• How to live green will be discussed by Ingrid Justick, holistic nutritionist, gardener and environmentalist, at 7 p.m.
p.m. May 14 at the Barkalow Middle School, Stillwells Corner Road, Freehold Township. The senior girls from each of the six Freehold Regional High School District schools with the highest average at the end of the third marking period will also be honored by the AAUW. Details: 732-928-2479. • Master Gardeners of Monmouth County annual plant sale will be held rain or shine from noon to 5:30 p.m. May 15 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 16 at the Monmouth County Agricultural Building, 4000 Kozloski Road, Freehold Township. • Manalapan Township will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its recreation center on Route 522 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of the recreation center’s expansion followed by special events at 1 p.m. May 16. Events and games will be played on each of the new fields and courts. Details: 732-446-8308. • “Catherine of Siena: A Woman for Our Times,” a one-woman show by Adrian Dominican Sister Nancy Murray, will be presented at 7 p.m. May 16 at St. Veronica Catholic Church, 4215 Route 9 north, Howell. All are welcome. Tickets: $10 per person $30 per family. Details: 732-364-6158 or 800-430-0586. • Old Tennent Church, Manalapan, will host an open house from 4-8 p.m. May 16. The event will feature games, prizes, tours and a family movie. Donations of canned food or money for the Samaritan Center will be accepted as admission. All are welcome. Details: 732-446-6299. • New Beginnings Agape Christian Center, 133 Throckmorton St., Freehold, will host a one-day prayer conference May 16. Continental breakfast will be served at 8 a.m. and workshops will follow. Lunch will also be served. Registration fee: $45. Details: 732-462-2097. • The 4-H Puppetry Club, a free club for children in grades one through three, will meet at the Monmouth County 4-H office, 4000 Kozloski Road, Freehold Township, May 16 and June 13. Attendees will make puppets, create puppet characters and originate puppet skits. Details: 732-431- 7266 or 732-462-8607.
• The Goddard School, Route 520, Marlboro, will host “Kidnapping Prevention,” a free interactive seminar for children ages 3-6, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. May 16. All are welcome to attend.