Community Bulletin Board

• Community Benefit Luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 29 at the First Presbyterian Church of Freehold. The menu will consist of sandwiches and a choice of salad bar or homemade soup, beverage, and homemade dessert. Suggested donation is $5. Pro-ceeds will benefit Freehold Area Habitat for Humanity. Details: (732) 462-0234.

• Young Widows/Widowers Social Group requires an R.S.V.P. by Oct. 1 for anyone wishing to join them for a tour and brunch at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Renault Winery, Egg Harbor. For reservations, call JoAnn, (732) 946-0969.

• Retired Teachers New York City Chapter, United Federation of Teachers, will meet at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 2 at Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Manalapan. Barbara Shiller will speak about the current health plans. The group will also hold its 10th annual luncheon at Forsgate, Monroe, on Oct. 23. Details: Doris, (609) 655-5932.

• BEAM (Becoming Educated And Motivated about special education) will sponsor a presentation, "How to Advocate for Children with Special Needs," at 6:45 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Manalapan. Details: (732) 792-0594.

• G.F.W.C. Women’s Club of Freehold will meet at 11 a.m. Oct. 4 at the club house, South Street. Luncheon will be served at noon. Details: (732) 462-2595.

• Blood drives will be conducted by Central Jersey Blood Center from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, Wemrock Road, Freehold Township; from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 6 at St. Gabriel’s Roman Catholic Church, Route 79, Marlboro; from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Marlboro Recreation Center, Wyncrest Road; and from 1-4 p.m. Oct. 9 at Wal-Mart, 4900 Route 9, Howell. Details: (732) 842-5750.

• Families of Aging Parents Support Group will meet from 7-8 p.m. Oct. 4 at Monmouth Crossing, 560 Iron Bridge Road, Freehold Township. Details: (732) 303-8600.

• Freehold Phrasers Toastmaster Club will hold its 2000 Club Fall Speech Contest at 7:15 p.m. Oct. 4 at 36 W. Main St., Freehold, Suite 202. The club is open to anyone 18 years and older. Details: (732) 928-3356.

• Get-Acquainted Tea will be held by the Western Monmouth County Newcom-ers Club at 8 p.m. Oct. 5 at a member’s home. All area women are welcome. Details: (732) 591-1642.

• A spaghetti dinner will be sponsored by Howell Fire Co. No. 1 from 4-8 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Adelphia Firehouse, 925 Adelphia Road, Howell. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, $4 for children ages 5-12. Details: (732) 577-1781.

• Country Line Dance sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary of Freehold Township Fire Co. No. 1 from 8 p.m. to midnight Oct. 7 at the firehouse, Siloam Road. Admission: $10. Details: (732) 780-0188.