Datebook

• Bagels, Brownies and Books, a program for homeschoolers ages 11 and older, will be held at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road, from 1-2:30 p.m. Sept. 9. Participants are asked to bring a mystery book. Refreshments will be served. Details and registration: (732) 938-2300.

• MOMS Club of Howell-East, will host a Lunch and Learn series of educational presentations. The first one, “Saving for Your Child’s Education” will be held Sept. 9 from noon to 1 p.m. in Howell. Lynette Barbieri, regional vice president of Primerica, a member of Citigroup, will give advice on how to effectively save for your child’s education. There is no cost, but reservations are required. Send an e-mail to momsclubhowelleast@hotmail.com for details, registration and directions.

• Granny’s Attic and Bake Sale, hosted by the Faith Circle of Jackson United Methodist Church, will be held Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Oak Tree Recre-ation Hall off Diamond Road, Jackson. Items for sale will include costume jewelry, bric-a-brac, baked goods, craft items, housewares and Christmas decorations. Proceeds will be contributed to the church and parsonage.

• New Egypt MOMS Club will host a “Back To School Brunch” at the New Egypt firehouse on Sept. 12. All stay-at-home moms and their children are welcome to attend, meet members and learn more about the organization and its activities. Details: Patti Hewitt, (732) 833-1601.

• A free rabies clinic sponsored by the Monmouth County Health Department will be held Sept. 13 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Farmingdale firehouse on Main Street, Farmingdale. New Jersey residents may bring their dogs and cats to the clinic. Details: (732) 431- 7456.

• The Harry O’Claire Chapter No. 637 (Ocean County) of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Associ-ation (NARFE) will meet Sept. 15 at 1 p.m. at the Lakewood library. Dave Kush, legislative aide to U.S. Representative Chris Smith (R-N.J.), will speak. All eligible federal employees and guests are invited to attend. Details: (732) 892-2510.

• The Optimist Club of Howell meets every Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. at the Golden Bell Diner, Route 9 south, Freehold Township. Meeting dates will be Sept. 14, 21, 28. Evening meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the last Tuesday of the month at Panera Bread, Route 9, Howell. Details: (732) 363-1346.

• James Lincoln Turner will discuss his new book, “Seven Superstorms of the Northeast,” Sept. 14 at 7 p.m., at the Wall library, 2700 Allaire Road, Wall Township. Details (732) 449-8877.

• Ocean County Coin Club meeting will be held Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Point Pleasant Beach firehouse, Arnold Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach. Education and coin auctions take place at the meetings. The public is invited at no cost. A free auction program will take place for juniors at 6:50 p.m.. The annual coin show will take place Sept. 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Laurelton firehouse, Route 88, Brick. Details: (732) 255-6911.

• Bat Shalom Hadassah of Jackson will hold its general meeting at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at Bella Terra, County Line Road, Jackson. In recognition of September being Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month, the meeting will feature a speaker from the Family Risk Assessment Program. Details: (732) 833-7378.

• “Living Through Breast Cancer: What a Harvard Doctor and Survivor Wants You to Know” will be presented by Dr. Carolyn Kaelin, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. at CentraState Medical Center, Route 537, Freehold Township. A health fair will precede the lecture (6-7 p.m.) The fee is $15 and registration is required. Details: (800) 483-7436.

• “The Monmouth County Library Homepage Explained,” a free program in which library staff will explain the library’s Internet Web site and links, will be held at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road, at 4 p.m. Sept. 19. Details: (732) 938-2300.

• A blood drive will be conducted by Central Jersey Blood Center on Sept. 19 from 5-8:30 p.m., at St. Veronica’s Church, 4219 Route 9, Howell. Details: (732) 842-5750.

• A diabetes support group will meet at Kimball Medical Center’s Center for Healthy Living, 198 Prospect St., Lake-wood, Sept. 21 at 1:30 p.m. “Laboratory Blood Tests: What Do the Numbers Mean?” will be discussed by Dr. Satyendra P. Singh. Details and registration: (888) SBHS-123.

• “Beginners Card Making Demonstration,” a free program, will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road. Lois Folla will demonstrate techniques to create greeting cards for all occasions. Materials will be provided. Call (732) 938-2300 to register.

• A “Ladies Night Out” featuring American Male Revue will be held Sept. 23 from 9-11 p.m. at the New Egypt Elks Lodge, 105 Lakewood Road, Plumsted. Doors open at 8 p.m.. Tickets are $15 in advance or $18 at the door. No one under 18 will be admitted. All proceeds benefit the Give Back Foundation which helps your local community. For tickets call (609) 758-9201, (609) 290-4011, or (732) 546-6596.

• A support group for people with any autoimmune disease will be held at 1 p.m. Sept. 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 27 and Dec. 18 at Ocean Medical Center, Brick, in Confer-ence Room C. Details: (721) 262-0450 or e-mail autoimmunehelp@aol.com.

• “Memoirs of a Geisha” by Arthur Golden will be discussed at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road, at 7 p.m. Sept. 28. Details: (732) 938-2300.

• A country dance sponsored by the New Egypt Elks, 105 Lakewood Road, Plumsted, will take place Sept. 30 from 8-11 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with one dance lesson given at 9 p.m.. Admission is $6 per person. All proceeds will benefit the New Egypt Elks Children’s Memorial Garden. Details: (609) 758-4789.

• Civil Air Patrol builds strong citizens for the future by providing leadership and technical training, powered-glider flight orientation, scholarships and career education to young persons ages 12-21. The Civil Air Patrol is located at the Lakewood Airport. Contact Capt. Wiley, (732) 780-2590, for more information.

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