Food drive at concert slated for July 9       The New York Philharmonic will expand its weeklong food drive when it performs July 9 at 8 p.m. at PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel. The orchestra will collaborate with the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, and concert-goers are invited to donate nonperishable food items. Repr... More ... Heath Farm to host WWII exhibits July 7       The Heath Farm Historical Site, in cooperation with the 102nd Cavalry Squadron World War II Reenactment Unit, will present a World War II Living History Event on July 7. Visitors can walk through the encampment, view displays of the WWII GI, see how the soldiers lived and camped in the ... More ... Folk dance instruction begins July 10       The Monmouth Folk Dancers, Lincroft section of Middletown, will offer folk dance instruction Tuesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. July 10-Aug. 28. The free classes will be in Marine Park, Red Bank. In the event of rain, classes will be at United Methodist Church of Red Bank, 247 Broad St. Beginners are ... More ... Park system's summer trips begin July 7       The Monmouth County Park System will offer various trips this summer beginning with a trip to the Kutztown (Pa.) German Festival July 7 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost is $39 for transportation and festival admission. The festival features demonstrations of folk life and crafts skills, various foo... More ... Talk on 'Struggle of the Jewish People' July 8       Young Israel of Aberdeen, 479 Lloyd Road, Aberdeen, will welcome author and professor Dr. Eugene Narrett, presenting "Struggle of the Jewish People from Bar Kokhba to Israeli Independence" July 8 at 8 p.m. For more information, call (732) 583-6262 or visit www.YIaberdeen.com. More ... Auditions       Allegro!, a choir comprised of 32 men and women, has openings for tenors, baritones and basses. Rehearsals are held at the Presbyterian Church, Manasquan. Details: Wende Deppeler, (732) 528-5945. Women of Song, a female vocal group, is seeking sopranos and altos. The group perform... More ... Vendors, crafters sought for 'SharkFest'       The Matawan Alliance is seeking sponsors and vendors for the second annual "SharkFest," July 21 from 4-9 p.m. at Terhune Park, Main and South Streets (rain date July 22). Fees are $75 for nonfood and $95 for food vendors. Handcrafted items only are requested from crafts vendors. The fre... More ... Blood drive at Matawan church July 10       New Jersey Blood Services will conduct a blood drive 3-8:30 p.m. July 10 at Most Holy Redeemer Church, 133 Amboy Road, Matawan. Blood and platelet donors must be at least age 17, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in good general health. More ... Knights to hold breakfast, 'Summertime Dinner'       St. Joseph's Council No. 3402 Knights of Columbus, 54 Route 35 north, Keyport, will hold a "Second Sunday" breakfast July 8 from 8:30-11 a.m. The menu will include omelets, eggs, french toast, pancakes and other items. The cost is $5, $4 for seniors and children younger than age 10, and... More ...