Datebook

• "Divorce and Your Home: Breaking Down the Basics," a free information session taught by Kathleen Natoli of Aquarius Morgtage, will be held at 7 p.m. March 12 at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Manalapan. Call (732) 892-8882 to attend.

• A charity basketball game will be played at the Manalapan Englishtown Middle School, Millhurst Road, Manalapan, March 14 at 6 p.m. Game benefits the local DARE program. Teachers will play Manalapan police officers. Details: (732) 446-8384.

• A Purim carnival will be held at Temple Shari Emeth, Craig Road, Manalapan, March 16, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Details: (732) 462-7744.

• A "Boating Basics" course will be offered by New Jersey Boating Safety Classes, March 18-19, 6:30-9:30 p.m., at Brandywine assisted living facility 49 Lasatta Avenue, Englishtown. The twoevening course meets the needs of boaters and personal watercraft (PWC) operators for a basic overview of boat and PWC operation, while meeting the new state requirements for boating safety education certification. Fee: $65. Registration: (201) 291-5976, (856) 816- 8907.

• A Gene Kelly film festival will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Thursdays in March at the Marlboro library, Wyncrest Road. "The Three Musketeers" will be shown March 13; "An American in Paris," March 20; and "Singin' In the Rain" March 27. Details: (732) 536-9406.

• An art auction hosted by the Howell Township Education Foundation will take place March 13 at Howell Middle School North, 501 Squankum-Yellowbrook Road, Howell. Doors will open for preview at 5:30 p.m. and auction will begin at 6:45 p.m. Tickets: $10 available at the main offices of all district schools or at the door. Details: (732) 252-2457.

• Alzheimer's support groups will meet March 13, 2 p.m., at Monmouth Crossing, 560 Iron Bridge Road, Freehold Township; March 18, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 91 W. Main St., Freehold; March 20, 7 p.m., at Brandywine assisted living facility, 49 Lasatta Ave., Englishtown. Details: (609) 275-1180.

• A baby-sitting clinic for children ages 11-15 will be held at CentraState Medical Center's Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center, 901 W. Main Street, Freehold Township, March 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fee: $40. Bag lunch recommended. Details and registration: (732) 308-1850.

• A corned beef and cabbage dinner will be served buffet style, March 15, 5-7 p.m., at the Siloam United Methodist Church, 67 Siloam Road, Freehold Township. Cost: $10 . Details: (732) 928-0193. Day of dinner, call (732) 780-9199.

• A St. Patrick's Day dinner celebration will be held March 15, 4:30-7 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church, Main Street, Farmingdale. Prices: $4.50 to $9.75. Details: (732) 938- 9181.

• A Purim carnival will be held March 16, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Marlboro Jewish Center's Chai Building, 46 Topanemus Road, Marlboro. Details: (732) 536-2300, ext. 111.

• The New Jersey Chapter of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of American will meet March 18 at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Manalapan, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Visit www.ccfa.org for details.

• The Marlboro Board of Education will meet March 17, April 8 and April 14 at 8 p.m. at the administration building, 1980 Township Drive, Marlboro. The meetings are open to the public.

• 4-H Puppet Club, a new club for children in grades one through four, will meet at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Manalapan, March 18, April 15, May 20 and June 17. New members may start join any time of the year to make various types of puppets and create characters. No charge. Parent or guardian must accompany the children. Details: (732) 431-7266 or (732) 462-8607.

• The Jewish Community Center of Western Monmouth Yiddish Club will meet March 18 from 1-2:30 p.m. at the JCC, 100 Route north, in The Galleria Shopping Center, Manalapan, Reservations are required. Call (732) 683-9300 or www.jccwm.com.

• The Art Society of Monmouth County will Meet March 19, 10:30 a.m., at the Monmouth Beach Cultural Center, 128 Ocean Ave., Monmouth Beach. Artist David McGrath will demonstrate pen and ink drawing. All are welcome. Details: (732) 229-4527 or www.surfmen. com.

• The Jewish Community Center of Western Monmouth will host a film series at the Brookside assisted living community, 93 Manalapan Ave., Freehold, at 11 a.m. March 20 ("Tevye"), April 30 ("The Singing Blacksmith") and May 14 ("American Matchmaker"). Cost: $15 in advance only. No walk-ins. Details: (732) 683-9300. Kosher cold buffet will follow.

• A Purim celebration will take place March 20, 6:15 p.m., at the Marlboro Jewish Center, 103 School Road West, Marlboro. Details: (732) 536-2300, ext. 111.

• An Easter egg hunt for Freehold Borough residents ages 2-12 will take place March 22 at 10 a.m. at the St Rose of Lima playground, Lincoln Place. Admission is free. There will be a separate area for younger children. Details: (732) 462-4200.

•Small World Jewish Singles (ages 35-55) will conduct a bowling and pizza night March 23, 6-8 p.m., at Howell Lanes, 1002 Route 9 south, Howell. Sponsored by the Jewish Community Center of Western Monmouth County. Fee: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Price includes pizza, soft drink, dessert, bowling shoes and two games. Register by March 20. Mail check to JCCWM, 100 Route 9, Suite 7, Manalapan 07726. Email Bari@JCCWM.com or call (732) 683-9303, press X3.

• A children's egg hunt will be held at Faith Evangelical Free Church, 875 Route 33, Howell, March 23 at 10 a.m. All are welcome to bring their own baskets. Continental breakfast and puppet show included. Details: (732) 431-4004.

• "The Cure for the Sub-prime Mortgage" will be presented by Tony Bunn, certified senior adviser for USA Financial Services, at the Marlboro library, Wyncrest Road, Marlboro, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. Details: (732) 536- 9406.

• The Monmouth County Shade Tree Commission will hold its annual spring forum March 26 at the Monmouth County Agriculture Building, 4000 Kozloski Road, Freehold Township. The county's 2008 gypsy moth spray program will be discussed. Open to Monmouth County residents. Call (732) 431-7903 to register.

• Business Network International will have its Winners' Circle Spring Membership Extravaganza Meeting at 7 a.m. April 3 at the Knob Hill Country Club, Manalapan. All business owners seeking referrals are welcome. Details: (732) 221-2876.

• The Mourning After, a grief counseling program led by licensed professional counselors Bob Szita and Bernice Garfield Szita, meets on Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Center Playhouse, 35 South St., Freehold. A small donation is requested. Details and registration: (732) 577-1076 or www.ActionArtz. com.