Datebook

• Alzheimer's Association caregiver support groups will be held at the following locations: Sunrise of Marlboro, 3A South Main St., Marlboro, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8; Monmouth Crossing, 560 Iron Bridge Road, Freehold Township, 2 p.m. Oct. 9; Brandywine Senior Living, 3 Meridian Circle, Colts Neck, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 14; Brandywine Assisted Living at Governor's Crossing, 49 Lasatta Ave., Englishtown, 7 p.m. Oct. 16.

• Film Noir Month will be presented at the Marlboro library, Wyncrest Road, on Thursdays at 2 p.m. "Woman in the Window" will be shown Oct. 9, "The Killer" will be shown Oct. 16, "Sunset Boulevard" will be shown Oct. 23 and "In a Lonely Place will be shown Oct. 30. Details: 732- 536-9406.

• Creation Study Group NJBible- Science.org will meet at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at Sayre Woods Bible Church, Old Bridge. A lecture on "What's New in Creation Research?" will be presented. The group will also meet Nov. 14. Lecture topic will be, "I Prefer Experimental Science." Free lectures. Details: 732-679-5989 or visit NJBibleScience.org.

• The Italian American Association is accepting registration for Italian language classes to be held at the C. Richard Applegate School, Freehold Township, Friday evenings Oct. 10 through April 3. Lessons will be available for children age 4 and up and adults at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. An Italian conversational group for those fluent in the language will also be available. Positions are still open for Italian teachers. Details and registration: 732-863-0021 or 732-536-5832.

• The Freehold Elks Women's Auxiliary will host a porch sale in conjunction with Freehold Borough's community yard sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 11 at the lodge, at 73 E. Main St., Freehold.

• The Goddard School of Marlboro annual Parent Appreciation BBQ will be held at the school, 50 Route 520, Marlboro (next to Commerce Bank) on Oct. 11 from 1-4 p.m. The rain date is Oct. 12 from 1-4 p.m.

All are welcome to stop by to enjoy the food, refreshments, music by "Mr. Scott, the Music Man", arts and crafts, clown, moon bounce and a fun time. Details: 732-617- 8181.

• Old Tennent Church, Tennent Road, Manalapan, will host its annual Harvest Home Dinner on Oct. 11. Seatings are at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Takeouts are available. The menu will include a turkey dinner with stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, coleslaw and pie. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 3-10 and free for children under age 3. Details: 732-446-6299.

• Safety Day, hosted by the Adelphia Fire Company, Howell, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 11 at Lowe's, Route 9 and Lanes Mills Road, Howell. Details: 732-577-1781.

• Parents Without Partners, Chapter 25, will hold a covered-dish reunion from 3-10 p.m. Oct. 11 at a home in Brick Township. All former members are invited. Call 732-840-0690 for reservations and directions.

• A town-wide yard sale will be held in Freehold Borough from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 11. More than 125 families have registered. Look for yellow and black signs. Details: www.freeholdboro.org. Rain date: Oct. 12.

• An open house will be held at the Englishtown firehouse, 3 S. M• A resource fair will be held for anyone who is caring for an individual with special needs, whether mental, emotional or physical. The event will be held from 7-9 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Howell Middle School North cafetorium, 501 Squankum-Yellowbrook Road, Howell.

• The National Council of Jewish Women will hold its monthly meeting at noon Oct. 16 at the Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County in the Mount's Corner shopping center, corner of Route 537 and Wemrock Road, Freehold Township. Guest speaker Michael Berman, president of the Jewish Heritage Museum, will discuss plans and goals for the museum. Details: www.ncjw.org.

• Embroiderers' Guild of America - Monmouth Chapter, will meet at 10 a.m. Oct. 16 at St. Mary's Church, Route 34 and Phalanx Road, Colts Neck, for a lecture, "Creativity: Who Has It and How Can I Get Some," with Casey Bradford (EGA Certified Teacher). Anyone interested in stitching is invited to join in. Bring lunch and a project. Details: (908) 276-8724.

• "The Mighty Amazon and Its People" and sustainable development will be explored with Georgann Servino by the Freehold Area Branch of the American Association of University Women at its meeting, 7 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Barkalow Middle School, Stillwells Corner Road, Freehold Township. Guests are welcome. Details: 732-928-2478.

• The Manalapan Arts Council will present Bad Medicine, a Bon Jovi tribute band, in concert at Manalapan High School from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at Manalapan High School, Church Lane, Manalapan. Free admission. Details: 732-446-8303.

• A spaghetti dinner will be held at the Adelphia firehouse, 925 Route 524, Howell, from 4-8 p.m. Oct. 18. Admission: $9 for adults, free for children under age 5.

• A backyard composting program will be offered at 10 a.m. Oct. 18 at the Marlboro Recreation Community Center, Wyncrest Road, Marlboro. Monmouth County residents will learn how to reduce yard and household waste and improve soil. No charge. Call 732-431-7460 or visit the Web site www.visitmonmouth.com to register.

• A Charity Chili Cook-Off to benefit the Special Needs Children's Committee of the Freehold Elks Lodge will be held from 1-5 p.m. Oct. 18 at the lodge, 73 E. Main St., Freehold. Admission: $10, includes chili, and soda or draft beer. Those who wish to bring chili must preregister. Details: (732) 249-7836.

• The Jersey Shore Spooktacular, hosted by the Monmouth and Ocean County Girl Scouts, will allow the public to attend this typically Girl Scout only event from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 18 at Camp Sacajawea in Howell. Hayrides, Radio Disney dance party, the Balloon Guy, skits, sing-a-longs, S'mores and other family activities. Details and tickets: 800-785-2090, ext. 156.ain St., Englishtown, from 2-6 p.m. Oct. 12. Apparatus will be on display. Information will be on hand about safety checks, Tot Finder stickers and smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. All are welcome. Details: 732-446- 4818.

• Breakfast, lunch and games for seniors will be offered at CentraState's Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus, conference center, West Main Street, Freehold Township, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m .Oct. 13. Admission: $7 at the door. Details and reservations: 732-780-3013.

• "Girls Grow Up" will be offered at CentraState Medical Center's Health Awareness Center, 901 W. Main St., Freehold Township, Oct. 13, 7-8:30 p.m. A health educator will discuss the physical, social and emotional changes that accompany puberty. Fee: $18 per child. Parents are free. Details and registration: (732) 308- 1850.

• The Marlboro K-8 Board of Education will meet at 8 p.m. Oct. 14 (workshop) and Oct. 21 (staff perfect attendance recognition) in the Marlboro K-8 School District administration building at 1980 Township Drive, Marlboro.

• "Less Calories, More Taste" will be the focus of a program that demonstrates how to slash calories from favorite meals without skimping on taste, from 8-9 p.m. Oct. 14 at CentraState Medical Center's Health Awareness Center, 901 W. Main St., Freehold Township. Fee: $12 per person, $20 per couple. Details and registration: 732-308-0570.

• Deep Cut Orchid Society will conduct its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Monmouth Reform Temple, 332 Hance Ave., Tinton Falls. Alan Koch from Gold Country Orchids will be the guest speaker. All are welcome. No charge. Details: 732- 531-5058.

• The Monmouth Women's Connection will host a Girls Night Out from 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at Excelsior Caterers, 355 Route 9, Manalapan. "Kitchen Short Cuts" will be presented by Pampered Chef sales director Angie Wolff. Jean Bisnett, a former special education teacher and a nurse who works with troubled children, will present "Coping? There's Hope for You." A portion of the proceeds will go to Stonecroft Ministries. Price: $25 per person. Details and reservations: 732-446-9503.