• Millstone Township Foundation for Educational Excellence invites members of the community to attend its “Meet & Greet Breakfast” at 10 a.m. Oct. 4 at Roy’s Deli, Cox’s Corner, Upper Freehold Township. Meet the foundation trustees and learn more about the organization. RSVP by Sept. 30 to info@mtfee.org
• Companion Animal Rescue and Education (CARE) will hold its next monthly puppy adoption event at Petco, 4345 Route 9 North, Freehold Township, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 8. To view puppies, visit www.carenj.com
• Author and humorist Jamie Novak, who has appeared on HGTV, QVC and Better TV, will share her decluttering tips for a stress-free holiday season during an appearance at the Allentown Library, 16 S. Main St., Allentown, at 7 p.m. Nov. 3. Space is limited and registration is required. Details: 609-259-7565.
• A Halloween parade for the community’s youngsters will be held on Oct. 30 in Millstone Township. Parking, registration and parade line-up will take place from 1:45-2 p.m. behind the Clarksburg Inn, Stagecoach Road. The parade will begin at 2 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the parade will take place in the Millstone firehouse. Details: Marie Reed, 609-259-9432, or Michele Snook, 609-259-1630.
• The Millstone Township Hospital Auxiliary will host a Harvest Dinner-Dance from 7-11 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Millstone Elks Club, Burnt Tavern Road. Admission is $20 and includes music and dinner. Proceeds benefit cancer care at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Call for tickets: 609-259-2684 or email vamph1@verizon.net
• A discussion about “Medicare and You” will be presented by Samantha White, Monmouth County State Health Insurance Assistance Program director, from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 61 George Road, Freehold Township. The discussion is hosted by Kathy Lo Bue, managing director, Glen Eagle Advisors. This is a non-sales environment. The discussion series is free, non-sectarian and open to the community. Refreshments provided. RSVP to 732-866-6660.
• The Villagers of Allentown will meet at 10 a.m. Oct. 26 at the Allentown First Aid Squad building, 70 Waker Ave. A representative of AARP will present the program “How to Protect Yourself From Fraud.” The public is welcome to attend. Details: 609-758-3711
• The Allentown High School class of 1986 will have a 30-year reunion from 7-11 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Route 130, Hamilton Township. Classmates and friends are invited to attend. Cost is $80 per person. Details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/allentown-high-school-nj-class-of-1986-30-year-reunion-tickets-27656643766?aff=eivtefrnd or 732-239-5733.
• The Allentown Library, 16 S. Main St., Allentown, will host Live Life in Color, a coloring program for adults, on the following dates: 2 p.m. Oct. 4 (Nordic designs), Nov. 1 (tessellations; optical illusions and 3-D) and Dec. 6 (inspirational quotes); and at 1 p.m. Oct. 19 (flowers) and Nov. 16 (stained glass). Supplies and refreshments provided. Details: 609-259-7565.
• The Heart of New Jersey Chorus is hosting an open house for ladies who love to sing. An open house rehearsal will be held at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Millstone Township Primary School, 18 Schoolhouse Road, Millstone Township. Details: 609-469-4537 or email honjmembership@gmail.com
• The Ladies of St. Joseph, Millstone Township, will sponsor a bus trip to Lancaster, Pa., for Sight & Sound Theatres’ presentation of “Samson” on Dec. 6. Bus departs from St. Joseph Church at 9 a.m. and returns at approximately 8:30 p.m. There will be a traditional Pennsylvania Dutch smorgasbord lunch at Shady Maple and shopping time after lunch. Cost is $125 per person. Details: Rosalie, 732-490-5302.
• The United Presbyterian Church of Millstone will host a yard sale and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 15 (rain or shine). Vendors are being sought; cost is $15 per space. Early vendors get under cover in pavilion. Deadline for tables is Oct. 9. Details: 609-448-7181.
• An artisan festival and barn salvage sale will be held at the Oakley farmstead, corner of Wemrock Road and Oakley Drive, Freehold Township, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 2. Salvage items from local barns will be available for purchase (barn wood, wide plank flooring, porch posts, mantles, windows, shutters, etc.). Artisan craft vendors, food trucks and more. Details: email ftheritagesociety@gmail.com
• Archives and History Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Manalapan. More than 60 local and state history organizations will have displays about topics relating to New Jersey history and their organization. To become an exhibitor, call 732-308-3771.
• The Millstone Elks will host their first Antique and Classic Car Show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Millstone Township Middle School, 5 Dawson Ct., Millstone Township. All years, makes and models welcome; $15 pre-registration, $20 day of show. Free admission to all spectators. Proceeds to benefit children with special needs. Music by Wolfman Jerry. Details: 732-637-8720.
• A Harvest Fest will be held from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Baird homestead, 24 Baird Road, Millstone Township. Pumpkin and house tour with $5 admission. Face art, pumpkin patch, games, arts and crafts, petting zoo, hay ride and entertainment. Details: www.mtfriendsofhistory.org
• The Monmouth County Genealogy Society will present its fall workshop, “An In-Depth Look at Federal Census Records,” on Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Community Center, 72 Broad St., Eatontown. Four presenters will focus on that topic. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $15 for society members ($20 at the door) and $20 for non-members. Checks should be made payable to the Monmouth County Genealogy Society and mailed to Education Committee, Monmouth County Genealogy Society, P.O. Box 5, Lincroft, NJ 07738-0005. Details: Beverly at 732-747-8505.
• The Essential Tremor Support Group meets from 7-9 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month (Nov. 3; no October meeting) at the Jack Aaronson Conference Center in the Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus, 901 W. Main St., Freehold Township. Details: 732-462-8304, after 10 a.m.
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