Holiday Mail for Heroes Collection at Park Avenue Elementary

Wednesday will be mostly sunny with a high near 54 degrees and an overnight low of 33, according to the National Weather Service.

The PTO is sponsoring a Holiday Mail for Heroes program. A large collection box will be located inside the Park Avenue Elementary School entrance where students can send a card to a military service member.

Care packages containing any of the following items will also be accepted: black or white socks, hand sanitizer, sunblock, medical supplies, mouthwash, foot powder, body powder, hot cocoa powder, powdered drink mix singles, peanut butter, cereal bars, granola bars, energy bars, protein bars, dried fruit, Slim Jims, beef jerky, sunflower seeds, or Cup O' Noodles.

More details about the program are available on the school district Web site.

The Freehold Township High School Contemporary Global Issues seniors will present a self-guided, interactive tour about bullying and the state’s Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Initiatives on Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. during parent-teacher conferences at the school.

The Joseph J. Catena Elementary School PTO will meet at the school on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

The Freehold Borough Holiday House Tour will take place Saturday, Dec. 10 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $5 for tickets.

If you would like to purchase tickets or volunteer to decorate the historic homes, please contact Lynda Keller at 732-421-3750 or at bluefairy614@gmail.com.