Datebook

+ The Colonial Basketball Recre-ational League is accepting registration for children in grade three through eight at the Freehold Borough YMCA Community Center, Center Street, through December. Details: (732) 845-5273.

+ The Jewish Community Center of Western Monmouth is sponsoring a World Series party for young Jewish singles ages 24-35 Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. at the Ruth Hyman JCC, Deal. Cost is $15, which includes kosher pizza, drinks and dessert. Call (732) 683-9303 (press 3) or send an e-mail to Bari@JCCWM.com.

+ Gamblers Anonymous will meet Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 8-9:30 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, 211 Elton-Adelphia Road, Freehold Township. No fees.

+ The Mourning After, a grief counseling program that meets monthly on Fridays, will meet Oct. 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Center Playhouse, 35 South St., Freehold. Small donation requested. New attendees should call in advance, (732) 577-1076 or contact the leaders from the Internet Web site at www.contemporarycounselingcenter.com.

+ The Jersey Shore Chapter of Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) will meet for a benefit coffeehouse, Oct. 28 from 7:30-10 p.m. at United Church of Christ of Toms River, Ridgeway Road (Route 571), Man-chester. Cost is $10; includes refreshments. Details: (732) 408-1745.

+ Central Jersey Blood Center will hold a blood drive Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Raintree clubhouse, Wemrock Road, Freehold. Township. Details: Gloria, (732) 303-0506, or Fran, (732) 780-8627.

+ The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Central and South Jersey Affiliate is seeking volunteers for the New Jersey Race for the Cure to be held Oct. 29. Details: (609) 896-1203 or sign up at www.komencsnj.org.

+ The Jewish Community Center of Western Monmouth County is sponsoring a Sunday brunch for Jewish singles (ages 55 and older) Oct. 29 at 11 a.m. at Fred & Murray's kosher delicatessen, Pond Road shopping center, Route 9, Freehold Township. Cost is $18 per person. Call (732) 683-9303 (press 3) or send an e-mail to Bari@JCCWM.com.

+ A Mitzvah Day clothing drive will be held Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Temple Beth Shalom, 108 Freehold Road (Route 522), Manalapan. Clothing donations will be accepted.

+ A haunted house fundraiser, sponsored by the Marlboro High School Peer Leaders, will be held Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. at Marlboro High School, 95 N. Main St. (Route 79), Marlboro. Cost is $5; come dressed in costume; fun for all ages.

+ Parents Anonymous will meet on the following dates: Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 10 a.m. to noon at Monmouth County Division of Social Services, Kozloski Road, Freehold Township. No fees. Details: (732) 845-2073.

+ The Monmouth and Ocean County brain tumor support group will meet Nov. 4 from 3-4:45 p.m. at the Wall Township Branch of the Monmouth County Library, 2700 Allaire Road, Wall. The group will be celebrating its third anniversary. Refreshments will be served. Details: Bruce Blount, (609) 758-0806.

+ A bereavement support group, Help Us Grieve Someone (HUGS), will meet Nov. 6 and Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Old Tennent Presbyterian Church, Tennent Road, Manalapan. The group meets twice a month on Mondays. Details: Rose Olson, (732) 845-9475.

+ Marlboro K-8 Board of Education will hold workshop meetings at 8 p.m. on the following dates: Nov. 7 and Nov. 14. A regular meeting will be held Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. All meetings are held at 1980 Township Drive, Marlboro.

+ A group of classmates from the Freehold Regional High School class of 1956 is seeking members to attend a 50th anniversary reunion dinner at the Freehold Gardens, Freehold Township, on Nov. 11. Details: (732) 462-4947.

+ The Adelphia Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will host a Night of Shopping Nov. 17 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Adelphia firehouse, 925, Route 524, Howell. Free admission, bake sale, door prizes and refreshments. Details: (732) 577-1781.

+ A PTO holiday craft and gift show will be held Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Marshall W. Errickson School, 2271 Elton-Adelphia Road, Freehold Township. Vendors needed. Details: Lynette Barbieri, (888) 380-9356.

+ The Parent Troupe of Dance Attitudes will hold a holiday gift fair, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 21 N. Main St., Marlboro. More than 20 vendors; boutique merchandise.