Datebook

+ A fibromyalgia support group will meet March 1 at 7 p.m. at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Road, Manalapan.

+ The Reformed Church of Free-hold 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 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.

+ Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan, will feature a Chinese New Year celebration March 3 at 1:30 p.m. Free event. Details: (732) 431-7220.

+ Monmouth County 4-H will host an open house for the public, March 3 from 1-4 p.m. at the 4-H office, 4000 Kozloski Road, Freehold Township. 4-H is a community of young people across America learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. Details: (732) 431-7267.

+ Temple Rodeph Torah, Mohawk Drive, Marlboro, will hold a Purim carnival, March 4 from 1-4 p.m. Games and attractions include a DJ, face painting, moonwalk and more, as well as chances to win prizes. Details: (732) 617-0035.

+ Embroiderer's Guild of America Monmouth County Chapter will meet March 5 at 7 p.m. at the Colts Neck library, Winthrop Drive, Colts Neck. Various projects include "Even Count Peyote Bracelet." All are welcome to join. Details: Lucille, (732) 972-1431.

+ New Beginnings Agape Christian Center, 133 Throckmorton St., Freehold, will present a demonstration, "Messiah in the Passover," March 7 at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Details: (732) 462-2097.

+ Freehold Jewish Center will hold a presentation, "Taking Care of Our Aging Parents," March 18 at 10:30 a.m. at 59 Broad St., Freehold. Guest speaker is Judith Parnes.

+ Marlboro K-8 Board of Education will hold a workshop meeting, March 6, and a regular meeting, March 20. A special meeting will be held March 27 for a public hearing on the 2007-08 budget. All meetings are at 8 p.m. at 1980 Township Drive, Marlboro.

+ CentraState Medical Center Thrift Shop in the Rug Mill Plaza, 20 Jackson St., Freehold, half-price sale through March 10; winter clothing, wedding gowns, selected housewares and books. The shop is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Dona-tions accepted from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Details: (732) 462-3437.

+ The Alzheimer's Association will meet March 8 at 2 p.m. at Applewood Estates, Gully Road, Freehold Township, and March 20 at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 91 W. Main St., Freehold. Details: www.alznj.org.

+ 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. Guests are welcome to bring games from home. Details: Bari@JCCWM.com or call (732) 683-9300 (press 3).

+ Embroiderer's Guild of America Monmouth County Chapter, March 15 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Route 34 and Phalanx Road, Colts Neck. Various projects include "Danish Hemstitched Bag." Bring lunch. Coffee and tea is provided. All are welcome to join. Details: Lucille, (732) 972-1431.

+ Black Women of Essence will meet March 17 from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Walter J. Conley Elks Lodge, 91 Throckmorton St., Freehold. The group meets every third Saturday. Details: lwise@bwoe.org.

+ Siloam United Methodist Church will hold its annual corned beef and cabbage dinner, March 17 from 5-7 p.m. at 67 Siloam Road (Route 527), Freehold Township. Donation is $10. Details: (732) 780-9199 or (732) 928-0193 (after 6 p.m.).

+ A community luncheon will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Freehold, 118 W. Main St., from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on March 23. A donation of $6 will provide a choice of two - soup, sandwich, salad bar. Dessert and beverage are included. Details: (732) 462-0234.

+ Congregation Kol Am will hold an "Art and Gift Auction," March 24 at 7 p.m. at the Battleground Country Club, 40 Millhurst Road, Manalapan. Details: (732) 792-8000.