“Science Sleuths,” for ages 3-5, includes activities on topics such as insects, the ocean, transportation and animals. Instructor Dena Kaiser will conduct the class Wednesdays, March 2-April 6, 10:30-11:15 a.m. at the Community Center. The fee is $65.

“Music Together” for young children and their caregivers, features songs, finger play, and chants using movement, singing, and a variety of instruments. Each participant receives a cassette tape, songbook, and CD to continue the fun at home. The 10-week program will be held Thursdays, April 7-June 9, 9:30-10:15 a.m. or 10:30-11:15 a.m. The fee is $185.

“Painting With the Masters” teaches elementary school students how to paint while reproducing famous Impressionist paintings. Each 90-minute class includes all paints and materials. Classes will be held Thursdays, March 3, 10 and April 7, 3:45-5:15 p.m., at the Millstone Elementary School in the art room. The fee is $20 for each class, and students may register for one or all.

“Comic Book Illustration” will include instruction in 3-D form, color, figures, shading and layout, by instructor Guy Dorian. Students should bring drawing pencils and an 11-by-17-inch sketch pad. The class will be held Wednesdays, March 9-30, 2:45-4:15 p.m., at the Millstone Middle School art room. The fee is $60.

A chess class will offer instruction on the basic moves and strategies, and include games and a tournament. The class will be held Wednesdays, March 2-30, at the two schools: 2:45-3:45 p.m. at the middle school, and 3:45-4:45 p.m. at the elementary school. The fee is $50.

“Sugar Egg Easter Panorama,” for all ages, will teach attendees how to design and finish a hollow, non-edible sugar egg, opening to a spring scene. All supplies will be provided. The class will be held at the elementary school in the art room; the fee is $12.

American Heart Association CPR will include instruction in adult, child and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation, as well as the Heimlich maneuver, and will include a written and skills test. Bob Trifiro, a certified AHA instructor and emergency technician, will conduct the class March 22 at the middle school. The fee is $50. For more information or to register, contact Millstone Community Education, (732) 446-6802, ext. 17, or e-mail schulzb@millstone.k12.nj.us.

Planning session for

preschool’s anniversary

The Allentown Co-op Christian Preschool will celebrate 25 years of preschool education on May 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 23 Church St., Allentown. On March 20 from 2-4 p.m., there will be a planning session for the event. Call Robin at (609) 259-2347 or (609) 259-0885 for more information.

Girl Scouts to hold

open house March 6

Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts will hold an open house March 6, 1-4 p.m., at its new activity center, 120 Yellow Brook Road, as well as at the adjacent Camp Sacajawea, 242 Adelphia Road, both in Howell. There is no fee for the program, but registration is requested; call (732) 938-5454, ext. 56.