Datebook

• The Marlboro Chapter of Hadassah will sponsor its annual gala fashion show at 6:30 p.m. April 9 at the Marlboro Jewish Center, Marlboro. Fashions will be provided by Dress to Impress. Details: (732) 294-0511.

• A Texas Hold'em Poker Night will be held at the Solomon Schechter Day School, 22 School Road East, Marlboro, April 10. Registration will be at 7 p.m. and the game will begin at 8 p.m. Registration: (732) 431-5525.

• Traditional Celtic tales will be told April 10 at 7:30 p.m. when the Freehold Area Branch of the American Association of University Women meets at the Barkalow Middle School, Stillwells Corner Road, Freehold Township. David Emerson of the New Jersey Council on the Humanities will retell ancient tales. All are welcome. Details: (732) 928-2478.

• A Mother's Day Jewelry Sale will be held at the Marlboro First Aid Squad, 144 Wyncrest Road, Marlboro, April 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Marlboro First Aid Squad. Details: (732) 513-0287.

• A pasta dinner and bingo game will be held April 12 at the First Presbyterian Church, 118 W. Main St., Freehold. Dinner will be offered in two seatings at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Bingo will run from 5-7 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Family Promise program for homeless families in Monmouth County. Tickets: (732) 462-0243.

• A free rabies vaccination clinic for cats and dogs will be offered April 12, 10-11 a.m. at the firehouse annex on Main Street in Freehold Borough. The clinic is open to residents of any municipality. Pet owners do not need to bring any paperwork and animals do not need to be licensed in order to be vaccinated. Animals must be at least 3 months old. There is no limit to the number of animals a person may bring. Dogs must be on a short leash and cats must be in carriers. Details: (732) 462-7057.

• The YMCA of Western Monmouth County, East Freehold Road, Freehold Township, will host a Family Y-Athlon in conjunction with Healthy Kids Day activities on April 12. The Family Y-Athlon is a fun and healthy way for the entire family to compete in biking, jump rope, track and swimming. The event will begin at 2 p.m. and is open to all ages. Details: Dena Berrol, (732) 462-0464, ext. 122.

• Applegate Farms will celebrate the 160th anniversary of its homemade ice cream business, April 12, noon to 5 p.m., at its Freehold location, 356 West Main St. (Route 537). The free family event will feature live music, clowns, face painting, an ice cream eating contest and more. Rain date: April 13. Details: (732) 577-5545.

• Sunday evening dinner and a movie will be held from 6-9 p.m. April 13 at Temple Shalom, 5 Ayrmont Lane, Aberdeen. "Tango," a film about family life, will be shown. Light dinner will be served. Details: (732) 566-2621.

• A blood drive will be conducted by the parish nurses of St. Rose of Lima, April 13, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 12 Throckmorton Street, Freehold Borough. Details and reservations: (732) 577-1941. Walk-ins welcome.

• The Rev. Patrick and Jeanne Collins, the national representatives for children's ministry in Rwanda for the Assemblies of God, will speak at the Monmouth Worship Center, 176 Route 79, Marlboro, April 13 at the 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. Details: (732) 332-9600.

• 4-H Puppet Club, a new club for children in grades one through four, will meet at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan, April 15. New members may start join any time 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 story of Zimel Resnick and the formation of Israel will be retold by friends and family, April 15, 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the Ruth Hyman Jewish Community Center, 100 Grant Ave., Deal Park. Free program. Luncheon: $3. Details: (732) 531-9100, ext. 125.

• A girls' night out dinner hosted by the Monmouth Women's Connection will be held April 16, 7-8:30 p.m. at Main Street Bistro, 30 East Main St., Freehold. Price of $25 per person will include dinner and Penny and Jennifer Restine of Penny's Petals, Millstone, showing how to prepare for spring planting. Also, Sue Johnson will share the story of her journey to America from Norway as a child during a war. Details and reservations: (732) 446-9503. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries. All are welcome to attend.

• The Monmouth Chapter of the Embroidery Guild will meet April 17 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Route 34 and Phalanx Road, Colts Neck. All are welcome. Coffee and tea will be provided; bring lunch. Details: (732) 972- 1431.

• Hip replacement and other treatments will be discussed by Dr. Manuel Banzon, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. at CentraState's Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus, 901 W. Main Street, Freehold Township. An orthopedic health fair will precede the seminar from 6-8 p.m. Details and registration: (866) CENTRA7.

• CPR for Family and Friends and how to help a choking victim will be taught on April 18 from 6-9 p.m. at CentraState's Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus, 901 West Main St., Freehold Township. Cost: $35 per person, $60 per couple. Details and registration: (732) 308-0570.

• Evening With the Irish, sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernian Division No. 16, St. Oliver Plunkett, will be held April 26, 7-11 p.m., at St. Thomas More Church, 186 Gordons Corner Road, Manalapan. Eammon Ryan and his band will perform in addition to the stepdancers from the Warnock-Seery School of Irish Dance. Tickets: $20. BYOB and appetizers. Corned beef sandwiches will be available for purchase. Details: (732) 792-0387.