• The Allentown Library Association is sponsoring a food drive to benefit the local food pantry. Non-perishable food items may be dropped off at the Allentown Library from now through Dec. 6.
• 4th New Jersey Civil War re-enactors will present “Christmas at Camp” at the Oakley farm, corner of Wemrock Road and Oakley Drive, Freehold Township, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec 3. There will be an outside cooking demonstration and a tent decorating contest. The Oakley house and buildings will be open for tours and there will be a holiday boutique.
• The Allentown Library, 16 S. Main St., Allentown, will host Live Life in Color, a coloring program for adults, at 2 p.m. Dec. 6 (inspirational quotes). Supplies and refreshments provided. Details: 609-259-7565.
• A Christmas artisan and craft fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 3 at the New Egypt United Methodist Church, Atkinson Hall, 38 N. Main St., New Egypt. Free admission. All welcome to attend. Featuring local artists, crafters, vendors and baked goods. Lunch available. Visit from Santa from 10-11 a.m. To reserve a space, email Dottie Johns at pastordot@hotmail.com
• The Freehold Borough Arts Council will host an arts and crafts vendor event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3 at 618 (formerly Park 33), 618 Park Ave, Freehold. Guests may purchase unique arts and crafts made by local artists. Artists interested in securing a space may email info@freeholdborougharts.org
• The Essential Tremor Support Group meets from 7-9 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month (Dec. 1) 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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