Datebook

• St. Ambrose Carnival, through June 21, Wed.-Thurs. 6-11 p.m.; Fri., 6 p.m. to midnight; Sat., 5-11 p.m.; on school grounds, Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge.

• A blood drive, conducted by Central Jersey Blood Center, June 19, 6-9 p.m. at Freehold Gardens Hotel, Gibson Place, Freehold Township. Details: (732) 842-5750.

• Single Friends, for ages 45-65, will meet for friendly discussion June 19 and 26 at 7:45 p.m. at the Steakloft, Days Inn, Route 9, Freehold Township. Details: (732) 536-3524.

• Young Jewish Singles, ages 24-35, will meet at Harry’s Roadhouse, Asbury Park, on June 19, 8 p.m. E-mail marlie@jccwm.com.

• Marlboro Board of Education (grades K-8) regular meeting, June 19, 8 p.m. at 1980 Township Drive, Marlboro. Details: (732) 972-2000.

• Gamblers Anonymous, June 20 and 27, 8-9:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, Park Avenue at West Main Street, Freehold. No fees.

• A car wash for cars, vans and trucks, conducted by Cub Scout Pack 454, a pack for boys with special needs, June 21, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Freehold Elks Lodge 1454, East Main Street (at routes 537 and 79), Freehold. Details: (732) 308-0850.

• A family picnic, sponsored by Congregation Sons of Israel, June 22, 5-9 p.m. at Congress Hill Farm, Federal Road Monroe. The rain-or-shine event will feature glatt kosher barbecue, hayrides, volleyball, square dancing, races, pony rides, fishing contest, campfire and sing-along. Admission: $20 adults, $18 seniors, $12 under age 10. Details: (732) 446-3000.

• The Sierra Club, Jersey Shore Group, June 23, 8 p.m. at the Old Wharf House, Main Street and Oceanport Avenue, Oceanport. Details: Mary Lanko, (732) 462-2199.

• Phase II, a singles club for people age 50 and over, June 24, 7 p.m. at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Symmes Drive, Manalapan. New members are welcome. Details: Dolly, (732) 772-0572, or June, (732) 370-0532.

• St. Veronica Fair, June 25-28, Wed.-Thurs., 6-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 6-11 p.m., on the church grounds, 4215 Route 9, Howell. Free admission and parking. Rides, 50/50 raffle, games, food, entertainment.

• Free Pap tests sponsored by the Monmouth County Board of Health, June 26, 2-6 p.m. at the health department, 3435 Route 9, Freehold Township. Appoint-ments required; (732) 431-7456.

• Pizza Night, sponsored by Freehold Elks Lodge 1454, June 27, 6-8 p.m., at the lodge, 73 E. Main St., Freehold. Pizza cooked to order, pitchers of beverages. Details, or reservations for large groups: (732) 431-8707 after 4 p.m.

• A book fair, featuring new books and magazines direct from publishers — fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, cookbooks, books on sports and hobbies — June 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Monmouth Worship Center, 176 Route 79, Marlboro. Proceeds to benefit youth mission trip to Ireland. Details: (732) 332-9600.