Datebook

• A book sale sponsored by the Jackson Friends of the Library will be held May 1 (9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.) and May 2 and 3 (9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson.

• A Disability Resource Fair will be held 6-9 p.m. May 1 at the Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School, 1025 Larsen Road, Jackson.All parents, caregivers, educators and providers are invited to attend. The fair is open to the public. Activities for children will be provided. Details: (732) 886-9584.

• A free dementia seminar for caregivers will be offered by the Howell Department of Senior Services in cooperation withAllaire Senior Day Services,May 2, 9 and 16, 6-8 p.m., at the Howell Senior Center, 251 Preventorium Road, Howell. Topics will include medical issues, legal planning and coping tips.Alight meal will be provided. Details: (732) 938-4500, ext. 2553. Registration: (732) 938-4500, ext. 2552.

• A Mom's Night Out featuring vendors, raffles and free refreshments will be held May 2 at the Goddard School, Kent Road, Howell,May 2, 7-9 p.m.All are welcome. RSVP at (732) 886-7100.

• An indoor flea market and craft show hosted by the Jackson AMVETS (American Veterans) LadiesAuxiliary will be held May 3 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jackson AMVETS Post 2, 1290 Toms River Road, Jackson. Vendors may reserve spots at $10 per table. Call (732) 657-0894 or (732) 408-1804.

• Free comic books will be available at The Record Store, 6299 Route 9 north, Howell, on May 3 as part of Free Comic Book Day, an event that brings free comic books to readers of all ages at participating stores in more than 30 countries. Details: (732) 905-9056.

• Aspring flea market fundraiser will be held at the Historic Village at Allaire State Park, May 3, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the show field of the park on Route 524 in Wall Township. Admission: $1 per adult; free under age 12 with an adult. Rain date: May 4. Details: (732) 919-3500.

• A live auction of fine arts, sports memorabilia, music memorabilia and more will be held at Temple Beth Am Shalom, 400 Carey St., Lakewood, May 3 at 8 p.m. Preview at 7 p.m. Admission: $10, includes hors d'oeuvres, coffee and cake.Afree raffle ticket will be distributed to those who bring this article. Open to the public. Details: (732) 657-7120.

• A fishing contest will be conducted by the Ocean County Department of Recreation on May 3, rain or shine, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration will be held at the Lake Shenandoah County Park boathouse, Route 88, Lakewood. Contestants may fish in any of Ocean County's freshwater lakes and rivers. Prizes will be awarded from 2:30-3 p.m. Fee: $2 for children, $4 for adults. Freshwater fishing licenses are required for those over age 16 and a trout stamp is required if fishing for trout. Details: (609) 971-3085.

• A pancake breakfast will be held at the Howell Elks Lodge No. 2515, 84 Ramtown-Greenville Road, Howell, May 4, 8-11:30 a.m. Donation: $6 for adults, $3 for children under 12 for "all you can eat."

• A fashion show featuring clothes from Geneva's Fashions in Neptune will be held at the Lakewood library, 301 Lexington Ave., Lakewood, May 4 at 2 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Details: (732) 363-1435, ext. 2100.

• Lakewood in the 1950s will be presented in a slide show May 4 at 2 p.m. at the Strand Theater, 4th Street and Clifton Avenue, Lakewood. Tickets: $5 in advance, $7 at the door. Details: (732) 367- 7789 or www.strand.org.

• Holocaust Memorial Day (Yom Hashoah) will be honored at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, with the showing of three films: "Soul Saving: Common Threads of Kindness,"May 7, 6 p.m.; "Watermarks - The Jewish Swimming Champions Who Defied Hitler," May 20, 3 p.m., and "Weapons of the Spirit," May 22, 7 p.m. Details and registration: (732) 928- 4400.

• "Survival of the Human Spirit: Triumph OverAdversity," a statewide traveling exhibit created by the Center for Holocaust Studies at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, will formally open May 7 at 6 p.m. at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive. The exhibit will be on display through May 27.

• David Olney, singer-songwriter, will perform cuts from his new CD, "One Tough Town," a retrospective of 100 years of American music featuring blues, country, rock, swing and more, May 8, 7 p.m. at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive. Details and registration: (732) 928-4400.

• How to start and cultivate a bountiful herb garden will be presented by Susan D'Altrui, a master gardener from the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County, May 8, 11 a.m., at the Lakewood library, 301 Lexington Ave., Lakewood. Details: (732) 363-1435, ext. 2100.

• A fish fry will be open to the public at the New Egypt Elks lodge, 105 Lakewood Road, Plumsted, from 6-10 p.m.May 9. Fee: $10 for three-piece fish or chicken dinner with sides, beverages, and dessert. Also includes DJ music and karaoke. Details: (609) 351-3428.

• A Jackson Day concession meeting will be held May 9 at 7 p.m. at Jackson Town Hall, 95 West Veterans Highway, Jackson. Jackson-based nonprofit organizations interested in reserving a concession are welcome to attend. All other interested vendors will bid on June 13. Details: (732) 928-1200, ext. 255.

• Music Together classes for infants, toddlers and preschoolers and an adult, are being offered Friday mornings by Howell Recreation May 9-June 13 at the Echo Lake Pavillion in Echo Lake Park, Howell. Details: (732) 938-4500, ext. 2501.