Datebook

• Cruise Nights will be held at the Jackson Crossing shopping center, Hope Chapel Road and East Veterans Highway, Jackson, at 6 p.m. on the second Friday of each month from July through October. The events will feature classic cars, music of the 1950s and prizes. The Fossils Car Club of South Jersey invites the public to bring their own classic cars (pre-1984 American-made models only) for display. Details: 732-747-7846.

• A benefit spaghetti dinner hosted by the Jackson Elks Lodge 2744, will be held from 5-9 p.m. July 11 at the Elks lodge, 1059 East Veterans Highway, Jackson. Proceeds from admission of $10 per person and donations will benefit Larry Stanecki, who sustained extensive injuries on June 20 when he was rear-ended by an 18-wheel tanker truck and ultimately run over and pinned under his own 10-wheel crane truck. Karaoke entertainment will be provided by The Karaoke Chicks from 8 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are available at the Jackson Elks Lodge and at Surf Taco in the Jackson Crossing shopping center on Hope Chapel Road, Jackson, or by calling 732-547-7988.

• Yoga classes (classic and gentle) will be offered at the Center for Healthy Living, 198 Prospect St., Lakewood, July 11, 18 and 25. Cost: $5 per session. Details and registration: 888-724-7123.

• An Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program will be held from 2-3 p.m. Fridays, July11 through Aug. 15 at the Center for Healthy Living, 198 Prospect St., Lakewood. Cost: $2 per session. Details and registration: 888-724-7123.

• New Egypt United Methodist Church will hold a coffeehouse from 6-8 p.m. July 12 at the church, 38 N. Main St., New Egypt. Inspirational live music, dinner and dessert, fellowship. This is a free event. All are welcome. Details: 609-758- 2147.

• Allaire Village Inc. will host its annual summer crafters market fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 12 at the Historic Village at Allaire State Park, Route 524 (Atlantic Avenue), Wall Township. Free admission; parking, $5 per car. More than 125 craftspeople and artisans will be present. Rain date: July 13. Details: www.allairevillage.org or 732-919-3500.

• "In Search of the Reading Bug," with original music with Rick Waterhouse, will be presented to children ages 4 and up at 11 a.m. July 14 at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson. Details: 732-928-4400.

• Meet the Mayor of Jackson, Mark A. Seda, from 6-7 p.m. July 16 at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson. Residents are invited to address their concerns to the mayor. Details: 732-928- 4400.

• An AARP Drivers Refresher Course for seniors will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon July 16-17 at the Orchards at Bartley, Jackson. Course is for drivers over age 50. Those who complete the course will be eligible to receive auto insurance discounts. Cost: $10. Details and registration: 732-730-1700.

• Kim Brown, sister of Marc Brown, the author of the Arthur series of books and the inspiration for D.W., Arthur's sister, will visit the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, at 1 p.m. July 17. For children in first grade and up. Details: 732-928-4400.

• Central Jersey Blood Center will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 19 at Harley Davidson of Ocean County, 300 Route 70, Lakewood. All donors will receive a T-shirt and be entered in a weekly drawing for a $500 gas card. Donors must be at least 17 years old and must weigh at least 120 pounds. Bring ID. Details: 732-842-5750.

• All-you-can-eat breakfast, July 19, 8-11 a.m., at the New Egypt United Methodist Church, 38 N. Main St., New Egypt. Pancakes, eggs made to order, French toast, home fries, sausage, bacon, orange juice, coffee, tea and fruit. Adults, $6; children 5 and under, $3. Details: 609- 758-2147.

• A yard sale conducted by the Howell Historical Society will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 19 at McKenzie Museum, 427 Farmingdale-Lakewood Road, Howell. Rain date: July 26. A $10 donation will hold a space. Donated items can be left on the side porch of the museum after July 13. The yard sale will offer baked goods, books, toys, light lunch and more. Details: 732-431-4117.

• A scrapbooking crop/fundraiser will be held from 2-9 p.m. July 19 at the Jackson Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, Station 55, 113 North New Prospect Road, Jackson. All proceeds will benefit Station 55. The cost of $30 per person includes dinner and giveaways. Details and registration: 732-370-2180.

• A blood drive hosted by the Lakewood BlueClaws and the American Red Cross will be held from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 19 at FirstEnergy Park, 2 Stadium Way, Lakewood. All donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh more than 110 pounds and be in good health. For appointments contact www.pleasegiveblood. org call 800 GIVE-LIFE. The first 120 donors will receive Jimmy Rollins MVP bobbleheads and all donors will receive a chance to win complimentary tickets, a guided behind-the-scenes tour of the stadium and BlueClaws autographed baseballs.

• A "God's Big Backyard" celebration will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. July 20- 24 at the Church of the Master, 110 Salem Hill Road, Howell. A barbecue and show will be held at 6:30 p.m. July 25. Details: 732-364-3456 or 111salem@optonline.net.

• An 1836 town meeting will be presented from 2-2:30 p.m. July 20 at the Historic Village at Allaire State Park, Route 524 (4265 Atlantic Ave.), Wall Township. The Historic Village will be open from noon to 4 p.m. Fee: $5 per car. Details: 732-919-3500 or www.allairevillage.org.

• Central Jersey Blood Center will host a blood drive from 5-9 p.m. July 24 at St. Monica's Church, 679 West Veterans Highway, Jackson. All donors will receive a T-shirt and be entered in a weekly drawing for a $500 gas card. Donors must be at least 17 years old and must weigh at least 120 pounds. Bring ID. Details: 732-842- 5750 or cjbcblood.org.

• A spay/neuter clinic will be held at the American Veterans Hall, 1290 Toms River Road, Jackson, July 28. Dogs must arrive by 8:30 a.m. and cats must arrive by 9 a.m. Fee: $30 for cats and $45 for dogs. Reservations are mandatory. Call 732-657-8080.