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Independent Datebook, Jan. 6

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• Citizens for Informed Land Use (CILU) will present a talk about the COVID-19 vaccine and its distribution via Zoom on Jan. 18 at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. This event is free to the public. Pharmacist Jerry Jackapino from Hazlet Pharmacy will share up-to-date information about the vaccine and how it will be distributed during this live Q&A. To register for the virtual presentation, click on https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LCPI8qT7R2CSkM_WVeftVw. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

• The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County, Freehold Township, will present “Gellman American Dream,” a documentary and talk by Gary Gellman about creating family archives. This will be a Zoom presentation on Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. Admission is $5 for museum members and $7 for non-members. The documentary features Gellman’s family, who were Jewish immigrant farmers during the first half of the 20th century. In addition, Gellman will discuss how families can create their own family history documentary. To make a reservation, call 732-252-6990.

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• Dr. Kirsten Fermaglich will discuss her book about Jewish name changing in 20th century America, “A Rosenberg by Any Other Name,” in an online program at 7 p.m. Jan. 14 on the Zoom platform. The program is free and open to the public. Advance registration is required on the Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life at Rutgers University website, BildnerCenter.Rutgers.edu

• The Monmouth County Park System will present “Cutting, Splitting and Hewing” from noon to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 9 at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. See the farm staff prepare firewood and learn about the tools they use. Open to adults. Free. Details: www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or 732-842-4000.

• The Monmouth County Park System will present Wondrous Winter Walks, Jan. 13, 10-11:30 a.m., at Freneau Woods Park, Aberdeen Township; meet in the Visitor Center parking lot; and Jan. 27, 10-11:30 a.m., at Thompson Park, Lincroft; meet in the Old Orchard parking lot. Join a park system naturalist and explore a park in the winter. Open to all ages; under 18 with adult. Sturdy footwear recommended, trails used may have inclines or tree roots to step over. Free. Details: www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or 732-842-4000.

• The Monmouth County Park System will present National Seed Swap Day from 10:30 a.m. to noon Jan. 30 at Tatum Park Red Hill Activity Center, Middletown. Attendees may bring their seeds in sealed envelopes or Ziploc bags, labeled with their plant name and stating if the seeds were store bought (with year) or hand collected (source location and year). A minimum of five seeds are required per item. Vegetable, annual, perennial and native seeds are all welcome; no invasive species. Free. Details: www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or 732-842-4000.

• Liberty Oak Chorus invites women of all ages to its “Sing in the New Year” guest series, Jan. 14, 21 and 28 at 7:15 p.m. via Zoom. Meet the faces and voices of the Sweet Adelines International Greater New York/New Jersey Region’s first place champion chorus. Guests will learn about the art of singing in the a cappella/barbershop style. Reserve a space today by contacting Carol Meaney at Carol@Meaney.com. Details: www.LibertyOakChorus.org

• With the continued spread of COVID-19 in New Jersey, the administrators of the Monmouth Museum, Lincroft, have decided to temporarily close the museum. The Nilson and Main galleries will be closed to visitors beginning Jan. 4. The Wonder Wing and the Becker Children’s Wing will remain temporarily closed. Details: Email info@monmouthmuseum.org

• Dove Hospice Services of New Jersey is seeking volunteers to provide support to hospice patients and their families throughout Monmouth County. Volunteers visit with patients in their home, which can also be nursing facilities and/or assisted living facilities, at least once a week. Visits can also be virtual and are during the day or early evening. Details: Deborah Adams, 732-405-3035, or email deborah@dovehs.com

• Embroiderers’ Guild of America – Monmouth Chapter is dedicated to teaching and sharing the joys of needlework. The organization welcomes stitchers of all levels. Evening stitchers will meet via Zoom on the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Day stitchers will meet via Zoom on the third Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. Details: Toni, 732-462-5540, or visit website:www.mcega.org

• The Monmouth County Library is offering a weekly virtual bereavement meeting for all
those who have lost a loved one and are navigating the maze of emotions and trying to make decisions in a new way. The virtual meetings provide an opportunity for people to share experiences, feelings and ideas. Sessions are conducted on Webex and registration is possible on Eventkeeper in order to receive information on how to access the meetings, held Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. Details: Email mcl@monmouthcountylib.org

• Residents struggling with substance use issues may call 1-844-ReachNJ to speak with counselors ready to offer assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week. ReachNJ is a free, confidential hotline that provides individuals with concerns about their own or a family member’s substance use immediate help and treatment referrals. The help line is always answered by a live specialist.

Items for the Datebook may be sent to news@njexaminer.com. Please send items at least two weeks prior to a scheduled event.

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