• Jersey Shore PFLAG will conduct its monthly support group from 7-9 p.m. Nov. 12 at the United Church of Christ of Toms River, 1681 Ridgeway Road (Route 571), Manchester. The meetings offer support, education and advocacy for people who have lesbians and gays, bisexuals, transgender and intersex people in their lives. The group is not affiliated with any religious organization. Details: 908 814-2155.

• New Egypt recreation basketball will accept registration for the upcoming season from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 30 at New Egypt High School. Recreation basketball is open to boys and girls in grades K-8. The cost is $50 per child in grades 1-8 with a family maximum of $125 for three or more registrations, and $30 per child in kindergarten (instruction-no games). Details: Rocco Natalicchio, 609-758-0038, Tim Davis, 609- 758-5793, or Joe Guzzardo, 609-758-0587.

• "Ghost Hunters - Paranormal Investigation: Capturing Ghosts' Pictures and Voices" will be presented by L'Aura L. Hladik, founder and director of the New Jersey Ghost Hunters Society, at 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson. She will discuss her travels and experiences investigating haunted sites in New Jersey and beyond. The program is open to people age 13 and older. Details: www.theoceancountylibrary.org.

• The Howell Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Halloween social for Howell residents 5-7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at the recreation building, 251 Preventorium Road, Howell. The event will feature activities, face painting, balloon sculptures, horse and carriage rides and a Mad Science show at 6:30 p.m. Residents are invited to come in costume and bring a carved jacko' lantern to be placed on a "magical" display. Donations of pet food for the local humane society will be accepted. The event will be held rain or shine. Details: 732-938- 4500, ext. 2501.

• A Rock and Roll Halloween Party will be held at the Central Jersey Italian American Club, 36 Cpl. Luigi Marciante Jr. Memorial Drive, Jackson, at 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Jersey rockers Simple Groove will provide entertainment. Cost of $15 in advance or $20 at the door includes hot and cold buffet, costume prizes, $1 draft beer and more. Details: 732-610-4921.

• The annual trick-or-treating event, "Good Treats and Safe Streets," will be held 4-6 p.m. Oct. 31 on Main Street in New Egypt. Stores with a happy jack-o'-lantern in the store window are participating in the event.

• Interpret your dreams at a free interactive presentation that will introduce a five-step method to help interpret dreams, at 2 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson. Details and registration: 732-928-4400 or www.theoceancountylibrary. org.

• A garage sale fundraiser hosted by Scout Troop 156 will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Prince of Peace Church, Aldrich Road, Howell. All proceeds will benefit Troop 156. Details and donations: 732-730-3624.

• The Learning Experience Child Development Center, 2369 Route 9 North, Howell, will host a grand-opening open house from noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 1. The event will include arts and crafts, Bubbles the Elephant, and refreshments.

• A blood drive will be held at Hope Presbyterian Church, 617 Hope Road, Lakewood, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. 2. Walkins welcome. Details: 732-364-8318.

• "Election Day and Woman's Suffrage of 1836" will be presented at the Historic Village at Allaire State Park, Route 524, Wall Township, 1-2:30 p.m. Nov. 2. Details: 732-919-3500.

• Registration for cardio-dance for adults age 16 and older is currently being accepted at the Howell recreation building, 251 Preventorium Road. The program will be held 9-10 a.m. Mondays, Nov. 3 through Dec. 22. Fee: $40 for the eight-week session. Details: 732-938-4500, ext 2501.

• "Mrs. Gould's Seventh Annual Holiday Social" will be performed at Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave., Lakewood, Nov. 5 through Dec. 21. Call for times. Tickets: $40, includes performance and tea luncheon. Details: 732-987-2263, or visit www.specialevents@georgian.edu.

• A coffeehouse hosted by the New Egypt United Methodist Church, 38 North Main St., New Egypt, will feature inspirational live music by the Walk With Thee Praise Band 6-8 p.m. Nov. 8. All are welcome to attend the free event for music, dinner, dessert and fellowship. Details: 609-758-2147.

• A Candy Cane Bazaar featuring a silent auction, handcrafted items, Christmas and fall decorations, jewelry, angel items and baked goods will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 8 at the First United Methodist Church of Farmingdale, 8 Main St., Farmingdale. A light lunch will be available. Details: 732-938-4100.

• "Cooking Healthy with Chef Mike," a program designed to teach children in grades K-8, will be presented by the Howell Recreation Department at Howell Memorial Middle School, Route 524, Howell, on Mondays Nov. 10 through Dec. 15. Fee: $60. Times vary with ages/grades. Details and registration: 732-938-4500, ext. 2507.

• "Where On Earth Am I? (A beginner's class on maps, compasses and GPS)" will be held at Cattus Island County Park, Toms River, from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 15. This course will focus on the basics of plotting routes using a map and compass, general GPS unit operations, and tips and tricks for interfacing a GPS unit with computerized topographic maps. The classroom session will be followed by a GPS treasure hunt through the forest at Cattus Island. Participants are not required to own any GPS or compass equipment. Those who do own equipment may bring it with them. Participants must be able to walk over uneven ground and through brush. Cost: $5 per person, open to adults. Details and registration: 732-506-9090.