Buchwald agency sets open casting call
      Don Buchwald and Associates, New York, will hold its second annual open casting call for talented children on Oct. 4 at the Marriott Lincroft Red Bank, 245 Half Mile Road, Red Bank. Several of last year's casting call picks are currently in major commercials. There is no charge to attend.
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Six Flags celebrates birth of rare calves
      Six Flags Wild Safari, Jackson, is celebrating the birth of four new baby scimitarhorned oryx, an antelope that is now extinct in the wild. The three male calves and one female calf were born in a private paddock and joined the rest of their family in the African Plains section of the safari in la...
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Baton twirling classes offered in Jackson
      The Jackson Community School is now accepting enrollment for classes in baton twirling. The program, open to children in grades K-8, will begin Oct. 21 and will be held at Elms Elementary Gymnasium on Monday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m.
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Spokes for Hope Bicycle Ride Oct. 4
      The Wellness Community — The Diney Goldsmith Center, Eatontown, will present its second annual Spokes for Hope Bicycle Ride to Support People Affected by Cancer on Oct. 4 at Pier Village, Long Branch. Proceeds will benefit the center and the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
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Management agency seeks talented kids
      Molle Management Talent and Model Agency, Manasquan, will host a open talent calls 4-8 p.m. Oct. 4 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 5 at Music University, 3585 Route 9, Freehold (ShopRite Plaza). The agency refers clients ages 5-19 to audition for film, television, commercials, print, musical theater and v...
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SPCA's Dog Walk & Pet Fair Oct. 4 in Lincroft
      The Monmouth County SPCA-Red Bank Veterinary Hospital (RBVH) 15th annual Dog Walk & Pet Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 4 at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown. The event will feature a costume contest, canine demonstrations, pet portraits, music, and arts ...
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SPCA's Dog Walk & Pet Fair Oct. 4
      The Monmouth County SPCA-Red Bank Veterinary Hospital (RBVH) 15th annual Dog Walk & Pet Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 4 at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown. The event will feature a costume contest, canine demonstrations, pet portraits, music, and arts ...
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Walk for the Cure to be held in Marlboro
      Pink Ribbons of Marlboro Greens, a nonprofit organization created to benefit Susan G. Komen For The Cure of Central and Southern New Jersey, will hold a "Walk for the Cure" 1 p.m. Oct. 5 in the Marlboro Greens Community. The event will coincide with Komen For The Cure's annual walk at Six Flags in...
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Fire co. to host open house/blood drive
      Manalapan Volunteer Fire Company No.1, 5 Sweetman's Lane, will host its annual open house and blood drive 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 5. Visitors will learn about fire detectors, fire safety, and the county emergency dispatch system and see a demonstration of the Jaws of Life.
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Free winter concerts to be held in Howell
      Howell Township Cultural Arts will present the following free winter concerts at 3 p.m. on Sundays at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road: On Oct. 19 Nicole & Denise will perfor songs from the top 40 of the past 50 years. On Nov. 16 Maggie Worsdale will perform "The Great American Songbook." F...
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Bank will host 'Shred Day' Oct. 4
      New Jersey has one of the strongest consumer protection laws to fight identity theft, but it still happens. OceanFirst Bank is helping the public to prevent identity theft by holding a "Shred Day" from 9-11 a.m. Oct. 4 at the Freehold Marketplace branch, 308 West Main St. (Route 537), Freehold Tow...
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Spokes for Hope Bike Ride in Long Branch
      The Wellness Community — The Diney Goldsmith Center, Eatontown, will present its second annual Spokes for Hope Bicycle Ride to Support People Affected by Cancer on Oct. 4 at Pier Village, Long Branch. Proceeds will benefit the center and the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
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Manalapan Rec to offer vocal lessons
      Manalapan Parks and Recreation is accepting registrations for its new "Awakenings Voice Workshoppe." The program offers group vocal lessons to encourage development. Awakeningss Voice is offered to resident children in grades 4-7 on Wednesdays from 6:15-7 p.m. at the Manalapan Recreation Center K...
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Musical fashion show to benefit schools
      HOWELL — The Howell Township Education Foundation (HTEF) will present a musical fashion show and dinner Oct. 30 at the Battleground Country Club, Manalapan. The fundraising event will benefit the children in Howell's public schools.
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Datebook
      • Lana Turner films will be shown at the Marlboro library, Wyncrest Road, Marlboro, on Thursdays at 2 p.m. "Imitation of Life" will be shown Sept. 25. No charge. Details: 732-536-9406. • A Texas Hold 'Em Poker and Blackjack Tournament sponsored by the Jewish Community Center o...
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