Datebook

• A "God's Big Backyard" celebration will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. July 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.

• 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.

• Central Jersey Blood Center will conduct a blood drive on July 24 at Hope Presbyterian Church, 617 Hope Road, Lakewood. The bloodmobile will be on site from 4:30-8:30 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome. Details: 732-364-8318.

• Gaming night will be held at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, at 7 p.m. July 24. Nintendo Wii and Playstation will be played. Bring extra controllers and games. For youths in grade six and up. Details: 732-928-4000.

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

• A Johnny Cash tribute starring Mark Alan Cash and several other bands will be held at 4 p.m. July 26 on the grounds of Just Plain Janes, 581 East Veterans Highway, Jackson. Gates will open at 3 p.m. Tickets: $10 in advance; $15 at the door. Under age 12 free. Details: 732- 610-4921.

• A spay/neuter clinic will be held at the American Veterans Hall, 1290 Toms River Road, Jackson, on 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.

• The Alzheimer's Association will present "Understanding Memory Loss" a free educational program for family caregivers, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. July 29 at Bella Terra, 2 Kathleen Drive, Jackson. Details and registration: 973-586-4300 or www.alznj.org.

• "The Buzz on Honeybees and Man" will be held at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, at 11 a.m. July 30. Beekeeper Pete Leighton will lead the group. For children in grade three and up. Details: 732-928-4000.

• Pooh's Honey Bee Blast, stories, games and a craft for children from age 2 through those in first grade, will be held at 10 a.m. Aug. 1 at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive. Details: 732-928-4000.

• Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD) and Senior Gold Program changes that will take effect Aug. 1 will be discussed by Fran Cancro, a representative from the State Health Insurance Program, at 1:15 Aug. 5 at the Howell Senior Center, 251 Preventorium Road, Howell. Details: 732-938- 450, ext. 2552.

• Jackson Veterans of Foreign Wars, 54 Magnolia Drive, Jackson, will host its annual chicken barbeque from 1-6 p.m. Aug. 2 (rain date Aug. 3). Cost: $18 in advance and $20 at the door for adults, $6 for ages 6-10 and free under age 5. Includes food and entertainment. Details: 732-928-0077.