Datebook

+ TOUGHLOVE is a support group for parents of children whose behavior is unacceptable. Details: (732) 536-9324 or (732) 431-1740.

+ The Italian American Association of Monmouth County will hold a general meeting Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Old New York, Route 516, Old Bridge. Meet-ing is open for men and women ages 21 and over. Cost is $25; $15 with a nonmember guest. Details: Maria, (732) 863-0021, or Cheryl, (732) 536-5832.

+ Black Women of Essence will meet Nov. 16 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Walter J. Conley Lodge (Elks Club), 91 Throckmorton St., Freehold. The group meets every third Thursday. Details: lwise@bwoe.org.

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

+ A craft show and bake sale will be held Nov. 17 from 3-9 p.m. and Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Parish Center, Pine Street, Eng-lishtown. Vendor space available. Details: Terry, (609) 409-8339, or Connie, (732) 446-3761.

+ The Mourning After, a grief counseling program that meets monthly on Fridays, will meet Nov. 17 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.

+ The Reformed Church will hold its annual "Holly Berry Boutique," Nov. 17-18 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 67 W. Main St., Freehold. Features include crafts, antiques, collectibles, new items and baked goods.

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

+ A free concert presented by the Watoto Children's Choir will be held Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at First Assembly of God Church, 272 Jackson Mills Road, Freehold Township. Details: (732) 431-5818.

+ The Southard School PTA will hold its fourth annual craft and vendor fair Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Southard Elementary School, 115 Kent Road, Howell. Free admission. Details: (732) 865-2048.

+ A baby-sitting clinic for boys and girls ages 11-15 will be held Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at CentraState Health Awareness Center, Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold Township. Cost is $30. Bring bag lunch. Details: (732) 294-0011.

+ St. Peter's Parish will hold a holiday bazaar Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Peter's Church, Throckmorton and Main streets, Freehold. The event will feature baked goods, handmade crafts, "Historic Freehold" afghans and an "attic treasures" sale.

+ A mini-health fair will be held Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Court Street School Education Community Center, Court and Rhea streets, Freehold Borough. There will be free health screenings for blood pressure, body fat and glucose.

+ Friends of Freehold Borough Public Library will hold a "meet the author" event Nov. 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library, East Main Street, Freehold. Carol Lott McNamara will present her second children's book, "Where's Shadow Now?" Preregistration is requested. Details: (732) 462-5135.

+ Coney Island Night-themed fundraiser will be held Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. for Courtney Hughes, a 9-year-old Jackson girl suffering from Ewing's sarcoma, a form of bone cancer. The event will be hosted by the Knights of Columbus Council 6201 Ladies Auxiliary, 401 Bartley Road, Jackson. The event will feature Nathan's hot dogs and corn dogs, games, 50/50 raffles, a gift auction, music and a cash bar. Cost is $15. No one under age 18 will be admitted. Details: (732) 905-0370 or (732) 833-4858.

+ A bereavement support group, Help Us Grieve Someone (HUGS), will meet Nov. 20, Dec. 4 and Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at te Old Tennent Presbyterian Church, Tennent Road, Manalapan. The group meets twice a month on Mondays. Details: Rose Olson, (732) 845-9475.

+ The Knights of Columbus Freehold Council No. 1672 will collect new unwrapped toys Nov. 20 through Dec. 18 (anytime after 1:30 p.m.) to be given to underprivileged children through the U.S. Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, at 70 E. Main St., Freehold. Details: (732) 431-8706 or (732) 294-0114.

+ Local day-care representatives will be available to answer questions at a "meet and greet," Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Babies 'R' Us, 17 Route 9 south, Manalapan. Refreshments will be available. Registration required. Details: (732) 845-2861.

+ The New Jersey Chapter of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America will hold its next meeting Nov. 21 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Monmouth County Library, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. Group meets on the third Thursday of each month. Details: www.ccfa.org.

+ Parents Anonymous will meet on the following dates: Nov. 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.

+ Manalapan High School will hold its annual football dinner Nov. 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria of the Manalapan High School, 30 Church Lane. All football alumni are invited to attend.

+ St. Rose of Lima School will hold a Thanksgiving play Nov. 22 at 10 a.m. in the school auditorium, 51 Lincoln Place, Freehold. Details: Mary Donnelly, (732) 845-0059.

+ MOMS Club of Freehold will hold a holiday vendor fair, Nov. 24 from 6-10 p.m. at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 61 Georgia Road, Freehold Township. Details: Tracy, (732) 462-3559.

+ The Knights of Columbus will hold a breakfast buffet Nov. 26 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Knights of Columbus, 70 E. Main St., Freehold. Cost is $5; $4 for children under 12. Details: (732) 431-8706.