• DeBows United Methodist Church, corner of Route 571 and Route 537, Jackson, will host a flea market on June 26 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Table space (no table) for vendors is $10. Contact Sue at 732-928-0352 to reserve a space or for more information. Additional information may be found at www.debowsumc.org
• The Morganville United Methodist Church, 215 Conover Road, Marlboro, will continue to run its thrift shop every Saturday in June from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be clothing, books, toys, household items, home decor, jewelry, linens, crafts and much more available for purchase at reasonable prices. Details: 732-598-4658.
• The Monmouth County Park System will present a Superb Summer Saunter on June 18 from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, meet in the Environmental Center parking lot; June 25 from 10-11:30 a.m. at Big Brook Park, Marlboro, meet in the lower pond parking lot. Explore the trails with a park system naturalist. Free. Details: www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or 732-842-4000.
• The Monmouth County Park System will present mill demonstrations on June 19, 20, 26 and 27 from 1-4 p.m. at Historic Walnford, Walnford Road, Upper Freehold Township. See the 19th century gristmill in action. Free. Details: www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or 732-842-4000.
• The Monmouth County Park System will present the Casual Birder on June 29 at 9 a.m. at the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, meet in the Environmental Center parking lot. Join a park system naturalist for a laid-back bird walk. Open to ages 11 and up; under 18 with adult. Free. Details: www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or 732-842-4000.
• The Monmouth County Park System will present a Nature Lecture Series – Box Turtles of Monmouth County, June 17 from 7-8 p.m. at the Freneau Woods Park Visitor Center, Aberdeen Township. Join a park system naturalist for this talk and learn about this small- to medium-sized turtle with a domed shell. Discover what box turtles eat, where they can be found and some threats to them. Free. Details: www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or 732-842-4000.
• The Monmouth County Park System will present an Eco-Elephant Flea Market on June 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dorbrook Recreation Area, Route 537, Colts Neck. Search for that one-of-a-kind treasure at the Eco-Elephant Flea Market. Admission and parking are free. Details: www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or 732-842-4000.
• The Monmouth County Park System will present an Antique Auto Display on June 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Historic Walnford, Walnford Road, Upper Freehold Township. See pre-1948 automobiles on display. Weather permitting. Free. Details: www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or 732-842-4000.
• New Jersey Blood Services will conduct blood drives on the following dates: June 18, Co-Cathedral of St. Robert Bellarmine, 61 Georgia Road, Freehold Township, 12:30-6:30 p.m.; June 24, Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold Township, 1-7 p.m.; June 25, Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold Township, 1-7 p.m. To donate blood, call 1-800-933-2566 or visit www.nybloodcenter.org
• The need for blood has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, but supply is still lagging behind the need. New Jersey Blood Services, a division of the New York Blood Center, will hold blood drives at the Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold Township, on June 24 and 25 from 1-7 p.m. Appointments are appreciated. To schedule an appointment, go to https://nybc.org/newjerseydrive (sponsor code 65805) or call 800-933-2566. Remember to eat, drink and bring your donor ID card or ID with name and photo.
• Deborah Heart and Lung Center is hosting Women-to-Women Talk Heart-to-Heart, a virtual wellness event bringing together Deborah’s medical professionals, Emmy Award winning chef Christina Pirello and wellness health coach Michelle Martin to shine a spotlight on women and their health needs. All registrants will be entered into a drawing for three designer handbags. The event will be held in a virtual manner from 10-11 a.m. June 26. Registration: https://WomenToWomen21.givesmart.com
• The Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District Board of Education will hold the following meetings: June 22, regular action meeting, 7:30 p.m., Manalapan Englishtown Middle School. Both meetings are open to the public.
• 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
• CentraState Medical Center has launched a new online grief support group led by licensed clinical social workers certified in grief counseling to assist individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The group is open for adult members of the community who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The private groups provide a safe, non-judgmental space for participants to share their emotions and struggles. The group meets via Zoom on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 3 p.m. To register, call 732-303-5170 or email Ametzger@Centrastate.com or Ssouza@Centrastate.com
• Samaritan Center, a joint ministry of St. Thomas More and Old Tennent Presbyterian churches, operates a food pantry to provide supplementary food for those in need in Manalapan, Marlboro, Englishtown and Millstone Township. For information, call 732-446-1142 and make an appointment. Donations of funds and food are gratefully accepted to support the operation of the center. Volunteers are always welcome.
• New Jersey Blood Services, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. Blood drive volunteers assist donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service and be able to perform tasks as needed. Must have transportation. All training is provided. For additional information, call or text Sharon Zetts at 732-850-8906, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To apply online as a blood drive volunteer, visit https://www.nybc.org/support-us/volunteer-nybc/volunteer-application/
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