• Monmouth County Fair, July 21-25 at East Freehold Park Showgrounds, Kozloski Road, Freehold Township. Rides, food, entertainment. Admission: $5; children under 12 are free. Details: (732) 842-4000.
• Celebration of St. Vladimir’s Day and the 50th anniversary of historic Rodina (which means "mother country" in Russian) July 24 at 9 p.m. at 234 Alex-ander Road, Howell. Meet New Jersey’s Russian community and members of the American-Russian Welfare Society, a nonprofit philanthropic organization that supports Russian culture. Russian snacks will be on hand. B.Y.O.B. The cost for members is $10 and $15 for guests. Evening attire is requested. Reservations and details: (732) 363-4062.
• "Food for Thought," a discussion of the current diet revolution, will be conducted by Teresa Duffy, R.N., from Kimball Medical Center for Healthy Families, July 26 at 10 a.m. at the Lakewood library, 301 Lexington Ave. Duffy will discuss the low carb vs. low fat debate. Snacks will be served. Details and registration: (732) 363-1435, ext. 14.
• Wellsprings Adult Day Care Center’s monthly caregiver support group will meet July 27, 10-11 a.m. at Well-springs Adult Day Care Center, 525 Route 70 west, Lakewood. Details: (732) 942-1610.
• Omega Christian Outreach Ministries, 414 Winding Way, Brick, hosts a nondenominational focus group for those who would like to learn more about the Christian faith. The group meets weekly on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. The next group will meet July 28. There is no charge and refreshments will be provided. Residents of Brick and surrounding communities are welcome. Details: (732) 477-7624.
• Social Ballroom Dancing July 30 at the Jackson Community Center, 45 Don Connor Blvd., Jackson. Free dance lesson at 7 p.m. with general dancing 7:30-10 p.m. Free refreshments. All ages welcome. Jackets preferred. Donation: $5. R.S.V.P. (732) 928-2313.
• A picnic hosted by AMVETS Post No. 2, 1290 Toms River Road (Route 571), Jackson, will take place July 31 from 1-6 p.m. The cost for tickets is $13 per adult if bought before July 24 and $15 after that date. Children ages 7-12 are $5 and children age 6 and under are free. Details and tickets: (732) 657-0894.
• Jersey Shore Doll Club will meet at the municipal building on Washington Street in Toms River at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3. New members are welcome. Details: (732) 506-0719 or (732) 270-0113.
• Live Gospel Music will take place Aug. 6 and Sept. 3 at Town Square on Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, from 6:30-8 p.m.. All are welcome. Free clothes and food. Details: (732) 730-0444.
• "Bagels & Breakfast with the BlueClaws," Aug. 8, 10:30 a.m. in the social hall of Congregation Ahavat Shalom, 1075 Forest Ave., Lakewood. Two members of the Lakewood BlueClaws will discuss their lives and careers. Advance reservations must be made before Aug. 4. Tickets are $7.50 per person and $18 for a family of three or more. Details: (732) 363-5190.
Please submit items for the Tri-Town News Datebook at least two weeks prior to a scheduled event. Fax to (732) 780-4192.