Datebook

+ Friends of Jackson Library will meet Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. at the library, 2 Jackson Drive. All are welcome. Details: (732) 928-4400.

+ A used book sale will be held Nov. 10, 2-7 p.m., and Nov. 11, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at New Egypt High School, 117 Ever-green Road, New Egypt. Books for all ages, jigsaw puzzles and videos. Park at the rear of the school. Details: (609) 758-0009 or plumstedfriends@verizon.net.

+ A fish fry, sponsored by New Egypt Elks Lodge No. 2457, 105 Lakewood Road, New Egypt, will be held Nov. 10, 6-8 p.m. Adult charge is $8 for a two-fish dinner and $9 for a three-fish dinner. Children 5-12 are $4 and 4 years and under are free. Details: (609) 758-8700.

+ A Veterans Day Remembrance will be held at the Lakewood library, 301 Lex-ington Ave., Nov. 11 from 2-4 p.m. Mike Webb and the Grays will perform a fusion of classic, funk, jazz and rhythm and blues in addition to patriotic songs. All are welcome.

+ A book signing and reading by children's author Wendy Lynn Decker of Jackson will take place from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at Cross Over Coffeehouse and Christian Bookstore, 515 Brick Blvd., Brick.

+ A gift auction will take place at 4 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Ocean County Day School, 678 Fifth St., Lakewood (inside of Christ United Methodist Church). A donation of $5 will be collected and will include a door prize coupon and a sheet of tickets. Details: (732) 370-8912.

+ A garage sale will be held Nov. 11-12 at 6 Julies Way in Howell (off Aldrich Road) from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit Newbury School, Howell, Class of 2007 fifth grade Farewell and Memory Book. Items have been donated by multiple families.

+ Veterans Day services will be held by the Howell Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary Post 9691, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at town hall, 251 Pre-ventorium Road, Howell.

+ Veterans Day services will be held by Farmingdale American Legion Post 178 , Nov. 11 at 11:30 a.m. at Lutz Park, Farmingdale.

+ Free caregiver's seminars will be sponsored by Lakewood, Nov. 13 and Nov. 20 at the Center for Healthy Living, 198 Prospect St., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Seminar sessions will feature educational presentations by professionals on dealing with the stresses of caregiving, support resources, and legal and financial considerations. Carevigers may bring their loved ones to Riverside Manor, a licensed adult day care facility in Lakewood, at no charge while they attend the seminars. Call (732) 364-2500, ext. 5408 to register.

+ A book discussion will be held Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive. "Middlesex," by Jeffrey Eugenides, will be discussed. Details: (732) 928-4400.

+ The Western Monmouth County Newcomers Club will hold its annual Thanksgiving Smorgasbord dinner Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, Elton-Adelphia Road, Freehold Town-ship. New and established residents are always welcome. All who attend must R.S.V.P. and bring a dish. Call (732) 431-5536.

+ A Lunch and Learn will be held at Temple Beth Am (Reform), 400 Carey St., Lakewood, Nov. 15 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Attendees must bring their own lunch. Dr. Bernie Grabelle will speak about dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. Fee: $2. Details: (732) 363-2800.

+ Ocean County College will host an open house Nov. 15 from 5-7 p.m. in the Technology Building on the main Campus on Campus Drive in Toms River. Students will be able to apply, register, schedule a placement test and make payments in addition to touring the campus. Details and registration: (732) 255-0400, ext. 2960.

+ The Ocean County Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Point Pleasant Beach firehouse, Arnold and St. Louis avenues, Point Pleasant Beach. No admission charge. All are welcome. A free coin auction for juniors will be held at 6:45 p.m. before each meeting. Details: (732) 255-6911.

+ Night of shopping, featuring vendors and crafters with handmade goods and products, will be held Nov. 17, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Adelphia firehouse, 925 Route 524, Howell. Free admission, bake sale, door prizes, and complimentary refreshments. Details: (732) 577-1781.

+ A Coney Island Night themed fundraiser will be held Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. for Courtney Hughes, a 9-year-old Jackson girl who has Ewing's Sarcoma, a form of bone cancer. The event will be hosted by the Knights of Columbus Council 6201 Ladies Auxiliary, 401 Bartley Road, Jackson. The event will feature Nathan's Famous hot dogs and corn dogs, games, 50/50 raffles, a gift auction, music and a cash bar. Tickets are $15. No one under age 18 will be admitted. Details: (732) 905-0370 or (732) 833-4858.

+ A craft fair will be held at Southard Elementary School, 115 Kent Road, Howell, Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit the PTA. The event will feature free children's photo IDs provided by the Monmouth County Sheriff's office, performances by the Howell Rebelettes, specialty crafters, vendors with wrapped gifts, books, baked goods, refreshments and door prizes. Free admission. Details: (732) 865-2048.

+ A Comedy Night fundraiser will be presented by the Jackson Liberty High School Parent-Teacher-Student Network, Nov. 18 at the Central Jersey Italian-American Club, West County Line Road, Jackson. Comedian Mike Storck will headline. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 each. Details: (732) 928-1253.

+ A flea market will be held at the Central Jersey Italian-American Club, 36 Christopher Columbus Blvd., Jackson, Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain date will be Nov. 19. All vendors are welcome. Spaces are $5. Call (732) 267-3586 to reserve a space.

+ A scrapbooking event will take place from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 25 at Monsignor Donovan High School, 711 Hooper Ave., Toms River. The cost of $40 per person includes light breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, snacks, prizes and individual tabletops. Proceeds will help defray the cost of the Monsignor Donovan cheerleaders' February trip to Walt Disney World where they plan to defend their grand national cheer title. Details and reservations: (732) 349-8801, ext. 2439.