• A public demonstration of emergency communications capabilities will be held on June 25 in the employee parking area at the Manalapan municipal complex, Route 522. Members of the public are invited to see how ham radio operators assist the community during emergencies when other forms of communication may be unavailable. Information about how to obtain an FCC radio license will be available. Details: www.emergency-radio.org
• Seniors who graduated from Freehold Regional High School, Freehold Borough, and Southern Freehold Regional High School, Howell, in June 1966 will get together from Aug. 26-28 for a combined 50-year reunion. The seniors who graduated in 1966 spent their freshman and sophomore years together in Freehold Borough, before Southern Freehold Regional opened in September 1964 and the class was divided. There will be a combined reunion from 6-11 p.m. Aug. 27 at the American Hotel, Freehold. To make a reservation, contact Donna Cusworth Hansen at donnachansen@hotmail.com for Southern Freehold Regional or Steve Herr at steve.herr@sbcglobal.net for Freehold Regional.
• Community members are invited to join the Italian American Association at the St. Rose of Lima Chapel, Freehold Borough, on July 2 for a traditional procession in honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel following the 4 p.m. Mass. Participants will walk with a statue of Our Lady of Mount Carmel from the chapel to the Italian Festival at Freehold Raceway. Details: Maria, 732-863-0021.
• 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 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 Freehold Township High School class of 1996 will reunite at 4:30 p.m. July 9 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.
• Members of the Freehold Art Society are exhibiting their work at the Wainright House and Museum, 48 Main St., Farmingdale, from June 7-26. The museum is free and open to the public on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sundays from 1-4 p.m. There will be a closing reception with refreshments on June 26 from 1-4 p.m. Details: 732-938-6415 or freeholdartsoc@optonline.net
• An Italian festival will be held from June 29 through July 2, 6-11 p.m., at Freehold Raceway, Route 9, 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 Monmouth County Audubon Society will host a bird walk to look for nesters and shorebirds on Sandy Hook in northern Monmouth County. The event will take place at 6 p.m. July 21. Anyone interested in participating can meet at 6 p.m. in the parking lot of the old visitors center, south of the ranger station. The trip is open to members and non-members of the society and participation is free. Advance registration is not required. Details: http://www.monmouthaudubon.org
• The 40th anniversary celebration of “Olde Freehold Day ” will take place on July 23 at Lake Topanemus Park, Pond Road, Freehold Township, from noon to 6 p.m. The event will feature five bands, a disc jockey, classic cars, rides, refreshments (including a beer garden), food offered by civic organizations and activities on the lake. There will also be a triathalon. Any business interested in sponsoring the event, anyone interested in attending or any vendors who wish to participate may obtain additional information at Oldefreeholdday.com
• The Monmouth County Fair will be held at the East Freehold Showgrounds, Kozloski Road, Freehold Township, from July 27-31. Hours are 5-11 p.m. July 27-29; 3-11 p.m. July 30; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 31. There will be Kids’ Zone rides in the outdoor entertainment area, a trapeze act, Bwana Jim, racing pigs, home and garden competitions, vendor displays, food, entertainment and more. General admission is $8 per person. Children 12 and under are admitted free at all times. Details: 732-842-4000.
• 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.
• 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 (July 7) at the Jack Aaronson Conference Center at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Details: 732-462-8304, after 10 a.m.
• 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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