The Barnegat Historical Society is seeking information about Barnegat’s seaman, their ships and shipbuilding.

Ship models or paintings of Barnegat ships — especially sloops and two- or three-masted schooners, which would represent ships built in Barnegat — and other memorabilia and photos would be welcome. The new information may be included in a booklet that is currently being developed.

The historical society is planning a house tour for Dec. 3 that will include homes of Barnegat sea captains, the Masonic Hall and Mariners Lodge. A nautical arts exhibit and an afternoon concert are also being planned as part of the day’s festivities.

According to a press release from the historical society, Barnegat’s maritime era lasted nearly 100 years and yet little detail is known. Anyone who has items or information on the subject is asked to call Mike Costaris at (609) 698-7643.

Holiday music, goodies, tree lighting in Allentown

The Allentown Business Community Association will host a Holiday Open House Dec. 2-4 in downtown Allentown.

Dec. 2 will be Hospitality Night, with refreshments and goodies at participating stores until 8 p.m., and on Dec. 3 the Nassau Brass Band, carolers and live music will fill the air throughout the town.

On Dec. 4 there will be a live nativity scene, the Christian Community Choir will perform, and there will be live music throughout the town. The tree lighting will be held at Pete Sensi Park, along with refreshments with Santa, sponsored by the Women’s Association of Allentown.

For additional details, call (609) 223-3828 or visit www.allentownnj.com.

Residents’ input sought for course selections

Millstone Township Community Education will offer the following classes at Millstone Middle School. Preregistration is required. “Microsoft Frontpage” will be held 7:30-9 p.m. Dec. 5 and 12 in Room 151. The class will cover an introduction to Microsoft Frontpage Web publishing, including how to set up a Web site account on a free hosting site, design a basic Web page using various tools as World Art and other graphics, and how to upload a page to the Internet. Ed Tranosky will be the instructor. The fee is $25.

“Quick-fix Decorating for the Holidays” will be presented by decorator Marion Zukas Dec. 12, 7-8:30 p.m., in Room 166. The fee is $15. Millstone Community Education is seeking volunteers to be part of a committee to provide community input for class selection for the spring session. Only four meetings will be held during the year, with the first meeting scheduled for 11 a.m. Dec. 6. Call Barbara Schulze, Millstone Township Community Education, at (732) 446-6802, ext. 17, or e-mail schulzb@millstone.k12.nj.us.

Holiday gala to benefit CentraState’s nursery

A holiday dinner-dance will be held to benefit the special care nursery at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township.

The gala event will be held at 7 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Battleground Country Club, Manalapan, and will include a silent auction. Black-tie attire is optional. The cost is $75 per person. For further details and reservations, call Geri at (732) 617-2251.

Firehouse is drop-off site for Toys for Tots drive

As participants in the annual Toys for Tots program sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps, the Hope Fire Company in Allentown and Upper Freehold is collecting new, unwrapped toys for needy children in the local area. Toys may be drop off at the fire station, 82 Route 526, Allentown, until Dec. 16.

Princeton Garden Statesmen in concert

The Allentown Presbyterian Church will present a concert featuring the Princeton Garden Statesmen Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. at the church, High Street, Allentown.

The Princeton Garden Statesmen chorus was voted the No. 1 barbershop chorus in New Jersey in 2004. The group consists of some 40 men who will perform holiday tunes and traditional favorites in four-part barbershop-style a cappella. There will also be performances by some local talent. Tickets are $10 and will support the Allentown and Upper Freehold Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse in providing the community with prevention programs. For tickets and details, call (609) 259-6019. Tickets will also be available at the Allentown and Upper Freehold town halls.

Jewish center’s fundraiser to help repair scrolls

Perrineville Jewish Center, Millstone, will hold a fundraiser until Dec. 18.

The money raised will be used to repair the synagogue’s torahs (sacred scrolls), which are in need of refurbishment.

The children enrolled in the synagogue’s Hebrew school will be selling assorted chocolate bars at $1 apiece.

The child who sells the most will be awarded a gift certificate to Freehold Raceway Mall.

Make your own wreath Dec. 10 in Roosevelt

A “Make Your Own Wreath” fundraiser will be held Dec. 10 from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. at the Roosevelt Public School. the cost is $15, and all proceeds will go to the school. To reserve a space, call Kathleen Towle at (609) 490-0692.

Vendors sought for ‘Winter Wonderland’ fair

Vendors are being sought for a “Winter Wonderland” fair to be held Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Elms Elementary School, 780 Patterson Road, Jackson. Spaces are $20. For more information, call Debbie at (732) 928-0912.

Shop ’til You Drop Night Dec. 2 in Millstone

The Millstone Eagles Football and Cheer Booster Club will host a Shop ’til You Drop Night 7-10:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Wagner Athletic Complex, Baird Road, Millstone.

There will be vendors representing baked goods, chocolate, scrapbook supplies, jewelry, fitness center memberships, baskets, makeup, ornaments, cooking utensils, poinsettias, dog accessories, and other items. Donated gifts from the vendors will be raffled off at the end of the event.

A percentage of the proceeds will be used for the cheerleaders’ trip to Walt Disney World in Florida, where the will compete for the national championship title.

Scouts’ pancake breakfast to aid hurricane victims

Boy Scout Troop 116 will hold a fundraising pancake breakfast Dec. 4 following the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Masses at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Stillhouse Road, Millstone.

The breakfast will include all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, orange juice, coffee and tea.

The cost is $6 per adult and $3 per child under age 8.

All proceeds will go to victims of the Gulf Coast hurricanes.

WyldLife plans Skate Night, meeting, caroling

The Millstone WyldLife Club will hold a Family Skate Night Dec. 4 from 5-7 p.m. at the Jackson Roller Rink, 2270 West County Line Road, Jackson. The cost is $4 per skater plus $2-$4 for each skate rental. Attendees may bring goodies to share. Everyone is welcome.

The club will hold its December monthly event Dec. 17 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Millstone Community Center, Stagecoach Road, Millstone. The theme is “Holly Jolly Christmas,” and participants can come dressed for the holidays. On Dec. 22, the club will be joined by Beyond WyldLife to visit local nursing homes and sing Christmas carols. All Millstone sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders are welcome to join the WyldLife Club, an international, inter-denominational organization for young people. For more information, call Gina Cullinane at (609) 259-7958, or Donna Bruton (732) 303-8636.

Rutgers Equine Science Center to host seminar

The Rutgers Equine Science Center will sponsor two educational seminars on Dec. 13: a first-ever Equine Management Update from 2 to 4 p.m. and its annual Equine Science Update from 6 to 9 p.m. Both events will take place at the New Jersey Museum of Agriculture on the Cook College campus of Rutgers University.

The Equine Management Update is aimed at horse owners, farm owners and managers, equine veterinarians and others involved in the horse industry. Topics will include: nutrient waste practices and procedures; discussion of the new agricultural management practices for commercial equine operations; the national animal identification program and its implications for horse owners; and emergency preparedness tips and resources

The Equine Science Update, geared to professionals, plus students, science teachers, 4-H horse program participants and educators, will include presentations highlighting the Equine Science Center’s work in advancing equine health, horse management practices, and solutions to equine industry issues. Call (732) 932-9419 or e-mail ESC@aesop.rutgers.edu.