Parent Mentor Program available to mothers

The Monmouth County Division of Social Services wishes to inform individuals that its Parent Mentor Program is available to lend support to local mothers.

Parent mentors are volunteers who are available to mothers in Monmouth County. A mentor is an experienced parent who meets weekly with the mother at a mutually convenient time. Mentors help mothers find solutions to problems, find resources in the community, share parenting, budgeting and cooking skills, and offer friendship.

For more information, call Mary Ellen Hemenway of Volunteers in Public Ser­vice at (732) 845-2073.

Registration under way for Red Cross classic

The American Red Cross Jersey Coast Chapter, Tinton Falls, is now accepting registration for its annual golf classic Oct. 20 at Metedeconk National Golf Course, Jackson. Registration will begin at 10:15 a.m., buffet luncheon at 11 a.m. and tee time at 12:30 p.m.

Fee is $425 per player, which includes buffet lunch, dinner with open bar and mid-course refreshments. "Individual play" will be the format for the event, and prizes will be awarded for low gross and low net scores for individuals and teams, and longest drive and closet to the pin for men and women. The classic will feature a raf­fle, 50/50 cash raffle, prizes and golfer gifts.

To register or for more details, call Jacqueline at (732) 493-9100, ext. 225.

‘Boats For Kids’ Sake’ campaign under way

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth County (BBBS), Eatontown, has begun its "Boats For Kids’ Sake" campaign to raise money for at-risk children in Monmouth County. Individuals wishing to get rid of a boat may do so by donating it to BBBS, and donors may be able to take the fair market value as a charitable contribution.

Boats must be seaworthy and made of fiberglass, and any size boat — from launches to yachts — will be considered. Big Brothers will also tow the boat free of charge.

For details, call (800) 859-6526.