Use And Maintenance Of Backyard Forest Tools

JACKSON – Tired of hearing the old, “Not the sharpest tool in the shed” comment? Well, then, do something about it. Join Naturalist McDuffy Barrow at the Forest Resource Education Center backyard tool program and learn how to get your tools into tiptop shape.

Attendees will learn about the materials and methods used to sharpen those essential tools you use when working on your property. Learn about maintaining knives, hand pruners, loppers, pole pruners, shovels and spades, and mattocks. The time spent at this program will make your backyard work go faster and be more pleasurable.

Program will be held on June 28 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Pre-registration only, accepted on first-come basis. Accepting 15 attendees. Registration is free. Register at: eventbrite.com/o/forest-resource-education-center-31858983647.

Community Cleanup

JACKSON – Jackson Township Community Cleanup will be on July 15 at 9 a.m. Pick up supplies at Jackson Public Works Parking Lot, 10 Don Connor Boulevard.

Organizations will receive a $500 minigrant. Space is limited to the fi rst 25 regis- tered organizations. Open to Jackson-based nonprofit organizations.

For more information or a registration package, email ksevcenko@jacksontwpnj. net or call 732-928-1260. This event is rain or shine.

Craft And Vendor Fair

JACKSON – Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Co. #1 Station 55 is looking for crafters and new merchandise vendors for the 14th Annual Craft and Vendor Fair on, Novem- ber 5. This is an indoor event and 8ft tables are provided $50. Email sta55events@ gmail.com for more information with products you sell.

Book Sale

JACKSON – The Jackson Friends of the Library is hosting a book sale on the following dates: June 27, 28 and 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; and June 30 and July 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Stock up on books for all ages and reading interests at a great price. All proceeds from the sale go toward supporting library activities and program. All ages welcome. For more information call 732-928-4400.