Guaracini Performing Arts Center, Vineland. 4 p.m. Symphony’s first concert of the 2023-2024 season. Led by Music Director Maestro Jed Gaylin, the concert opens with Composer Alexander Borodin’s symphonic poem In the Steppes of Central Asia. Solo pianist Alexandre Moutouzkine performs Alexander Scriabin’s Piano Concerto. Also, Tchaikovsky’s recognizable Symphony No. 5. bayatlanticsymphony.org.

Buck Park, 10 Buck St., Millville, 5–9 p.m. Food, live music, games, vendors.

Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Ave., Vineland. 2–3:30 p.m. “Account, Secure, Dispose” presentation focuses on prescription medication safety and proper disposal. Free; registration requested: 856-794-1011 ext. 304 or e-mail alan@southwestcouncil.org.

300 E St., Millville. 1:30 p.m. Book for the month is Horse by Geraldine Brooks. Interested? Call 856-691-7434.

Vineland Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Ave., Vineland. 6 p.m. Free public film screening of the Hometown Habitat Project, sponsored by Natural Vineland, a Registered Community of the National Wildlife Federation. For more, visit nwf.org/garden *Use of library meeting room does not constitute library endorsement.

Buena Historical Society, 201 Kennedy Dr., Landisville. 7:30 p.m. Singer/songwriter, screenwriter, author, and glass jewelry artisan. Program is a free event. Refreshments served. 50/50. 856-466-4654.

Merighi’s Savoy Inn, Vineland. Community leader and board trustee, Lawrence A. Pepper, Jr., Esq. will be honored. For information or to make reservations: Liz Meenan at 856-825-6810, ext. 241, or e-mail info@ccgcnj.org.

Woman’s Club of Vineland clubhouse, corner of Main Rd. and Washington Ave. (677 S. Main Rd.), Vineland. 6 p.m. with doors opening at 5:30. Authors—Deborah Boerner Ein, Tyrese Gould Jacinto, Marianne Lods, M. MacKinnon and Lisa Shiroff—will discuss their books and writing process, and sign copies. Tickets $20, must be bought in advance by calling […]

Millville Public Library, 210 Buck St., Millville. 6:30 p.m. Meet paul Evans Pedersen, Jr., author of The Legendary Pine Barrens–New Tales From Old Haunts. 856-825-7087 to register / obtain a copy.

YMCA, 159 E. Landis Ave., Vineland. 6–7:30 p.m. Community is invited to this family-friendly, safe, and healthy way to celebrate Halloween. Costumes are welcomed but not required. No registration is needed. A “nightmare alley” feature will thrill brave kids. Trick or treating, a giant inflatable slide, pumpkin patch, face painting, and games. Local businesses and […]