Holiday fair to help children with cancer
      The PNC Bank, located at 32 Route 34 Colts Neck, will host "A Holiday Fair …..because you care" 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 25. The event will benefit The Ashley Lauren Foundation which provides direct family assistance to children in New Jersey suffering from cancer.
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Crafters sought for Dec. 6 holiday fair
      The Italian American Association is currently seeking crafters for an indoor Christmas/ Holiday Craft Fair slated for Dec. 6. The event, hosted by A Personal Touch Event Planning, will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Freehold Racetrack, routes 9 and 33, Freehold. Call 732-536-4444 for applications.
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Marlboro teen receives math, science award
      Jared Marshall of Marlboro, a student in the Freehold Borough High School's medical science program, has been awarded the Rensselaer Medal. The oldest prize of its kind in the United States, the award is given to students who have distinguished themselves in mathematics and science.
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Musical fashion show to benefit schools
      The Howell Township Education Foundation will present a musical fashion show and dinner Oct. 30 at the Battleground Country Club, Millhurst Road, Manalapan. The fundraising event will benefit the children of Howell Township public schools.
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Datebook
      • Film Noir Month will be presented at the Marlboro library, Wyncrest Road, Marlboro, on Thursdays at 2 p.m. "Sunset Boulevard" will be shown on Oct. 23 and "In a Lonely Place will be shown on Oct. 30. Details: 732-536-9406.
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Safe trick-or-treat event in Manalapan Oct. 31
      Manalapan Township's Halloween Hullaballoo will be held at the Manalapan Township Municipal Building 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 31. Children are invited to trick or treat in a safe environment. Details: 732- 446-8303.
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Park system's winter directory completed
      The Monmouth County Park System will offer an array of programs, classes and trips for the winter season. The Monmouth County Park System's Winter Directory, which includes a complete line-up of winter recreational programs, will be available Nov. 1 at most county parks and libraries as well as online at www.monmouthcountyparks. com.
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