• St. James A.M.E. Church, Woodville Road (between Sweetmans Lane and Route 33), Manalapan, will hold a yard sale in the church parking lot, Sept. 22, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Details: (732) 446-5797
• An arts and crafts show will be held inside Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 434 Aldrich Road, Howell, Sept, 22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spaces are $20 and include a table and two chairs. Details: (732) 363- 0732.
• The Garden State Chapter of the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation will conduct its seventh annual myasthenia gift auction Sept. 23 at noon at the Taylor Pavilion in Belmar. Free admission. Donations accepted. Attendees may bring lunch and lawn chairs. Details: (732) 814- 0248.
• Stroke and osteoporosis screening will be conducted by Life Line Screening Radiology at the Freehold Elks Lodge, 73 E. Main St., Freehold Borough, Sept. 24. Appointments will begin at 9 p.m. Fee for four screenings: $129. Details and registration: (877) 237-1344.
• The Manalapan Health Department will conduct two free “Lunch n’ Learn” nutrition seminars, Sept. 25 (tips for making healthy choices when eating out) and Oct. 23 (nutrition and stress management) in the Manalapan municipal building, 120 Route 522. The 30- minute seminars will be offered at 12:15 and 1:15 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring a brown bag lunch. A healthy dessert will be provided. Participation is free but registration is required. Call (732) 446-8345.
• A community luncheon will be held Sept. 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 118 W. Main St., Freehold. Donation of $6 provides choice of two combos. Take-out is available for parties of five or more. Details: (732) 462-9667.
• The Italian American Association of Monmouth County will hold a general meeting at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at Valentino’s Restaurant, Route 9 north, Manalapan. Adults 21 years of age and older are invited. Cost is $30 and includes a dinner buffet and complimentary wine from the Wine Room of Manalapan. Details: Rob DeSalvatore, (732) 984-8482.
• The First United Methodist Church, 91 W. Main St., Freehold, will hold a “Sizzlin September Auction” featuring artwork, Longaberger baskets, golf package, quilt, family portrait, vacation home, book baskets and more. Sept. 29, doors open at 6 p.m., auction begins at 7 p.m. Tickets: $5 in advance, $6 at the door. Refreshments available. Details: (732) 462-1745.
• Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Bowling League is looking for new bowlers for a oncemonthly adult couples charity bowling league. The league will meet at Brunswick Country Lanes, Route 33, Manalapan, beginning Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. Details: (732) 536-0732 (evenings).
• YMCA garage sale, Oct. 6 (rain date Oct. 13), 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Monmouth County Hall of Records parking lot, Lafayette Street, Freehold. Attic, basement and garage treasures welcome. Details: (732) 845-5273.
• Embroiderers’ Guild of America, Monmouth Chapter, will meet Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. at Colts Neck library, 1 Winthrop Drive. Some members will work on a “Punch Needle Enbroidery,” while others will work on various projects. All are welcome. Nonmembers, novices and experts are invited. Details: (732) 972- 1431.
• The Jewish Community Center of Western Monmouth County will host a Sunday Brunch, Oct. 21 at 11 a.m. for the 50-plus Jewish singles group at Fred and Murray’s Kosher Delicatessen, Route 9, Freehold Township, in the Pond Road shopping center. Fee: $18 per person. Register by Oct. 18. Mail checks to JCCWM, 100 U.S. Highway 9, suite 7 Manalapan 07726. Details: (732) 683- 9303, press 3.
• Bingo is held every Monday and Saturday, 7:30-10 p.m., in the cafeteria of St. Rose of Lima School, 51 Lincoln Place, Freehold. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. In addition, “Moonlight Bingo” is held on Saturday evenings from 10:30 p.m. to midnight. Food, snacks and refreshments are available for purchase. Details: (732) 462-2646.
• Freehold Phrasers Toastmasters Club meets the first and third Wednesdays each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Western Monmouth Chamber of Commerce, 17 Broad St., Freehold. Details: (732) 605-1362.
• Walter J. Conley Elks Lodge No. 1379, 91 Throckmorton St., Freehold, and the Lee B. Gibson Temple No. 1014 will host a free community breakfast on the final Saturday of every month from 8 a.m. to noon. All are welcome to attend. Details: (732) 431-4808.
• Al-Anon, for family members and friends of those living and dealing with alcoholism, meets Sundays at 7:30 p.m., Mondays at 8 p.m., and Fridays at 8:15 p.m. in the Greenhouse Café at CentraState Medical Center, West Main Street, Freehold Township. Details: (732) 431-2000.
• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance meets Mondays and Thursdays from 7:30-9 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, corner of Route 34 and Phalanx Road, Colts Neck. Consumers of mental health services, their family members and friends are welcome to attend. Details: (732) 264-8363 or (732) 536-5826.
Please send items for the Datebook at least two weeks prior to a scheduled event. Information may be faxed to (732) 780-4192.