Datebook

Datebook

• A fish dinner — filet of founder (or London broil), french fries or rice pilaf, salad, vegetable, dessert, coffee or tea — will be sponsored by Freehold Elks Lodge 1454, March 19, 6-8 p.m. at the lodge, intersection of Route 79 and Route 537, Freehold. Cost: $8. Details (732) 431-8707.

• Free rabies vaccination clinic for cats and dogs, sponsored by Monmouth County Health Department, March 20, 9 a.m.-noon at Howell Public Works garage, Old Tavern Road. Open to all New Jersey residents. Details: (732) 431-7456.

• Rose-pruning workshops offered by Jersey Shore Rose Society, March 20, 11 am., at 80 Acres Park, Industrial Way and Wall Street, and April 3, 11 a.m., at Veterans Plaza, Wampum Park (off Route 35), both Eatontown. Bring cutting tools, garden gloves, kneeling pad and a bottle of white glue. Details: (732) 389-5353.

• Benefit pasta dinner to aid Interfaith Hospitality Network, March 20, 5-7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 118 W. Main St., Freehold. The cost is $8 for pasta, salad, bread, dessert and beverage. Talent show begins at 7 p.m. Admission for talent show and dessert only, is $3. Details: (732) 462-0234.

• "Evening of Art," including wine and cheese reception, and door prizes, hosted by Temple Shaari Emeth, 400 Craig Road, Manalapan, March 20, with preview at 7 p.m. and auction at 8 p.m. The cost is $8 at the door, $6 in advance. "Take a Second Look" March 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. Details: (732) 462-7744.

• Freehold Elks breakfast, "all you can eat" cooked to order, March 21, 9 a.m. to noon at Elks Lodge 1454, 73 E. Main St., Freehold; $5 per adult, $3 per child. Details: (732) 431-8707.

• Mommy & Me Jewish Story Hour at the Library, March 22 (ages 6-8) and March 23 (ages 3-5), 4 p.m. at the Marlboro library, Wyncrest Road. No fee. R.S.V.P. required: (732) 536-9406.

• How to preserve old photos and documents will be the topic of a hands-on workshop by Joan Shipley, March 22, 7 p.m. at the Colts Neck Library, sponsored by Colts Neck Historical Research Society. Free and open to the public, but registration required; bring an old photo. Details: (732) 970-0134.

• College funding workshop presented by Kevin Simme of College Fund-ing Alternatives of Princeton Junction, March 23, 7 p.m. at the Marlboro library, Wyncrest Road. Free workshop; reservations requested (800) 960-7657.

• Marlboro K-8 Board of Education will hold a workshop meeting March 23, 8 p.m., and a special meeting March 30, 8 p.m. Meetings are held at 1980 Township Drive, Marlboro. Details: (732) 972-2000.

• A simple supper of bread and soup will be served in the St. Rose of Lima School cafeteria, 51 Lincoln Place, Free-hold, March 24, 6-8 p.m. No reservations required. Free-will donation to St. Vincent dePaul Society for needy families. Details: (732) 303-1793.

• Free Pap tests will be sponsored by Monmouth County Board of Health March 25, 2-6 p.m. at the Health Department, 3435 Route 9, Freehold Township. An appointment is required; call (732) 431-7456.

• "When Children Become Parents of Their Elderly Parents," presented by Guardian Eldercare Management, March 25, 7 p.m. at Liberty Manor assisted living residence, 49 LaSatta Ave., Englishtown. Refreshments. R.S.V.P. to (732) 786-1000.