• Breakfast will be served at the American Legion Post 455, 2 Meadowbrook Lane, Plumsted, from 7-11 a.m. on the first Sunday of every month. The cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children under 12, and free for children under 5. Details: 609-758-8131.

• The annual Christmas wreath sale sponsored by Farmingdale Cub Scout Pack 13 and Farmingdale Boy Scout Troop 13 will be held Nov. 28-30 and Dec. 6-7. Friday and Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday hours are 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The wreath sale will be held on Main Street, Farmingdale, next to Connie's Restaurant. Proceeds benefit local Scouting programs.

• Registration for Howell's boys indoor lacrosse league will be accepted by the Howell Recreation Department through Jan. 9 at the Howell recreation office, 251 Preventorium Road, Howell. The program will be held at the Howell High School gym on Saturdays from Jan. 24 through March 21. The times will be from 1:30-2:30 p.m. for boys in grades three through five, and 2:30- 3:30 p.m. for boys in grades six through eight. The fee is $25 for Howell residents. Forms can be picked up at the recreation building or downloaded from the Web site www.twp.howell.nj.us. Details: 732-938- 4500, ext 2501.

• Registration for Howell's boys outdoor lacrosse league, headed by Bob Brown, will be accepted by the Howell Recreation Department through Jan. 16 at the Howell recreation office, 251 Preventorium Road, Howell. The program will be held from April through June and is open to boys currently attending grades three through eight. The fee is $65 for Howell residents and $75 for nonresidents. All players must provide their own equipment. Volunteers are needed. Details: 732-938-4500, ext 2501.

• The Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 4703, 54 Magnolia Drive, Jackson, will host its 18th annual gift auction on Nov. 28. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with calling beginning at 7:45 p.m. The donation is $5 and refreshments will be served. Call 732-928- 0534 for tickets, which are first come, first served.

• A photography exhibit by the Metedeconk Lakes Photography Club is currently being held at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson. The exhibit will be available for the community to view from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 28, except for when the room is in use by other groups. Check hours by calling 732-928-4400 or 732-349- 6200.

• Tips on creating the perfect holiday party will be shared by Gregg Manning, caterer and owner of Simply Gourmet Catering and Olde Corner Deli in Island Heights, at 7 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington St., Toms River. Registration: 732-349-6200.

• Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave., Lakewood, will celebrate its centennial year with Centennial Film Classics. "An American in Paris" will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1 in the Little Theatre. Admission is free, but reservations are required due to limited space. Details: 732- 987-2263.

• A blood drive sponsored by the Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority and the American Red Cross will be held at the JTMUA Administration Building, 135 Manhattan St., Jackson, from 1-6 p.m. Dec. 2. Sign up in person or by calling 732-928- 2222.

• The Lakewood Community School is accepting registration for a one-night workshop titled "CSI New York," to be held at Lakewood High School from 6:30-9 p.m. Dec. 3. The instructor, a graduate of the FBI National Academy with more than 35 years of experience as a detective supervisor, will discuss what takes place at a crime scene and what detectives do during an investigation. Registration fee: $15 per person. Details: 732-905-3685.

• A benefit tack sale and holiday shopping extravaganza hosted by 7-year-old Girl Scout Erin Juilette and Bit of Class 4-H Horse Club of Ocean County will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Ocean County 4-H Agriculture Building, Route 527 (Whitesville Road), Toms River. The event will benefit local horse, dog, cat and rabbit rescue programs. Vendor spaces are available for $15 per table. Details: e-mail Horses7crazy@aol.com or 732-657-0734.

• New Egypt Recreation Baseball will hold spring registration from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 4, 11 and 18, at New Egypt High School. Early-bird cost for those who register before Dec. 20 is $110 per individual, $175 per family and $85 for T-ball. The cost after Dec . 20 is $120 per individual, $185 per family and $95 for T-ball. Checks accepted with a post date up to and including Jan. 31. Details: www.newegyptbaseball.com

• The Lakewood Community School is accepting registration for a two-week skin care/makeover class to be held from 7- 9 p.m. Dec. 4 and Dec. 11 at Lakewood High School. Details: 732-905-3685.

• The Lakewood Community School is sponsoring a three-week self-empowerment course for men and women beginning 7-9 p.m. Dec. 4 at Lakewood High School. Students will learn to empower their life using techniques that release patterns of low selfesteem, anger, guilt and self-sabotage. Cost to attend is $65. Details: 732-905-3685.

• A rummage sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 5-6 at the First Baptist Church of Lakewood, First Street and Clifton Avenue. Details: 732-363-0885.

• Jackson's Christmas tree lighting ceremony will be held at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Jackson municipal building, 95 West Veterans Highway. The event will feature entertainment, Santa and refreshments. Residents may bring unwrapped gifts for collection. Details: 732-928-1200, ext. 255.

• Toyland will be held at the Jackson Senior Center, 45 Don Connor Blvd., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6-7. The free event features a life-size village and real-life figures in full costume. Enjoy the crafts, Grandma's Kitchen and carols. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand for pictures. Details: 732-928-2313.

• A winter wonderland holiday craft and vendor show will be held at Elms Elementary School, 780 Patterson Road, Jackson, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6. Vendor spaces are $20 each. Details: 732-928-7544 or e-mail cstoney@us.loreal.com.

• Plumsted's annual tree lighting ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. Dec. 6 at Oakford Lake, New Egypt. The event will feature Santa and Mrs. Claus atop a New Egypt Volunteer Fire Company fire engine. The lighting ceremony will take place rain or shine. All are welcome to attend and bring decorations to hang on the tree.