• David Olney, singer-songwriter, will perform cuts from his new CD, "One Tough Town," a retrospective of 100 years of American music featuring blues, country, rock, swing and more, May 8, 7 p.m. at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive. Details and registration: (732) 928-4400.

• AParents'Night Out for those with special-needs children and their siblings will be held May 9, 6-9 p.m., at DeBows UnitedMethodist Church, corner of Route 571 and Route 537, Jackson. This program is staffed by trained teachers. There is no cost to attend. Details and registration: (732) 928-4475.

• A free dementia seminar for caregivers will be offered by the Howell Department of Senior Services in cooperation with Allaire Senior Day Services, May 9 and May 16, 6-8 p.m., at the Howell Senior Center, 251 Preventorium Road, Howell. Topics will include medical issues, legal planning, and coping tips. A light meal will be provided. Details: (732) 938- 4500, ext. 2553. Registration: (732) 938- 4500, ext. 2552.

• A fish fry will be open to the public at the New Egypt Elks lodge, 105 Lakewood Road, Plumsted, from 6-10 p.m.May 9. Fee: $10 for three-piece fish or chicken dinner with sides, beverages, and dessert. Also includes DJ music and karaoke. Details: (609) 351-3428.

• A Jackson Day concession meeting will be held May 9 at 7 p.m. at Jackson town hall, 95 West Veterans Highway, Jackson. Jackson-based nonprofit organizations interested in reserving a concession are welcome to attend. All other interested vendors will bid on June 13. Details: (732) 928-1200, ext. 255.

• Music Together classes for infants, toddlers and preschoolers and an adult, are being offered Friday mornings by Howell Recreation, May 9 through June 1 at the Echo Lake Pavilion in Echo Lake Park, Howell. Details: (732) 938-4500, ext. 2501.

• Akids' stuff flea market will be held at Ocean County Park, Route 88, Lakewood, May 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. More than 100 vendors have registered for the event to sell new and recycled children's and baby related items. Admission is free. Rain or shine. Details: (877) OCPARKS.

• A rummage, bake and plant sale will be heldMay 10, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bethesda United Methodist Church, 928 Route 524, Howell. Details: (732) 462- 9865.

• A flea market will be held May 10, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at DeBows United Methodist Church, corner of Route 537 and Route 571, Jackson. There will also be a car wash, bedding flowers and baked goods available for purchase. Details: (732) 928-4475.

• A spring crafters' market fundraiser will be held at the Historic Village atAllaire State Park, Route 524,Wall Township, May 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: $2. Children under 12 are free with an adult. Rain date: May 11. Details: (732) 919-3500.

• TheAmish traditions of Lancaster, Pa., will be discussed by Sandy Riley, who worked with a local midwife in the Amish community, May 12, 7 p.m., at the Plumsted library, 119 Evergreen Road, Plumsted. Details and registration: (609) 758-7888.

• "How to Turn Your Yard into a Haven for Butterflies" will be presented by master gardener Lois Yuhasz, May 13, 7 p.m., at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson. Free; open to the public. Details and registration: (732) 928-4400.

• Live, silent and gift auctions will be held at the Monmouth Academy's Judith S. Lenk Gymnasium, 152 Lanes Mill Road, Howell, on May 17. Proceeds will benefit Monmouth Academy. The preview and silent auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the live auction will begin at 7:30 p.m. Items to be auctioned include fine art, sports memorabilia, music memorabilia, student art and more. Admission of $25 per person includes buffet dinner, coffee, dessert and door prize. Details and tickets: (732) 364-2812.