Datebook

+ Women's American ORT (Organi-zation for Education Resources Through Technical Training) is accepting payment and reservations for a summer trip to Cape Cod. The trip is scheduled for June 10-14. All are welcome. Details: Rita, (732) 536-9304.

+ 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 First United Methodist Church, 91 W. Main St., Freehold. Details: www.alznj.org.

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

+ The Olde Monmouth Garden Club will meet March 10 at 4 p.m. at the Freehold Reformed Church, 67 W. Main St. Guest speaker is Peter Bacinski from the New Jersey Audubon Society. New members welcome. Details: oldemgc@yahoo.com.

+ CentraState Medical Center's Thrift Shop in the Rug Mill Plaza, 20 Jackson St. (corner of Center and Jack-son streets), Freehold, continues its half-price sale through March 10 on winter clothing, wedding gowns, selected housewares and books. The shop is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Donations are accepted from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Details: (732)462-3437.

+ The Monmouth County Health Department will sponsor a free rabies vaccination clinic for cats and dogs, March 10 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Public Works Garage, Old Tavern Road, Howell. Open to all New Jersey residents. Details: (732) 431-7456.

+ The Old Wall Historical Society will hold its 16th annual spring antique show March 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wall High School gymnasium, 18th Avenue and New Bedford Road, Wall Township. Cost is $5. Details: Dennis, (732) 295-1106 (between 7-9 p.m.).

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

+ Molly Pitcher Stitchers Quilt Guild will hold a "Getting to Know You" meeting, March 12 at 7 p.m. to introduce new members to the group. All quilters and ladies who sew are welcome to attend. Details: Gail Small, (732) 679-9627 (evenings only), by March 11.

+ Embroiderers Guild of America Monmouth County Chapter will meet March 15 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Route 34, Colts Neck. Various projects include the Danish hemstitched bag. Attendees should bring lunch; coffee and tea will be provided. All are welcome to join. Details: Lucille, (732) 972-1431.

+ 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.).

+ Battleground Historical Society will hold a Colonial Soup Day at the Village Inn, Main and Water streets, Englishtown, March 18 at 1 p.m. A variety of soups as well as salad, bread, desserts, cider and coffee will be included for a $10 donation. For reservations, call (732) 462-0437.

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

+ A community luncheon will be held at 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.