Datebook

+ The Knights of Columbus Free-hold 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.

+ A film series starring Sidney Poitier and Denzel Washington will be shown at the Marlboro library, Wyncrest Road, Thursdays at 2 p.m. The series will feature "A Raisin in the Sun," (1961) on Feb. 1; "Remember the Titans," (2000) on Feb. 8; "In the Heat of the Night," (1967) on Feb. 15; and "Inside Man," (2006) on Feb. 22. There is no charge. Details: (732) 536-9406.

+ Embroiderer's Guild of America will meet Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Colts Neck library, Winthrop Drive, Colts Neck. All are welcome to join. Details: Lucille, (732) 972-1431.

+ Embroiderer's Guild of America will meet Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Route 34, Colts Neck. Bring a lunch. Coffee and tea will be provided. All are welcome to join. Details: Lucille, (732) 972-1431.

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

+ The New Jersey Chapter of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America will hold its next meeting Feb. 20 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.

+ Women of Words book club will discuss "When the Elephants Dance," by Tess Uriza Holthe, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road. Registration is required. Details: (732) 938-2300.

+ Bagels, Brownies and Books, a homeschooler book club, will discuss books from the Redwall series by Brian Jacques, Feb. 2 at 1 p.m. at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road. Registration is required. Details: (732) 938-2300.

+ A Howell library version of "Project Runway," modeled after the show on Bravo, will be featured for youths in grades six through 12, Feb. 20 at 3 p.m. at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. Registration is required. Details: (732) 938-2300.

+ Monmouth Women's Connection will hold a "Scrapbook the Winter Chills Away" luncheon, Feb. 21 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Main Street Bistro, 30 E. Main St., Freehold. Speaker and demonstration. Cost is $17; complimentary nursery on premises. Registrations required. Details: Mary, (732) 446-9503 or Janet, (732) 446-9689.

+ Gamblers Anonymous will meet Jan. 19 and Jan. 26 from 8-9:30 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, 211 Elton-Adelphia Road, Freehold Township. No fees.

+ Parents Anonymous will meet Jan. 23 and Jan. 30 from 10 a.m. to noon at Monmouth County Division of Social Services, Kozloski Road, Freehold Township. No fees. Details: (732) 845-2073.

+ 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, 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, Manalapan. Free and open to the public. Refreshments 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, 618 Park Ave., Freehold Borough. For directions only, call (732) 308-0500. Janet Cargill will present "The Art of Looking Good: 10 Steps from Frumpy to Fabulous." Cost is $25 for members; $30 for nonmembers. 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 Borough. The group meets every third Thursday. 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, entertainment 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 Township, 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 to attend. 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 or www.trt.org.