Datebook

+ 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 ORT (Organization 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 to attend. Details: Rita, (732) 536-9304.

+ A fibromyalgia support group will meet April 5 at 7 p.m. at Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. Details: (732) 462-6656.

+ Freehold Recreation Commission will hold its annual Easter egg hunt April 7 promptly at 10 a.m. at the St. Rose of Lima playground, Lincoln Place. Freehold Borough children through fifth grade are invited to attend the free event.

+ Embroiderers Guild of America Monmouth County Chapter will meet April 9 at 7 p.m. at Colts Neck library on Winthrop Drive for a historical fashion show with Sue Quinncannon. In addition to answering questions, Sue will feature "Her Ladyship's Wardrobe" and model some of her gowns and hats. Cost is $10 at the door for nonmembers; members must register in advance. Details: Lucille, (732) 972-1431.

+ Molly Pitcher Stitchers Quilt Guild will meet April 9 at 7 p.m. at Neff Chapel, Old Tennent Church, Tennent Road, Manalapan. Experienced quilters will demonstrate how to make Celtic interlaces, English paper piecing and curved piecing. All are welcome. Details: (732) 679-9627.

+ Bagels, Brownies, and Books, a homeschooler book club, will discuss "Crispin: The Cross of Lead," by Avi, April 13 at 1 p.m. at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road. To register and for more information, call (732) 938-2300.

+ Freehold Phrasers Toastmaster Club will celebrate its 10th anniversary at a dinner meeting April 18 at the Freehold Gardens Hotel, Freehold Township. For-mer members, family and friends are invited. Guest speaker is retired Chief Dan Daly of the Fire Department of New York. Tickets are $35. Details: Rochelle Hamil-ton, rochhami0@yahoo.com.

+ Art Society of Monmouth County will meet April 18 at Monmouth Beach Cultural Center, 128 Ocean Ave., Monmouth Beach. All are welcome to attend. A social half-hour with refreshments begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by a presentation on watercolor technique by artist Lizzy Shippard. Details: (732) 229-4527 or visit www.surfmen.com.

+ The Monmouth County Chapter Embroidery Guild will meet April 19 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Route 34, Colts Neck. Some members will work on a beaded name tag designed by Pat Reynolds and Barbara Blank, taught by Barbara Blank, while others will work on various projects. Bring lunch; coffee and tea will be provided. All are welcome. Details: Lucille, (732) 972-1431.

+ Black Women of Essence will meet April 21 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.

+ Women of Words Book Club will discuss "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," by Maya Angelou, April 25 at 7 p.m. at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road. To register and for more information, call (732) 938-2300.

+ A screening and discussion of the film "An Inconvenient Truth" will take place April 25 at 7 p.m. at the Colts Neck Library, Winthrop Drive. Details: Anne, (732) 946-8327.

+ A college financial planning workshop will be offered April 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Marlboro library, Wyncrest Road, Marlboro. Chuck Drawbaugh of College Funding Associates will present the seminar. There is no charge. Details: (732) 536-9406.

+ A spaghetti dinner will be served April 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Building, Waterworks Road, Freehold Township. Cost is $7 per person. Details: (732) 462-3617.