Datebook

+ Monmouth County Au Pairs will host the two-hour workshop "Girls Fight Back," about personal safety and self-defense, Oct. 4, 8-10 p.m., at St. Mary's Church, Madonna Hall, One Phalanx Road, Colts Neck. Details: mcowleslcc@culturalcare.com

+ Sunshine Schoolhouse Christian Preschool has relocated to the Reformed Church of Freehold. The church congregation is sponsoring a Welcome Church Service Oct. 8 at 10 a.m. The Church is located at 67 W. Main St., Freehold. Details: (732) 409-2636.

+ The Freehold Borough Recreation Commission will host the annual senior citizens' concert for all seniors Oct. 8 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the YMCA Community Center, Center Street, Freehold. Free admission. Details: (732) 462-4200.

+ Molly Pitcher Stitchers Quilt Guild will meet Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. at Neff Chapel, Old Tennent Church, Tennent Road, Manalapan. Michele La Rue's discussion topic is "The Bed Quilt." All quilters welcome. Details: Gail Small, (732) 679-9627.

+ "Fibromyalgia: Natural Solutions," a free seminar, will be presented Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Marlboro branch of the Monmouth Country Library, 1 Library Court and Wyncrest Drive. Details: (732) 536-9406.

+ The Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group will meet Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. at Applewood Estates, Applewood Drive, Freehold Township, and Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 91 W. Main St., Freehold. Details: www.alznj.org.

+ Freehold Township Independent Ladies Auxiliary will sponsor a fundraiser dance event Oct. 14, 7-11 p.m., at the Smithburg Firehouse, 30 Siloam Road, Freehold Township. Buffet by Solo Bella. The cost is $25 per person. Details: Julianna, (732) 462-7913.

+ "Trash or treasure" sale will be held Oct. 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Reformed Church, 67 W. Main St., Freehold. Used books, toys, household items, clothing and more will be sold. Baked goods will also be available for purchase. Details: (732) 462-1717.

+ "Healthy Baby Fest," will take place Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Manalapan Babies "R" Us, 17 Route 9 south, Manalapan. In-store activities include seminars and demonstrations. Details: (732) 845-2861.

+ The Olde Monmouth Garden Club will meet Oct. 14 at 4 p.m. at the Reformed Church, 67 W. Main St., Freehold. New members welcome. Details: OldeMGC@yahoo.com

+ The Freehold Township Senior Center welcomes all crafters to its annual craft fair, to be held Oct. 14-15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The senior center is at 116 Jackson Mills Road, Freehold Township. Cost per table is $25. Details: (&32) 294-2029.

+ Embroidery Guild of America will meet Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. at Colts Neck Library, 1 Winthrop Drive, Colts Neck. Participants can receive help with unfinished projects as well as learn more about needlework. All are welcome. Details: (732) 972-1431.

+ Central Jersey Blood Center will host a blood drive Oct. 15, 1-5 p.m., at the Gordons Corner Fire Company, 683 Tennent Road, Manalapan. Gift for all donors. Details: Pat McTighe (732) 842-5750, ext. 265.

+ "Pandemic Influenza: Ready or Not ... It's Bound to Come," a free community education program, will be presented Oct. 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. Registration is required. Details: (732) 446-8345.

+ Embroidery Guild of America will meet Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Route 34 and Phalanx Road, Colts Neck. The program is "Mystery With a Bit of Glitz." Registration is required. Bring a lunch. Refreshments will be provided. Details: Lucille (732) 972-1431.

+ Black Women of Essence, a nonprofit organization for women of color, will meet Oct. 19 , 7-8:30 p.m., at Walter J. Conley Lodge (Elks Club), 91 Throckmorton St., Freehold. The organization now meets every third Thursday. Details: lwise@bwoe.org.

+ A community blood drive will be held Oct. 19, 6-8:30 p.m., in the Greenhouse Cafe at CentraState Medical Center, Route 537 south, Freehold Township. Details: (732) 842-5750, ext. 265.

+ Morganville Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will hold a gift auction Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. The cost is $5. Details: (732) 591-1569 or (732) 591-1145.

+ Marlboro Jewish Center will host a blood drive Oct. 24 from 6 to 10 p.m. at 103 School Road, Marlboro. Details: Isabel Jacob, (732) 536-4859.

+ Colts Neck Community Band will hold a free concert Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Colts Neck High School, 59 Five Points Road, Colts Neck. Details: www.colts-neck.net/band.