Datebook

• Movies on a Thursday Afternoon will be shown at the Marlboro library, Wyncrest Road, Marlboro, on Thursdays at 2 p.m. "Houdini" will be shown Jan. 8, "The Defiant Ones" will be shown Jan. 22 and "Some Like It Hot" will be shown Jan. 29. Details: 732-536-9406.

• "From Generation to Generation: How to Trace Your Jewish Genealogy and Family History" will be celebrated Jan. 9- 11 during Marlboro Jewish Center's Scholar in Residence Weekend with Arthur Kurzweil. Kurzweil, known to many as America's foremost expert in Jewish genealogical research, will speak about "How and Why Jews of All Ages Can Successfully Climb Their Jewish Family Trees." Special activities will take place all weekend. Details: 732-536-2300.

• Morganville United Methodist Church, 215 Conover Road, Marlboro, will host its 17th annual antique and collectibles auction on Jan. 10. The auction will begin at 11 a.m. with previews starting at 9:30 a.m. Details: 732-946-4247.

• The Freehold Jewish Center Adult Education Committee invites the community to attend a lecture on Jan. 11 at the Freehold Jewish Center, Broad Street, Freehold. Peter Stark, a doctoral candidate in Judaic Studies at Brandeis University, will speak on the topic "Dealing With Life's Ups and Downs, A Study of the Book of Kohelet (Ecclesiastes)." Coffee and refreshments will precede the lecture at 10 a.m. A donation of $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and students, is appreciated. Details: 732-462- 0254, or rabgreene@gmail.com.

• Jamie Geller, author of "Quick and Kosher — Recipes From the Bride Who Knew Nothing," will share her secrets to produce a gourmet meal during a live cooking demo. Join Torah Links at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 11 in the Jewish Community Center of Greater Monmouth County, 100 Grant Ave., Deal. Tickets: $18 in advance, $22 at the door. Visit www.torahlinks.org or call 732- 367-0600 to reserve seating.

• The Colts Neck Reformed Church youth club will meet from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 11 at the church, 72 Route 537 West, Colts Neck. All those in grades 7-12 are welcome to attend for junior and senior high youth activities. Details: 732-462-4555.

• The Incomparable Paul Newman: A Film Series will be presented at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan, on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. "Sweet Bird of Youth" will be shown on Jan. 13. "Hud" will be shown on Jan. 20. "Harper" will be shown on Jan. 27. Details: 732-431-7220.

• A tax seminar will be presented at the Marlboro library, Wyncrest Road, Marlboro, at 7 p.m. Jan. 13 and at 11 a.m. Jan. 17. Details: 732-536-9406.

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