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• A Howl-o-Ween family festival The Dog Festival will be celebrated at Marty’s Place, 118 Route 526, Upper Freehold Township, from noon to 4 p.m. on October 23 (rain date October 24).
There will be dog costume competitions, a walk, hay walks, a pet photo booth, K-9 police dog demonstrations, live music, food trucks, games and activities for the kids. , adults and dogs. Adults, children and dogs are welcome to dress up and participate in a variety of competitions. Admission is $ 5 for adults; children under 6 are free. All proceeds will go to senior dogs in the care of Marty’s Place. Details: www.martysplace.org or call 609-259-1278.
• New Jersey Blood Services will be hosting blood drives on the following dates: September 23, Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell, 1:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. September 28, Howell Donor Center, 1:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; September 29, Howell Donor Center, 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. September 30, Howell Donor Center, 1:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. To donate blood or to find out how to organize a blood drive, call 1-800-933-2566 or visit www.nybloodcenter.org
• For people who are struggling with depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety, there is free, confidential support led by a trained facilitator. The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance meets Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Brighter Days Community Wellness Center, 268 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson. There are no doctors or therapists in the group, just people who are living with a mental health problem. Members strive to support each other and share their stories. Details: Valérie, 610-766-0658, or visit dbsalliance.org
• Monmouth County The Retired Educators Association will meet at 11 a.m. on October 12 at the Jumping Brook Golf Club in Neptune. Guest speaker will be Mary Beth Beichert from
NJEA Government Relations. At 10:30 a.m., PAC approved candidates will be available for members to meet and voice their concerns. Members are encouraged to make a non-perishable donation for the food bank. For lunch reservations, contact Sue at 732-995-7754 or email [email protected]. Checks payable to MCREA for $ 34 can be mailed to Sue Shrott, 162 Harbor Circle Drive, Freehold, NJ 07728, received by October 1. Check the association’s Facebook page or website, monmouthcrea.org, for updates. New
members are always welcome.
• Jewish heritage The Monmouth County Museum presents an informal Yiddish course (via Zoom), “Kibbitz and Schmooze: Exploring The Joys of Yiddish, by Leo Rosten”. This program is for people interested in sharing their knowledge and love for the Yiddish language. The program is scheduled for September 26 from 7 to 8 p.m., hosted by JHMOMC Chairman of the Board, Larry Gurman. Admission is free (donations welcome). To make a reservation, call 732-252-6990 or visit http://www.jhmomc.org. A Zoom link will be sent on the day of the program.
• New online support and a focus group for women in the workplace is offered by the Mental Health Association of New Jersey, which has an affiliated office in Ocean County. The focus is on women who have experienced bullying or psychological, physical or sexual violence in the workplace. The group, Life in Waves, meets online twice a month through Zoom. Through the group, members share resources and strategies to improve their mental health. Life in Waves meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. To receive a link, call 609-652-3800 or email [email protected]
• Monmouth County Park System will present Historic Battery Lewis Tours, September 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and September 26 from 1 to 3 p.m., Hartshorne Woods Park – Rocky Point section, Highlands. Visit the restored historic Lewis Battery and learn about this important ancient coastal defense site. Free event. Details: www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or 732-842-4000.
• Monmouth County Park System will present the Casual Birder on September 28 at 9 a.m. at the Dorbrook Recreation Area, Route 537, Colts Neck, meet in the parking lot of the soccer field. Join a park system naturalist for a relaxed morning bird walk. Open to 10 years old and over; under 18 with adult. Free event. Details: www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or 732-842-4000.
• Monmouth County Park System will be hosting a Harvest Home Festival on September 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. This old-fashioned fair is reminiscent of the 1890s. Visitors can enjoy games, competitions and shows. Entrance and parking are free. Details: www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or 732-842-4000.
• The 2021 discussion series will continue with “Self-Care – Fill Your Cup – Build Your Emotional Toolbox”, presented by Diane Lang, Therapist, Educator and Life Coach. The series is sponsored by Kathy Lo Bue, Managing Director, Glen Eagle Advisors, LLC. The discussion will take place as a Zoom webinar at 6:30 p.m. on September 28. The series is free, non-sectarian, and open to the community. Call 732-866-6660 for the registration link.
• Medical Center The Center has launched a new online bereavement support group led by licensed clinical social workers and certified in bereavement counseling to help those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The group is open to adult members of the community who have experienced the loss of a loved one. 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 Thursday of each month at 3 p.m. To register, call 732-303-5170 or email [email protected] or [email protected]
Agenda items can be sent to [email protected]. Please submit articles at least two weeks before a scheduled event.
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