1. A Halloween Benefit Bash will be held for Daniel Inglis, a 24-year-old Lacey native who was paralyzed after a car accident on Christmas Eve, at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Lanoka Harbor Fire House. It is a 21 and older event, and proceeds benefit the Inglis family. Click here for more information. 2. Argos Farm at 1250 Lacey Road will hold a Haunted Corn Maze from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The price for "Hillbilly Horrors" and the "Mayhem Maze" is $15. Click here for more information. 3. The Lacey Home Depot invites the community to a Halloween Safety event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The …

1. The Township Committee will meet for its caucus and regular meetings at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Building. Click here for the meeting agenda.  2. The Lacey Pride Lacrosse Club will hold early registration from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Recreation office,The registration fee is $150 plus an additional $25 for US Lacrosse membership, which is mandatory. Siblings will be $50 plus the $25 US Lacrosse membership. For more information, click here. 3. The Lacey branch of the Ocean County Library invites folks to practice reading to pet therapy dogs at its Paws for Reading event at 4 p.m. Drop-ins are …

1. Wendy's at 301 Route 9, Lanoka Harbor will host a fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. for the Lacey cheerleaders, who are trying to fund a trip to compete in Florida. 2. The Ocean Professional Theatre Company will present "The Poe Mysteries" at 3 and 8 p.m. on the campus of Barnegat High School, 180 Bengal Boulevard, Barnegat. Tickets are $20 for children 12 and younger and $35 for adults; call 609-312-8306. 3. The Lacey High School boys and girls soccer teams will be in action when the girls host Howell at 3:30 p.m. and the boys travel to Middletown North at 3:45 p.m. 4. The Lacey branch of the …

1. Single-stream recycling will be picked up in Zone 4. To determine whether your home is in Zone 4, click here for a recycling map. 2. It's Toddler Time at the Lacey Township branch of the Ocean County Library, 10 E. Lacey Road, at 10:30 a.m. for ages 2-3 with an adult. Call 609-693-8566 for more information. 3. The Ocean County YMCA, 1088 W. Whitty Road, Toms River, will welcome the YMCA Youth Leadership Club at 7 p.m. Registration is ongoing. 4. The Lacey Township High School Parent Teacher Student Association is looking for vendors for the annual craft and vendor fair. The fair will be …

1. The Lacey Township Municipal Alliance Committee will meet at 7 p.m. in the conference room of the Recreation building, 818 W. Lacey Road. The meeting is open to the public. 2. The Forked River Old Guard will meet at 9 a.m. at the Community Center at South Main Street and Lacey Road. The Old Guard is a non-sectarian, non-political group that caters to retired and semi-retired men seeking a social activity and/or community service opportunities. 3.  The Lacey Township High School Parent Teacher Student Association is looking for vendors for the annual craft and vendor fair. The fair will be …

1. The Lacey Township High School Parent Teacher Student Association is looking for vendors for the annual craft and vendor fair. The fair will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations for vendors are $35 for a 7-foot space. For more information, click here. 2. Have your dog bathed at Camp Bow Wow in Forked River and 5 percent of your pur chase will go towards breast cancer research. The promotion runs through Saturday, Oct. 20. 3. The Lanoka Harbor School Parent Teacher Organization is holding a Walk-a-Thon. Call 609-971-2090 for more information. 4. Cedar Creek School…

1. Have your dog bathed at Camp Bow Wow in Forked River and 5 percent of your pur chase will go towards breast cancer research. The promotion runs through Saturday, Oct. 20. 2. The Library will be holding a Tween Craft Extravaganza for children ages nine to 12 at 4 p.m. as well as a Zombie Invasion with crafts, games and snacks for teens ages 13 to 18 at 7 p.m. 3. The Ocean County Health Department will be at the library to administer blood pressure screenings at 10 a.m. 4. There’s a Bully Proof Workshop at the Art Hinkelbein Martial Arts Academy at 6 p.m. 5. There is a Lanoka Harbor School …

1. The book fair continues at the Cedar Creek School. 2. There is a “Do Your Own Thing” open art studio session at the Pine Shores Art Association in Manahawkin from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 3. The Ocean County Artists Guild in Island Heights is featuring a Ceramics Invitational from 1 to 4 p.m. 4. The Surflight Theatre presents I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change at 2 p.m. 5. Children ages five to eight can stop by the library for “Pumpkins,” an event at 4 p.m. in which stories and treats will be shared by Jennifer Klein, a dietician from ShopRite.

1. Have your dog bathed at Camp Bow Wow in Forked River and 5 percent of your pur chase will go towards breast cancer research. The promotion runs through Saturday, Oct. 20. 2. There’s a book fair at the Cedar Creek School. 3. It’s Toddler Time at the Library at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. 4. Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center is offering free mental health screenings at 10 a.m. 5. The Lacey Township High School Parent Teacher Student Association is holding a monthly meeting at 7 p.m.

1. There is a book fair at the Cedar Creek School. 2. Progress reports for the middle school and high school will be available today. 3. There’s a half marathon and 5K at the Seaside Heights Boardwalk at 10 a.m. 4. There’s a book discussion at the library at 1 p.m. The group will be discussing Lost City of Z by David Grann. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk. 5. There is a school board meeting in the high school Lecture Hall at 7:30 p.m.

1. There is a photographer exhibit at the Arts and Community Center Gallery at the Ocean County College from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. 2. The Dish will be showing at the library at 1 p.m. Bring lunch but the Friends of the Lacey Library will provide snacks. 3. The Lacey Food Bank presents its third Psychic Night 6 p.m. at the Captain’s Inn. Psychics from Charmed in Company will be available for readings. Admission is $30 per person and includes a 15-minute reading, light refreshments, coffee/tea and dessert. A cash bar will be available. Advance reservations are recommended although walk-ins are …

1. The Lacey Township High School Parent Teacher Student Association is looking for vendors for the annual craft and vendor fair. The fair will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations for vendors are $35 for a 7-foot space. For more information, click here. 2. The Chihuahuas that were supposed to arrive at Popcorn Park on Sunday are expected to be flown in on Thursday. The shelter will have 23 new Chihuahuas up for adoption. Story to follow. 3. Blue Moon Books is holding Story Time at 11 a.m. Children 5 years old and younger can join for an hour of stories, songs, …

1. Kimball’s Center for Healthy Aging is offering free nutrition information for seniors at 2 p.m. The center is located at 301 Lexington Ave. in Lakewood. 2. The Origami Club is meeting at the Lacey Library at 4 p.m. Children ages nine to 12 are invited. 3. There is a township Committee meeting at the Municipal Building at 7 p.m. 4. There is a township Board of Health meeting at the Municipal Building tonight. 5. The Cedar Creek School’s Parent Teacher Association has a meeting at 7:30 p.m.

1. The County Connections mobile truck will be at the Lacey Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to provide information on resources such as passport assistance and senior services. 2. The Waretown Farmers’ Market will be open on Route 532 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The market runs each Tuesday through Oct. 16. 3. Representatives from Best Buy will be available at the Lacey Library to teach residents what to look for in eReaders and tablets at 2 p.m. 4. There will be a Planning Board meeting at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Building Return to Lacey Patch for live coverage. 5. Since there is a Planning Board …

1. Today is a federal holiday. To avoid showing up someplace that may be closed, check our list of holiday closures. 2. Camp Amity Acres in Barnegat is holing “School’s Out Programming” from the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore. Girls and boys can learn new skills and have some fun. Morning child care is available from 7 to 9 a.m. Programs run from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Evening child care is available from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Admission is $12. For program and fee information and to register, please visit the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore website. 3. A stroke awareness program will be held at the …

1. The Lacey Township High School Parent Teacher Student Association is looking for vendors for the annual craft and vendor fair. The fair will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations for vendors are $35 for a 7-foot space. For more information, click here. 2. Join the Lacey Library in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at 10 a.m. Children ages three to five will have stories read to them, learn some new words and make Papel Picado. 3.There is a book café for mystery lovers at 2 p.m. at the library. The Friends of the Lacey Library will be providing refreshments. 4. …

1. There is a Motivational Productions assembly on anti-bullying at Cedar Creek Elementary School. Story to follow. 2. All levels of Mah Jong players can stop by the Lacey Library at 1 p.m. 3. Children of all ages can visit the library to make their own toy Balero from 4 to 5 p.m. 4. Teens are invited to the library to create Thai string dolls for Halloween at 7 p.m. 5. There’s a Fish Hawks Saltwater Anglers Meeting at the Lacey Elks Lodge at 7:30 p.m.

1. Parents can bring their babies to the Lacey Library to enjoy songs and rhymes at 10 a.m. 2. Today is the last day for the Toms River Farmers Market on West Water and Irons Street. It’ll take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be apples and pumpkins as well as fresh produce, fruits and vegetables, plants, herbs, fresh baked goods, honey, chowders, raviolis, crab cakes, cheeses, pickles, nuts and candy. 3. The Surflight Theatre presents Steel Magnolias at 2 p.m. 4. Children ages five to 12 can drop by the library for LEGO Free Play at 4 p.m. 5. Enjoy musical numbers from classic and …

1. Children ages two to three years old can stop off at the library at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. for Toddler Time. 2. The Waretown Farmers’ Market is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Route 532. 3. Ocean County College is offering a free Financial Literacy Series at 1 p.m. in Bartlett Hall. The series is geared towards high school and college students but is open to the public. The meeting today is a REAL Money Overview. The program will teach people how to manage a checkbook; protect your identity; budget your money, credit cards and time and understand student loans. 4. If you’ve had a problem with …

1. The Lacey Township High School Parent Teacher Student Association is looking for vendors for the annual craft and vendor fair. The fair will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations for vendors are $35 for a 7-foot space. Reservations can be made at the high school. For more information, click here. 2. The Forked River Old Guard is meeting at Community Hall at 9 a.m. 3. Children ages four to five years old can stop by the Lacey Library at 10 a.m. for Preschool Storytime. 4. The 23rd annual Open Arms Dinner, Fashion Show and Gift Auction takes place at 2373 Route 9 in…