Datebook • Alzheimer's Association support groups will meet May 15, 7 p.m., at Brandywine Assisted Living at Governor's Crossing, 49 Lasatta Ave., Englishtown; and May 20, 7 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church, 91 W. Main St., Freehold. • The Monmouth Chapter of the Embroidery Guild will meet May 15 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Route 34 and Phalanx Road, Colts Neck. All are welcome. Bring lunch; coffee and tea will be provided. Details: (732) 972-1431 or www.mcega.cjb.net. • Planning for the future of children with special needs will be the topic of the Special Education Advisory Committee workshop, "Let Go … Let Grow," May 15 at 7 p.m. in the Manalapan High School media center, Church Lane, Manalapan. Details: (732) 367-4654. • 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, May 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fee: $35. Bag lunch recommended. Details and registration: (732) 308-1850. • A plant sale hosted by the master gardeners of Monmouth County will be held from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. May 17 at the Monmouth County Agriculture Building, 4000 Kozloski Road, Freehold Township. There will also be workshops on container gardening and information about composting. Cash and carry only. Rain or shine. Details: (732) 303-7614. • Monmouth Chinese School will conduct an open house May 17, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Frank J. Dugan Elementary School, 48 Topanemus Road, Marlboro. Classes are held on Saturdays at the Dugan School. The goal is to introduce the Chinese language and culture to the community. Registration discounts. Details: (732) 591-2063. • The Knights of Columbus Prince of Peace Council No. 5903 Manalapan- Englishtown will serve a community breakfast on May 18 in Petri Hall at St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church, 186 Gordons Corner Road, Manalapan. Breakfast will be served starting at 8 a.m. and continuing after the 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Masses. The cost will be $6 for adults and $4 for children ages 4-11 with a maximum family cost of $21. Children under 3 are free. Details: www.KOFC5903.ORG. • "Faces of Jewish Humor: The Saga of the Shlemiel and the Shlimazel" will be delved into May 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Ahm of Aberdeen, 550 Lloyd Road, Aberdeen. Ruthe Adler, professor of Jewish Studies and Comparative Literature at Baruch College, will lead the program. The program is open to the community. Details: (732) 518- 1700. • Battle of Monmouth Bulldogs Under-8 girls soccer (Under-9 in the fall) will hold tryouts May 20 and June 2 at the Jackson Justice Complex off West Veterans Highway, Jackson, from 5:15-7 p.m. The team seeks players born between Aug. 1, 1999 and July 31, 2000. Residents from all towns are welcome. Details: e-mail bombulldogs@aol.com. Pre-registration is recommended. • The Jewish Learning Institute will present "Reaching Your Spiritual Potential," a new and expanded revision of the course "Soul Powers." Drawing on the organizational structure of the Kabbalah, this course examines the nature of the human soul created in the image of God. The course will be offered at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Manalapan, for three Tuesdays starting May 20. The course is free. Details: (732) 972-3687. • 4-H Puppet Club, a club for children in grades one through four, will meet at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan, May 20 and June 17. Make puppets and create characters. No charge. Parent or guardian must accompany the children. Details: (732) 431-7266 or (732) 462-8607. • Free prostate and colon cancer screenings will be offered by Dr. Edward Soffen, May 20 at CentraState Medical Center's Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center, 901 W. Main St., Freehold Township. Details and registration: (732) 308-0570. • A Boating Basics course will be offered by NJ Boating Safety Classes at Brandywine Assisted Living Facility, 49 LaSatta Avenue, Englishtown, May 20 and 21 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. 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 NJ law state requirements for boating safety education certification. A $65 fee covers the cost of the course and all materials. Details and registration: (201) 291-5976, (856) 816-8907 or www.njboatingsafetyclasses.com. • A spring rummage sale will be held at Temple Beth Ahm, 550 Lloyd Road, Aberdeen, May 20, 12:30-8 p.m. and May 21, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Details: (732) 583-1700. • The New Jersey Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism Community will host support groups for family members of individuals with an autism spectrum disorder, May 22 and June 26 at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. The event is open to residents of all counties. The support groups provide information about services and treatments available. Details: (609) 833- 8100, ext. 45 or send e-mail to Barbara. wells@njcosac.org. • A Mother's Day program, sponsored by the Howell Department of Senior Services, will be held May 23, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Howell Senior Center, 251 Preventorium Road, Howell. A catered lunch will be served. Michelle LaRue from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities will present "Someone Must Wash the Dishes," an anti-suffrage monologue. Donation: $5. Details and registration: (732) 938-4599, ext. 2550. • St. John Vianney High School, Holmdel, is planning an all-school alumni reunion and family picnic May 31. All alumni are invited back to the school. The cost to attend is $25 for adults and $10 for children. Details and reservations: www.sjvhs.com.