Datebook

+ The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library, 2 Jackson Drive, has opened registration for the fall series of Family Place parent-child workshops beginning on Oct. 24. The workshops are for children ages 12 months to 3 years and their parent or caregiver. The workshop features toys, crafts, books and play for adults and children to share together. The five-week series will be held at the library on Tuesdays 10-11:15 am. Pre-registration is required. Call (732) 928-4400, ext. 6 for further information.

+ A Holiday Shopping Night will be held at St. Veronica's School gymnasium, 4219 Route 9 north, Howell, Oct. 20, 5:30-9 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the 2007 gift auction. Free admission. Details and vendor information: (732) 863-5912 or (732) 938-9672.

+ A gift auction will be held at St. Aloysius Church, 935 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson, Oct. 21. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and drawing starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $7 per person. Grand prizes include a 52-inch high-definition TV, computer package, digital camera package, and a set of four family bikes. Details and tickets: (732) 928-8308.

+ "Travels in Africa," a photo journey to Africa, will be presented by Paul Weinland Oct. 21 at 2 p.m. at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive. Details: (732) 928-4400.

+ A Polish Heritage Celebration will take place Oct. 21 at the Lakewood library, 301 Lexington Ave. All ages are welcome. Details: (732) 363-1435.

+ An open house for prospective students will be held at Monsignor Donovan High School, 711 Hooper Ave., Toms River, Oct. 23-24 at 7 p.m. Those who cannot make the open house can attend Go to Class Day, Oct. 26, 7:50-10:45 a.m. or 7:50 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Preregistration is necessary. Details: (732) 914-2431.

+ Free vascular screenings, including a Doppler exam of the lower extremities, will be offered at Kimball Medical Center's Center for Healthy Living, 198 Prospect St., Lakewood, Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon. Call (888) SBHS-123 to register.

+ The Howell Adult Book Club will discuss "The Dive From Clausen's Pier," by Ann Packer, 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road. Details and registration: (732) 938-2300.

+ A Witches Costume Ball will be held at 8 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Veterans of Foreign War Post 8867, 373 Adamston Road, Brick. All proceeds will be donated to Dottie's House, a home for abused and battered women and their children, in Brick. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Advance-sale tickets can be purchased at The Cauldron, 606 Arnold Ave, Point Pleasant. Details: (732) 899-6161.

+ Harvest Familyfest will take place at the Southard Grange, 4860 Route 9 south, Howell, Oct. 28, 2-6 p.m. The event will include old-fashioned events and games for kids such as apple dunking, potato races, fortune telling, scary stories, homemade pie, and costume and pumpkin decorating contests. Crafters are welcome to rent a table. Attendees may bring a covered dish to share for the potluck dinner. An open mic night will follow at 7 p.m. Details: (732) 901-8777.

+ A Winter Wonderland Bazaar and Silent Auction will be held at Christ United Methodist Church, 678 Fifth St., Lakewood. The bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 28, followed by the silent auction at 1:30 p.m. Lunch will be available. Details: (732) 363-8885.

+ A Halloween Spooktacular flea market will be held at the Central Jersey Italian American Club, 36 Christopher Columbus Blvd., Jackson, Oct. 29. Spaces are $5 each, and tables can be rented for an additional $5. All vendors are welcome. Details: (732) 370-9820.

+ "The Vision of Edith and Woodrow," an original play by local playwright J.J. Lair, will be performed by members of the Brick Township Theatre Workshop at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. The play is about President Woodrow Wilson, who was also a former president of Princeton University and a New Jersey governor. No charge. Call (732) 928-4400 to register.

+ A klezmer music program will be presented by Margo Leverett and the Klezmer Mountain Boys at 8 p.m. Oct. 28 at Congregation Ahavat Achim, 106 Windeler Road, Howell. The group combines klezmer music with bluegrass. For tickets call (732) 367-1677.

+ A free rabies clinic will be held at the Howell Township Public Works Garage on Old Tavern Road Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to noon. Pet owners are encouraged to bring their cats and dogs to the clinic. Details: (732) 431-7456.

+ Bingo is hosted by American Legion Post No. 455 every Friday at 7:30 p.m. (doors open 6 p.m.) at 2 Meadowbrook Lane, New Egypt. Progressive jackpots are awarded. Proceeds benefit children and youth programs and Americanism. Details: www.alpost455nj.org.

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