The Monmouth Conservatory of Music (MCM), will present a free concert 4 p.m. Nov. 21 in the community hall at Trinity Church, White Street, Red Bank. Guest artists Daniel Milkis, violin; and Nina Kogan, piano; will perform a program of works by Dvorak, Brahms, Poulenc and Sarasate. A faculty concert featuring Garry Ianco, violin; Dorothy Sobieski, viola; Jameson Platte, cello; and Vladislav Kovalsky, piano; will be 4 p.m. Nov. 28 at the MCM, 50 White St., Red Bank. Donations in support of the free concert series are welcome. Call 732-741-8880 or visit www.monmouthconservatory.org for more information.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth County, Eatontown, raised more than $14,000 at its third annual volleyball tournament held in late September. Each team member raised a minimum of $75 in pledges to compete in the event. Prizewinners were Scott Clark, Bradley Beach, highest pledge amount; and the team Sets On The Beach, overall tournament winner. For more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth County, visit www.bbbsmonmouth.org.

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U.S Coast Guard Aux Flotilla 22 will offer a boating safety course 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 21 at Red Bank Regional High School, Hance Avenue, Little Silver. The State of New Jersey requires all individuals to have a N.J. Boating Safety Certificate, and the certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the course. The certificate is also required for a PWC/jet ski operator of any age. Fee is $55 per person, and discounts are available for families, military, police, fire and EMTs. The fee includes the text, certificate application, temporary certificate and snacks. For more information, call Lenny at 732-928- 5246.

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The Kiwanis Club of Greater Red Bank is sponsoring an ongoing children's book drive to benefit the Bridge of Books Foundation. Individuals are asked to bring new or gently used children's books between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. seven days a week to the Chelsea at Tinton Falls, 1 Hartford Drive. For more information, call the Chelsea at 732-933-4700.

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The Red Bank Theatre Company at Red Bank Regional High School, Hance Road, Little Silver, will present "Is He Dead?," 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 and 22, and 2 p.m. Nov. 22. The play, adapted from a Mark Twain manuscript, pokes fun at 19th century French morals. Tickets are $10, and $5 for students and senior citizens. For more information, call Marianne at 732-758-9089.

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The Vincent S. Mastro Montessori Academy, 36 Birch Ave., Little Silver, will offer a free educational program, "The Gift of Discipline," 10 a.m. Nov. 19 that is open to the public and geared toward parents of young children. It will provide practical strategies for everyday disciplinary dilemmas. The program will take place during one of the open houses the school holds 9-11 a.m. each Thursday. Reservations are required. To RSVP, call 732-842-5816 or email info@vsmma.org.

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Students from Ranney Thespian Troupe No. 630 at Ranney School, Hance Avenue, Tinton Falls, will perform "Macbeth" at 7 p.m. Nov. 12-14 at Panther Hall. The play is directed by John Doyle, the school's Middle and Upper School drama teacher. Tickets are $10 and will be available at the door. For more information, call Susan at 732-542-4777, ext. 1183.

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The Tinton Falls Cooperative Nursery School, 332 Hance Ave., will hold a Holiday Gift Auction 7 p.m. Dec. 3. Admission is $5, and refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 732-747-3990.

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Two River Theater Company, Bridge Avenue, Red Bank, will present a concert by Joshua Nelson 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23. Proceeds benefit Congregation B'nai Israel of Rumson. Nelson will perform songs and spirituals. Through his composing, gospel singing and chanting Torah, Nelson embraces multicultural harmony. Tickets are $75 and $45, and premium tickets feature a post-concert reception. For tickets, call the box office at 732-345-1400 or visit www.trtc.org.

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Monmouth Conservatory of Music (MCM), 50 White St., Red Bank, will present violinist Daniel Milkis and pianist Nina Kogan performing works by Dvorak, Brahms and others Nov. 21. A MCM faculty concert featuring violinist Garry Ianco, viola player Dorothy Sobieski, cellist Jameson Platte and pianist Vladislav Kovalsky will be Nov. 28. Both are free, and at 4 p.m. For more information, call the Conservatory at 732-741-8880.