• The New Jersey Historical Divers Association will present its 15th annual New Jersey Shipwreck Symposium from 8-10:30 p.m. April 14 at the InfoAge Science History Learning Center, 2201 Marconi Road, Wall Township. Admission is $20 per person and reservations are required. This year’s theme is “Research and Exploration.” The event raises funds for NJHDA’s museum expansion project. Details: 732-776-6261.
• Monmouth County’s spring job fair is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 13 in the Collins Arena at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft. The event is free to employers and job seekers. There will be more than 140 employers present, representing large and small organizations in healthcare, finance, retail, technology, hospitality, nonprofits and more. Employers interested in participating may register by calling Christine Dykeman at 732-683-8850, ext. 2525. There is no cost for employers to reserve a table.
• The Italian American Association of Monmouth County will host a Family Tombola (Italian Bingo)/Pasta Dinner (Pranzo) from 1-4 p.m. April 29 at the St. Rose of Lima School, Freehold. Cost is $10 for children ages 3-10 and $18 for adults. Price includes Tombola card, homemade pasta and meatballs, coffee, tea, baked goods. Lunch served from 1-2:30 p.m. Tombola will begin at 2:30 p.m. There will be an auction table, a 50/50, a pasta demonstration and Italian music. RSVP by April 26. Details: www.iaaofmc.com or Cheryl Scuorzo, 732-536-5832.
• The Monmouth County Park System is looking for lifeguards, camp counselors, park and golf course maintenance workers, and other seasonal employees. There will be a seasonal job fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 7 at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, 2566 Guam Lane, Tinton Falls. Prospective employees must be at least 16 years old and a county resident. A list of seasonal job openings may be found at www.MonmouthCountyParks.com. Details: 732-842-4000, ext. 4339.
• The Jackson Library will host two “Meet & Make” programs in April. “Meet & Make: Sugar Scrub” will take place at 2 p.m. April 10. Participants will make a small jar of sugar scrub with herbs and essential oils. Supplies will be provided. Registration is open now. “Meet & Make: Rubber Ducky Soaps” will take place at 2 p.m. April 16. Participants will make soaps topped with rubber ducks. Supplies will be provided. Registration begins at 9 a.m. April 2.
Registration is required for this free program. To register, call 732-928- 4400.
• The Jackson Library will host programs to help people relax, detox and rejuvenate.
“Detox and Rejuvenate for Spring” will take place at 7 p.m. April 9. Explore nourishing foods and self-care practices. “Coloring for Adults” will take place at 10 a.m. April 17.
Participants can rediscover the joy of coloring, have light refreshments and listen to
relaxing music. “Mindfulness Meditation: On Compassion” will take place at 3 p.m. April 19.
Learn the gentle art of practicing self-compassion through guided meditations. Registration is required for this free program. To register, call 732-928- 4400.
• The Jackson Library will host the Friends of the Library book sale at 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. April 25-26, April 30 and May 1, and from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 27-28. A Friends members-only presale will take place from noon to 5 p.m. April 24. Sales will support the Jackson Friends of the Library.
• The Ocean County Library’s Cultural Awareness Team will host an autism resource fair at the Jackson Library from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 14. “Your Child Has Autism: Now What?” will focus on individuals who have been recently diagnosed. Families and caregivers can meet organizations, health care professionals and autism experts to help them navigate the beginning stages of their journey. The fair will feature activities for children. Registration is not required for this free event. Details: 732-928-4400, ext. 4.
• Master Gardeners of Monmouth County are offering scholarships of up to $2,000 to two Monmouth County college students or graduating high school seniors who will be studying horticulture, environmental sciences, or engineering, botany or other agriculture related fields at a state college or university this fall. Applicants must be county residents and must have demonstrated an interest in the fields of horticulture and agriculture, as well as landscape or environmental issues, through class work, employment, community service or extracurricular activities. Applications available at www.VisitMonmouth.com. The application, a high school transcript and a letter of recommendation are due by May 1 to the Master Gardeners of Monmouth County, 4000 Kozloski Road, Freehold Township. Details: 732-431-7260.
• The Monmouth County Board of Elections is seeking poll workers. To qualify, an individual must be a registered voter in Monmouth County and attend a poll worker training class. Individuals will be paid $200 for working a primary election or a general election. Call 732-431-7802, ext. 7150 to register for a training class.
• Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden’s Citizen Police Academy/Law Enforcement Mini Academy offers county residents age 14 and above an opportunity to learn about the
roles of modern law enforcement agencies. Speakers will discuss their roles in law enforcement and the role of citizens in assisting in those agencies in the war against crime and terrorism. The course will be held at the Monmouth County Police Academy, Freehold Township, in six sessions, Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m., May 3 through June 7. Details: Kathy Morrison, 732-431-6400, ext. 1122.
• Brookdale Community College will hold its annual spring open house on April 15 at noon in the Collins Arena, 765 Newman Springs Road (Route 520), Lincroft. High school students, career-changers and residents of all ages are invited to meet with Brookdale staff, ask questions and explore more than 50 degree and career training programs offered through the college. Attendees are encouraged to arrive at noon to participate in all open house activities. To register or learn more, visit www.brookdalecc.edu/openhouse or call 732-224-1857.
• The Jackson Library will host weekly meetings of the Knit-Chat-Chain volunteers on the following dates: April 9, 10 a.m. to noon, April 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m., April 23, 10 a.m. to noon, April 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Individuals who like to knit or crochet can brush up on an old skill or learn a new one and make new friends. Details: 732-928- 4400.
• Jackson Rotary Club will sponsor a bus trip to the Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, on April 22. The cost of $34 includes bus transportation, sandwich and beverage, $25 in slot play from the casino and gratuity for the driver. The bus will leave Jackson at noon and return at 9 p.m. Proceeds will assist Rotary Club charities. For reservations, call Tom Barchie at 732-207-4029 or 732-849-6309.
• Basket and Bag Bingo will be presented by the Cookstown Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 Ladies Auxiliary on April 14 at the New Egypt Elks Lodge, 105 Lakewood Road (Route 528), New Egypt. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Bingo starts promptly at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person. Call Karen Ivins at 609-668-2030 for tickets and more information.
• The Fresh Air Fund is seeking area residents who would like to host a child this summer through the fund’s Friendly Towns Program. The children participate in activities with their host family during their stay. The Fresh Air Fund has provided free summer experiences to more than 1.8 million New York City children from low-income communities since 1877. Children are boys and girls, ages 7 to 18. Details: Karen Medlin, 732-740-0449, or visit www.freshair.org
• The Heart of New Jersey Chorus is seeking new members who love to sing and perform. Interested individuals are invited to attend a rehearsal. The chorus rehearses at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Details: 732-446-9782.
• The Jackson Library’s knitting group, Knit-Chat-Chain, is seeking donations of yarn and wool. The members of the group create sweaters, hats, scarves and blankets to donate to charity. Yarn donations may be brought to the Circulation Desk during library hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Details: 732-928-4400.
• 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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