Datebook

• Child safety seat inspections will be conducted by specially trained officers of the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office, Feb. 16, 3:30-6 p.m., at the county garage, Kozloski Road and Center Street, Freehold Township. Details: (732) 577-5743 or www.sheriffoxley.com.

• ASPEN (Asperger’s Syndrome Education Network), will meet Feb. 16, 7-9 p.m., at Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Symmes Drive, Manal-apan. Asperger’s syndrome is form of high functioning autism. Details: Ann, (732) 446-7610 or ann0912@aol.com.

• Brookdale Computer Users Group will meet Feb. 17, 7 p.m., at Brookdale Community College, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, in MAN 103. Chris Jarocha-Ernst will discuss creating Web pages using Nvu. Details: www.bcug.com.

• American Needlepoint Guild, Central Jersey Chapter, will meet Feb. 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Woodbridge Public Library, George Frederick Plaza, Woodbridge. Programs are geared

toward every stitching level. Details:

Ruth at egarah@aol.com or at ruthcole@optonline.net.

• Baby-sitting clinic for boys and girls ages 11-15, presented by CentraState Healthcare System, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Health Awareness Center, 65 Gibson Place, Freehold Township. Fee: $30; bring a bag lunch. Registration: (732) 294-0011.

• Garden State Horror Writers meeting, Feb. 18, 11 a.m., at Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Symmes Drive, Manalapan. At noon, award-winning author Jeffrey Ford, who teaches writing and literature at Brookdale Community College, will talk about “The Metaphysics of Fiction Writing.” Guests and new members are welcome. Details: (848) 992-2230 or www.gshw.net.

• GFWC Molly Pitcher Woman’s Club of Freehold Township will meet Feb. 21, 11 a.m., at Old Country Buffet, Route 9 north, Freehold Township. Open to all women of the area interested in community service. A guest speaker is invited each month. Reservations: (732) 462-7233.

• Freehold Township Democratic Club will hold a public meeting Feb. 21, 7:15 p.m., at Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Symmes Drive, Manal-apan. All welcome.

• Marlboro K-8 Board of Education regular meeting, Feb. 21, 8 p.m., at 1980 Township Drive, Marlboro.