Datebook

+ Embroiderer’s Guild of America Monmouth County Chapter will meet March 15 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Route 34, Colts Neck. Various projects include “Danish Hemstitched Bag.” Bring lunch. Coffee and tea is provided. All are welcome to join. Details: Lucille, (732) 972-1431.

+ Siloam United Methodist Church will hold its annual corned beef and cabbage dinner, March 17 from 5-7 p.m. at 67 Siloam Road, Route 527, Freehold Township. Donation is $10. Details: (732) 780-9199 or (732) 928-0193 (after 6 p.m.).

+ Battleground Historical Society will hold a “Colonial Soup Day” at the Village Inn, Main and Water streets, Englishtown, March 18 at 1 p.m. A variety of soups, as well as salad, bread, desserts, cider and coffee will be included for a $10 donation. For reservations, call (732) 462-0437.

+ Freehold Jewish Center will hold a presentation, “Taking Care of Our Aging Parents,” March 18 at 10:30 a.m. at 59 Broad St., Freehold. Guest speaker is Judith Parnes.

+ ASPEN, a support group for parents and professionals who deal with individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome, will meet March 21 from 7-9 p.m. at Monmouth County Library Headquar-ters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. Guest Jim Conley will speak about what to look for when choosing a school for your child. Details: Ann Hiller, (732) 446-7610.