Community Bulletin Board

• Members wanted for new singles club which is now forming for men and women age 55 and over in Jackson and surrounding areas. For more information, call (732) 408-9097 (anytime) or (732) 928-4529 (after 5:30 p.m. weekdays and anytime weekends).

• Members wanted for new singles club, "The Quest," which is now forming for men and women age 55 and over in New Egypt and surrounding areas. Open to single, separated, widowed or divorced persons. Many trips are already planned. For more information, call (609) 758-0582.

• A tricky tray is being sponsored by the Jackson chapter of Deborah on Oct. 26 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Jackson Veterans of Foreign Wars post on Magnolia Drive. Donation is $3. Refreshments will be served. No one under 18 admitted. Details: Ginger, (732) 818-1538.

• An American theme costume benefit dance is being held on Oct. 26, 7 p.m., at the New Egypt Elks Lodge, 105 Lakewood Road, New Egypt. Proceeds will go to benefit the victims of the Sept. 11 attack on America. A $5 donation at the door will allow guests to enjoy a costume contest, raffles, games, 50/50s, hot dogs and French fries, and music provided by Crazy Fingers. A cash bar will be available. For more information, call (609) 758-8700.

• A craft sale and "granny’s attic" will be held on Oct. 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Oak Tree MHP Clubhouse, Diamond Road and Antonio Drive in Jackson. This event is sponsored by the Faith Circle of Jackson United Methodist Church.

• Halloween magic show will be held on Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m., at the American Legion Hall, 2 Meadow Brook Lane, New Egypt (directly across from Agway). Details: Mitch Geier, (609) 758-1111, ext. 1, or (732) 740-2324.

• Halloween Day will take place at the Central Jersey Italian-American Club, Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Jackson, on Oct. 27 starting at 8 p.m. Entertainment will be provided. Free admission. A costume contest will take place. Details: (732) 370-9820 or (732) 363-3070.

• A Halloween party for all Jackson residents with disabilities (and their families) will take place Oct. 28 beginning at 1 p.m. Sponsored by the Jackson Commis-sion for the Disabled, it will take place at the Senior/Handicapped Center, Don Connor Boulevard. Prizes will be awarded for best costume. Food, favors and music for dancing will be provided. Anyone planning to attend must call the commission at (732) 928-3334 to reserve a table.

• Holiday craft show will take place on Nov. 3, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Calvary Light-house, 1133 East County Line Road, Lake-wood. The public is invited. Admittance and parking are free. Vendor applications are still being accepted. Proceeds will benefit missionary outreaches. Interested vendors should call Elsie at (732) 255-2504, or Terry at (732) 892-1006.

• A rummage sale will take place on Nov. 3 and 4 at the First Baptist Church of Lakewood, First Street and Clifton Avenue, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call (732) 363-0885.

• A classic car "turkey" cruise will take place on Nov. 4, noon-4 p.m., on Arnold Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, sponsored by the Point Pleasant Beach Chamber of Commerce. A people’s choice award winner will receive a turkey. Classic cars, trucks and motorcycles. Free registration in front of Point Beach Interiors. Live entertainment courtesy Ed Austin and Dixie Kiernan.

• A fried oyster and chicken salad dinner will be held at the New Egypt Volunteer Fire Company, Main Street, New Egypt, on Nov. 4 from noon till supplies run out. The dinner is served family style. Cost: adults, $16; children 5-12 years old, $7; children under age 5, free. Take-out is available for $17. Tickets are sold at the door.

• A craft fair sponsored by the Brick Memorial High School cheerleaders will be held Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Brick Memorial High School, Lanes Mill Road, Brick. The craft fair is open to all types of handmade crafts selections. Six-foot tables are $30 and 6-foot spaces are $25. Refreshments will be available. For application or more information, call Patty at (732) 458-4619.

• Regular meeting of the Cpl. Philip A. Reynolds Detachment Marine Corps League will take place Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. at the Elks Club on East Main Street in Freehold. All members and former Marines are encouraged to attend. For directions or information, call Commandant Walt Perski at (732) 409-7414, or Senior Vice Commandant Anthony Modzelewski at (732) 780-5380.

• Make and bake craft show is being sponsored by the Altar Rosary Society on Nov. 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Church of the Assumption Hall, 76 Evergreen Road, New Egypt. For more information, call Pat at (609) 758-2928.

• Rotary Club of Jackson meets every Tuesday, 7:15 a.m. at the Mug Rack Restaurant in Bennetts Mills Plaza in Jack-son. All are welcome. For more infor-mation about becoming a member, call Bob Paneque at (732) 363-7271 or (732) 367-1117.

• Coffee & Dessert Nights will be held every Tuesday and Thursday at the Central Jersey Italian American Club, Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Jackson, beginning at 8 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. New members are always welcome. New bocce teams also forming. For details: (732) 370-9820 or (732) 363-3070.

• Caregivers’ support group will meet the second Tuesday of every month from 7-8:30 p.m. at Bella Terra, 2 Kathleen Drive, Jackson (off County Line Road at Villanova Drive). Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited so call Lori Knowles at (732) 730-9500 for reservations or more information.

• Green Thumb Garden Club of Jackson will meet the third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Whitesville Fire Company, 81 S. Hope Chapel Road, Jackson. For more information, call Elaine at (732) 928-0878, or visit the club’s Web site at www.greenthumbgardenclub.homestead.com.

• Regular Republican Club of Jackson will meet at 8 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Central Jersey Italian American Club, Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Jackson. New members are welcome. For information, call (732) 363-3070 or (732) 833-9114.