Ocean County Library will present cranberry farmer Brenda Connor, who will explain the history of these berries, 7 p.m. at the Jackson branch, 2 Jackson Drive. Call (732) 928-4400.

The Center for Healthy Living at Kimball Medical Center will hold a beauty seminar to discuss the options and trends in plastic surgery 1-3 p.m. at the center, 198 Prospect St. Call (888) 724-7123.

New Egypt High School PTO will hold a benefit used-book sale 2-7 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday at the school, 117 Evergreen Road. Call (609) 758-0009.

Friends of Jackson Library will hold a book sale, including CDs, DVDs and tapes, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the library, 2 Jackson Drive. Call (732) 928-0812.

MOMS Club of Jackson-West will hold a benefit buffet breakfast 9 a.m.-noon at the Central Jersey Italian-American Club on Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Tickets cost $5; children younger than 3 will be admitted free. Call (732) 928-0148.

Lakewood Community School will offer a Defensive Driving class 6:30-9:30 p.m. today and Tuesday at Lakewood High School. Participants who complete the class can save on auto insurance and/or reduce two points on driving records. Call (732) 905-3685.

Lakewood Community School will offer two culinary classes for adults. Nibbles: Creative Hors D'oeuvres will be featured today and Wednesday; Petit Fours will be featured on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. Call (732) 905-3685.

The Ocean County Office of Senior Services will present the various plans available for the Medicare Prescription D Plan 1:30 p.m. at the Friends of Point Pleasant Library meeting, 834 Beaver Dam Road. Call (732) 295-4057.

New Jersey Council for the Humanities will present a program focusing on American Indians in today's world, their lifestyles, beliefs and the preservation of language and culture 7 p.m. at the Point Pleasant Beach library, 710 McLean Ave. Call (732) 892-4575.

A free four-week series of introductory Sivananda yoga classes for adults will be offered 5 p.m. at the Jackson branch of Ocean County Library, 2 Jackson Drive. Call (732) 928-4400.

Learn how to build a gingerbread house 7 p.m. at the Jackson branch of Ocean County Library on Jackson Drive. Ingredients and instructions will be available for different skill levels. Program is free. Call (732) 928-4400.

Jewish Book Month will be celebrated with an appearance of Azriela Jaffe, author of "What Do You Mean, You Can't Eat in My Home," 7 p.m. at the Lakewood library, 301 Lexington Ave. Call (732) 363-1435.

Ocean County Library will offer a free program on how to avoid holiday eating pitfalls and tips for creating holiday meals that are delicious and nutritious at 7 p.m. at the library on Jackson Drive. Call (732) 928-4400.

Items for the Community Calendar can be faxed to (732) 643-4015 or e-mailed to jsilverman@app.com . Submissions should be received at least two weeks prior to publication date.

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