Datebook

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

• Central Jersey Blood Center will hold a blood drive Dec. 14 from 6-8:30 p.m. at CentraState Medical Center, Greenhouse Café, Route 537, Freehold Township; and Dec. 21 from 5-9 p.m. at Congregation Sons of Israel, Gordons Corner Road, Englishtown. Details: Pat McTighe, (732) 842-5750, ext. 265.

• The public is invited to attend a holiday concert, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Monmouth County Agriculture Building, 4000 Kozloski Road, Freehold Township. The concert is being presented by the

4-H club — New Jersey Children’s Chamber Choir. Details: (732) 431-7263.

• Hanukkah menorah lighting, 7:45 p.m. Dec. 15 outside the Freehold Town-ship municipal building, Stillwells Corner Road, led by Congegation Kol Am. A special Hanukkah service will follow in the main meeting room of the municipal building.

• The Mourning After, a grief counseling program, will meet Dec. 15 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.

• A baby-sitting clinic for boys and girls ages 11-15 will be held Dec. 16 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.

• Freehold Center Partnership is sponsoring a photo session with Santa, Dec. 16, noon to 3 p.m. at the gazebo, 10 E. Main St., downtown Freehold. Cost is $3 per picture.

• The Knights of Columbus Council No. 5903 will sponsor “Pictures with Santa,” Dec. 16-17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Four Boys Luncheonette, 3 Tennent Ave., Englishtown. Proceeds to benefit the Knights of Columbus Children’s Fund. Details: (732) 446-6433.

• A Christmas Lantern Tour will be held Dec. 16 from 5-8 p.m. at Allaire Village in Allaire State Park, Route 524, Wall Township. Museum interpreters will escort groups on 90-minute tours. Advance purchase of tickets is required at a cost of $10 per person. Details: (732) 919-3500 or www.allairevillage.org.

• The Knights of Columbus will hold a Breakfast Buffet with Santa, Dec. 17 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Knights of Columbus, 70 E. Main St., Freehold. Cost is $5; $4, children under 12. Details: (732) 431-8706 or (732) 294-0114.

• The Knights of Columbus, Father McGivney Council No. 6392 will sponsor “Breakfast with Santa,” Dec. 17 from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Gabriel’s parish center gymnasium, 100 N. Main St. (Route 79), Marlboro. Cost is $6 for adults; $3, kids. Details: (732) 946-0112.

• The New Jersey Chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America will hold its next meeting Dec. 19 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. Group meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Details: www.ccfa.org.

• The Jewish Community Center of Western Monmouth County is sponsoring a happy hour for young Jewish singles (24-35), Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. at Teak, 64 Monmouth St., Red Bank. Cost is $5 and includes one special-priced drink. Register by Dec. 15. For details send an e-mail to Bari@JCCWM.com.

• “Knitting Is Fun for Everyone” will be held Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. at Monmouth County Library Headquar-ters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. Bring knitting needles. Details: (732) 431-7222.

• Black Women of Essence will meet Dec. 21 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Walter J. Conley Elks Lodge, 91 Throckmorton St., Freehold. The group meets every third Thursday. Details: lwise@bwoe.org.