United Way of Monmouth County, with the cooperation of many local companies and organizations, will once again run its SchoolTime Wishes drive. The drive collects new school supplies for disadvantaged children to prepare them for a successful school year.

To assist companies wishing to participate in the drive, United Way provides flyers, bulletin boards for company intranets, e-mail messages and posters. Companies in return ask their employees to donate new school supplies and deliver the donations to the designated distribution center.

This year AVC Global Services Group, Industrial Way, Eatontown, has agreed to assist by generously donating the space to sort, count, and distribute the collected items.

Nonprofit agencies, that have previously been confirmed as recipients, will pick up their donated supplies on Aug. 19 at AVC.

Any company or organization wishing to participate in the SchoolTime Wishes drive or any future drive can call the United Way offices at (732) 938-5988 or visit www.uwmonmouth.org.

Tinton Falls gospel group to perform Aug. 26

The Glad Tidings Praise Team, Tinton Falls, will perform a gospel music program Aug. 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ocean Grove boardwalk pavilion. The free program is open to the public. For more information, call (732) 775-0035.

Freehold Regional H.S. to hold 40th reunion

The combined class of 1965 of Freehold Regional High School (Central and Southern) will be having their 40th reunion on Nov. 19. For details, call Jeanne Muly Burke at (732) 974-8077 or Harry Carter at (732) 431-1639.

BCC slates information

sessions in August

Strategies for Continuing Professional Education (SCOPE) at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft section of Middletown, will provide two information sessions regarding its 20 certification programs Aug. 11 and 17 from 6-7 p.m. Classes are offered at the Lincroft location and at the Western Monmouth Higher Education Center, 3680 Route 9 south, Freehold Township. For more information, call (732) 224-1867.

An orientation for parents of incoming freshmen will be held Aug. 18, with two sessions — 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. — at the Warner Student Life Center. The programs will provide parents with information to help children succeed at the school. To R.S.V.P., call (732) 224-2717.