Eleven Things Happening In And Around Berkeley This Week

MONDAY - Berkeley Adult Writers Group, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Berkeley branch of the Ocean County Library, 30 Station Road, Bayville. Novice and experienced writers welcome.

MONDAY - Ocean County College Board of Trustees, 12:30 p.m., Administration Building, Ocean County College, College Drive, Toms River.

MONDAY - Berkeley Township Council, 7 p.m., Town Hall, 627 Pinewald-Keswick Road, Bayville. The caucus starts at 7, followed immediately by the regular meeting. Hint: most of the discussion takes place at the caucus meeting.

TUESDAY - Peanuts and Soybeans and Sweet Potatoes, 6:30 p.m., Berkeley branch of the Ocean County Library, 30 Station Road, Bayville. Learn about the contributions of food scientist George Washington Carver and make some simple recipes. Ages 13-18. Please register at www.theoceancountylibrary.org or call 732-269-2144.

WEDNESDAY - Ocean County Board of Freeholders, pre-board meeting, 4 p.m., Ocean County Administration Building, 101 Hooper Avenue, Toms River.

THURSDAY - Central Regional Board of Education, 7 p.m., board meeting room, Central Regional High School, Forest Hills Parkway, Bayville.

THURSDAY - Berkeley Township Board of Education, 6:30 p.m., Berkeley Township Elementary School, 10 Emory Avenue, Bayville.

THURSDAY - AARP Free Tax Help, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., second floor study room, Ocean County Library, Washington Street, Toms River. For seniors, 60 and over, and low to moderate income residents. Seniors are given priority. First come, first served.

THURSDAY - Potato Chips and a Scoop of Ice Cream, 6:30 p.m, Berkeley branch of the Ocean County Library, 30 Station Road, Bayville. Ages 6-12. Participate in a scavenger hunt with items from African-American inventors. Please register at www.theoceancountylibrary.org or call 732-269-2144. Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkeley Library.

THURSDAY - Bingo night, sponsored by the Holiday City at Berkeley Bingo Club, Clubhouse #2, Port Royal Drive. Doors open at 5 p.m., bingo starts at 6:30 p.m

SUNDAY - Live Animal Talks, 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m, Jakes Branch County Park, Double Trouble Road, Beachwood. Come and meet some of the park's inhabitants. The event is free and open to all ages.