Datebook

• Used book sale, Nov. 9, 2-7 p.m., Nov. 10, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at New Egypt High School, 117 Evergreen Road, Plumsted. Books for all ages. Details: (609) 758- 0009.

• Congregation Ahavat Achim, Howell, and Congregation Ahavat Shalom, 1075 Forest Ave., Lakewood, will jointly present services in observance of Veterans Day, Nov. 9 at 8 p.m. at Congregation Ahavat Shalom. The public is welcome. Details: (732) 833-2694.

• Alex and The Kaleidoscope Band will perform a free concert Nov. 10, 2 p.m., at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive. For ages 3 and up.

• Mayor Mark Seda and the Jackson Township Council will host a Veterans Day ceremony at Jackson Senior Center, 45 Don Connor Blvd., Nov. 10 at 11 a.m. Lunch inside the senior center will follow the ceremony.

• An "Afternoon Tea at the Museum" will be held 1-3 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Lakewood Heritage Museum, 655 Princeton Ave., Lakewood. Proceeds will benefit of the Lakewood Heritage Museum. Tickets are $15 and must be purchased in advance. Details: (732) 276-7944 or (732) 920-4550.

• A self-defense seminar for women will be held at Jackson Memorial High School, Don Connor Boulevard, Nov. 13, 7- 9 p.m. Jackson police Sgt. Edward Bennett will conduct the seminar. Details: (732) 833-4700, ext. 7223.

• Bat Shalom Hadassah of Jackson- Howell will hold its monthly general meeting and presentation 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Bartley Health Care, Bartley Road, Jackson. A team of designers and painters with more than 20 years of experience will provide ideas to enhance the beauty of one's home. Details: (732) 833-6983.

• DeBows United Methodist Church will host a Parents' Night Out program, Nov. 16, 6-9 p.m., at the church, corner of Route 571 and Route 537, Jackson. The free program provides respite care for parents of special needs children and their siblings. There will also be a program with trained teachers. Details: (732) 928-4475.

• New Egypt Elks Fish Fry, Nov. 16, 6-8 p.m. at the lodge, 105 Lakewood Road, Plumsted. Details: (609) 758-8700.

• A night of shopping and bake sale hosted by the Adelphia Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will be held Nov. 17 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Adelphia firehouse, 925 Route 524, Howell. Details: (732) 577- 1781.

• Family Hour with Presley and Melody, Nov. 17, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive. Interactive musical concert for children and parents. Details: (732) 928-4400.

• The Jackson United Methodist Church invites the community to an evening of live music and fellowship on the third Saturday of every month. This month's entertainment will feature Chris Dickson, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. The church is at 68 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson. Bring a dessert. Coffee and tea will be provided. Details: (732) 833-8808.

• The Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, will celebrate community with fun for the whole family Nov. 17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Community Quilt Squares for ages 4- 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Family Hour with music by Presley and Melody, 10:30 a.m.; Sparks, the Ocean County Library Dragon Meet and Greet, 11:45 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.; Meet the Authors, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Fred Miller's "Lectures in Song, an American Thanksgiving" will be presented at 2 p.m. Details and registration: (732) 928- 4400 or www.oceancountylibrary.org.

• Spirit-Filled Life Ministries will host a Friends and Family Day, Nov. 18 at 20 Monterey Circle, Lakewood. Light refreshments will be served. Details: (732) 730-0444.

• Spirit-Filled Life Ministry, 20 Monterey Circle, Lakewood, will offer Thanksgiving Dinner, Nov. 20 at 4:30 p.m. All are welcome. For details and transportation arrangements call (732) 730-0444.