Datebook

+ The American Red Cross Holo-caust and War Victims Tracing Center will be discussed at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at Temple Beth Or, 200 Van Zile Road, Brick. Attendees will learn how the Red Cross can help people search for family members missing since the Holocaust and World War II. The service is confidential and free. Details: www.redcross.org. Details: (732) 920-4408.

+ The Green Thumb Garden Club will host a presentation on creating beautiful shade gardens Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Jackson Library, Jackson Drive. The talk is open to the public. Details: (732) 928-4400.

+ "Paranormal Investigating: Capturing Ghosts' Pictures and Voices" will be presented by L'Aura L. Hladik Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Jackson Library, Jackson Drive. Call (732) 928-4400 to register.

+ Bagels, Brownies and Books, a homeschooler book club, will discuss "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road, at 1 p.m. Oct. 6. Details and registration: (732) 938-2300.

+ A Sports Card and Memorabilia Show to benefit Howell Cub Scout Pack 258 will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Howell First Aid & Rescue Squad building, 16 Kent Road. Admis-sion/donation for adults is $1 to benefit the Cub Scouts.

+ A gift auction to benefit the Timothy Scott Carroll Memorial Fund will take place Oct. 7 at St. Veronica Roman Catholic Church school cafeteria, 4219 Route 9 north, Howell. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with calling at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $10. Refreshments, raffles.

+ Latco aerobic rhythmic dance classes for adults will be offered at the Howell Recreation Building, 251 Preven-torium Road, Monday evenings from 6-7 p.m., Tuesdays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., or Fridays from 6-7 p.m., Oct. 10 to Nov. 21. No partners or dance experience necessary. Fee: $25 for six classes once a week or $40 for 12 classes two days a week. Details and registration: (732) 938-4500, ext. 2501.

+ Kickboxing classes are offered at the Howell Recreation Building, 251 Preventorium Road, Oct. 12 through Nov. 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Details and registration: (732) 938-4500, ext. 2501.

+ Demonstrations using rubber stamps for people age 15 and up will be featured at the Howell Library, 318 Old Tavern Road, Oct. 12 ("Scrapbooking with Ease") and Oct. 19 ("Creative Card Making") at 7 p.m. Details: (732) 938-3800.

+ Jackson Township Historic Com-mission will meet the second Thursday of each month at the Jackson municipal building, 95 West Veterans Highway, at 5 p.m. The public is invited. Upcoming dates: Oct. 12, Nov. 9, Dec. 14. Details: (732) 928-1200.

+ The Friends of the Jackson library will meet Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. at the library, Jackson Drive. All are welcome. Details: (732) 928-4400.

+ A rummage sale will be held at the First Baptist Church of Lakewood, First Street and Clifton Avenue, Oct. 13-14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Details: (732) 363-0885.

+A Fall Harvest Dinner will take place 4-6:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at the New Egypt United Methodist Church, 38 North Main St., New Egypt. Tickets are $7 in advance and $8 at the door and include a baked potato, salad bar, dessert bar and drinks. Details and tickets: (609) 758-2147.

+ "Ebru - The Ancient Art of Marbleizing," will be explored Oct. 14 at 1 p.m. at the Jackson library, Jackson Drive. Free for all ages. Those under age 12 must be with an adult. Details and registration: (732) 928-4400.

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