The Foundation for Shrewsbury Education hosted an "Unpack the Macs" party Aug. 27 to unveil the 25 new Apple computers purchased by the foundation for the Shrewsbury Borough School's Computer Lab. The computers will be for used by students in grades K-8. ***** Spoil yourself Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 247 Broad St., Red Bank, in a benefit for the international nonprofit organization Where Peace Lives. Tickets are $20 ($25 at the door) and support the mission of Where Peace Lives, which provides conflict resolution and peace-building training for children and teens.

The wellness fair encourages people to treat themselves to massage therapy, facials, reflexology, raw foods and more, all while helping raise money to teach youngsters to make the world a better place.

All proceeds will benefit Where Peace Lives, which launched the International Peace Mural Exchange Project, a worldwide cultural art exchange.

To purchase tickets or for more information, contact Donna Clapp, executive director, at 732-859-7637, dclapp@wherepeacelives. org; or Ivonne Treacy at 908- 902-8680.

Tickets are also available at www.wherepeacelives.org.

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The United Way of Monmouth County, in conjunction with Seabrook, Tinton Falls, held a back-to-school "SchoolTime Wishes" collection drive at Seabrook to provide needy Monmouth County students with school supplies. The drive was organized by Seabrook staff members. Throughout part of August, residents and staff donated backpacks and new school supplies to be dispersed to students throughout the county. To get involved, or for more information about the United Way, call 732-938-5988.

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The Shrewsbury Garden Club will begin its club year with a meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 16 at the home of Joanne Beagan, Tinton Falls. Members are asked to take a cut branch as a horticulture specimen for discussion. Prospective members are invited to attend. For more information, call Gladys at 732-842-8323.

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The Girls' Friendly Society will hold a kickoff reception at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at Christ Church Shrewsbury, 380 Sycamore Ave. The event will feature foods from around the world. The group's meetings will be split between 6:30 p.m. Mondays and 5 p.m. Sundays to allow members with weekday commitments to stay in touch. Sunday meetings will feature cooking to allow girls to enjoy fellowship and bake for church events as well as local charities. Upcoming activities include a Sunday supper on Oct. 26, a holiday bazaar bakeoff Nov. 30, and Christmas cookies for Martha's Cupboard food pantry in Long Branch on Dec. 14. All faiths are welcome, and the group is for girls ages 5- 21. For information, call the church at 732-741-2220 or e-mail ChristChurchShrewsbury@att.net.

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Oceanport United Methodist Church, 50 Main St., is seeking vendors for its craft fair and flea market 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 4 (rain date Oct. 11). The deadline for table registration is Sept. 24. The cost is $10 per table. Lunch of soup and hot dogs will be available for purchase. For more information, call Maynard at 732-299- 0784.

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The Count Basie Theatre's Cool School will present a Rockit for Kids band rehearsal and concert Dec. 2. Auditions for the concert will be held Sept. 13 in the theater's rehearsal room, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank. All applications should be sent to the Count Basie Theatre with a $10 audition fee made payable to the Count Basie Theatre. To register, visit the Web site www.countbasietheatre.org.

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Hope Presbyterian Church of Tinton Falls, 1189 Hope Road, will hold its annual Pumpkinfest and craft sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 27 (rain date Oct. 11). The event will feature pumpkins, mums, corn stalks, hay bales and a bake sale. "Hope — It's Good!" cookbooks will also be on sale.

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Middletown Ramblers Square Dance Club and Monmouth County Park System will host a square dance open house 7:30- 10 p.m. Sept. 26 at Thompson Park Activity Barn, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown. Admission is free, and refreshments will be provided. No dancing experience is needed. Singles or couples are welcome, but children must be accompanied by a parent. Classes begin 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at Henry Hudson Trail Activity Center, Atlantic Highlands. For more information and directions call Betty at 732-291-1188 or visit www.middletownramblers. org or www.monmouthcountyparks. com.

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