Datebook

• The New Egypt Elks, 105 Lakewood Road, Plumsted, will host a fish fry on Jan. 18 from 6-8 p.m. Take-out and children's meals will be available. Details: (609) 351-3428.

• The Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, will host a quilt display and talk about the history of quilting, Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. People of all ages are invited to this free event. Details: (732) 928-4400.

• A dance workshop will be presented by Elizabeth Scro, Jan. 19, 10:30- 11:30 a.m. at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive. The gentle class is designed for adults of all ages and all stages of fitness. Registration: (732) 928-4400.

• Jackson United Methodist Church, 68 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson, invites the public to enjoy music by Dave Pettigrew, Christian musician, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. Food and drinks will be available. A love offering will be collected. Details: (732) 928-9485 or (732) 833-8808. Bring a dessert to share. Coffee and tea provided.

• The annualMartin Luther King Jr. program, sponsored by the Lakewood Township Committee and the Lakewood Clergy Association, will be held Jan. 21 at 9 a.m. at the Strand Theatre, Lakewood. Details: (732) 730-0444.

• Martin Luther King Jr.'s life will be celebrated in a service at St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church, 935 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson, Jan. 21 at noon. Details: (732) 728-1352.

• The PTN of the Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School, Jackson, is sponsoring an appearance by the HarlemWizards basketball team on Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. at Jackson Liberty High School. Student and seniors tickets are $10 ($12 at the door). Tickets for adults are $12 ($14 at the door). Contact ptn@jacksonsd.org for tickets. Tickets may also be purchased at Farley's Ice Cream, in the Bennetts Mills Plaza, West County Line Road. Farley's may be reached at (732) 370-4864.

• An open house will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 25-26 at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Nursery School, 434Aldrich Road, Howell. Details: (732) 367-2544.

• New Life Christian Center and friends will present a gospel concert with poetry readings and a dance recital at 2 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Lakewood library, 301 Lexington Ave.

• An All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet, hosted by the Central Jersey Italian- American Club, 36 Cpl. Luigi Marciante Jr. Memorial Drive (formerly Christopher Columbus Boulevard), Jackson, will be offered Jan. 27. Cost: $6 for adults; $3 for children 10 and under. Details: (732) 370- 9820.

• Safe driving programs for teens, their friends and families will be presented at 7 p.m. at the Plumsted Library, 119 Evergreen Road, Plumsted. "Drinking, Driving, Disaster" will be shown Jan. 30 and "Your Life/Your Choice, Wear It!" will be shown Feb. 6. Discussion will follow the showing of the films. Free program. Registration: (609) 758-7888.

• Junior ceramics, a program for Jackson children ages 8-12, will be offered by the Jackson Department of Recreation and Senior Services, Jan. 26 or March 29, 10-11:30 a.m. Classes will be held at the Jackson public works building on Don Connor Boulevard. Fee: $12 per class. Proof of age and residency required. Register at the public works building Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Details: (732) 928-1200, ext. 255.