• Monmouth County Master Gardener BobMellert will show how to have a beautiful yard using very little water in a program titled “Xeriscaping: Gardening in a Low Water Environment,” 1 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive,Manalapan. The free program is open to the public. Details: (732) 431-7220.
• Molly Pitcher Stitchers Quilt Guild will meet Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Neff Chapel at Old Tennent Church, Tennent Road, Manalapan. The group will be sewing charity quilts to donate to various organizations and hospitals in New Jersey. New members are welcome. Refreshments served. Details: (732) 679-9627.
• The Colts Neck Community Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at Colts Neck High School, Route 537 and Five Points Road, Colts Neck. Admission is free. Details: (732) 780-6666.
• A fish or roast beef dinner will be served Feb. 8, 6-8 p.m. at the Freehold Elks Lodge, 73 E. Main St., Freehold Borough. Details: (732) 431-8787 after 4 p.m.
• The sixth annualAfricanAmerican Cultural Festival will be held at Manalapan High School, Church Lane, Manalapan, on Feb. 9 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Music, drama, dance and art will all be part of the festival. Exhibits, crafts and a food court will be available. The public is invited to attend.
• A Valentine’s celebration hosted by the Noontime Optimist Club of Freehold in partnership with theMetropolitan Café of Freehold will be held Feb. 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Metropolitan Café, 8 E. Main St., Freehold Borough. The cost of $50 per person will include a fourcourse meal. Proceeds will benefit youth programs and scholarships in the community. Reservations must be made in advance. Details; (732) 431-3989.
• The Freehold Elks annual charity ball for special needs children will be held Feb. 16, 7-8 p.m. at the Elks lodge, 73 E. Main St., Freehold Borough. Cost is $40 per person. Proceeds will benefit special needs children in the area. Details and tickets: (732) 431-8787 after 4 p.m. or (732) 685-9493.
• Sunday breakfast will be served from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 17. Adults: $7, children age 12 and under: $5. Freehold Elks Lodge, 73 E. Main St., Freehold Borough. Details: (732) 431-8787 after 4 p.m.
• Monmouth Women’s Connection will host a Girls Night Out dinner and fashion show Feb. 20 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Main Street Bistro, 30 E. Main St., Freehold. Guest speaker Edna Knowsley will discuss how women cope when faced with difficulties and share her stories. Details and reservations: (732) 446-9503 or (732) 319-3602. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries International.