Datebook

• The Italian-American Association of Monmouth County will host a general membership meeting at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Park Avenue Seafood Bistro, Park Avenue, Freehold. Cost of $30 includes dinner. Anyone 21 years old or more may attend. Details: 732-984-8482.

• Alzheimer's Association caregiver support group will meet at Brandywine Assisted Living at Governor's Crossing, 49 Lasatta Ave., Englishtown, 7 p.m. Nov. 20. Details: 800-883-1180.

• "Keeping it Simple: A Film Series" will be shown at the Marlboro library, Wyncrest Road, Marlboro, on Thursdays at 2 p.m. "Man of the Year" will run Nov 20. Details: 732-536-9406.

• A blood drive will be conducted at the 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 weigh at least 120 pounds. Identification will be required. Details: 732-842-5750, ext. 238.

• A holiday boutique will be held at Temple Beth Shalom, 108 Freehold-Englishtown Road, Manalapan, from 5:30-9 p.m. Nov. 20. The boutique will feature Mary Kay Cosmetics, Arbonne and other skin-care products, Tupperware, Juicy Couture, jewelry, handbags, children's and ladies clothing, home décor, accessories and more. Details: 732-446-1200.

• 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. 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.

• Social Jewish Singles will host an event for men and women age 55 and up at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at Temple Shaari Emeth, 400 Craig Road, Manalapan. Fee of $7 per person includes coffee, dessert and dancing to music by Art Einhorn. Details: 732-521- 8272.

• A holiday gift auction hosted by the Monmouth-Ocean chapter of New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners will be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 20 at Knob Hill Country Club, Route 33 west, Manalapan. Cost of $45 includes buffet dinner and chance to win gifts. Details and registration: 732-245-7624.

• A Holly Berry Boutique will be held at the Reformed Church of Freehold, 67 W. Main St., Freehold, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 21-22. Homemade soups, bread, salad and desserts will be served. Antiques, collectables, new items and baked goods will be for sale. Proceeds will benefit Open Door and Church World Service. Details: 732- 462-1717.

• The Parent Student Faculty Association at Biotechnology High School will hold a Marlin Fine Arts Auction at 8 p.m. Nov. 21 at Biotechnology High School, 5000 Kozloski Road, Freehold Township. Preview at 7 p.m. Proceeds fund PSFA programs. Tickets: $10. Details: 732-786-8374.

• A vendor night will be held at Pine Brook School, 155 Pease Road, Manalapan, 6-10 p.m. Nov. 21. Vendors will be on hand with jewelry, accessories, candy, home décor, clothing, handbags, sports collectibles, home and kitchen items, children's items, doll clothes and accessories, and more. Students may not be dropped off. Details: 732-617-8875 or 732-446-0887.

• The Yiddish Club of the Jewish Community Center of Western Monmouth County will meet from 1-2:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at the JCC offices in the Galleria shopping center, 100 Route 9 North, Suite 7, Manalapan. RSVP to 732-683-9300.

• Colts Neck High School's Parent Teacher Student Organization will host a Couples Night Out at Piancone's, 800 Main St., Bradley Beach, on Nov. 21. All those who eat at Piancone's that evening and mention Colts Neck High School will help facilitate 20 percent of the profits being donated to the PTSO. Families are welcome. Details and RSVP: www.cnhsptso.org. For menu visit www.piancone.com.

• A wreath-decorating workshop will be conducted by Ann Edwards, multiple winner of the New Jersey Growers Association's wreath contest, at 1 p.m. Nov. 22 at the Historic Village at Allaire State Park, Route 524, Wall Township. The cost of $28 includes all materials. Registration is required. Proceeds will benefit programs at Allaire Village. Call 732-919-3500.

• A holiday bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 22 at West Farms United Methodist Church, 153 Casino Drive, Howell. New and used items, hand made crafts, baked goods, gift baskets, silent auction, Children's Winter Wonderland gift area, light lunch. Details: 732- 751-0698.

• A holiday bazaar will be held at St. Peter's Church, 33 Throckmorton St., Freehold, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 22 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 23. The event will feature baked goods, baskets of jam, gifts in a jar, hand-crafted jewelry, ornaments and gifts, cookbooks, an "Attics Treasures Sale" and Historic Freehold afghans for sale. Details: 732- 431-8383.

• The Knights of Columbus, 70 Main St., Freehold, will be serving a steak dinner featuring a 10-ounce rib-eye steak from 6-9 p.m. Nov. 22. Tickets are $21 and must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door. Proceeds will benefit various local charities. Details: 917-586-7349.

• A Scandinavian Bazaar hosted by Noreg Lodge, Sons of Norway, Marlboro, will be held at the Old Bridge Municipal Center, 1 Old Bridge Plaza (corner of Cottrell Road and Route 516), Old Bridge), from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 22 and from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 23. The bazaar will feature assorted imported gifts, foods, baked goods and dinner with soup. Free admission and parking.

• A holiday fair will be held at Temple Shaari Emeth, 400 Craig Road, Manalapan, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 23 and 9:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Nov 24. The fair will feature gift baskets, jewelry, children's clothes and accessories, handbags, gourmet foods, stationery, personalized gifts, home decor and much more. Additional vendors are welcome. Details: 732-462-7744.

• The Knights of Columbus, 70 Main St., Freehold, will serve a breakfast buffet from 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 23. A donation of $7 per adult and $5 per child under 12 will include eggs, french toast, pancakes and more. All are welcome. Any Scout who is wearing a uniform and accompanied by an adult will receive a complimentary breakfast. Details: 917-586-7349.

• An antique toy train display to benefit Freehold Open Door, sponsored by the Sunrise Optimist Club of Freehold, will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 23 at the Knob Hill Golf Course clubhouse, Route 33 west, Manalapan. The display will feature more than 1,000 antique toy trains from the 1890s to the 1950s and operating layouts. Admission: food or a monetary donation to Open Door of Freehold. Details: 732-462-3710.

• "Anxiety and AD/HD — Managing the Intensity of a Child With AD/HD" will be presented by Monmouth County CHADD from 7-8:45 p.m. Nov. 24 at the Howell library, 138 Old Tavern Road, Howell. Dr. Gregory H. Moore will be the speaker. Details: 732-552-8012.

• A fall scrapbooking event hosted by Boy Scout Troop 157 will take place from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 29 at Our Lady of Mercy Hall, Englishtown. The fee to attend is $35 per person. Light breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks will be served all day. Proceeds will help the Scouts purchase equipment. Details: aalcast@aol.com or 732-446-3743.

• The Jewish Learning Center of Monmouth County, 138 Pine Brook Road, Manalapan, will offer a three-part series of lectures titled "The Making of a Mensch" at 7:45 p.m. Dec. 4, 11 and 18. Rabbi Jonathan Rietti will discuss manipulation, punishment and consequences, and how to respond to chutzpah. The program is free of charge. Registration: 732-792-2276.

• The YMCA of Western Monmouth County will hold a holiday shopping day on Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the gym at the YMCA, East Freehold Road, Freehold Township. Vendors are needed. All proceeds will benefit the YCares financial assistance program. Table space is $40. Limit of 75 vendors. Prepayment required. For info call Annie at 732-462-0464, ext. 132.

• "Shanghai Ghetto," a film about the true story of thousands of European Jews who settled in Japanese-occupied Shanghai, after being shut out of many countries while trying to escape Nazi persecution in the 1930s, will make its local premiere at the Freehold Jewish Center, 59 Broad St., Freehold, at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 7. Refreshments will be served at 10 a.m. Cost: $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and students. Reservations: 732-462-0254.