NOTES Blue Tulip, 459 Route 35, Middletown, and Family Resource Associates (FRA) and TECHConnection, Shrewsbury, will hold a fundraiser April 18 from noon to 5 p.m., with 15 percent of all proceeds benefiting FRA. Patrons are asked to tell the salesperson that the purchase is for the FRA sale. For more information, call the store at (732) 345-0021 or FRA at (732) 747-5310. ***** Church Women United (CWU) in New Jersey will hold an all-day annual state assembly, "Standing for Peace and Justice," April 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Red Bank United Methodist Church, 247 Broad St. Keynote speaker will be Patricia Burkhardt of CWU, and worship leader the Rev. Myrna Bethke. The video "Home First: Justice for the Homeless" will be shown. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Registration is $35 per person. ***** The Coalition for Monmouth County SPCA, Eatontown, will host its third annual jewelry bazaar April 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 700 Hope Road, Tinton Falls. New, pre-owned, genuine and costume will be available. Barkingdales, the MCSPCA's boutique, will feature its own creative "pet-centric" jewelry. Proceeds will help care for the animals at the MCSPCA. For more information, call (732) 542-2030. The SPCA Auxiliary will hold its annual luncheon May 1 at noon at the Deal Golf & Country Club. Reservations are $45 and proceeds benefit homeless animals. For reservations, call Jo at (732) 671-1573. ***** The Sierra Club Jersey Shore Group will hold its next meeting April 28 at 8 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 1475W. Front St., Lincroft section of Middletown. Guest speaker will be contractor Lisa Sims presenting "Energy Efficiencies in the Home," describing a common energy audit and 10 easy things to do to reduce energy bills. For more information, call Dennis at (732) 970-4327. ***** The Navesink Swimming River Group (NSRG) in cooperation with Monmouth County Clean Communities Program will hold a community cleanup April 20 from noon to 3 p.m. beginning at Phillips Park, Telegraph Hill Road, Holmdel. The effort will focus on collecting trash and recyclables from the headwaters of the Ramanessin Brook. Refreshments, gloves and bags will be provided. For more information, call the NSRG at (732) 747-7674 or e-mail nsrwatershed@yahoo.com. ***** Pack 32 Cub Scouts and Troop 32 Boy Scouts from River Plaza section of Middletown are proud to report they collected 2,800 food items from area residents on Saturday, April 5, for their Spring 2008 Scouting For Food Drive. The items will benefit Lunch Break and St. Anthony's Church in Red Bank. The Scouts conduct Scouting for Food Drives twice a year, every year. Community service is an important part of the scouting program - and Scouting for Food is one way to make a difference to others in our community. ***** Atlantic Highlands Historical Society will hold its next meeting April 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the senior center, FirstAvenue,Atlantic Highlands Marina. Historian and author Arthur Lefkowitz will present "Real Images from the Revolutionary War." The free meeting is open to the public. For more information, visit www.atlantichighlandshistory. org or call (732) 291-1861. ***** TheMiddletown Library, 55 NewMonmouth Road, will host a Wii family game night for families with children age 5 and older 7-9 p.m. April 18. Children must be accompanied by at least one parent. Advance sign-up is required by calling (732) 671-3700, ext. 340 or 321. ***** The New Jersey Blind Citizens Ladies Auxiliary will hold a spaghetti dinner 4-7 p.m. April 19 at 18 Burlington Ave., Leonardo section of Middletown. For more information, call (732) 291- 0878. ***** Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library, 165 Main St., Matawan, will present the program "Early Intervention" April 30 at 7 p.m. Registration is required for the free program. To register, call the library at (732) 583-9100.* **** Raritan High School, Hazlet, has announced the finalists in its ladies auxiliary patriotic art contest, with top honors going to Nancy Pampinello for her painting "Soldier and Son," also selected the top winner in Monmouth County, and second place at the state level. Placing second in the auxiliary's contest was Stephanie Rice for "Peace." Third place went to Nicole Rice for "Youth Protects America," and honorable mention to Stephanie Mautone for "Country and Family." ***** The Rhythm Kings Dixieland Band return for an evening of music and chili April 27 at 6 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Matawan, 883 Route 34. The ensemble includes trumpet, baritone sax, trombone, tuba, drums and banjo. There will also be a chili and cornbread supper. Tickets are $10, $7 for youths and seniors, and $4 for children under age 10. There will be a $1 discount for tickets purchased in advance. For more information, call (732) 566-2663. ***** St. Catherine's Church and its Columbus Society will hold a wrestling benefit featuring five former WWE/ECW stars May 10 at 7:35 p.m. at the church, 5 Shore Acres Ave., North Middletown. Featured will be Julio Dinero, "Dastardly Danny" Doring, The Blue Meanie and others. Tickets are $19 for ringside and $17 for bleacher seats, and proceeds will benefit scholarship causes. For tickets or more information, call (732) 888- 1704. ***** The annual prayer service held in conjunction with the National Day of Prayer will be held May 1 at noon at The First Baptist Church of Matawan, 232 Main St. For more information, call Rev. Lewis Kisenwether Jr. at (732) 566-7515 or Rev. Jeff Gray at (732) 583-5549. ***** The Middletown Lions Club is offering three $500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are Middletown residents. The scholarships will be based on financial need, academic merit, extracurricular activities and community service. Application deadline is May 23. For more information, call (732) 615-0510. ***** Matawan Student Enrichment Program will open a miniature golf course built by students at Lloyd Road School, Matawan, to the public on April 19. Attendees may try their skill for a donation, with proceeds benefiting charities. "Pipsi Longknickers" will also be presented by MSEP students at 10 a.m. in the school auditorium. Admission is free. For more information, call Leonard at (732) 566- 3186. ***** Aberdeen's Environmental Board and the Monmouth County Clean Community program will hold a cleanup of Cliffwood Beach April 19 from 9 a.m. to noon (rain or shine). Volunteers are urged to wear sturdy shoes and bring gloves. For more information, call (732) 583-4200, ext. 388. ***** Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library, 165 Main St., Matawan, will offer free yoga classes April 25, and May 3, 10 and 17 at 10 a.m. "The Benefit of Massage Therapy" will be presented April 28, and "Early Intervention and You," April 30. Both free presentations are at 7 p.m. Registration is required for the above and may be done by calling the library at (732) 583-9100. ***** A spring scavenger hunt is scheduled for April 27 at 1 p.m. beginning at the nature center at Poricy Park, Middletown. Participants will search for items on a list, and return to the nature center to collect a reward. Fee is $6 for nonmembers and $3 for members, and preregistration is suggested. New at Poricy are guided spring hikesWednesdays at 9 a.m. during April. No reservations necessary. For more information, call (732) 842-5966 or visit www.PoricyPark.org. *****