Datebook

+ Manalapan Cub Scout Pack 180 for boys who are presently in first through fifth grade will host a recruitment drive on Sept. 20 from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Taylor Mills School cafeteria, Manalapan. Information will available that night about Pack 180 activities. Boys who cannot attend the recruitment drive may call Sam Blitzer at (848) 207-7976 for more information.

+ Italian American Association of Monmouth County, general meeting, Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Brioso Restau-rant, 134 Route 9, Marlboro. The $30 admission includes dinner buffet and wine. Details: Rob DeSalvatore, (201) 679-8535.

+ Gamblers Anonymous meets Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 8-9:30 p.m., at Hope Lutheran Church, 211 Elton-Adelphia Road, Freehold Township. No fees.

+ Free legal workshop will be held Sept. 23 at noon at the Juniper Business Plaza, 3499 Route 9 north, Suite 2A, Freehold Township. Refreshments will be served. Details: Nailah, (888) 827-6257.

+ The Sierra Club, Jersey Shore Group, will meet Sept. 25 at 8 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 1475 W. Front St., Lincroft. Refresh-ments will be served. Details: (732) 229-0553.

+ The Colts Neck High School basketball program will host a car wash, Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Five Points Road entrance to the school. Donations of $7 for cars and $10 for SUVs will be accepted. Proceeds will help pay for a team trip to a tournament in Orlando, Fla.

+ Parents Anonymous will meet on the following dates: Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Monmouth County Division of Social Services, Kozloski Road, Freehold Township. No fees. Details: (732) 845-2073.

+ UNICO National Italian-Amer-ican Service Organization, Greater Old Bridge New Jersey Chapter, is looking for new members and will meet Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Peter Pank Diner, Route 9 north, Sayreville. Details: Theresa, (732) 360-1547, or Maria, (732) 513-5022.

+ Creative Writing workshop, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. Details: (732) 431-7222; free.

+ Embroiderers Guild of America, Monmouth Chapter, will meet Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Route 34 and Phalanx Road, Colts Neck, for a "Kitchen Gadgets as Quilting and Stitching Tools" hands-on workshop. Bring lunch. Coffee, tea and dessert provided. All are welcome. Details: (732) 536-0609.

+ "Knitting Is Fun for Everyone," 7 p.m. Sept. 21 at Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. Bring knitting needles. Details: (732) 431-7220; free.

+ Knights of Columbus Freehold Council No. 1672 will hold a breakfast buffet Sept. 24 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Knights hall, 70 E. Main St., Freehold. Tickets are $5 for adults; $4 for children under 12. Details: (732) 431-8706.

+ Child-seat safety inspection by MONOC will take place Sept. 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Babies "R" Us parking lot, Route 9 south at Craig Road, Manalapan. Details: (732) 845-2861.

+ The Freehold Art Society will hold a meeting Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Freehold Township municipal building, corner of Stillwells Corner and Shanck roads, in Room 114. Jane Zdancewic will conduct a slideshow presentation on local wildflowers. Open to the public. Details: (732) 577-8559.

+ Howell Board of Education will hold a policy committee meeting, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. in the small conference room at the administration building, 200 Squankum-Yellowbrook Road, Howell.