Datebook

• Free tax assistance will be provided by AARP representatives at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, on Tuesday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon now through April 15. There is no age requirement and there are no appointments. Details: (732) 928-4400.

• The birds returning to Jackson in the spring will be highlighted in a presentation byMichaelMandracchia,March 26, 7 p.m., at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson. The free program, appropriate for the beginner to the experienced bird enthusiast, will include Mandracchia's personal photographs. Details and registration: (732) 928-4400.

• Free tax help will be available at the Plumsted library, March 28, April 4 and 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tax help for lowto middle-income seniors will be offered by AARP following Internal Revenue Service guidelines. Attendees should bring a copy of their 2006 tax returns, W2 forms if working, 1099 forms, Social Security information and proof of rent amount if applicable. Call (609) 758-7888 to register.

• The Jackson Educational Foundation will present its second annual fashion show and luncheon on March 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at LaBove' Grande Circle Landmark, Route 70, Lakehurst. Entertainment will be provided by the Jackson Memorial High School Jazz Band. Tickets: $30 per person. Details: (732) 833-4620.

• A flea market hosted by the Jackson Liberty High School Key Club will be held March 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jackson Liberty High School, 125 North Hope Chapel Road, Jackson. Details: (732) 300-8311.

• Junior Ceramics, a program for Jackson children ages 8-12, will be offered by the Jackson Department of Recreation and Senior Services, March 29 from 10- 11:30 a.m. at the Jackson public works building on Don Connor Boulevard. Fee: $12 per class. Proof of age and residency required. Details: (732) 928-1200, ext. 255.

• The Optimist Club of Jackson will host "Jackson's Got Talent," a show featuring Jackson residents, March 29. The performance will be held from 2-5 p.m. at the Jackson Memorial High School Fine Arts Center, 101 Don Connor Blvd. Tickets at door: $7. Details: (732) 928-1827.

• A Cabin Fever Dance hosted by the Central Jersey Italian-American Club, 36 Cpl. Luigi Marciante Jr. Memorial Drive, Jackson, will be heldMarch 29. The cost of $10 per person will include food, music and dancing. There will be a cash bar. Summer clothing is optional. Details: (732) 370-9820.

• St. Veronica's Boy Scout Pack 300 will commemorate the birthday of Dr. Seuss with a children's used book sale, March 30, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the St. Veronica School cafeteria, 4125 Route 9 north, Howell. Proceeds will benefit Scout Night at a Lakewood BlueClaws game. Details: (732) 642-7234.

• Boy Scout Troop 104 of Jackson will host an open house for new members, March 31, 7:30 p.m., at the Cassville firehouse on Miller Road in Jackson. Boy Scouts is open to all boys from the age of 11 to 17 who have completed the fifth grade or earned the Arrow of Light as a Cub Scout. There will be a presentation for the boys and parents. Details: (732) 928-3015.

• A rummage sale will be held at the First Baptist Church of Lakewood, First Street and Clifton Avenue, April 4-5, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Details: (732) 363-0885.

• "Overview of Autism," a workshop in honor of National Autism Awareness Month, will be presented by Dr. Yvette M. Janvier at 7 p.m.April 5 at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson. It will offer participants an overview, tips on how to interact with individuals with autism, how families can better manage the stresses of caring for children with autism and much more. Child care will be provided by All Care Therapy. Registration is required. All are welcome to attend. Details and registration: (732) 928-4400.

• An 1830s baking demonstration using the beehive oven at the Historic Village at Allaire State Park, 4265 Atlantic Ave. (Route 524), Wall Township, will be held April 6, 1-4 p.m. Also watch villagers prepare for the spring season. Details: (732) 919-3500.

• The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Ocean County chapter, will present a program about benefits for disabled people, April 9, 6:30 p.m., at the Skywalk Cafeteria in the Ocean County Building at 129 Hooper Ave., Toms River. All are welcome to the free meetings. Details: (732) 244-4401.

• A blood drive will be conducted by New Jersey Blood Services,April 9, 3-7:30 p.m. at the Taunton School, 41 Taunton Drive, Howell. Open to the public. Donations are urgently needed. Donors must be over age 17, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Photo identification and Social Security number is required. Details and appointments: (800) 933-BLOOD (2566).

• Jersey Shore PFLAG will conduct its monthly support group from 7-9 p.m. April 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.

• Author John Morano will discuss tips from his book, "Don't TellMe the Ending!" at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, 7 p.m. April 10. Morano is a professor of journalism at Monmouth University and the former editor of Modern Screen Magazine, ROCKbeat Magazine and Inside Books Magazine. In the book he give readers an insider's look at how to produce reviews for newspapers and magazines. Details: (732) 928-4400.

• The Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, will celebrate National Library Week with its second annual Customer Appreciation Breakfast, April 12, 9:30-11:30 a.m. The event will include breakfast, music, dedications of a library quilt and gazebo, special guests and activities, a clown and more. Details: (732) 928- 4400.

• Donations of hair for Locks of Love, a nonprofit organization that helps children with medical hair loss feel better about themselves, will be accepted April 12, noon to 5 p.m., at TheWhite Butterfly, 200 North County Line Road, Jackson. Hairstylists from Tiberias Spa and Salon in Lakewood will donate their time to provide haircuts for the event. Details and appointments: (732) 905-7898. Monetary donations will also be accepted for Locks of Love.