Datebook

• Italian American Association of Monmouth County will meet June 22 at the Bacchus School of Wine, 227 Route 33, Manalapan. Buffet dinner is $30; annual dues are $30. Details: Steve Cataneo, (732) 492-7108, or Rob DeSalvatore, (201) 679-8535.

• Need a Friend, a social group for singles ages 55-75, will meet for dinner June 22 (every Wednesday) at 7:30 p.m. at the Golden Bell Diner, Route 9 south, Freehold Township, and meets every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Prestige Diner, Route 33, East Windsor. Details: (732) 625-0605 or (609) 448-3378.

• “A Joint Venture,” a free program about arthritis and the Arthritis Founda-tion’s resources, will be presented June 23, 10-11 a.m. at Liberty Manor assisted living facility, 49 LaSatta Ave., English-town. No fund-raising will take place. Details: (732) 283-4300, ext. 306.

• Single Friends, for ages 45-65, will meet for friendly discussion June 23 and 30, 7:45 p.m., at Days Inn Steakloft, Route 9 north, Freehold Township. Details: (732) 536-3524.

• “Medieval Creative Workshop,” a program dealing with creating stained glass, banners and coats of arms, will be held June 24, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road, Howell. Details: (732) 938-2300.

• Indoor “white elephant” and bake sale will be held June 24, 4-8 p.m. at Our Lady of Mercy parish, English-town, in the Father Valentine Center, at the corner of Pine and Harrison streets. Details: (732) 446-6791 or (732) 446-6038.

• A blood drive will be sponsored by Adelphia Fire Company, June 24, 6-9 p.m., at the firehouse, Route 524, Howell. To schedule an appointment, call (732) 577-1781 or send an e-mail message to adelphiafire@adelphiafire.com.

• Gamblers Anonymous will meet June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 8-9:30 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, 211 Elton-Adelphia Road, Freehold Town-ship. No fees.

• Pet adoption event will be sponsored by Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, June 25, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Jackson Outlet Village, Route 537, Jackson. The North Shore Animal League van will be on-site with pets ready to be adopted. Details: (732) 833-0503 or visit the Web site www.jacksonoutletvillage.com.

• A spaghetti dinner will be served June 25, 5-7:30 p.m. at West Farms United Methodist Church, 153 Casino Drive, Howell. The cost is $8 per adult and $4 per child under age 12, and includes dinner, dessert and beverage. Details: Jeanie, (732) 938-4536.

• Transitions, a self-help group for those recently divorced, going through divorce or considering divorce, will meet June 28, July 5, 12, 19 and 26, 7:30-8:45 p.m. at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Symmes Drive, Manal-apan. Details: David, (732) 888-4440.

• Marlboro K-8 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting June 28, 8 p.m., at the board’s administrative offices, 1980 Township Drive, Marlboro. Details: (732) 972-2000.

• “Juggle Like a Jester,” a program where a juggling team will perform and give the audience a lesson, will be held June 30, 1-3 p.m. at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road. No fees. Details: (732) 938-2300.

• “Cruise in on Kruise Nite” — featuring a menu of grilled ribs, hot dogs and hamburgers served with fixings — June 30, 6-9 p.m. at Freehold Elks Lodge 1454, 73 E. Main St., Freehold. Proceeds to benefit local veterans and troops serving overseas. Details: (732) 431-8707 after 4 p.m.

• A Monopoly tournament will be held at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road, for which registration will close July 5. The tournament will be held July 14 from noon to 4 p.m. Register at (732) 938-2300.