Datebook

+ Free vision workshop March 30, 7-8 p.m., for parents and teachers who suspect their children have a visual problem that affects their school work. Hosted by Rummel Eye Care, 2206 West County Line Road, Jackson. R.S.V.P. to (732) 364-4111.

+ A fish fry will be held at Jackson VFW Post 4703, 54 Magnolia Drive, March 31, 4-8 p.m. Fee: $8 for a three-piece flounder dinner and $4 for children under 12. Takeout and fish sandwiches available. Proceeds benefit needy veterans and community activities. Details: (732) 928-0077 (after noon).

+ "Grandmother's Flower Basket Quilt Show," hosted by the The Beach-plum Quilters of the Jersey Shore, will take place 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 1 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 2 at the National Guard Armory, 1200 Whitesville Road, Toms River. Cost is $6. Details: (732) 269-3989.

+ "Landscape Design," a free program by Mark Estomin, owner of Calgo Gardens Landscaping, 84 Cross St., Lakewood, will take place at Calgo Gardens on April 1. Details and registration: (732) 905-6666.

+ Fried oyster and chicken salad dinner, April 2, beginning at noon, at the New Egypt Volunteer Fire Company, Main Street , New Egypt. Proceeds will benefit the fire company. Cost: $18 for adults, $9 for children 5-12 and free for children under 5. Take out: $19. Local deliveries: $20. Tickets sold at door. Details: (609) 758-8847.

+ Dr. Cheeko and his band will perform popular and island music at the Lakewood library, 301 Lexington Ave., April 5 at 7 p.m. Refreshments. All are welcome.

+ Ocean County Coin Club meetings will be held April 6, May 4 and June 1 (education nights); April 20 (National Coin Week Show, 6-9 p.m.) and June 15 (coin auction night) at the Point Pleasant Beach firehouse, Arnold Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach. No charge, all are welcome. A free auction program takes place for juniors at 6:45 p.m. at each meeting. Details: (732) 255-6911.

+ Free allergy and asthma seminar and luncheon for seniors, April 7, 10-11 a.m. at the Howell Senior Citizens Center, 251 Preventorium Road. Dr. Satyendra Singh of Kimball Medical Center will speak. Register by March 31. Details: (732) 938-4500, ext. 2550.

+ A spring tricky tray, hosted by the Jackson Chapter of Deborah, will take place April 7 at the Jackson VFW Post on Magnolia Drive, Jackson. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. No one under 18 admitted. Refreshments. Details: (609) 893-3372.

+ A rummage sale will take place April 7-8, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Lakewood, First Street and Clinton Avenue, Lakewood. Details: (732) 363-0885.

+ Easter egg hunt, April 8 (rain date April 9) for children in kindergarten through fifth grade at John F. Johnson Jr. Memorial Park in Jackson, starting at noon. Open to Jackson residents only. Details: (732) 928-1200, ext. 255.

+ An Easter egg hunt will be held at the Southard Grange, 4860 Route 9 south, Howell, April 8 beginning at noon. All children are invited to attend the egg hunt, which will include prizes and treats. Rain date: April 15 at noon. Details: (732) 901-0388.

+ Pancake breakfast, April 9, 8 a.m. to noon at the Adelphia firehouse, Route 524, Howell. Visit with the Easter Bunny. Cost: $5 for adults, $3 for children under 8. Details: (732) 577-1781.

+ Mothers Center of the Jersey Shore will host a Spring Fling Party, April 11, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Brick Civic Center, 270 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick. Free games, crafts, snack and pictures with the Easter Bunny. MCJS is a nonprofit, nonsectarian organization that offers many activities for children and their mothers. Details: (732) 449-3936 or www.mcjs.org.