• The Monmouth County Connection will visit the Four Seasons adult community in Upper Freehold Township from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 27. The County Connection is a mobile unit that provides on-site services including passport processing, passport photos, free veterans ID, free notary public, senior programs, veterans services, and more. Mayor Steve Alexander and Deputy Mayor Dr. Robert Frascella are expected to greet Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon, Surrogate Rosemare D. Peters and Sheriff Shaun Golden. Refreshments will be served during the event. Details: 609-223-2139.
• The Upper Freehold-Allentown Alliance to Prevent Substance Abuse will present Car Show 2018 from 5:30 p.m. June 27 at the Roost at the Cream Ridge Golf Course, 181 Route 539, Cream Ridge. All makes and models of cars are welcome. There will be door prizes, judging and awards. Music, food, beverages. All are welcome to attend. No entry fee, donations welcome. Details: Debbie Minnick, 609-758-7738, ext. 230.
• Marty’s Place Senior Dog Sanctuary, Upper Freehold Township, will host a flea market, craft sale and garage sale from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 23. All are welcome to attend; admission is free. Proceeds will benefit the senior dogs who reside at Marty’s Place.
A list of some of the items being sold will be available at http://www.martysplace.org beginning in early June. Individuals, families, organizations, crafters or businesses interested in participating may contact julpetitt@aol.com for more information.
• The Heart of New Jersey Chorus invites women of all ages to “Christmas in July.” Women are invited to join the chorus members as they learn new holiday music. A holiday show will be performed on Dec. 9. The chorus rehearses at the Millstone Township Primary School, 18 Schoolhouse Road, Millstone Township. Details: 732-446-9782.
• The first Allentown Flogatta will take place from 1-4 p.m. July 7 at Pete Sensi Park. The free event is sponsored by the Economic Development Commission. Participants are encouraged to decorate their rowboat, canoe, kayak, paddle boat, or anything that floats that does not have a motor. Prizes for the most creative and most patriotic watercraft. Age groups: Youths, ages 3-12 (all youth participants must have a parent on board); Teens, ages 13-17; and Adults, 18 and over. Everyone must wear a personal flotation device. Schedule: 1 p.m., registration, pre-registered participant check-in, boat launch; 2 p.m., Flogatta parade, judging and awards ceremony immediately following. Registration will be accepted on the day of the event.
• DeBows United Methodist Church, corner of Route 571 and Route 537, Jackson, announced that the Rev. Denise Tiedemann will begin her ministry at DeBows UMC on July 1. Also, starting in July, the church’s Sunday morning worship service will begin at 9:30 a.m. Details: www.debowsumc.org
• The American Association of University Women Freehold branch will host its annual used book sale from June 20-23 at the First United Methodist Church, 91 W. Main St., Freehold. Residents of all towns are invited to purchase books of all types: gardening, children’s classics, fantasy, mystery, nature, biography, fiction, science fiction, history, psychology and sports. The AAUW book sale has been a tradition in Freehold since 1973. Hours are June 20, 1-8 p.m. (Preview Day, admission $10 for that day only); June 21-22, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and June 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Bag Day, $5 for a bag of books). There is no admission charge June 21-23. Most books are priced at 50 cents to $2. Special books are priced higher. Proceeds are used to assist outstanding area high school female seniors and women over 25 who are returning to college to pursue undergraduate or graduate degrees.
• The Monmouth County Genealogy Society invites the public to enjoy “Someone Must Wash the Dishes,” an anti-suffrage satire written in 1912 and performed by professional actress Michele LaRue at 2:30 p.m. during the July 8 meeting of the Monmouth County Genealogy Society at the Community Center, 72 Broad St., Eatontown. The program is part of the genealogy society’s 30th anniversary celebration. Details: 732-747-0090.
• The Italian American Association of Monmouth County will host an Italian culture enrichment camp from July 23 to Aug. 3 (Monday-Friday) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (included-lunch made by camper on premises) at the Reformed Church of Freehold, 67 W. Main St., Freehold. Cost per camper: $250 for child/grandchild of current IAA members; $300 for non-members. Age groups: 5 years old to teenagers. Activities: Italian language lessons, Italian crafts, Italian games, Bocce, Scopa, Tombola, cooking lessons and more. Details: Cheryl Scuorzo, 732-536-5832 or www.iaaofmc.com and click on Events/Meetings.
• The Allentown Public Library has announced that the Allentown afghans, which were created and sold by the Women’s Association of Allentown, are now available for the first time since 2008. The afghans were designed by Joanne Tourine and show nine historic structures, including the Imlay Mansion, Gov. Newell’s home, the Presbyterian Church, Abel Cafferty’s Mill house and the iconic mill and the Allentown Baptist Church that is now home to the library. The afghans are available in hunter green, cranberry and colonial blue. They are available for purchase at the library, 16 S. Main Street. All proceeds benefit the Allentown Public Library Association in support of the library building.
• A yard sale fundraiser will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 30 (rain or shine) at 24 Baird Road, Millstone Township. Proceeds will support the Thomas Baird Homestead Cultural Resource Center and Agricultural Museum in Millstone Township. Donations to the sale are tax deductible. Volunteers to help on the day of the sale are needed. Donations may be brought to the Baird House barn by scheduling an appointment the week of June 11. Call 732-522-2184 to schedule a drop-off appointment. Suggested donations include toys, furniture, bicycles, housewares, tools, luggage, books, sports equipment. Details: Email randieru@gmail.com or visit www.mtfriendsofhistory.org
• The United Presbyterian Church of Millstone, 211 Millstone Road, will host a Vacation Bible School, “The Water of Life,” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the week of June 25. There will be games, music and crafts. The cost is $25 per child (children entering kindergarten through entering sixth grade). Campers must bring lunch. Snacks provided. Details: UPCM.org
• 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
• 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.
• Disabled American Veterans Chapter 74, Freehold, will meet at 7 p.m. June 26 at the American Legion, 62 W. Main St. Freehold. Chapter members, DAV members-at-large who are seeking a chapter and veterans with disabilities who are seeking assistance and advice are welcome to attend the meeting. Dinner of pizza and subs is provided.
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