main St., Freehold Borough. Poker Run begins and ends in the lodge. The cost is $ 20 per driver and $ 15 per passenger and includes a game of poker, a party at 1pm, food, drinks and a DJ. Admission to the party is only $ 15. Details: Christine Reese, 347-739-6254, or Joe Pindilli, 908-635-4788.
• Master Rutgers Gardeners will hold a sale of plants on the day of spring May 13-14 at the Monmouth County Cooperative Extension, New Jersey Agricultural Experimental Station, through Rutgers University, 4000 Kozloski Road, Freehold. Beautiful plants and free gardening talks from Rutgers Master Gardeners will be available both days.
Details: visit https://monmouth.njaes.rutgers.edu/master-gardeners/
• Monmouth County officials planned paper shredding activities so that residents could safely dispose of old documents and confidential files. All shredding activities will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the following locations: June 4, Upper Freehold Municipal Building, 314 Route 539; and Oct. 8, Freehold Township, 1 Municipal Plaza. County residents can grind up to 100 pounds. Large binder clamps must be removed from the documents; staples and paper clips may remain. Information on paper shredding and recycling activities can be found in the recycling section of the county website www.visitmonmouth.com or by calling 732-683-8686, ext. 8967.
• Monmouth County The library offers six classes available at any time and without prior registration for virtual yoga, highlighting breathing, movement, stretching and other activities. Each program is offered at https: // ly / MonCoLibraryYoga. The program is offered by Stephen Russell of Becoming Sound. Those interested can choose their own path with movements from the six most popular series of library video classes. Yoga Breathing Sessions; Yoga Stretching; Yoga movement; Yoga Stretching with support; Yoga at home on the floor; and yoga at home standing. Individuals should consult a physician before beginning any exercise program.
• New Jersey Blood Service, the New York Blood Center unit is looking for volunteers to help donors at regional blood donations. No medical education required. Volunteers should be friendly to provide friendly customer service, be able to perform tasks as needed and should provide evidence of vaccination against COVID before volunteering. There must be transport. All training is underway, including safety precautions for staff and blood donors. For more information, call or email Sharon Zates at 732-850-8906, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To apply online as a blood donation volunteer, go to https://www.nybc.org/support-us/ volunteer-nybc / volunteer-application /
• The village of Alentown The initiative (TAVI) invites area residents to join a special effort to patronize local businesses. Register at www.allentownvinj.org to receive weekly emails with information about Allentown’s shops and restaurants. The email will feature unique products, services and special offers offered by entrepreneurs across Allentown and Upper Freehold. Participation is not charged. To register and get more information, visit www.allentownvinj.org
• CentraState Medical The center has launched a new online grief support group led by licensed clinical social workers certified in mountain counseling to help survivors of a loved one’s loss. The group is open to adult community members who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Private groups provide a safe space without condemnation for participants to share their emotions and struggles. The band meets through Zoom on the first and third Thursday of each month at 3 p.m.
• Samaritan Center manages the food pantry to provide extra food to those in need in Manalapan, Marlboro, Morganville, Angletown and Millstone. For information call 732-446-1142 and make an appointment. Donations of funds and food are gratefully accepted to support the work of the center.
• Embroidery Guild America – Monmouth section is dedicated to learning and sharing the joys of handicrafts. The organization welcomes seamstresses of all levels. Evening seamstresses will meet through Zoom on the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Daytime embroiderers will meet through Zoom on the third Thursday of each month at 10am. Details: Tony, 732-462-5540, or visit the website: www.mcega. arg
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