• The Manalapan Seniors and Chapter 4 will sponsor a bus trip to a Trenton Thunder baseball game on Aug. 4. The bus will leave the Manalapan municipal complex at 5 p.m. and return at about 10:30 p.m. A reserved picnic area will include hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, baked BBQ chicken, potato salad, garden salad and more from 6-8 p.m. Details: 732-446-8401.
• Nancy Silberman, retired teacher of hearing impaired and multiply disabled students for more than 35 years, will discuss her personal experiences after receiving a cochlear implant two years ago, and her future prognosis, at the June 5 meeting of the Ocean-Monmouth Hearing Loss Support Group at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. The meeting begins at 1:30 p.m. There is no charge to attend and all are invited. A cochlear implant is a surgically implanted electronic device that provides a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard of hearing.
• On June 4 the Reformed Church of Freehold will hold a yard sale form 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 67 W. Main St., Freehold Borough. There will be household items, clothes, baked goods, furniture, yard items and more. All money raised will go to charities supported by the Reformed Church Women.
• Kids 4 Camp will hold a 5K fun run, walk and dash at 9 a.m. June 5 at the Manalapan Recreation Center 5K Fitness Trail. Registration begins at 8 a.m. The event will raise money for camp scholarships for the Manalapan Recreation summer camp. There will be a 1-mile run for children. The event will be held rain or shine; $25 donation to enter. First 100 registrants are guaranteed a T-shirt. To register with a credit card, visit https://register.communitypass.net/manalapan. Details: Email Rwaller@mersnj.us
• Embroiderers’ Guild of America-Monmouth Chapter is dedicated to teaching and sharing the joys of needlework. Stitchers of all levels are welcome to attend a meeting. There are sit and stitch tables and special projects. Evening stitchers will meet on June 6 from 7-9 p.m. at the Colts Neck Library, 1 Winthrop Drive. Day stitchers will meet on June 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Colts Neck Community Church, 25 Merchants Way. Details: Toni, 732-462-5540, or www.mcega.org
• Stomp the Monster, a charitable organization that provides financial and other support to cancer patients, their families and caregivers, will host its sixth annual 5K Run and Festival on June 5 at the Marlboro Recreation Community Center, Wyncrest Road, Marlboro. Whole Foods Market is the event’s presenting sponsor. Registration is now open at http://stompthemonster.org/5k-run-festival-june-5-2016/
• The Freehold Township High School class of 1996 will hold its 20-year reunion at 4:30 p.m. July 9th at the Headliner, Neptune. Cost is $45 per person, includes hot buffet and two top shelf drinks; additional drinks at discount. Tickets can be purchased by contacting the committee via email at 1996FTHS@gmail.com
Visit the reunion website at http://4vg33a.axshare.com/home.html. Details: Holly Bretzius, 610-404-2030.
• The Capital Gains chapter of BNI will host a special networking event on June 16 from 6-8 p.m. at Nonna’s Citi Cucina, Marlboro. BNI-Capital Gains has seats open for new members to whom the group can refer business. Friends and colleagues are welcome. RSVP required to 732-740-3550 or capitalgainsnj@gmail.com
• The Solana Marlboro will host a monthly health and wellness series on the following dates: June 29, 4:30 p.m., Tour the Solana Memory Care neighborhood and meet the team; July 27, 4:30 p.m., Virtual Dementia Tour, experience a day in the life of a Solana resident. Dinner and/or refreshments will be served. RSVP by calling 732-536-3000.
• The Shrewsbury Chorale will present an evening of fine dining, entertainment and prizes at its gift auction fundraiser, The Chorale Goes to the Opera, on June 14 at 5:30 p.m. at St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church, 1033 West Park Ave., Ocean Township. Dinner catered by Buona Sera. BYOB. Advance reservations are required. Cost is $55. Details: 732-747-1362.
• Lightbridge Academy, 1 Schlechtweg Way (off Route 537), Freehold Township, will host a Baby and Children’s Expo from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 5. There will be a petting zoo, a bubble party and vendors (dance, sports, gymnastics studios; children’s clothing; birthday party specialists; jewelry; makeup and more). Details: 732-303-9600.
• The Monmouth County Audubon Society will host a bird walk to look for nesters and shorebirds on Sandy Hook in northern Monmouth County at 6 p.m. June 9. The trip will be led by members of the Monmouth County Audubon Society. Meet in the parking lot of the old Sandy Hook visitors center. The event is open to members and non-members of the Audubon Society and participation is free. Advance registration not required. Bring binoculars and field guides and dress appropriately for the weather. Details: http://www.monmouthaudubon.org
• The Manalapan Senior Center will sponsor a trip to see the sights of the New York City and New Jersey skylines, including the Freedom Tower, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Brooklyn Bridge. The Spirit of New Jersey cruise will take place on July 7. Attendees will depart from the Manalapan municipal complex at 10 a.m. and return at approximately 3:30 pm. Details: 732-446-8401.
• On June 16 from 10:30-11:30 a.m., members of the public are invited to the grand opening celebration of Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ) in Monmouth County. The event, to be held at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 61 Georgia Road, Freehold Township, will include an overview of the agency’s services and light refreshments. CVCJ is an interfaith nonprofit agency which uses volunteers to assist the elderly, disabled and veterans with services to allow them to remain independent. Details: 732-876-3900.
• The Freehold Borough Arts Council will publish its first community cookbook with recipes from residents and restaurants. Proceeds will support local arts. Interested individuals may submit a favorite family recipe and an anecdote about the recipe. Categories are appetizers, soups, salads, vegetables, entrees and desserts. To receive a submission form, email dglfbac@gmail.com or call Dru-Anne Palaima at 732-598-4539.
• The Monmouth County Retired Educators Association will meet at 11 a.m. June 14 at the Spring Lake Manor, Spring Lake. Installation of officers will take place and the annual Philanthropic Award will be presented. Members are asked to bring a non-perishable donation for the local food bank. The association is collecting school supplies to include in fall backpacks for needy children. For luncheon reservations, call Sue at 732-995-7754 or email sueshrott@gmail.com before June 3. New members are welcome.
• “In Between,” a one-man show written and performed by Ibrahim Miari, will be performed at the Freehold Jewish Center, Freehold Borough, at 10 a.m. June 5. A bagel breakfast will be served. The cost is $5 per person. “In Between” is a semi-autobiographical one-man show that portrays the complexities and contradictions inherent in Palestinian-Israeli identity. RSVP to the synagogue office at 732-462-0254.
• On Aug. 11, the Manalapan Senior Center and Chapter 4 will be running a bus trip to the Westchester Broadway Theatre for a performance of “Million Dollar Quartet.” The play recounts the recording session that brought together Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the only time. Lunch is included for the cost of $59. Details: 732-446-8401.
• The Essential Tremor Support Group meets from 7-9 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month (June 2) at the Jack Aaronson Conference Center at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Details: 732-462-8304, after 10 a.m.
• The Freehold Borough High School Class of 1996 will hold a 20-year reunion at 7 p.m. June 4 at Paul’s Tavern, Belmar. The cost is $65. The event will include an open bar from 7:30-10:30 p.m., a buffet and live music. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Details: http://stellikris.wix.com/classof1996
• Vendors are being sought for an Italian festival to be held from June 29 through July 2, 6-11 p.m., at Freehold Raceway, Freehold. The event is sponsored by the Italian American Association of Monmouth County. There will be rides, games, entertainment, crafters and food at the festival. Details: Cheryl Scuorzo, 732-536-5832.
• The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet in the spiritual center of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 1 Phalanx Road, Colts Neck, from 7:30-9 p.m. every Thursday. Details: 732-536-5826 or 732-320-0029.
• The Monmouth County Historical Association, 70 Court St., Freehold, will exhibit “Of the Best Materials and Good Workmanship: 19th Century New Jersey Chair Making” now through July 9. Details: 732-462-1466.
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