• The Heart of New Jersey Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, will hold open rehearsals throughout the summer and auditions in all voice parts. The chorus rehearses every Wednesday from 7:30-10 p.m. at the Millstone Township Primary School, 18 Schoolhouse Road, Millstone Township. Details: Kerrie, 609-469-4537.
• Bartley Healthcare, 175 Bartley Road, Jackson, is partnering with the Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus Geriatrics Institute to host an educational seminar at 3 p.m. June 30. Presenters will discuss the capabilities and services of the new Geriatrics Institute at MMCSC. To reserve a place at the seminar, call Lindsay Constantino at 732-370-4700, ext. 1368, by June 26.
• Joe Grabas, genealogist, entrepreneur and author, will present “So You Want to Write a Book: Sharing Your Story and Passion” at the 1:30 p.m. July 9 meeting of the Monmouth County Genealogy Society at the Community Center, 72 Broad St., Eatontown. The program is free and the public is welcome. Details: 732-747-0090.
• DeBows United Methodist Church, corner of Route 571 and Route 537, Jackson, will host a church rummage sale and car wash on July 8 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a food concession available. All are welcome to attend. Details: debowsumc.org
• Companion Animal Rescue and Education (CARE) will hold a puppy adoption event at Petco, 4345 Route 9 North, Freehold Township, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 24. To see available puppies, visit www.carenj.com
• The Upper Freehold-Allentown Alliance to Prevent Substance Abuse will host a car show for all makes and models from 5:30-9 p.m. June 28 at the Roost at the Cream Ridge Golf Course, 181 Route 539, Upper Freehold. There will be door prizes, judging and awards in several categories. Music, food, beverages. No entry fee, but donations are welcome. Details: Debbie, 609-758-7738, ext. 230.
• Author/historian Rick Geffken will discuss his new book, “Lost Amusement Parks of the North Jersey Shore,” at the Allentown Public Library, 16 S. Main St., Allentown, at 7 p.m. July 25. Space is limited. Register in person, by phone at 609-259-7565 or online at www.monmouthcountylib.org
• Astrophysicist Kevin Manning will visit the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Symmes Drive, Manalapan, on June 27 to discuss a solar eclipse which will take place on Aug 21. Manning’s program is for all ages. Details: www.monmouthcountylib.org
• Popular lecturer John Ench will visit the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Symmes Drive, Manalapan, on June 22 to review “Great Songs of the 1950s.” The program will include the background and history of several songs, including events of the decade which influenced the writers. There will be sing-alongs. Details: www.monmouthcountylib.org
• The Monmouth County Fair will run from July 26-30 at the East Freehold Showgrounds, Kozloski Road, Freehold Township. Admission is $8 per person. Children 12 and under are free. The fair gate will be open from 5-11 p.m. July 26-28; from 3-11 p.m. July 29; and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 30. Entries will be accepted for the Home and Garden competition. To download a brochure, visit www.MonmouthCountyFair.com
• A concert to benefit Special Strides will be held at 8:30 p.m. July 7 at Congress Hill Farm, 118 Federal Road, Monroe Township. Special Strides is a nonprofit organization devoted to improving the lives of individuals with special needs through horses, therapy and affordances of a natural environment. The community is invited to the free concert. Bring blankets and chairs. Details: www.specialstrides.com or 732-446-0945.
• The Monmouth County Retired Educators Association will sponsor a member and family picnic at Oak Tree Lodge, Wall Township, on June 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be food, entertainment, games and activities. The cost is $5 for members; non-member guests, $35. Children under 5 are free. Guests age 5 to 11 are $15 per person. Details: Sue, 732 995-7754.
• The Friends of Millstone Township Historic Registered Properties are asking residents to submit their favorite recipes to be included in a community cookbook. The cookbook is a fundraiser for the organization. A recipe submission form may be found at mtfriendsofhistory.org and click on the cookbook tab. Forms may be emailed to millstonefriends@aol.com. Following its publication, the cookbook will be sold for $12.95.
• The Jim Hall Memorial Homeless Vets Motorcycle Run and BBQ/Picnic will be held at noon June 24 at Jackson Elks Lodge No. 2744, 1059 East Veterans Highway, Jackson. Tickets are $25. Registration for the ride starts at 9 a.m. and the ride kicks off at 10 a.m. Food, beverages, entertainment by the Mangos and vendors. Proceeds of the day benefit homeless veterans. Details: joelamo90@gmail.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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