Alzheimer's caregiver groups to meet in July
      The Monmouth County Alzheimer's Association caregiver support groups will meet at 6:30 p.m. July 3 at Atria Senior Living Group, 44 Pine St., Tinton Falls. Additional meetings are: • 7 p.m. July 9 at Kensington Court, 864 Shrewsbury Ave.
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Blood center announces blood drives for July
      Central Jersey Blood Center, Shrewsbury, has announced the following local blood drives: • 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 12, First Baptist Church of Matawan drive at Masonic Matawan Lodge No. 192, 232 Main St., Matawan • 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at St. Clement's Church, 172 Freneau Ave.
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Entries accepted for Indik Wordsmith competition
      The Unlimited Potential Theater Company of VSA arts of New Jersey (VSA/NJ), is seeking poems, essays, short stories and plays for its 15th annual Joyce Indik New Jersey Wordsmith competition. Deadline for submissions is Sept. 3.
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Blood drive slated at Red Cross Chapter July 2
      The American Red Cross Jersey Coast Chapter, 1540 W. Park Ave., Tinton Falls, will hold a community blood drive 1-7 p.m. July 2. Because the blood supply often drops to seriously low levels during the winter months, the Red Cross is asking residents to consider donating soon.
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