Datebook

+ AMVETS Post 2, 1290 Toms River Road (Route 571 near Ridgeway Boulevard), Jackson, will host a fundraiser at 8 p.m. June 30. Profes-sional comedians Jerry Torres and Ray DeVito will perform. Proceeds benefit services and programs for local veterans. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., hors'doeuvres at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20. Anyone over the age of 21 is welcome to attend. For tickets and information: (732) 657-0894.

+ A flea market hosted by the Jackson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4703, 54 Magnolia Drive, Jackson, will take place from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 30 (rain date July 1). Vendors interested in renting a space or tables may call (732) 779-9109, (732) 948-9641 or (732) 928-0077.

+ "Love of Winter," an exhibit by Robert D'Imperio, will be held from 2-4 p.m. July 1-31 at the Lakewood library, 301 Lexington Ave. An artist's reception will be held July 6. All are welcome. Details: (732) 363-1435.

+ The Monmouth and Ocean County Brain Tumor Support Group will hold its next meeting July 5 at the Wall Town-ship library, 2700 Allaire Road, Wall Township. An informal summer supper will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a general discussion at 7 p.m. RSVP before July 2 for 'Summer Supper. Free meeting. Details: (609) 758-0806.

+ The Ocean County Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. July 5 (education), July 19 (auction), Aug. 2, (education), Aug. 16 (auction), Sept. 6 (education), Sept. 8 (annual show and exhibit at the Laurel-ton firehouse, Route 88, Brick Township, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.), Sept. 20 (auction) at the Ocean firehouse, Arnold Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach. All are invited. Free admission. A coin auction for juniors takes place before each meeting at 6:45 p.m. Details: (732) 255-6911.

+ A blood drive will be conducted by New Jersey Blood Services from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 7 at the Ocean County Mall, 1201 Hooper Ave, Toms River. Donors must be at least age 17, in good health and weigh a minimum of 110 pounds. Details: (800) 933-BLOOD.

+ "Gardening with Native Plants," a free workshop being offered by Jason Austin at Calgo Gardens, 84 Cross Street, Lakewood, will be held July 7 at 11 a.m. Registration is encouraged. Call (732) 905- 6606.

+ Seniors Who Care will host a Tricky Tray auction beginning at noon July 15 at the Jackson Senior Center, Don Connor Boulevard, Jackson. Admis-sion is $3 and includes a light lunch. Details: (732) 657-8454 or (732) 928-0448.

+ Jackson residents can meet Mayor, Mark A. Seda to ask questions and share concerns at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, from 6-7 p.m. July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 19 and Oct. 17. The program is free and open to the public. No registration is necessary. On July 18, Township Councilman Jason Gudaitis will be available to answer questions and listen to residents' concerns about Jackson. Details: (732) 928-4400.

+ The Fossils South Jersey Car Club will host a Cruise Night on the last Fri-day of June, July, August and September at the Jackson Premium Outlets, Route 537, Jackson. Events will start at 6 p.m. All are welcome. Details: (732) 833-0503.

+ Cruise Night hosted by the Freehold 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, from 6-9 p.m. All are welcome. Details: (732) 863-6501.

+ Kimball Medical Center Jackson-Howell Auxiliary Unit meets the third Monday of each month at 1 p.m. at Bella Terra assisted living facility, Kathleen Drive, Jackson. New members are always welcome. Details: (732) 364-1797.

+ The Jackson Women of Today meets the second Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 401 Bartley Road, Jackson. New members welcome. Details: (732) 833-6800.

+ The Jackson Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at 7 a.m. at the Mug Rack, 2275 W. County Line Road, Jackson. Details: (732) 833-6131.

Items for the Tri-Town News Datebook may be faxed to (732) 780-4192. Please submit items at least two weeks prior to a scheduled event.