Datebook

+ Registration for ballroom dancing for adult couples is being accepted at the Howell Recreation Building, 251 Preven-torium Road. The program will run for six weeks on Fridays, from Jan. 19 to Feb. 23 - (beginner class 7-8 p.m. or advanced class 8-9 p.m.), or Mondays from Feb. 26 to April 2, 7-8 p.m. The fee is $50 per person. Details and registration: (732) 938-4500 ext. 2501.

+ An afternoon of gospel music will be performed by the Family and Friends of the New Life Christian Center, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Lakewood library, 301 Lexington Ave. The program will feature poems, praise dances, music and refreshments. Details: (732) 363-1435.

+ The League of Women Voters of Ocean County will meet Jan. 20 at 10:30 a.m. at the Berkeley library, 30 Station Road, Bayville. The meeting will focus on the continuing concerns about the Oyster Creek nuclear plant and its application for another 20 years of operation.

+ Free bone density screening for women, hosted by the Autoimmune Information Network, will be offered Jan. 21 from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Amer-ican Legion Hall No. 348, 822 Mantolok-ing Road, Brick Township. The Auto-immune Information Network meets monthly at Ocean Medical Center, 425 Jack Martin Blvd., Brick, in conference room B at 1 p.m. The Jan. 21 meeting will feature Creative Vibrations Drum-ming and a support group. Details: (732) 262-0450.

+ A country style breakfast will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Jan. 21 at the Jackson VFW Post No. 4703, 54 Magnolia Drive. All proceeds will benefit veteran and active duty troop programs. The event is open to the public.

+ Overcome the fear of public speaking with the Lakewood Piners Toastmasters Club. The group meets the second and forth Tuesday of each month (except December), at 7:30 p.m. at the Lakewood municipal building, 231 Third St. Visitors over the age of 18 are invited to build on listening and speaking skills. Details: (732)-244-1480. The Toast-masters will host a special presentation at 7 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive. Details: (732) 905-1869.

+ The Howell Adult Book Club will discuss "To Kill a Mockingbird," by Harper Lee, at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. Books are available at the circulation desk. Details and registration: (732) 938-2300.

+ A handwriting analysis program will be held Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lakewood library, 301 Lexington Ave. Bernice Krieger will speak to adults and teens about what handwriting reveals about a person. Free program. Call (732) 363-1435, ext. 14 to register.

+ St. Aloysius Rosary Society will host an art auction in the school's gym at 935 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson, Jan. 27. Doors will open at 6 p.m. followed by the auction at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person and $15 per couple and include beer, wine, hors d'oeuvres, cake and coffee. Details and tickets: (732) 833-7431 or (732) 833-1063.

+ "American Idol at Howell Library," a special program for youths in grades six through 12, will be held at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road, at 3 p.m. Jan. 30. Teens are invited to audition for a "mock" American Idol search. Talented teens can sing a cappella or bring along a CD soundtrack. Details and registration: (732) 938-2300.