MIDDLETOWN
The Middletown Township Health Department will hold a free rabies clinic for dogs only from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Croydon Hall Gym, 900 Leonardville Road in the Leonardo section.
All dogs must be on a leash or in a pet carrier with one dog per carrier and accompanied by an adult.
Middletown Township residents may purchase a 2014 license at the clinic.
The clinic is open to all Monmouth County residents.
Additional information is available by calling 732-615-2097 or 732-615-2094.
OCEANPORT
The 68th year of the Oceanport Garden Club begins at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at the Oceanport United Methodist Church, 50 Main St.
This year the organization will be celebrating New Jersey’s 350th birthday.
Before the start of the meeting, Helen Peaff will be demonstrating the October design. The theme for the September floral designers will honor the Lenni Lenape Indians. After a business meeting and a bag lunch, a film will be shown, entitled “Legacy of New Jersey.”
Additional information is available by calling Penny at 732-229-8274.
RED BANK
A rummage sale open to the general public will be held 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at Tower Hill Church (The First Presbyterian Church at Red Bank) at 255 Harding Road.
Early birds can enter the preview sale for $20 from 8 to 9 a.m. that day.
Cash will be accepted at the door. The sale is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to the general public. No admission required. A $15 bag sale will occur at the end of the day from 2 to 4 p.m.
Donations will be accepted for dropoff on Oct 13-15 at Tower Hill Church in Webster Hall. Gently used and new merchandise will be accepted such as, children and adult clothing, home goods, books, electronics, small furniture and sporting goods.
All proceeds of the sale will benefit Lunch Break in Red Bank.
Additional information is available by contacting emailing Missions@TowerHillChurch.org.
SANDY HOOK
The Monmouth County Audubon Society (MCAS) will be holding an autumn bird walk to look for raptors and songbirds along the Atlantic Flyway on Saturday, Oct. 19, on Sandy Hook. The group will meet at 10 a.m. in the parking lot by the now-closed Visitor Center.
The peninsula of Sandy Hook attracts migrating raptors, shorebirds and songbirds due to the abundance of food and areas of suitable habitat.
The bird “guest list” changes daily at Sandy Hook, depending on weather conditions and food supply.
The trip will be led by members of the Monmouth County Audubon Society who are familiar with Sandy Hook and its birds.
“The lure of Sandy Hook isn’t just the birds. Sandy Hook is a peaceful, beautiful natural area with a variety of interesting habitats to explore,” said Linda Mack, past MCAS president and Sandy Hook trip leader. “Early October is a great time of year to witness the spectacle of fall migration, not to mention the gorgeous fall colors of our native plants and trees.”
The trip is open to both members and nonmembers of the Monmouth County Audubon Society, and participation is free. Advance registration is not required.
Participants should bring binoculars and dress appropriately for the weather. Pets are not permitted.
Additional information can be obtained by visiting the organization’s website at http://www.monmouthaudubon.org, or via email at info@monmouthaudubon.org.
