Datebook

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

+ A series of films 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.

+ Rabbi Michael Schudrich, chief rabbi of Poland, will present "Do We Rebuild Destroyed Jewish Communities in Eastern Europe?" Feb. 3 at 7:45 p.m. at Congregation Sons of Israel, 33 Gordons Corner Road, Manalapan. Free to members of the synagogue, $8 suggested donation from nonmembers. Details: (732) 446-3000.

+ 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 will meet Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the 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.

+ A fibromyalgia seminar will be presented by Dr. Peter Joffe, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. at Joffe Family Chiropractic, 61 Pease Road, Manalapan. Register at (732) 536-9191.

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

+ Garden State Horror Writers will meet Feb. 10 at 11 a.m. at Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 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 "Baby Safety Expo," Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the store, 17 Route 9 south. Details: (732) 845-2861.

+ Molly Pitcher Stitchers Quilt Guild will meet Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. at Neff Chapel, Old Tennent Church, Tennent Road, Manalapan. The group will work on charity quilts that will be donated to organizations. All quilters are welcome. Details: Gail Small, (732) 679-9627 (call evenings).

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

+ Sons of Italy Frank Sinatra Lodge No. 2621 will host a dinner meeting Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. at Mezza Luna in Manal-apan. Details: (732) 536-2318.

+ 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 Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Details: www.ccfa.org.