• Dance social for singles and couples ages 50 and over will be held from 7:30-11 p.m. Dec. 20 and 27 at the Knights of Columbus, 70 E. Main St., Freehold. Details: (732) 761-1712.
• The Poetry Association of the Monmouth County Library will present featured poet Ed Smith at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20 at library headquarters, Manalapan. An open reading session will follow.
• Blood drives will be conducted at two Freehold Township sites: CentraState Medical Center Bloodmobile in the physicians parking lot on Route 537 from 6-9 p.m. Dec. 21; and Freehold Gardens, Gibson Place, from 4-8 p.m. Dec. 28. Details: (732) 842-5750.
• The Mourning After, a professionally led support group for those who have lost a loved one, will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 22 and 29 at Freehold Community Counseling Service, 30 Jackson Mills Road, Freehold Township. There are no fees. Details: Bernice or Bob, (732) 577-1076.
• Gamblers Anonymous will meet from 8-9:30 p.m. Dec. 22 and 29 at Grace Lutheran Church, Park Avenue at Main Street, Freehold. There are no fees.
• "A Celebration of Christ," featuring a live Nativity, Christmas concert and tribute to Christ, will be held at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Dec. 23 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Wemrock Road, Freehold Township. Details: (732) 786-9564.
• Single Friends, for all ages, will meet for friendly discussion at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 26 at Days Inn Steakloft, Route 9, Freehold Township. There is a $2 cover charge. Details: (732) 536-3524.
• Transitions, a support group for those recently divorced or going through a divorce, will meet from 7:30-8:45 p.m. Dec. 26 at Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Manalapan. There are no fees. Details: Bob, (732) 736-1027.
• Single-Minded will meet for discussions and fun at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 26 at the Monmouth County Library Head-quarters, Manalapan. Details: (732) 617-1287.
• Sons of Italy Frank Sinatra Lodge 2621 will meet at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 26 at the American Legion Hall, 64 W. Main St., Freehold. New members of Italian ancestry are invited to attend. Details: (732) 446-1397.
• "Internet: Beyond the Basics," a program produced and presented by the staff of the Monmouth County Library, will be held at 10 a.m. Dec. 27 at the library headquarters, Manalapan. There is no charge. Details: (732) 431-7242.
• Free Pap tests will be sponsored by the Monmouth County Board of Health from 3-6 p.m. Dec. 28 at the John L. Montgomery Home, 115 Dutch Lane Road, Freehold Township. Appointment required. Details: (732) 431-7456.
• "Not Just Books — An Insider’s Tour of the Library" will be presented by the staff of the Monmouth County Library at 10 a.m. Dec. 29 at the library headquarters, Symmes Drive, Manalapan. Meet in the lobby. There is no charge. Details: (732) 431-7242.

