• On April 9, folk musician John Gorka will perform in concert at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, 1282 Yardville-Allentown Road, Allentown. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 day of show; seating is limited to 186. For tickets, visit http://www.stjohnromancatholic.org/sjrc/ches or visit the parish office during business hours.
• A free community Easter egg hunt will be held at 11 a.m. April 15 at the United Presbyterian Church of Millstone, 211 Millstone Road. All are welcome to participate.
• CentraState Healthcare Foundation will host the eighth annual “Paulette’s C of Blue Run/Walk” on May 7 at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. The outdoor event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a 5K, 1-mile and children’s fun run in addition to food, music, awards and local vendors. The cost for the run/walk is adults, $20, and children under 10, $10, before April 24. Event proceeds benefit cancer services and programs at CentraState Medical Center. To Register, visit www.centrastatefoundation.org/Paulette
• The Monmouth County Park System is looking for lifeguards, camp counselors, park and golf course maintenance workers, and other seasonal employees. A Seasonal Job Fair will be held from noon to 3 p.m. April 8 at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, 2566 Guam Lane, Tinton Falls. Prospective employees must be at least 16 years old and a county resident. Bring copies of resume. Full listing of seasonal jobs at www.MonmouthCountyParks.com. Details: 732-842-4000, ext. 4339.
• The Millstone Township Fire Company Ladies’ Auxiliary will host a spring rummage sale on April 8 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Millstone firehouse, 461 Stagecoach Road. There will be household items, linens, toys, clothing, books and sporting equipment. All proceeds will benefit the Millstone Township Fire Company. Details: Allison, 609-259-9862, or Geryl, 609-658-6386.
• The Allentown Lions Club will host its 46th annual Easter egg hunt at 9 a.m. sharp April 8 at Farmer Park, 1 Lakeview Drive, Allentown. Rain date is 9 a.m. April 15. Details: www.allentownlionsclub.com
• The Allentown Shade Tree Advisory Committee will celebrate Arbor Day on April 8 by giving away free tree seedlings. The event will take place at Farmer Park, 1 Lakeview Drive, Allentown, starting at 9 a.m. The seedling distribution is done in conjunction with the New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign to replace trees lost during superstorm Sandy and other storms. Shade Tree Advisory Committee members will be on hand to provide information and answer questions about tree planting and care.
• Millstone Township residents may drop off non-commercial electronic items such as keyboards, monitors, printers, scanners, televisions, copiers, cameras, stereo components, etc. from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 22 at the Department of Public Works, 899 Perrineville Road. There is no charge to drop off items. Must show proof of residency. Details: Lori Maher, 732-446-4249, ext. 1103, or Dan Specht, 732-446-4249, ext. 1501.
• Companion Animal Rescue and Education (CARE) will hold a puppy adoption event at Petco, 4345 Route 9 North, Freehold Township, on April 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p,m. For updates or to see available puppies, visit www.carenj.com
• CentraState Healthcare Foundation will present “Comedy for a Cause 3” on April 21 at the American Hotel, Freehold. Doors at 8 p.m., show at 8:30 p.m.; 21 and over, cash bar. Hosted by Rita Chandra, featuring Tracy Locke, headlined by Chris Coccia. Tickets: $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Proceeds to benefit women’s health services at CentraState Medical Center. Purchase tickets online at centrastatecomedy.eventbrite.com or call Sharon Purpuro at 732-294-7135.
• Basket and Bag Bingo presented by the Cookstown Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 Ladies Auxiliary will be held on April 8 at the New Egypt Elks, 105 Lakewood Road (Route 528), New Egypt. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Bingo starts promptly at 7 p.m. Tickets: $30 per person. For tickets, call Karen Ivins at 609-668-2030.
• In celebration of National Library Week, April 9-15, the Allentown Public Library introduces its next One Town/One Book title, “News of the World,” a novel by Paulette Jiles. This is a tale of quiet courage set in post-Civil War Texas. The book will be available at the library beginning April 9. Two book discussion sessions will be hosted at the library on May 9, at 10:30 a.m. and at 7 p.m. All are encouraged to attend.
• The MOMS Club of Millstone Township is hosting a free community egg hunt at 10 a.m. (rain or shine) April 15 at Wagner Farm Park, Baird Road. Refreshments and children’s activities. Bring a camera for photos with the Easter Bunny.
• The spring sessions of Dancing by the Peddie Lake with Candace Woodward- Clough, offering instruction in swing, foxtrot, waltz and Latin dancing, will be held at 112 Etra Road, Hightstown. Classes will begin April 27 and April 28. Classes start at 7:30 p.m. Preregistration required. Cost is $60 per person for the four-week session. Details: 732-995-4284.
• New Egypt Day will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 20 in Plumsted Township. Activities for children will include face painting, pony rides, inflatables, petting zoo and a tractor-pulled wagon. Food, music by Jake’s Rockin’ Country Band and vendors. Festivities will take place on Main Street and Evergreen Road. Admission is free. A $6 per child wristband is required for unlimited access to children’s activities listed above. For more information or to request a vendor application, contact Peter Ylvisaker at 609-758-2241, ext. 132, or email pylvisaker@plumsted.org
• The Upper Freehold-Allentown Municipal Alliance will host Bike Night 2017 on June 7. All makes and models of motorcycles are welcome. American and metric bikes will be present. A car show will be held on June 28. All makes and models of cars are welcome. Both events will be held from 5:30-9 p.m. at the Roost at the Cream Ridge Golf Course, 181 Route 539, Upper Freehold Township. Door prizes, judging, awards, music, food and beverages. Vendor opportunities are available. There is no entry fee, but donations for the alliance are accepted. Details:609-758-7738, ext. 230.
• The Monmouth County Park System will host demonstrations of a 19th century grist mill at Historic Walnford, Walnford Road, Upper Freehold Township, from 1-4 p.m. April 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30. There is no cost to attend the demonstration.
• See master craftsman Tom Kelleher create a wooden bucket using centuries old techniques and tools at Historic Walnford, Walnford Road, Upper Freehold Township, from noon to 4 p.m. April 22-23. There is no cost to attend the demonstration.
• Millstone Township will hold its 11th annual town-wide stream cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon April 22. All are welcome to attend. The Millstone Township Environmental Commission and the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association sponsor the cleanup. Wear long pants and boots. An adult must accompany children. The event will count toward volunteer hours for students; bring required forms. Contact Brittany at bmusolino@thewatershed.org to register groups larger than 10 people. Details: www.thewatershed.org/advocacy/stream-clean-ups
• The Allentown Public Library will host Trivia Night at 7 p.m. April 22 at the Allentown First Aid Squad building, Waker Avenue. This fundraising event is open to all. Tickets are $15 per player, with $5 going toward cash prizes for the winning teams. Players may bring snacks and soft drinks. Teams should register early to reserve a table. Call 609-259-7565 or visit the library to sign up for Trivia Night.
• The Millstone Community Garden has plots available for 2017. A plot costs $25. Community plots for vegetables and fruit donated to local food banks are tended by the Master Gardeners of Monmouth County and community gardeners. Last year more than 650 pounds of fresh vegetables was donated to the Millstone Food Pantry and to the Open Door Food Pantry in Freehold. Volunteers are welcome. The garden is at 211 Millstone Road and is sponsored by the United Presbyterian Church of Millstone (gardeners do not have to be a member of the church). Details: www.millstonegarden.org, call Jeanette Kozak at 609-223-0010 or email Anne Haines at syringa12@aol.com
• Brookdale Community College will present its annual guitar show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 30 in the Brookdale Recreation and Events Center, Lincroft. There will be live performances, exclusive deals on guitars, musical equipment and more, and educational workshops. General admission: $12; free for children 12 and under. Details: www.brookdaleguitarshow.com
• New Jersey Blood Services is in need of volunteers to work blood drives in Ocean and Monmouth counties. Tasks include assisting donors with registration, watching donors for post-donation reactions and responding to their needs. Details: Jan Zepka, 732-616-8741.
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