Datebook

+ Cruise Night hosted by the Free-hold Kruisers Car Club and Acme markets will take place every Friday evening in the Adelphia Plaza parking lot at Route 9 and Adelphia Road (Route 524), Freehold Township. The first show kicks off the season May 4 from 6-9 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Christopher Ennis, of Howell, a baby who underwent a heart transplant. Details: (732) 863-6501.

+ A rummage sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 4, 5, 11 and 12 at the First Baptist Church of Lakewood, First Street and Clifton Avenue, Lake-wood. Details: (732) 363-0885.

+ CentraState baby-sitting course, May 5 at Howell Recreation building, 251 Preventorium Road, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost: $30 per person. Details: (732) 938-4500, ext. 2501.

+ New Jersey Blood Services will conduct a blood drive May 5, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Arts Window, 199 Ocean Ave., Lakewood. Details: (800) 933-BLOOD or www.nybloodcenter.org.

+ A chess club will meet at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road, 10 a.m. to noon May 5, 12, 19, and 26. The program is free and open to all ages.

+ The Jackson Elks will hold its annual children's workshop, May 5, 11 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the lodge, 1059 East Veterans Highway, Jackson. Children ages 7-11 will build Mother's Day bird houses and flower pot holders. Parents must bring a hammer and screwdriver. Details: (732) 363-4101 or send e-mail to mike4237@peoplepc.com.

+ A Folkloric Heritage Concert will be held at the Jackson library, May 5 at 2 p.m. in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. Ages 4 and up are welcome. Details and registration: (732) 928-4400.

+ Southard Fire Department and Applebee's Restaurant of Howell will host a car wash May 5, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Southard Fire Department, 4611 Route 9 north, at New Friendship Road.

+ A pancake breakfast will be hosted by Ramtown-Howell Boy Scout Troop 515, May 6, 8-11:30 a.m. at the Howell Elks Lodge, 84 Ramtown-Greenville Road. Donation: adults, $5, and children under 12, $3.

+ Asian-Pacific Heritage Month will be celebrated at the Lakewood library, 301 Lexington Ave., May 6 at 2 p.m. All ages are welcome to watch a demonstration of origami, Tai-Chi, Tan Gram and calligraphy.

+ Children in grades one through four can make a Mother's Day gift May 7 at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive. Call (732) 928-4400 to register.

+ Jersey Shore PFLAG will conduct its monthly support group 7-9 p.m. May 9 at the United Church of Christ of Toms River, 1681 Ridgeway Road (Route 571), Manchester. The meetings offer support, education and advocacy for people who have lesbians and gays, bisexuals, transgender and intersex people in their lives. The group is not affiliated with any religious organization. Details: (908) 814-2155.

+ Dance Dance Revolution and PlayStation 2 gaming for those in grades six and up will be held Wednesdays, May 9, 16 and 23 from 2-4 p.m at the Jackson library. Details and registration: (732) 928-44 00.

+ Mother's Day craft and stories for ages 3 through kindergarten age, May 10, 7 p.m., at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive. Call (732) 928-4400 to register.

+ Jackson residents can meet Mayor Mark A. Seda to ask questions and share concerns at the Jackson library, 6-7 p.m. May 16, June 20, July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 19 and Oct. 17. This program is free and open to the public. No registration is necessary.

+ Teen Movie Night at the Jackson library will present "Mulan," May 17 at 6 p.m. for chidren in second grade and up. No registration. Details: (732) 928-4400.