Datebook

• Safe candy trick or treating will be offered free to all children under 12 on Oct. 31 from 2-4 p.m. at the Freehold Township municipal building, corner of Schanck and Stillwells Corner roads.

• World War II films will be featured at the Marlboro library, Wyncrest Road, at 2 p.m. the following dates: "Mrs. Miniver," Nov. 1, "So Proudly We Hail," Nov. 8, "Mr. Roberts," Nov. 15, and "Hellcats of the Navy," Nov. 29. There is no charge. Details: (732) 536-9406.

• The Colts Neck Community Band will perform an evening of music Nov. at 7:30 p.m. at Colts Neck High School, Route 537 and Five Points Road, Colts Neck. Details: www.colts-neck.net/band.

• Bagels, Brownies, and Books: A Homeschooler's Book Club will meet at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road, to discuss "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke, Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. There is no charge. Details: (732) 938-2300.

• Flu shots will be administered to the public, Nov. 3 at Central Jersey Pools, 4235 Route 9 North, Freehold Township. Cost of flu shots is $25; pneumococcal vaccines are $40, payable by check or cash. Participants must be 18 years or older. First-come, first-served. Details: (732) 462-5005.

• The Reformed Church of Freehold, 67 West Main St., will host a roast beef dinner, Nov. 3 from 4-7 p.m. Tickets: $13 for adults, $6 for children ages 6-12. Tickets available at the church. Take-out dinners available. Details: (732) 462-1717.

• A holiday bazaar hosted by the Ardena Baptist Helping Hand will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Ardena Baptist Church, Route 524, Howell. Details: (732) 462-7831.

• The chess club will meet to play chess at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road, from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 3, 10 and 24. Program is open to all ages and is free of charge. Details: (732) 938- 2300.

• The Girl Scouts will host a pancake breakfast Nov. 3, 8 a.m. to noon, at Prince of Peace Church, Aldrich Road, Howell. Tickets are $5 in advance and $at the door. There is no charge for children 2 and under. Proceeds benefit Girl Scout Troop 370's trip to Europe. Details and tickets: (732) 370-9730.

• CentraState Medical Center will host a dedication ceremony Nov. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., for its Fitness and Wellness Center at the new Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus adjacent to CentraState Medical Center, 901 W. Main St., Freehold Township. A ribboncutting ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. Retired New Jersey Giants player Bart Oates will make an appearance. Tours of the fitness center will be available. Details: (732) 845-9400.

• "Steal" Bingo hosted by the Freehold Elks Woman's Auxiliary will be played Nov. 4 at the Freehold Elks Lodge No. 1454, 73 E. Main St., Freehold. Admission is $10 plus a wrapped gift valued at $10 and above. Doors open at 1 p.m. and Bingo begins at 2 p.m. Details: (732) 446-3318.

• The Freehold Township Woman's Club will meet Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, Park Avenue at Main Street, Freehold. John Yaecker will describe recent activities for Habitat for Humanity. Membership is open to women in the greater Freehold area. Details: (732) 462-1560.

• Marlboro K-8 Board of Education meetings will be held at 8 p.m. in the administration building, 1980 Township Drive, Marlboro, Nov. 6 (workshop) and Nov. 20 (regular meeting). Details: (732) 972-2000.

• Flu shots will be available at the Marlboro Recreation Community Center, Wyncrest Road, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $20 per shot and free to seniors with Medicare Part B. Residents with children 18 or younger must call the Health Department first to ensure that there is enough vaccine at each of the clinic sites. Individuals living in towns covered by the Monmouth County Health Department are eligible. Visit www.visitmonmouth. com or call (732) 431-7456 for participating towns.

• College financial planning, an informational workshop presented by Jennifer Mendez of JMJ Academia, will be presented Nov. 8, 6:30 p.m., at the Marlboro library, Wyncrest Road. No charge. Details and registration: (732) 536-9406.

• The Monmouth-Ocean Scrapbookers will be presented Nov. 10, 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., and Nov. 14, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Marlboro library, Wyncrest Road. No charge. Details and registration: (732) 536-9406.

• Freehold Township's Veterans Day ceremony will be held Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the Freehold Township municipal building, corner of Schanck and Stillwells Corner roads.

• Veterans Day services will be conducted by Howell Veterans of Foreign War Memorial Post 9691, at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at the Howell municipal building, 251 Preventorium Road. There will also be a ceremony at Lutz Park in Farmingdale at 11:30 a.m.

• Manalapan High School Football Alumni Dinner will be held Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. All past and present football players are welcome. Hosted by the Football Parents Touchdown Club. Details: manalapantouchdownclub@ yahoo.com.

• Manalapan High School Class of 1977 will celebrate its 30th reunion Nov. 24. Details: (732) 431-0323 or www.manalapan7730th. myevent.com.

• The Marlboro Jewish Center Prime Timers will present a musical celebration of Israeli melodies, Jewish spirituality and community singing with Cantor Wayne Krieger and Nancy Beller- Krieger at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 in the Marlboro Jewish Center, 103 School Road West, Marlboro. The event is free. R.S.V.P. at (732) 536-2300, ext. 100.

• A holiday bazaar will be held Nov. 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Nov. 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Peter's Church, corner of Throckmorton and Main streets, Freehold Borough. Items for sale include baked goods, handmade crafts, parish cookbook, "attic treasures" sale and afghans of historic Freehold. Details: (732) 431-8383.