Datebook + LeTip of Manalapan meets every Thursday from 7-8:30 a.m. for a business networking breakfast at the Manalapan Diner (back room), Route 9 north, Manalapan. Details: (732) 513-8213. + Single Friends, a group for adults age 55 and older, meets every Thursday for fun and chat on singles issues, at 7:45 p.m. at Huddy's Restaurant in Day's Inn, Route 9, Freehold Township. Cost is $2. Details: (732) 775-8710. + Women's American Organization for Education Resources Through Technical Training (ORT), is accepting payment and reservations for a summer trip to Cape Cod. The trip is scheduled for June 10-14. All are welcome to attend. Details: Rita, (732) 536-9304. + ASPEN, a support group for parents and professionals who deal with individuals with Asperger's Syndrome, will meet March 21 from 7-9 p.m. at Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. Guest Jim Conley will speak about what to look for when choosing a school for your child. Details: Ann Hiller, (732) 446-7610. + Western Monmouth County Newcomers Club will hold its spring general meeting, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, Elton-Adelphia Road, Freehold. New and established residents are always welcome but as pizza will be provided for attendees, RSVP is required. Details: Esther, (732) 431-5536. + 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. + Gamblers Anonymous will meet March 23 and March 30 from 8-9:30 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, 211 Elton-Adelphia Road, Freehold Township. No fees. + The regular monthly meeting of the Battleground Historical Society will be held March 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Inn, Main and Water streets, Englishtown. The Brick Township historian and founding president of the Brick Township Historical Society will discuss the book, "A Family of Soldiers, Letters Home to Herbertsville from the Civil War." The public is invited to attend. + 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. + YMCA of Western Monmouth County will hold a family fun day, March 25 from 1-4 p.m. at 470 East Freehold Road, Freehold Township. Activities include family swim, games, crafts and a magic show with Eric the Great. Cost is $5 per child; YMCA members and nonmembers welcome. Details: (732) 462-0464, ext. 122. + Watermedia artist Judi Gilden, of Marlboro, will demonstrate watercolor techniques and color theory at the Monmouth Festival of the Arts, Monmouth Reform Temple, Tinton Falls, 12:30 p.m. March 25. Gilden has been creating watercolor works for more than 25 years. + The Knights of Columbus Prince of Peace Council No. 5903 Manalapan-Englishtown will serve a community breakfast, March 25, in Petri Hall at St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church, 186 Gordon's Corner Road, Manalapan. Breakfast will be served starting at 8 a.m. and continuing after the 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Masses. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 4-12. Details: www.KOFC5903.org. + Freehold Jewish Center will hold a Passover workshop for all members of the Jewish community of western Monmouth County, March 25 at 9:30 a.m. The program is designed to help those with limited Jewish knowledge or background gain an appreciation and understanding of Passover. Details: (732) 462-0254. + The Knights of Columbus Freehold Council No. 1672 will serve a breakfast buffet, March 25 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 age 12 and under. Details: (732) 462-5866. + The Jewish Community Center of Western Monmouth County will sponsor a kosher Italian dinner for Jewish singles (50 and older group), March 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Levy's Kosher Italian, 335 Route 9 south, Manalapan. Cost is $18 in advance by March 22, or $23 at the door. Details: (732) 683-9303 (press 3) or e-mail Bari@JCCWM.com. + Marlboro K-8 Board of Education will hold a special meeting, March 27 at 8 p.m. at 1980 Township Drive, Marlboro. + Western Monmouth Habitat for Humanity will hold its annual open meeting (short meeting followed by a video presentation), March 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Colts Neck Reformed Church, 72 Route 537, Colts Neck. Light refreshments will be served. + Italian American Association of Monmouth County will hold a general meeting March 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Ninette Italian Restaurant, 980 Shrewsbury Ave., Tinton Falls. Cost is $30; includes buffet. Meeting is open to those 21 and older. Details: (201) 679-8535. + St. Rose of Lima School PTA will hold a "Garden of Gifts Dinner and Gift Auction" with the theme "Passport to the World," March 30 from 7-11 p.m. at the Battleground Country Club, Manalapan. Details: Janine, (732) 761-0276. + Freehold Phrasers Toastmaster Club will celebrate its 1oth anniversary at a dinner meeting, April 18 at the Freehold Gardens Hotel and Conference Center, Gibson Place, Freehold Township. Former members, family and friends are invited. Guest speaker is FDNY Chief Dan Daly (ret.). Tickets are $35. Details: Rochelle Hamilton, rochhami0@yahoo.com.