River Road Books, Fair Haven, is hosting three authors for you or your book club. July 29 at 7:30 p.m. will be V. Thomas Hoban and his book, “The Letter;” Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. is Jenna Blum, author of “Those Who Save Us” and her latest, “Stormchasers;” and Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m. is Liz Welch, author of “The Kids Are All Right.” For more information or to RSVP contact riverroadbooks@verizon.net or 732-747-9455.

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The Red Cross will hold a blood drive 1-7 p.m. July 27 at the Church of the Precious Blood, Monmouth Beach. To make an appointment, go to redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code 7506, or call 732-222-3311 or 908-902-1604. O negative blood is at critically low levels.

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Red Bank’s 56th annual Sidewalk Sale will take place July 30, 31 and Aug. 1. Visitors will enjoy free StreetLife performances noon to 3 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Saturday. Family entertainers will include musicians, stiltwalkers, jugglers, magicians and face painters. Visit www.redbankrivercenter.org for additional information.

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The Guild of Creative Art, Shrewsbury, presents a portrait demonstration by Nanci France-Vaz 1-3 p.m. Aug. 29. Emphasis will be on drawing techniques and value. France-Vaz is a professional portrait artist with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the School of Visual Arts. Please RSVP: 732-741-1441. All are welcome. Suggested donation: $3. Details: NanciFrance- Vaz.com and www.guildofcreativeart.org.

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Healthier Shore Kids Inc. is holding a car wash 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 28 at Applebee’s, 14 Park Ave., Tinton Falls. The cost is $5. Volunteers needed. For more information, www.healthiershorekids.org or contact Rita, Monique or Ayasha at 732- 252-6372.

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Join the Navesink Maritime Heritage Association for a one-week, five-day adventure on the Navesink River for children ages 11-14. Sessions are Aug. 2-6 and Aug. 9-13. Fore more details, contact 732-768- 7246 or riverrangers@gmail.com or visit www.navesinkmaritime.org.

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ASSE International Student Exchange Programs is seeking host families for boys and girls ages 15-18 from a variety of countries around the world. These personable and academically select exchange students speak English, are bright, curious and anxious to learn about the U.S. by living as part of your family, attending high school and sharing their own culture and language. To become a host family or find out more about ASSE and its programs, call Sue at 732-251-1517 or 1-800-677-2773 or visit www.asse.com.

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The Wonder Bar in Asbury Park will host a benefit for Holiday Express noon to 6 p.m. July 25. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door. Also, enjoy a reduced price menu, cash bar and plenty of giveaways and raffles. For more information about Holiday Express email ahadar@holidayexpress.org or call 732- 544-8010.

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Two information sessions about a free mammogram program at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, will be held 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 11 and 25. An information table in the main lobby will offer details on the Susan G. Komen for the Cure “Reach Out for Life” initiative. The program is open to Monmouth County women age 40 and older who are uninsured or under-insured and meet income eligibility requirements. A program representative will provide information and answer questions. Details: 732-923-7700.

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The Wellness Community, 613 Hope Road, Eatontown, offers free programs, including exercise, yoga, support groups and special programs, to people affected by cancer. For a full schedule, visit www.thewellnesscommunity.org/jerseyshore. Registration is required for all programs. To register or for details, call 732-578-9200.

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Join Barbara Restuccio, community liaison for St. Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care, at 1 p.m. Aug. 11 to learn helpful steps for caregivers in maintaining their own physical, mental and emotional health. The program will be held at the SCAN Learning Center in the Monmouth Mall in Eatontown; the program is for those age 50 and older. Registration is required by calling 732-542-1326. Free.

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Juanita Blau, R.N., special program instructor for Monmouth Medical Center, will present a program on simple stress management techniques and calming exercises. The stress management workshop will be held 7 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Tatum Park Activity Center, Red Hill Road, Middletown. To register or for fee information, call 732-842-4000, ext. 1.