The Youth Program at Asbury United Methodist Church (UMC), 61 Atlantic Ave., Long Branch, will hold a spaghetti dinner March 24 from 5-7 p.m. Price is $7, and $3 for children younger than age 5.

A rummage sale will be April 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and April 6 from 9 a.m. to noon, and feature clothing, jewelry, household items, toys, and other items.

For more information, call the church at (732) 229-5544.

Group sponsoring bingo, trip to A.C., craft show

The Italian American Memorial Association (IAMA) will hold bingo beginning March 3 at 7:30 p.m. at its facility, 195 West End Ave., Long Branch. Estimated prize money will be $2,000. For more information, call (732) 222-9750.

The Ladies Auxiliary will sponsor a bus trip to Harrah's Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, 2-11 p.m. March 4. The cost is $22, with an $18 cash return. No alcoholic beverages will be permitted on the bus. For reservations, call Susan at (732) 870-1397 or (732) 870-1440.Crafters and vendors are needed for the auxiliary's craft show to be held April 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spaces are $20 each, and tables will be provided if needed. Admission is free, and foods will be available. For more information, call Donna at (732) 571-5096 or Anne (732) 222-8709.

Drifters Inc. to host luncheon, fashion show

The nonprofit Ocean Chapter of Drifters Inc. will sponsor a luncheon and fashion show March 11 at Gibbs Hall, Fort Monmouth, Eatontown. Doors will open at 11:20 a.m., followed by lunch at noon. Fashions will be provided by Karen's Boutique, Spring Lake. The chapter will also present high school seniors with scholarships, and talk show hostess Wendy Williams will present the second annual Wendy Williams' Scholarship. A native of Ocean Township, Williams hosts a New York City-based afternoon radio show. The scholarship is for an internship at WBLS, New York. Tickets are $40 per person. For tickets or more information, call (732) 918-8307 or (732) 431-1210.

Artwork now accepted from autism community

April is Autism Awareness Month, and Work Smarter Now, Lincroft section of Middletown, is extending an invitation to individuals in the autism community to submit works of art to KindTree Productions. Suzann Brucato, owner of Work Smarter, has coordinated efforts with Tim Mueller at KindTree. KindTree celebrates autistic artisans by publishing and selling artwork. Autistic artists may contribute a digital image of artwork and send it by e-mail to Art@KindTree.org. Included should be the artist's name, age, address, a short biography (no more than 200 words), the title of the piece submitted, and a two sentence description (optional). Parent's name and contact information are required for younger artists.

Works may include paintings, photography, poetry, sculpture, weaving, or any other artistic renderings that can be photographed and sent in a digital format. Work Smarter Now provides a dedicated link to purchase notecards and other products containing these images, with 50 percent of sales returned to artists.

For more information, visit www.worksmarternow.com/Neighborhood.htm.