Datebook

+ LeTip of Manalapan meets every Thursday from 7-8:30 a.m. for a free business networking breakfast at Manalapan Diner (back room), Route 9 north, Manalapan. Details: (732) 513-8213; www.letipofmanalapan.com.

+ 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.

+ Gamblers Anonymous will meet Jan. 26 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, 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.

+ 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 and $4 for children under 12. Details: (732) 431-8706.

+ Parents Anonymous will meet 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.

+ Marlboro K-8 Board of Education will hold workshop meetings at 8 p.m. on the following dates: Jan. 30, and 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.

+ "Pregnancy and Chiropractic Care: An Effective Combination" will be presented by Dr. Peter Joffe on Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. at Joffe Family Chiropractic, 61 Pease Road, Manalapan. Seating is limited. Details: (732) 536-9191.

+ A film series starring Sidney Poitier and Denzel Washington will be shown at the Marlboro Branch of the Monmouth County Library, Library Court and 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.

+ 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 Branch of the Monmouth County Library, 318 Old Tavern Road. Registration is required. Details: (732) 938-2300.

+ Embroiderers 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.

+ Jewish Education Life Long Opportunities (JELLO) will meet Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Marlboro Jewish Center, 103 School Road West, Marlboro. The group will participate in a 500-year-old tradition of holding a special seder in honor of the Jewish New Year of trees. Details: Lauren, (732) 536-2300 or e-mail LVarod@mjcnj.com.

+ The Alzheimer's Association will meet Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. at Applewood Estates, Applewood Drive, Freehold Township. Details: www.alznj.org.

+ Garden State Horror Writers will meet Feb. 10 at 11 a.m. at the Monmouth County Library, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. Guest speaker Jonathan Maberry will discuss "pitching" a book. Details: (973) 237-1770.

+ Babies "R" Us of Manalapan will host a complimentary Baby Safety Expo Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 17 Route 9 south, Manalapan. Details: (732) 845-2861.

+ Embroiderers 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.

+ Black Women of Essence will meet Feb. 15 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.

+ 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.

+ 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. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Details: www.ccfa.org.

+ A Howell Library version of Project Runway, modeled after the hit cable show on Bravo, will be featured for teens in grades 6-12 Feb. 20 at 3 p.m. at the Howell Branch of the Monmouth County Library, 318 Old Tavern Road. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. Registration is required. Details: (732) 938-2300.

+ The Alzheimer's Association will meet Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 91 West Main St., Freehold. Details: www.alznj.org.

+ 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. There will be a speaker and demonstration. Cost is $17; complimentary nursery on premises. Registrations required. Details: Mary (732) 446-9503 or Janet (732) 446-9689.

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