Datebook

+ The Lakewood BlueClaws will celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks July 4 and July 6 at FirstEnergy Park, 2 Stadium Drive, Lakewood. Details: (732) 901-7000.

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

+ A fireworks show, concert by the 1910 Fruitgum Company and Jim Yester (original lead singer of the Association) and Yesterdaze and an arts festival will be held July 7 at New Egypt High School, Evergreen Road (off Route 537), Plum-sted. Food, refreshments, pony rides, amusements and more will begin at 3 p.m. Live musis at 6 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. A $1 donation will be requested at the gate. Details: (609) 758-3005.

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

+ Allaire Village will host a 50th anniversary celebration, "50 Years of Allaire Village," July 8 from noon to 4 p.m. There will be games, dance contests, demonstrations and fun activities for all ages. Allaire Village is in Allaire State Park, Route 524 (Atlantic Avenue), Wall Township. Details: (732) 919-3500.

+ Café night at the Lakewood library, 301 Lexington Ave., will feature guitarist Mike Webb performing pop, jazz and old favorites, July 10 at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. The program is free and open to the public. Register in person, by phone at (732) 363-2101 or at www.oceancountylibrary.org.

+ Allaire Village will host a summer crafters market on July 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Allaire State Park, Route 524 (Atlantic Avenue), Wall Township. Admission to the crafters market is free; however, there is a $5 per car donation to Allaire Village in effect. Rain date is July 15. Details: (732) 919-3500.

+ Allaire Village will present "School Days at the 1830's Howell Works," July 15 from 1-4 p.m. Children ages 5-12 and curious adults will get a taste of what it was like to attend school in 1836. Three separate 45-minute sessions will be conducted. Allaire Village is in Allaire State Park, Route 524 (Atlantic Avenue), Wall Township. Details (732) 919-3500.

+ 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, $3 includes a light lunch. Details: (732) 657-8454 or (732) 928-0448.

+ The Fossils South Jersey Car Club will host Cruise Night on the last Friday of July, August and September at the Jackson Premium Outlets, Route 537, Jackson. The events will start at 6 p.m. Details: (732) 833-0503.

+ 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, Route 9 and Adelphia Road (Route 524), Free-hold Township, from 6-9 p.m. Details: (732) 863-6501.