Jan. 11 — Sun. Live Cooking Demo - Jamie Geller, author of Quick and Kosher: Recipes. Join Torah Links at JCC of Greater Monmouth County, 100 Grant Ave. Deal, NJ. 6:30 pm. Tickets are $18.00 in advance, $22.00 at the door. Log onto www.torahlinks.org or call 732-367-0600, ext. 15.

Jan. 19 — Mon. MLK Beach Service - The community is invited for an interfaith service project in memory of Dr. King at the Newport Ave. gazebo by the Ventnor Library. 3 p.m. We will be cleaning the beach, stabilizing the dune by planting dormant grass, and sharing stories and songs of freedom around the campfire. for more info call Joyce at Beth El 823-2725.

Jan. 23 — Fri. Mahjong Brunch - Bagel spread and a chance to play mahjong with others. Raffle prizes. All players and skill levels welcome. Space limited. Must sign up and pay in advance. $8 JCC members. $12 Non- Members. Katz JCC. 10:30 a.m. Call Josh Cutler 609-822-1167 ext. 138 or email JCutler@ jccatlantic.org.

Chai CookOff - Iron Chef type competition with a kosher twist. 7 p.m. Three-course gourmet meal so you can taste the food. Silent auction and music. $36 pp. Congregation Beth Judah. For more information, call 822-7116, ext. 102.

Jan. 26 — Mon. Blood Drive - Beth El Synagogue's annual Red Cross drive at the synagogue from noon to 6 p.m. Call Joyce in the Beth El office. 823-2725.