Datebook

• Film Noir Month will be presented at the Marlboro library, Wyncrest Road, on Thursdays at 2 p.m. "In a Lonely Place" will be shown Oct. 30. Details: 732-536-9406.

• The Howell Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Halloween social for Howell residents from 5-7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Recreation Building, 251 Preventorium Road, Howell. The event will feature activities, face painting, balloon sculptures, horse and carriage rides and a Mad Science show at 6:30 p.m. Residents are invited to come in costume and bring a carved jack-o'lantern to be placed on a "magical" display. Donations of pet food for the local humane society will be accepted. The event will be held rain or shine. Details: 732-938-4500, ext. 2501.

• Manalapan's Halloween Hullaballoo will be held at the Manalapan municipal building, Route 522 at Taylors Mills Road, Manalapan, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 31. Children are invited to trick-or-treat in a safe environment. Details: (732) 446-8303.

• Blood drives will be conducted by Central Jersey Blood Center at: St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 61 Georgia Road, Freehold Township, 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 1 (donors will receive T-shirt); Hope Presbyterian Church, 617 Hope Chapel Road, Lakewood, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. 2 (donors will receive T-shirt and be entered into a drawing for Nets tickets); Temple Shaari Emeth, Craig Road, Manalapan, 9 a.m. to noon, Nov. 2; Colts Neck Township Heritage Lane First Aid Building, corner of Hyers Mill and Conover roads, 5-9 p.m. Nov. 12; Applegate School, 47 Jeanne Brennan Drive, Freehold Township, 3-8:30 p.m., Nov. 18; Morganville First Aid Squad, 277 Tennent Road, Marlboro, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 20 (donors will receive T-shirt). Donors must be at least 17 years of age and weight at least 120 pounds. I.D. will be required. Details: 732-842-5750, ext. 238.

• A garage sale fundraiser hosted by Scout Troop 156 will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 1 at Prince of Peace Church, Aldrich Road, Howell. Proceeds will benefit Troop 156. Details and donations: 732- 730-3624.

• Influenza vaccines ($25) and Pneumococcal vaccines ($40) will be administered by the Visiting Nurse Association of Central New Jersey, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 1 at Central Jersey Pools, Route 9 North, Freehold Township. First come, first served, while supplies last. Cash and check only. Traditional Medicare Part B will be accepted as primary insurance only; no HMOs or commercial insurances. Details: 732-462-5006, ext. 122.

• A craft/holiday show fundraiser will be held at St. Robert's parish house, 61 Georgia Road, Freehold Township, from 3- 8 p.m. Nov. 1. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit U.S. Army 1st Lt. Brian Brennan of Howell. Vendor fees will be donated to Brennan, a wounded soldier. The fee for a table is $25. Vendors are still being sought for this event. Details: 732-598-5831.

• A free rabies clinic for dogs and cats, sponsored by the Manalapan Board of Health, will be held at theManalapan Community Center building on Route 33 West (near Peking Pavilion), Manalapan, from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 1. All dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in a carrier. Details: 732-446-8345.

• An indoor trash to treasure flea market hosted by the Freehold Council of the Knights of Columbus will be held at the council hall, 70 E. Main St., Freehold, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 1. Tables are available for a fee of $25. Proceeds will benefit charities supported by the Knights. Details: 917- 533-6568.

• The Goddard School of Marlboro, 50 Route 520, will host an open house fall festival, 1-3 p.m. Nov. 1. The event will feature arts and crafts, a clown and a tour of the school for parents. Details: 732-617-8181.

• The Learning Experience Child Development Center, 2369 Route 9 north, Howell, will host an open house to celebrate its grand opening, noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 1.

• "Election Day and Women's Suffrage of 1836" will be presented at the Historic Village at Allaire State Park, Route 524, Wall Township, from 1-2:30 p.m. Nov. 2.

• Embroiderers Guild of America- Monmouth Chapter's evening group will meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Colts Neck Library, Colts Neck. Embroiderers Guild of America-Monmouth Chapter will meet at 10 a.m. Nov. 20 at St. Mary's Church, Route 34 and Phalanx Road, Colts Neck. At both meetings some members will participate in a Merchandising Bee taught by Stephanie Novatski and Sue Bradley. Other members will work on various projects. Anyone interested in stitching is invited to attend. Details: 732-536-0609.

• The Freehold Township Woman's Club invites women from the area to help make Thanksgiving more of a celebration for residents of a Freehold boarding home with a craft at its Nov. 3 meeting. The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, Park Avenue at Main Street, Freehold. Details: 732-462-1560.

• A blood drive will be held from 3-7 p.m. Nov. 5 at the YMCA of Western Monmouth County, Freehold Township. All those wishing to donate may go to the multipurpose room of the facility on East Freehold Road. Details: Liz Schaus-Guzzo, 732-462-0464, ext. 140. A T-shirt will be given to all donors.

• Manalapan High School class of 1978 will hold its 30-year reunion on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. at the American Legion hall, Main Street, Freehold. Details: pfires5916@aol.com.

• The Jewish Community Center of Western Monmouth County will host a Sunday night three-course dinner for the 50- plus Jewish singles group at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at Java Moon, 345 Route 9 south, Manalapan. Admission: $28 per person in advance, $33 at the door. To register, send checks to JCCWM 100 US Highway 9, Suite 7 Manalapan, NJ 07726 or visit www.jccwm.com and click on singles. Email Bari@JCCWM.com or call 732-683- 9303, press 3. Must register by Nov. 5.

• The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation will host a lecture at 1 p.m. Nov. 8 celebrating the 233rd birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps with a lecture by Andrew Lubin. This program will be held at the Vietnam Era Educational Center in Holmdel, adjacent to the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial off the Garden State Parkway at Exit 116. Donation: $5. RSVP to (732) 335-0033.