NOTESAround Town

Big hearts and beautiful heads turned out at Hair for Haiti on Valentine’s Day in Red Bank. Red Bank stylists Glen Goldbaum of Glen Goldbaum 72, Christine Zilinski (second from left) of Salon Concrete, and David Levine of David Levine Salon, and their staffs held a hairstyle-a-thon Feb. 14, raising $2,768 for the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund in Haiti. Organizers expressed thanks to all the clients who made the day a success. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County will host a free social action documentary film series this spring. The opening film, “Food, Inc.,” will be shown at 7 p.m. Feb. 26 at 1475 West Front St., Red Bank. Snacks and a discussion will follow. Details: 732-284-6312 or 732-747- 2621. Go to uucmc.org for directions.

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The Mad Hatter Pub and Pizzeria will host the “Love for Lauren” benefit on behalf of the National Kidney Foundation 8- 11 p.m. Feb. 27. The event will raise awareness about kidney disease and funds for research. Mad Hatter owners Scott and Amy Kelly are hosting the event in honor of their cousin, Lauren Cerra, 20, of Sea Bright, who has received two kidney transplants in the last two years.

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A blood drive will be held 6-9 p.m. March 2 at the bloodmobile at the First Assembly of God Church, 220 Sycamore Ave., Shrewsbury.

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The Monmouth Ocean Adult Education Commission (MAECOM) is sponsoring a Private Pilot Ground School. Elementary, middle and high school teachers who have aviation as part of their curriculum are invited to register. Professional development credit will be awarded. The course starts March 8 and runs for 10 Mondays, 6-9 p.m. The cost is $150 for the 30-hour course, and approximately $50 for books and materials. Class meets at the MAECOM building, Shafto/Wyckoff and Wayside roads, in Tinton Falls. Register by March 3 at http://maecom. moesc.org or by calling 73-542-3439. Details: 73-671-9327.

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Shrewsbury Borough is holding kindergarten registration from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. March 5 at 20 Obre Place. All children who are 5 years of age on or before Oct. 1, 2010, are eligible to attend. Bring original birth certificate, immunization forms and proof of residency (e.g., utility bill). Call 732-747-0882 for registration, medical forms and an appointment

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Pat Guadagno will be joined by Steve Delopoulos, Maureen McCrink, Zeke Moffit, Pamela Minson, Delores Holmes, and the Candle Brothers at 5 p.m. March 6 for an evening of music and a cool cocktail reception at St. George’s by the River, 7 Lincoln Ave., Rumson. All proceeds will benefit the AIDS Resource Foundation. For tickets, log on to www.aidsresource.org.

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The Jersey Shore PFLAG (Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbian and Gays) monthly support meeting will be held 7-9 p.m. March 8 at the Presbyterian Church House, 352 Sycamore Ave., Shrewsbury. The meetings offer support, education and advocacy for parents, family and friends of lesbians and gays, bisexuals, and transgender and intersex people. Details: visit www.jerseyshorepflag.org, call 908-814- 2155 or email jspflag@gmail.com.

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To celebrate Ranney School’s 50th anniversary and 50 years of the world’s longest-running musical, the Tinton Falls school’s International Thespian Troupe No. 630 will present “The Fantasticks” in Ranney’s Commons Black Box Theater at 7 p.m. March 4, 5.

The musical tells the story of Luisa and Matt, a youthful couple longing for love and adventure. The show’s original off-Broadway production ran for 42 years and 17,162 performances, making it the world’s longest-running musical.

Tickets are $10 and will be available at the door.