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 hypnosis session, "Harness Your Mind's Power," presented by Rosemary Conte, will be held Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Monmouth County Library Headquar-ters, 125 Symmes Road, Manalapan. Details: (732) 431-7220.

+ Gamblers Anonymous will meet Feb. 9, 16 and 23 from 8-9:30 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, 211 Elton-Adelphia Road, Freehold Township. No fees.

+ The Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District Odyssey of the Mind Booster Club will hold a gift auction, Feb. 9 at the Manalapan-English-town Middle School, 155 Millhurst Road, Manalapan. Doors open at 7 p.m.; auctioning of items will begin at 8:15 p.m. Refreshments will be available. Details: Tim, (732) 617-8744; www.manalapanodyssey.com.

+ Marlboro K-8 Board of Education will hold a workshop meeting Feb. 13, a regular meeting Feb. 20, and a special meeting Feb. 27. All meetings begin at 8 p.m. at 1980 Township Drive, Marlboro.

+ A fibromyalgia seminar will be presented by Dr. Peter Joffe, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. at Joffe Family Chiropractic, 61 Pease Road, Manalapan. Space is limited. 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.

+ The Freehold AAUW will meet Feb. 8 at 8 p.m. at the Barkalow Middle School, Stillwells Corner Road, Freehold Township. A member of the group, Sue Richman, will relate her experience as a translator on a two-week trip to Guatemala with a team of volunteer doctors and nurses. Guests are welcome. Details: Marcia Saltzman, (732) 928-2478.

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

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

+ 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.

+ 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 a Casino Knight fundraiser, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. at 70 E. Main St., Free-hold.

+ The Italian American Association of Monmouth County will host "Carne-vale," Feb. 18 from 1-5 p.m. at the Main Street Bistro, 33 E. Main St., Freehold. Cost is $30 for adults; $15 for children. Details: Cheryl Scuorzo, (732) 536-5832 or Maria Cucciniello, (732) 863-0021.

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

+ The New Jersey Chapter of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Amer-ica will hold its next meeting Feb. 20 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. Details: www.ccfa.org.

+ A Howell library version of "Project Runway," modeled after the hit cable television 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. 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.

+ The Mourning After, a grief counseling program, will meet Feb. 23 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.

+ A blood drive will be held Feb. 26 from 1:30-7 p.m. at the West Freehold School, 100 Castronova Way, off Route 537, Freehold Township. Details: (732) 220-7184.

+ SCORE Chapter 36 of Monmouth County is offering a free workshop, "How to Successfully Promote Your Business," Feb. 28 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. Details: (732) 431-7242.

+ Freehold Municipal Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse will present a free workshop, "The 15-Minute Child Break," Feb. 28 from 6-8 p.m. at Michael J. Tighe Park, Georgia Road, Freehold Township. Refreshments and childcare will be provided at no charge. Door prizes. Registration required. Details: (732) 294-5128.

+ The Jewish Community Center of Western Monmouth County will sponsor a game night for the Small World Jewish Singles Group (ages 35-55) March 11 at 7 p.m. at Java Moon, 345 Route 9 south, Manalapan. Cost is $13 in advance by March 7, or $20 at the door. Welcome to bring games from home. Details: Bari@JCCWM.com or call (732) 683-9300 (press 3).

+ The Reformed Church of Freehold will serve a roast beef dinner, family style, March 3 from 4-7 p.m. Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-12. Tickets available at the door or through the church office. Take-out dinners available. The church is at 67 W. Main St., Freehold. Details: (732) 462-1717.