Datebook

• A holiday bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 14 at West Farms United Methodist Church, 153 Casino Drive, Howell.

• A gospel concert hosted by the I Beseech Thee Community Development Corporation will be held at 5 p.m. Nov. 8 at New Beginnings Agape Christian Center, 133 Throckmorton St., Freehold. The concert will benefit the Paul M. McGuire Family Health Center, Freehold Borough. All are welcome. Tickets: $15 for adults, $7 for ages 13-17, free ages 12 and under.

• Vendors are needed for a holiday boutique to be hosted by the Freehold Township Early Childhood Learning Center PTO from 6-10 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Barkalow Middle School, Freehold Township. Details: Nancy, 732-668-8887.

• Manalapan Township is conducting a food drive to benefit the Samaritan Center. All donations may be dropped off at the Administration office in the Manalapan municipal building, 120 Route 522. Contact Susan at 732-446-8303 for a list of items that are needed.

• A Thanksgiving food drive to benefit Howell's emergency food pantry and community members in need will be held from Nov. 2-19 at the Lil'Achievers early childhood learning center, 326 Ford Road, Howell. Details: 732-730-1855.

• A blood drive will be held from 2-7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin Robbins, 14 Wilson Ave., Englishtown. Details: 732-446-3217 or 732-718-3320.

• A rummage and nearly new sale will be held at the Morganville United Methodist Church, Route 79 and Conover Road, Marlboro, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov 6 and from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 7. Details: 732-946-4247.

• Veterans Day services will be hosted by the Howell Memorial Post 9691 Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary jointly with the Farmingdale American Legion Post 178 on Nov. 7 at Howell town hall at 11 a.m., and at Lutz Park in Farmingdale at 11:30 a.m.

• A roast beef dinner will be offered at the Reformed Church of Freehold, 67 W. Main St., Freehold, from 4-7 p.m. Nov. 7. The cost for the dinner is $15 for adults and $6 for children ages 6-12. Tickets are available at the door or in advance at the church office. Details: 732-462-1717.

• A puppy and adult dog adoption event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 7 at Petsmart of Manalapan, 7 Route 9 south, Manalapan. For further information, go to carenj.com or call 201-436-6595.

• Fundraising events to benefit the Freehold Memorial Day Parade Committee will be held at T.G.I. Friday's, Route 9 south, Freehold Township, Nov. 10 and Dec. 7. To obtain the flier that is necessary to take part, email fmdpc@hotmail.com or visit www.freeholdmemorialdayparade.com.

• Deep Cut Orchid Society's monthly meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Nov.10 at the Monmouth Reform Temple, 332 Hance Ave., Tinton Falls. Christian Carrillo will discuss "The 25 Must Haves for Every Orchid Collection." All are welcome to attend at no charge. Details: 732-536-6215.

• Ardena Baptist Church, 589 Adelphia Road (Route 524), Howell, will celebrate Founder's Day 150th Anniversary at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 8 with a program commemorating the 150th anniversary of the signing of the charter to start a Baptist church in the local community. The service will offer pre- 1859 hymns and an era-related sermon by Pastor Tom Detamore. A slide show of the history of the Ardena Baptist Church will be shown. All are welcome. Details: Visit www.ardenabaptistchurch.com.

• "The ABC's of Talking to Your Kids About Money - Teach Your Kids about Financial Responsibility," will be presented by financial representative Nailah Sta. Ana from 7-8 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Freehold Township Early Childhood Learning Center, 510 Stillwells Corner Road, Freehold Township. Parents and students in grades 3- 8 are encouraged to attend the free seminar. RSVP by Nov. 9 at jcreech@ftesd.org.

• A free weight-loss seminar based on the books "Sugar Busters" and "The Zone Diet" will be presented from 7:30-9 p.m. Nov. 11 at the YMCA of Western Monmouth County, 470 E. Freehold Road, Freehold Township. To register, call 732- 536-8700.