Datebook

+ Jewish Community Center of Western Monmouth Small World Jewish Singles (ages 35-55) will hold a "Bowling and Pizza Night," Jan. 14 from 6-8 p.m. at Howell Lanes, Route 9 south, Howell. Bowlers and nonbowlers welcome. There will be kosher pizza, time to mingle and bowl. Cost is $18 per person; includes pizza, soft drink, dessert, bowling shoes and three games. Registration must be complete by Jan. 11. Details: Bari@

jccwm.com; (732) 683-9300, (press 3).

+ State Assemblywoman Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth and Mercer) will hold a town hall meeting to discuss the recent Joint Legislative Committee sessions dedicated to property tax reform and the status of the 98 recommendations made by the committees, Jan. 16 from 7-9 p.m. at the Marlboro Library, Wyncrest Road, Marlboro.

+ The New Jersey Chapter of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America will hold its next meeting Jan. 16 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Monmouth County Library, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. Group meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Details: www.ccfa.org.

+ The Western Monmouth County Newcomers Club will hold its first general meeting of the year, Jan. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Escondido's restaurant, corner of Stillwells Corner Road and Route 537, Freehold Township. Reservations are required. Details: Esther, (732) 431-5536.

+ National Council of Jewish Women, Central Jersey section, will present a review and discussion of "A Thread of Grace" by Mary D. Russell, Jan. 17 at noon at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manal-apan. Free and open to the public. Refresh-ments will be served. Details: (732) 431-7220.

+ NAWBO Central Jersey Chapter will meet for a luncheon, Jan. 18 from noon to 2 p.m. at Clifton's restaurant, 618 Park Ave., Freehold. For directions only, call (732) 308-0500. Janet Cargill will present "The Art of Looking Good: 10 Steps From Frumpy to Fabulous." Cost is $20 for members; $25 for nonmembers. Additional $5 late fee after reservation deadline of Jan. 12. Details: www.nawbocentraljersey.org.

+ Black Women of Essence will meet Jan. 18 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Walter J. Conley Elks Lodge, 91 Throckmorton St., Freehold. Details: lwise@bwoe.org.

+ Freehold Intermediate School PTO will hold its "Winter Festival" Jan. 20 from 5-7 p.m. at the school, 280 Park Ave., Freehold. There will be dinner, entertain-ment and a basket raffle. Cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children; $1 additional per person at the door. Details: Jane, (732) 233-3144 or Tammi, (732) 294-0085.

+ Congregation Kol Am is sponsoring a bus trip to Trump Plaza, Atlantic City, on Jan. 21. Cost is $25. The bus will depart from the parking lot of the former Pathmark, Schanck Road, Freehold Town-ship, at 9 a.m. and will return at 7 p.m. Details: Dolores, (732) 863-1977 or Judie, (732) 866-9066.

+ Italian American Association of Monmouth County will hold a general meeting Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Roy's Steak House, Route 33, Manalapan. All are welcome. Details: Rob, (201) 679-8535.

+ The Mourning After, a grief counseling program, will meet Jan. 26 from 11:30 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.

+ Temple Rodeph Torah will offer a free workshop for Jewish fathers and fathers-to-be, "Talking to Our Sons (and Daughters) About Sex." The workshop, led by Rabbi Donald Weber, will be held Jan. 28 from 1-2:30 p.m. at the temple, Mohawk Drive, Marlboro. Details: (732) 308-0055.

+ The Knights of Columbus Freehold Council No. 1672 will hold a breakfast buffet, Jan. 28 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Knights of Columbus building, 70 E. Main Street, Freehold. Cost is $5 for adults; $4 for children under 12. Details: (732) 431-8706.

+ Marlboro K-8 Board of Education will hold workshop meetings at 8 p.m. on the following dates: Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13 and 27. A regular meeting will be held Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. All meetings are held at 1980 Township Drive, Marlboro.

+ The Knights of Columbus Freehold Council No. 1672 will hold an entertainment "Casino Knight" fundraiser, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. at 70 E. Main St., Freehold.