One flock of chicks, a flock of geese, a hive of bees, a trio of bunnies and one pig, that's what Mrs. Saffioti, of Wolf Hill School in Oceanport, received as a holiday gift from her fourth-grade class. Actually, she didn't get this menagerie, but some families around the world will receive the gifts of hope and prosperity when they get these animals through Heifer International. The order was doubled due to the generosity of Lewis Goldberg ofWest Long Branch, who matched the amount collected for this project. He came to school on Dec. 20 to watch students visit www.heifer.org and research the online catalog for gifts of livestock available for purchase. They created different animal packages, debated, and then took a vote on which package to order. Two sets of animals were ordered, totaling $500. The Oceanport Garden Club will hold its next meeting Jan. 24 at the Old Wharf House, EastMain Street, Oceanport.Members will craft valentines fromdried flowers for distribution to veterans hospitals. Some of the topics to be covered in 2008 include perennials, seedlings and butterflies. For more information, call (732) 547-7233.

Tim Russoniello, physical education teacher at Point Road School in Little Silver, jogs with students during a Jingle Bell Jog benefit held Dec. 3-4. School parents pledged a number of canned food items for each lap that students ran. The 2,000-2,500 cans collected were donated to the Salvation Army in Red Bank. *****

The Seniors of Little Silver will meet Jan. 22 and Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. for lunch at Felicia's Kitchen, 129 Markham Place, Little Silver. No reservation is necessary.

The next regular meeting is a luncheon March 26 at noon at Gibbs Hall, Fort Monmouth (change of date and time). Deadline for reservations isMarch 19. Cost is $13 for nonmembers and $11 for members. For reservations, call Dorothy at (732) 741-6687 or Diane (732) 741-6932.

Wednesday exercise class for seniors has been canceled. All Monmouth County residents age 55 years and over are invited to join the seniors, with dues $10 per year.

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On Jan. 13 pianist Konstantin Soukhovetski will present a concert of pianomusic at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church, 255Harding Road. Konstantin is a graduate of The Juilliard School with both bachelor's and master's degrees. He was named the recipient of the Arthur Rubenstein Prize and was also recently awarded third prize in the Cleveland International Piano Competition and has received many other acclaimed awards.Afree offering will be taken during the concert. For more information call (732) 747- 1348, ext. 21.

Dance students in the performing arts program at Red Bank Regional High School rehearse for a holiday dance performance. "Home for the Holidays" was presented Dec. 14 and 15 and featured a range of dance styles including tap, jazz, ballet and musical theater. *****

Rumson Borough Council meetings have changed to a new schedule. Meetings will be held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of eachmonth. The Januarymeeting will be held Jan. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Charles S. Callman Hall Courtroom of Memorial Borough Hall, 80 East River Road. Meetings had been held on the first and third Thursdays of eachmonth.According to a borough official, the change wasmade at the request of Mayor John E. Ekdahl.

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The Fair Haven PTA will host its annual luncheon on Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Sheraton in Eatontown. This year's theme is "Fashions and Flowers." The event is one of the key fundraisers for the Fair Haven schools.

This year's theme is "Denim- FromDaytime Casual to Evening Chic." In addition to the fashions provided by Bellacosa, Stacy Gemma and Jenna & Molly, and candy and flowers provided by local businesses, the luncheon will also feature a chance auction with approximately 150 baskets of items donated by over 100 local businesses. Lucky winners will go home with gift certificates fromlocal restaurants, jewelry, sports tickets, toys, music lessons, dresses and other apparel, home décor items and much more.

Tickets to the luncheon can be reserved in advance before Jan. 25 for $40, by sending a check made out to the Fair Haven PTA to JannetjeMacManus, 30 Oaklawn Road, Fair Haven,NJ 07704. Tickets will be available at the door for $45. For more information or to support the Fair Haven PTA, contact Sarah Maris, event chair, at sarah.maris@gmail.com