Datebook

A spaghetti dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Jan. 22 at the New Egypt Elks lodge, 105 Lakewood Road, New Egypt. Adult platters are $8, seniors and children’s portions are $6. Details: 609-758-8700

Longaberger Basket Bingo, hosted by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 455, Meadowbrook Lane and Route 528, New Egypt (across from Agway), will be held on Jan. 23 (snow date Jan. 24). Doors will open at 11 a.m. Bingo will start at 1 p.m. Admission of $25 includes game boards. Proceeds will benefit American Legion Post 455. The event will feature products on display, raffles and complimentary gifts at the door (while supplies last). Food will be available. Must be 18 years old to enter. Contact Barbara at 609-894-9249 to reserve tickets.

A blood drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Jackson municipal building, 95 W. Veterans Highway, Jackson. To schedule an appointment or for more information, call Councilman Mike Kafton’s office at 732-905-7898 or sign up at the website www.pleasegiveblood.org

A spaghetti and meatball fundraiser dinner will be held from 4-8 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Central Jersey Italian American Club, 36 Cpl. Luigi Marciante Jr. Memorial Drive, Jackson, to raise funds for the Dufner/Johnson family members who lost everything in a New Year’s Day fire at their Jackson home. Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for children age 12 and under. For details and to make donations, call 732-685-0816 or 732-552- 6520, or visit the club.