• Roast beef dinner will be served Nov. 6 from 4-7 p.m. at the Reformed Church of Freehold, 67 W. Main St. The cost is $12 for adults, $5 for ages 6-12, free for age 5 and younger. Menu: appetizers, salads, entree, vegetables, hot rolls, beverages and desserts. Take-out dinners also will be available (call (732) 462-1717 the day of the dinner). Tickets available in advance or at the door. Details: (732) 462-0652.
• A Healing Mass will be celebrated Nov. 8, 8 p.m. (music at 7:30 p.m.) at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Toms River. The Rev. Brendan Williams of St. Veronica’s Church, Howell, will be the celebrant. All are welcome. Details: Richard or Doris, (732) 349-6860.
• Marlboro K-8 Board of Education workshop meeting, Nov. 9, 8 p.m. at 1980 Township Drive, Marlboro. Meeting is open to the public. Details: (732) 972-2000.
• Small World Jewish Singles (ages 35-55) requires an R.S.V.P. by Nov. 11 to join them at a planning meeting Nov. 15, 7 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center, 100 Route 9 north, in the Galleria center, Manalapan. Details: (732) 683-9300.
• Italian Night Dinner, to benefit Marine Corps Unit MWSS 472 serving in Iraq, will be held Nov. 12, 6-8 p.m. at Freehold Elks Lodge 1454, 73 E. Main St., Freehold. Extensive menu of Italian favorites, with salad, entree, dessert, coffee and tea. Cost: $10 per person. Details: (732) 431-8707 after 4 p.m. weekdays.
• Night of Shopping — holiday shopping, crafts, collectibles, baskets, candles, jewelry, candy, cakes, more — Nov. 12, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Adelphia Firehouse, Route 524, Howell, sponsored by fire company’s ladies auxiliary. Details: (732) 577-1781.
• A holiday bazaar — handmade crafts, new and used items, fresh baked goods, children’s events table, gift baskets, light lunch — Nov. 13, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at West Farms United Methodist Church, 153 Casino Drive, Farmingdale. Details: (732) 751-0698; (732) 938-3195.