NOTES AROUND TOWN Rebecca's Reel Quilters of Poricy Park will hold a handmade quilt raffle Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. to benefit Poricy Park, Middletown. The queen-size quilt is designed, created and donated by the members of the quilters and valued at $1,000.Tickets are $1 each with all proceeds to benefit the park. For more information, call (732) 842- 5966. The Matawan Recreation Commission is seeking Veterans, participants and vendors interested in taking part in this year's Memorial Day parade scheduled for May 26. Interested groups or individuals should contact the chairperson for the parade by phone at (732) 290-9344 or e-mail lymurphy1262@ yahoo.com. Closing date will be May 2. ***** The second annual "WalkWith the Animals" will take place April 26 at 9 a.m. in Keyport. The 1.5-mile walk sponsored by the Keyport Business Alliance is a benefit for Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue, Keyport. Refreshments, and costume and talent shows will follow the walk at Beach Park. Prizes will be awarded for funniest, most creative and cutest. Registration fee is $15 per pet. For more information, call (908) 839-7426 or e-mail j.wedick@verizon. net. The Arthritis Foundation, New Jersey Chapter, has named Jeffrey Fischetti, 11, of Aberdeen, Youth Chair of the 2008 Bergen County Arthritis Walk to be held at Bergen County Community College May 18. The Arthritis Walk takes place in communities nationwide to raise funds and awareness to fight arthritis, the nation's leading cause of disability. This spring, Arthritis Walk events will kick off in more than 400 communities. Jeffrey, who was diagnosed at the age of 7, is determined to not let his condition put a damper on his life. As a fifth grader, he is athletic and participates in baseball and karate. Jeffrey's school, Lloyd Road School inAberdeen, sponsored a Juvenile Arthritis Hat Day April 18 to support juvenile arthritis awareness and raise donations for the Arthritis Foundation. Teams are forming now for the Arthritis Walk on Sunday, May 18, at the college. To register a team or volunteer, contact the Arthritis Foundation at (732) 283-4300 or register on-line at www.arthritis.org, keyword: New Jersey. ***** Keyport High School Mothers Club will sponsor its annual craft fairApril 26 from9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the school at 351 Broad St. The free event will feature handmade and new items, a gift basket raffle and 50/50. Refreshments will also be available. For more information, call (732) 264-5148. ***** The Matawan Historical Society will meet April 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Burrowes Mansion, 94Main St. Lenape Lifeways will present "Lenape-Delaware Indian Heritage," a slide presentation and display of information and artifacts examining Lenape daily life and culture of the Lenape- Delaware who once populated New Jersey. All are welcome to bring in any related artifacts for evaluation. For more information, call (732) 583-1736. ***** Programs scheduled at the Matawan- Aberdeen Public Library, 165 Main St., Matawan, include: "How to Raise aMoney- Smart Child" May 1 at 7 p.m.; "Reiki, the Healing Energy," May 5 at 7 p.m.; blood pressure and body fat testing May 9 from noon to 2 p.m.; "It's Not About the Stuff" May 12 at 7 p.m.All programs are free, but registration is required. For more information, call the library at (732) 583-9100. ***** The Monmouth Center for World Religions and Ethical Thought is sponsoring a "golden rule" project to be displayed atMiddletown Township Library, 55 New Monmouth Road, May 30-June 10. A reception will be June 1 from2-4 p.m. The center has invited local congregations to participate in a program that illustrates the value of the golden rule to each group. Represented will be Baha'i, Christian, Hindu, Jain, Jewish, Muslim and Unitarian Universalist faiths. Library hours are Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 1-5 p.m. For more information, call (732) 747-0707 or visit www.interfaith-mcwret.org or www.uucmu.org. ***** The Monmouth County Workforce Investment Board (WIB) is sponsoring the second annual Job Fair and Resource Expo for PeopleWith Disabilities,April 30 from 9 a.m.-noon at the Center for Vocational Rehabilitation, 15 Meridian Way, Eatontown. Studies indicate employees with disabilities rate average or above average in performance and are more likely to stay in jobs longer, according to the WIB. The event is free. Employers are welcome and must register. For table reservations, call (732) 493-5900, ext. 245. For more information, call (732) 544-1800. ***** Jersey Shore Rose Society will meet April 26 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Hamilton First Aid Building, 3600 Route 33, Neptune. Abeginner's clinic conducted by consulting rosarians will be held 12:30-1:30 p.m. The discussion will concern spring pruning and other seasonal topics. The society has members in Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex counties. For more information, call (732) 836-9084. The Irish Federation will hold a dance April 26 from 8 p.m. to midnight at St. Catherine's Parish Hall, Middletown. Music will be provided by Round the House at the BYOB event, and snacks and beverages will be provided. Tickets are $20. For more information, call Patrick at (732) 671-5967. ***** The Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter has scheduled caregiver support group meeting for: May 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Atria Senior Living Group, 44 Pine St., Tinton Falls; May 14 at 7 p.m. at Kensington Court, 864 Shrewsbury Ave., Tinton Falls; May 20 at 7 p.m. at Bayshore Hospital, 727 N. Beers St., Holmdel; and May 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Sunrise Assisted Living, 743 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown. For more information, call the help line at (800) 883-1180 or visit www.alznj.org. *****