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+ A "Boating Basics" course will be offered by New Jersey Boating Safety Classes on June 27-28. The two-evening course meets the needs of boaters and personal watercraft (PWC) operators for a basic overview of boat and PWC operation. Fee: $60. The course will be held at the Brandywine assisted living facility. 49 LaSatta Avenue, Englishtown. Classes will be held from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Details: (201) 291-5976 or Kathy at (856) 816-8907.

+ Walter J. Conley Elks Lodge No. 1379, 91 Throckmorton St., Freehold, will host a free community breakfast on the final Saturday of every month from 8 a.m. to noon. All are welcome to attend. Details: (732) 431-4808.

+ Al-Anon, for family members and friends of those living and dealing with alcoholism, meets Sundays at 7:30 p.m., Mondays at 8 p.m., and Fridays at 8:15 p.m. in the Greenhouse Café at Centra-State Medical Center, West Main Street, Freehold Township. Details: (732) 431-2000.

+ Monmouth Folk Dancers teach international folk dancing Tuesday nights from 7-10 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of Red Bank, 247 Broad St., Red Bank. Beginners are welcome. Park and enter from rear lot. Cost is $4 per person. No partners needed.

+ Freehold Elks Lodge No. 1454 will serve barbecue ribs, burgers and more to raise funds for veterans and troops now serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. The fundraiser is open to the public during Kruise Nite in Freehold Borough, June 28; July 26; and Aug. 30 from 6-9 p.m. Details: (732) 431-8707.

+ A fireworks show by the Grucci family, a concert and "The Sandlot" will be held June 30 beginning at 3 p.m. at Michael J. Tighe Park, Georgia Road, Freehold Township. There will be a "Remember the Vets" car show and entertainment by The Nerds.

+ Italian American Association of Monmouth County will host its first Italian American Festival in July at the Freehold Racetrack. Crafters are needed. Details: Cheryl, (732) 536-5832.

+ The thrift shop at Morganville United Methodist Church, 215 Conover Road, Morganville section of Marlboro, is open every Friday and Saturday in July from 9 a.m. to noon. Items include clothing, housewares, toys and more. (732) 946-4247.