• The Professional and Business Social Network will sponsor a dance party and social from 8 p.m. to midnight April 22 at the Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village, 201 Village Blvd., Princeton. Bachata dance instruction, 6:45. Mix and mingle, 7:30 p.m. Entertainment by DJ Brett. No reservation required. Groups, individuals, couples, friends and walk-ins are welcome; $20 admission at the door. Cash bar. Dress to impress, no jeans, no sneakers. Details: http://www/pbsninfo.com/170422westin1.htm
• The New Jersey United Christian Academy, 73 Holmes Mill Road, Cream Ridge, will host an open house for prospective students from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 25. Meet faculty members, students and parents. Details: 609-738-2121.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• 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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