• Free tax help will be available at the Plumsted library, March 14, 28, April 4 and 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tax help for low- to middle-income seniors will be offered by AARP. Attendees should bring a copy of 2006 tax returns, W2 forms if working, 1099 forms, Social Security information and proof of rent amount if applicable. Call (609) 758-7888 to register.

• A Parents' Night Out for parents with special needs children and their siblings will be held March 14 from 6- 9 p.m. at DeBows UnitedMethodist Church, corner of Route 537 and Route 571, Jackson. This free opportunity for parental respite is open to any children in the area. The night out includes a planned program for children. Details and registration: (732) 928-4475.

• A Night at the Races, sponsored by the New Egypt, Fort Dix, Lakehurst and Jackson members of the International Association of Firefighters will be held March 14, 7 p.m. to midnight, at the New Egypt Elks Lodge, 105 Lakewood Road, Plumsted. Proceeds will be donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Details and tickets: (856) 356-4467.

• Easter in the Park, sponsored by the Howell Recreation Department, will take place March 15 at Oak Glen Park, 245 Preventorium Road, Howell, from 9 a.m. to noon. Children age 12 and under are invited to attend and participate in the egg hunt. Egg hunts will take place 9:30-10:30 a.m. for children 5 and under, 10 a.m. for children 6-9, and 10:30 a.m. for children 10-12. Bring a camera and basket. Rain date: March 16. Details: (732) 938-4500, ext 2501.

• A St. Patrick's Day celebration will be heldMarch 15, 4:30-7 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church, Main Street, Farmingdale. Eat in or take out corned beef and cabbage or Reuben sandwich, dessert, beverages and more. Prices: $4.50-$7.75. Details: (732) 938-9181 or (732) 938-4100.

• A St. Patrick's Day dinner will be held March 15, 7-11 p.m., at St. Aloysius Holy Name Society, 935 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson. Tickets: $30. Details: (732) 901-4339 or (732) 928-9044.

• Jackson United Methodist Church, 68 BennettsMills Road, Jackson, will host a night of family friendly entertainment featuring food, drinks and Christian music by Anita Ferrer, 7 p.m. March 15. A love offering will be collected. Details: (732) 928-9485 or (732) 833-8808.

• A snowflake craft for people in third grade and up will be madeMarch 15, 10 a.m., at the Plumsted library, 119 Evergreen Road, Plumsted. Details and registration: (609) 758-7888.

• An Easter egg hunt for children ages 1-12 will be held at the Southard Grange, 4860 Route 9, Howell, March 15 at noon. There will be two age categories. Bring a basket. A scavenger hunt will be held for the older children. Entertainment and prizes. Details: (732) 901-8777.

• An Easter event for children in preschool through fifth grade will be held at Jackson Liberty High School, March 15. Preschool show will be at 1 p.m. and thirdthrough fifth-grade show will be at 2:45 p.m. The Easter Bunny will be available after each show for photos (parents should bring their own cameras). Details: (732) 928-1200, ext. 255.

• A blood drive will be conducted 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 16 at Sunrise of Jackson, 390 North County Line Road, Jackson. The event is co-sponsored by the Jackson Mills Volunteer Fire Company. Free lunch, fire engine rides, more. Details: (732) 928-5600.

• A pancake breakfast will be held at the Adelphia Fire Company, Route 524, Howell, March 16, 8 a.m. to noon. Fee: $5; $3 under age 8. Details: (732) 577-1781.

• Entertainer Sophie Tucker will be brought to life by Maggie Worsdale at the Jackson library, March 18 at 7 p.m. Worsdale will present a one-hour cabaret show about the life of the entertainer. Appropriate for teens and adults. Details and registration: (732) 928-4400.

• A fish fry hosted by Jackson VFW Post 4703, 54 Magnolia Drive, Jackson, will be held March 14 and March 21, 4-7 p.m. Cost: $8 for adults; $4 for children 10 and under. Details: (732) 928-0077.