• Free, anonymous screenings for alcohol problems will be offered to adolescent and adult residents of Freehold Township and Freehold Borough and family members worried about a loved one each Monday (3:30-4:30 p.m.), Wednesday (4-6 p.m.) and Friday (2-3 p.m.) in April beginning April 2 at the Freehold Community Counseling Service, 30 Jackson Mills Road, Freehold Township. Pre-registration is not necessary but interested individuals should call in advance. Details: (732) 409-6260.
• The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter, will present “The Bereavement Journey: Making Sense of the Grieving Process,” a free educational program for recently bereaved and family caregivers, March 27, 6:30- 8:30 p.m. at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. Details: www.alznj.org or (800) 883-1180.
• Battleground Historical Society will meet March 28, 7:30 p.m., at the Village Inn, corner of Main and Water streets, Englishtown. Guest speaker Tom Bodell will discuss the history of Jamesburg and the Buckelew mansion. All are welcome at no charge. Details: (732) 536- 3351.
• A community luncheon will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 118 West Main St., Freehold Borough, March 28, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Donation: $6. Take-out available for parties of five or more. Details: (732) 462-9667.
• A spring boutique will take place 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 29-30 at the Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus Conference Center at CentraState Medical Center, Route 537, Freehold Township. Upscale vendor show. Sheriff ‘s office will provide photo ID cards for children, handicapped people and adults over age 50. Details: (732) 221-7125.
• Knights of Columbus breakfast buffet will be held March 30, 8 a.m. to noon, at the Knights Council Hall, 70 East Main St., Freehold. The donation is $7 per adult, $5 per child under 12. All are welcome. Details: (917) 586-7349.
• A community breakfast will be served by the Knights of Columbus Prince of Peace Council No. 5903, Manalapan Englishtown, March 30, beginning at 8 a.m. and after the morning Masses in Petri Hall at St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church, 186 Gordons Corner Road, Manalapan. Cost: $6 for adults, $4 for children ages 4-11 with a maximum family cost of $21. Children under 3 are free. Details: WWW.KOFC5903.ORG.
• Business Network International will have its Winners Circle Spring Membership Extravaganza meeting at 7 a.m. April 3 at the Knob Hill Country Club, Manalapan. All business owners seeking referrals are welcome. Details: (732) 221-2876.
• The Manalapan Township Mayor’s Special Needs Council will host its third annual Provider/Abilities Fair, April 3 at 7 p.m. in the Manalapan Englishtown Middle School, Millhurst Road, Manalapan. Parents and caretakers of people with disabilities will have the opportunity to gather information, network and discover resources and therapeutic options available to them. Details: (732) 446-3200, ext. 4002.
• Friends of the Monmouth County Child Advocacy Center, a nonprofit organization, will present a program at 10 a.m. April 4 at Manalapan town hall, Route 522 at Taylors Mills Road, on child abuse and the need for an advocacy center in Monmouth County. The public is being asked to attend to help raise awareness and funds necessary to make the facility a reality for abused children. Details: (732) 576-1549; [email protected].
• An adoption expo hosted by the Monmouth-Ocean County Adoptive Families will take place April 5, 1-5 p.m., at St. Mary’s Church, Phalanx Road and Route 34, Colts Neck. Professionals and experienced families will be on hand with information about the adoption process. Admission: $10 per person, $15 per couple in advance; $15 per person at the door. Details and registration (848) 203-2791.
• The Monmouth Chapter of the Embroidery Guild will meet April 7 at the Colts Neck Library, Winthrop Drive, Colts Neck, at 7 p.m. All are welcome. Details: (732) 972-1431.
• Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver support groups will meet April 8, 6:30 p.m., at Brandywine Senior Living, 3 Meridian Circle, Colts Neck; April 10, 2 p.m., Monmouth Crossing, 560 Iron Bridge Road, Freehold Township; April 14, 6 p.m., Sunrise of Marlboro, 3A South Main St., Marlboro; April 15, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 91 West Main St., Freehold; April 17, 7 p.m., Brandywine Assisted Living at Governor’s Crossing, 49 Lasatta Ave., Englishtown.
• The YMCA of Western Monmouth County, East Freehold Road, Freehold Township, will host a Family Y-Athlon in conjunction with Healthy Kids Day activities on April 12. The Family Y-Athlon is a fun and healthy way for the entire family to compete in biking, jump rope, track and swimming. The event will begin at 2 p.m. and is open to all ages. Details: Dena Berrol, (732) 462-0464, ext. 122.
• The Jewish Community Center of Western Monmouth will host a film series at the Brookside assisted living community, 93 Manalapan Ave., Freehold, at 11 a.m. April 30 (“The Singing Blacksmith”) and May 14 (“American Matchmaker”). Cost: $15 in advance only. No walk-ins. Details: (732) 683-9300. Kosher cold buffet will follow.
• The Marlboro Educational Foundation will host its annual restaurant tasting event on May 5 from 6-10 p.m. at The Excelsior, Route 9 south, Manalapan. The fundraiser will feature food, beverages and a silent auction. Tickets may be purchased in advance (preferred) or at the door at a cost of $50 each. Details: (732) 817-1482.
• Alzheimer’s support group meets the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Reflections at Colts Neck, 3 Meridian Circle, Colts Neck. Details and registration: (732) 303-3100.