Community Bulletin Board
Rutgers seeks volunteers for mood change study

Are you age 60 or over? Are you often called a "worrier" by friends and family? Have you noticed an increase in anxiety and tension in the past few months? If so, you might be interested in the Rutgers Mood Management Class, offered as part of a research study. The program teaches participants how to make slight changes to thoughts and behaviors, which results in better control over moods and less negative emotion in daily life. Eligible participants receive eight individual sessions free of charge, and will also be paid up to $100 for participating. The study does not involve drugs or medications. The research team seeks adults who are right-handed and able to complete an MRI scan (this is not dangerous and there are no side effects). Call (732) 445-1413.

Emergency foster homes needed for kittens, cats

The Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is seeking emergency foster homes for cats and kittens to alleviate critical overcrowding conditions at the shelter. According to the MCSPCA press release, the shelter has exceeded its capacity to house cats due to a series of local cat-hoarding cases that have flooded the shelter with cats and kittens. One such neglect case involved a home with more than 25 cats. Anyone interested in fostering or adopting may visit the MCSPCA at 260 Wall St., Eatontown, or call (732) 542-0040. The MCSPCA adoption hours are 1-5 p.m. Saturday through Wednesday, and 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays.

Crafters needed for Fall Harvest Festival

Crafters, artisans and antique dealers wanted for participation in the 23rd Annual Fall Harvest Festival, sponsored by the Allentown Business Community Association, in historic Allentown, which will be held October 14-15.

Spaces are available for $125, for the weekend. For more applications and more details, contact Greg at (609) 259-8615. Food and jewelry vendors need not apply.

Annual Halloween fundraiser for TRF

The annual Halloween Hunter Pace, a fundraiser for the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF), will be held October 29 at Assunpink Wildlife Management Area, Upper Freehold on East Branch Road. Teams of 2 or 3 will depart between 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. from the log cabin. Refreshments and carrots for the horses will be provided. All riding styles are welcome; helmets required. Fee is $30 per rider. The top two teams closest to the pace time will be awarded ribbons and $100 each. For details, call Pat Jasin (732) 505-9700. The TRF is a horse organization, founded in the U.S. in 1982. They rescue ex-racehorses from slaughter and rehabilitate them for adoption. www.trfinc.org.

Allentown H.S. to hold 20-year reunion Nov. 4

The Allentown High School class of '86 will hold its 20-year reunion from 7-11 p.m. on Nov. 4 at Martell's Tiki Bar, Point Pleasant. Tickets are $75 per person and must be ordered by Sept. 8. For more information, visit www.ahsreunion86.com, or contact the reunion committee at either (609) 758-2956 or ahs86reunion@comcast.net.

Millstone holiday craft show set for Sept. 23

Millstone Township Senior Citizens Organization is sponsoring a holiday craft show, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Clarksburg Fire House, Old Stagecoach Road. Admission is free. Featuring hand crafted items and a bake sale. Lunch will be available for purchase. For additional information, call Margaret Patterson, (609) 259-7867, or Jacki Frisco, (732) 446-8538

Strategic planning sessions scheduled in Millstone

The Millstone Township Board of Education invites all residents to participate in upcoming work sessions, focusing on "strategic planning."

Strategic planning is the creation of a vision that directs, motivates and inspires all members of the community to work together in planning the focus for the educational efforts over the next five years.

The work sessions will be held Oct. 6 from 5-10 p.m. and Oct. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the cafeteria of Millstone Township Elementary School, Schoolhouse Road, Clarksburg.

For more information, contact the Board Office at (732) 446-0890 or email Superintendent Mary Anne Donahue at donahum@millstone.k12.nj.us

Girl Scout registration in Millstone Township

All girls ages 5-17 are invited to register to participate in the Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts. The Girl Scouts offers fun, friendships, sports and nature outings, as well as art, science and community-service activities. Millstone Township registration will take place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Sept. 27 in the lobby of Millstone Township Elementary School, Schoolhouse Road, Clarksburg. Membership is $10 per year. Financial assistance is available. For more information, call Lisa Galipo, troop organizer, at (609) 208-9010.

Allentown Art Guild slates art show, sale

The Allentown Art Guild will host an Art Show and Sale, Oct. 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The show will be housed in the barn/studio of Jeff Martin Photography, located at 78 North Main Street, Allentown. Held in conjunction with the Allentown Harvest Festival, the Art Guild's event will offer live art demonstrations in painting, textile arts, ceramics and more. Saturday's schedule will include spinning at 10 a.m., weaving at 11 a.m., ceramic pots at 2 p.m. and watercolors at 3 p.m. Sunday's schedule will be altered books at 10 a.m., colored pencils at 11 a.m., mixed media at 2 p.m. and face painting at 3 p.m. For more information contact Elizabeth Roselius at (609) 259-0455.