Datebook

• A blood drive conducted by Central Jersey Blood Center will be held Dec. 15, 6-8:30 p.m., at CentraState Medical Center, Route 537, Freehold Township, in the Greenhouse Cafe. Details: (732) 842-5750, ext. 265.

• The Mourning After, a grief counseling program, will meet Dec. 16, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Center Playhouse, 35 South St., Freehold. The theme is “Surviving and Thriving Through the Holiday Season,” and people with recent and not-so-recent losses are welcome. No fees. New attendees are asked to call in advance: (732) 577-1076.

• Brookdale Computer Users Group meeting, Dec. 16, 7 p.m., at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, in Room NAS 100. Jen Clausen will discuss Sandhills Publishing products; each attendee will receive a packet of Smart Computing items. Details: www.bcug.com or bcug@att.net.

• A baby-sitting clinic for girls and boys ages 11-15 will be held Dec. 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the CentraState Health Awareness Center in Freehold Raceway Mall. Fee: $30. Participants should bring a bag lunch. Preregistration required: (732) 294-0011.

• American Needlepoint Guild, Central Jersey Chapter, will meet Dec. 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Woodbridge Public Library, George Frederick Plaza, Wood-bridge. Geared toward every stitching level. Details: e-mail egarah@aol.com or ruthcole@optonline.net.

• Italian American Association of Monmouth County will host a Christmas ball, Dec. 17, 6-11 p.m., at St. Clement’s Banquet Center, Route 79, Matawan. Tickets are $85 per person. Details: Steve Cataneo, (732) 492-7108, or Anthony Ciricillo, (732) 252-5942.

• Breakfast With Santa, sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 1672, Dec. 18, 8 a.m. to noon, 70 E. Main St., Freehold. Admission: $5 adults; $3 under age 12. Details: (732) 431-8706 or (732) 294-0114.

• Sunday breakfast at Freehold Elks Lodge 1454, 73 E. Main. St., Freehold, Dec. 18, 9 a.m. to noon. “All you can eat” for $5 per adult and $3 per child 12 and younger. All are welcome. Details: (732) 431-8707.

• Prime Timers of Marlboro Jewish Center Hanukkah party, Dec. 18, 1-3 p.m., at the center’s Chai Building, Topanemus Road, Marlboro. All adults are welcome. Fee: $10. Registration: Alvin, (732) 536-7372.

• Tours of Center for Sleep Disorders will be offered Dec. 19, 6-7 p.m., at CentraState Medical Center, Route 537, Freehold Township. Preregistration is required. Call (877) 657-5337.

• Marlboro K-8 Board of Education regular meeting, Dec. 20, 8 p.m., at 1980 Township Drive, Marlboro.

• “Our Daughters, the Soldiers” will be presented by Dr. Helen G. Brudner at the meeting of Central Jersey Section of National Council of Jewish Women on Dec. 21, 1 p.m., at Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Manalapan. Open to the public. Details: Barbara, (732) 308-3431.

• Blood drive at the Robertsville Volunteer Fire Department, 94 Route 520, Marlboro, Dec. 22, 2:30-8 p.m.