Wisteria invites members of the community to purchase pink breast cancer awareness ribbons in honor or in memory of a loved one. For as little as five dollars, a ribbon will be personalized with their honoree's name. The ribbons are being displayed at Wisteria during the month of October. All of the donations from the "Ribbons For Life" event will benefit the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer.

Vera Bradley, maker of fine quilted handbags and accessories, established the Vera Bradley Foundation in 1998. The foundation is raising funds for breast cancer research at the Indiana University School of Medicine. To learn more about this foundation, visit verabradley.org Wisteria will also host its fifth annual Think Pink Party, Oct. 28. Ten percent of the days' proceeds on the Hope Toile pattern will be donated to the cause. Refreshments and door prizes. Details: (609) 208-1198. Wisteria is located at 28 South Main St., Allentown.

Stamp cancellation will honor 300th anniversary

A commemorative stamp cancellation and ceremony in honor of Allentown's 300th Anniversary will take place at Borough Hall at 11:30 p.m. on Oct. 28, with dignitaries and other notable invited guests. All are welcomed to attend.

Ladies Auxiliary to hold craft and vendor show

The Hope Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary of Allentown will hold a craft and vendor show, Oct. 28 from 9-3 p.m. at the Hope firehouse, 82 Route 526, Allentown. Cost per table is $25. Details: (609) 208-0127.

Roosevelt to offer free

rabies clinic for cats, dogs

The Monmouth County Health Department will sponsor a free rabies vaccination clinic for cats and dogs, Oct. 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Public Works Garage on Rochdale Avenue in Roosevelt. Anyone who is a New Jersey resident may bring their cats as well as their dogs to the clinic. All pets vaccinated at this clinic must receive a rabies booster shot, either in one or three years. For all pets due in three years for a rabies booster, the New Jersey State Department of Health recommends that owners return instead, in two years to receive their pets rabies booster shot. This shortened time span between rabies shots will provide added protection against rabies exposures. Contact the Monmouth County Health Department at (732) 431-7456.

Roosevelt sponsors trip to George Street Playhouse

The Roosevelt Recreation Department is sponsoring a trip to the George Street Playhouse to see "The Value of Names" starring Jack Klugman, Nov. 18. The trip will depart the Roosevelt Public School parking lot at 12:30 p.m. and return at 5 p.m. The cost per person is $40 and includes a ticket and transportation. Participants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Deadline for registration is Nov. 10. Contact the Recreation Department at (609) 448-0539 (press 3) for a registration form and more information.

Home demonstration

vendors, crafters sought

The Millstone Township Women's Organization (MTWO), will be hosting its second annual 'Shop 'til You Drop" vendor night Nov. 17 from 7-10 p.m., at the Millstone Township Elementary School. Home demonstration vendors & crafters wanted, to sell items to local shoppers for the holiday season. Spaces are $50 (including table); some limited spaces with electric. All are available on a first-come basis. Free admission to all. Proceeds will be donated back to the Millstone community. Call Jamie (609) 208-2988.

Millstone resident

elected to SBOANJ

Longtime standardbred horseman Thomas F. Luchento of Freehold, has been re-elected to a second one-year term as president of the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey. Other officers elected for 2006-07 are First Vice President Thomas A. D'Altrui of Hillsborough; Second Vice President Robert Baggitt Sr. of Allentown; Third Vice President Kelvin Harrison of the Clarksburg section of Millstone Township; Treasurer Alfred Ochsner of Monroe Township; and Secretary Anthony Romano of the Clarksburg section of Millstone Township. Call Leon Zimmerman at (609) 394-8303.

Halloween fundraiser

for TRF scheduled

The annual Halloween Hunter Pace, a fundraiser for the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF), will be held October 29 at Assunpink WMA, Upper Freehold on East Branch Road. Teams of 2 or 3 will depart between 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. from the log cabin. Refreshments and carrots for the horses will be provided. All riding styles are welcome; helmets required. Fee is $30 per rider. The top two teams closest to the pace time will be awarded ribbons and $100 each. For details, call Pat Jasin (732) 505-9700. The TRF is a horse organization, founded in the U.S. in 1982. They rescue ex-racehorses from slaughter and rehabilitate them for adoption. www.trfinc.org.

Learn to sew valances

at class in Millstone Twp.

Get those measuring tapes out to finally spruce up that window, and learn how to make a basic rod-pocket valance. Upon registration, an e-mail will be sent out detailing the supplies needed. At the end of the evening, participants will have created a ready-to-hang window treatment. The class will be held from 7-9 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Millstone Township Middle School (in the library), 308 Millstone Road, Clarksburg. Cost is $20. For more information, contact Barbara Schulze at (732) 446-2243 or e-mail schulzb@millstone.k12.nj.us.

Annual Harvest Dance scheduled for Nov. 4

The Millstone Township Hospital Auxiliary is holding its annual Harvest Dance, sponsored by the Millstone Elks Lodge 2613, on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 7-11 p.m. The lodge is located on Burnt Tavern Road in Millstone Township. There will be a buffet dinner, cash bar, DJ and prizes. Tickets are $20 per person. The dress is very casual. All funds from this event will benefit CentraState Medical Center. For ticket information, call (609) 259-2684.

The buzz about bees

offered in Allentown

Arnold Kleeberg, of the Master Gardeners of Monmouth County, will present "The Buzz About Bees" at the Nov. 9 meeting of the Allentown Garden Club. Enjoy a lively presentation and learn about the amazing life cycle of this invaluable garden creature at 7 p.m. at the Allentown Methodist Church on Church Street. The public is cordially invited to attend. The club meets the second Thursday of each month at the church. Beginners and experts alike from the area are welcome to join. For more information visit AllentownGardenClub.org or contact club president Jennifer Elder Brady at (609) 581-0462.

Annual Covered Dish Luncheon scheduled

The 83rd annual Covered Dish Luncheon, sponsored by the Allentown/Upper Freehold/ Washington Township Branch of NGA, will be held Nov. 10 at noon at St. John's Catholic Church, Allentown-Yardville Road, Allentown. Handicapped accessible. Agencies involved with this year's distribution of new clothing are the New Lisbon Developmental Center, Anchor House, The Mount Carmel Guild, The Children's Home Society, Womanspace and the Trenton Psychiatric Center. Members are requested to donate two articles of new clothing. If you are unable to participate but would like to donate items, call Rosemarie Totten at (609) 259-9737.