Manalapan Township would like its residents to know there will be no garbage collection Jan. 2 because the county reclamation center is closed. The town’s recycling yard will be open on Dec. 31 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Details: 732-446-8303.

 An Italian dinner buffet will be hosted by the Freehold Council Knights of Columbus from 6-9 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Council Hall, 70 E. Main St., Freehold. Donation: $12 per adult; $5 per child under age 12. Details: 917-586-7349.

 A coin, card and currency collectible show will be held at St. Mary’s Church, 1 Phalanx Road, (off Route 34) Colts Neck, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 31. Attendees can buy, sell or trade items. There will be up to 40 dealer tables and free appraisals. Details: 732- 526-7337 or cardfather@optonline.net.

 The Holland-America Group brings together Dutch-speaking people in central New Jersey for three to four lunches annually at restaurants in Monmouth and Ocean counties and during a summer barbecue. A New Year’s Eve party for members will be held Jan. 1 at a member’s house in Freehold. Dutch-speaking people who are interested in joining the social group should contact Arnold van Ruitenbeek at 732-361-1278 or send an email to apvanr@yahoo.com.

 The Embroiderers’ Guild of America- Monmouth Chapter day group will meet for its annual pot luck lunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 19 at St. Mary’s Church Hall, Colts Neck. A video about long- and shortstitching, called needle painting, will be shown. Details: 732-833-2504.

 An antiques and collectibles auction will be held at the Morganville United Methodist Church, 215 Conover Road (off Route 79), Marlboro, on Jan. 14. Preview of items will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by the auction at 11 a.m. Richard Gorecki will serve as auctioneer for the event. Donations of quality consignments are currently being accepted. A food kitchen will be on site. Cash or good checks will be accepted as payment; no credit cards will be accepted. A 10 percent buyers premium will benefit the church. Hundreds of pieces of merchandise are currently ready for auction, with more arriving every day. Details: 732-536-4278 or 732-239-0106.