• Author/historian Rick Geffken will discuss his new book, “Lost Amusement Parks of the North Jersey Shore,” at the Allentown Public Library, 16 S. Main St., Allentown, at 7 p.m. July 25. Space is limited. Register in person, by phone at 609-259-7565 or online at www.monmouthcountylib.org
• The Heart of New Jersey Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, will hold open rehearsals throughout the summer and auditions in all voice parts. The chorus rehearses every Wednesday from 7:30-10 p.m. at the Millstone Township Primary School, 18 Schoolhouse Road, Millstone Township. Details: Kerrie, 609-469-4537.
• Companion Animal Rescue and Education (CARE) will hold a puppy adoption event at Petco, 4345 Route 9 North (Pond Road shopping center), Freehold Township, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 15. For more information and updates, or to see available puppies, visit www.carenj.com
• The Friends of Millstone Township Historic Registered Properties are asking residents to submit their favorite recipes to be included in a community cookbook. The cookbook is a fundraiser for the organization. A recipe submission form may be found at mtfriendsofhistory.org and click on the cookbook tab. Forms may be emailed to [email protected]. Following its publication, the cookbook will be sold for $12.95.
• The Monmouth County Fair will run from July 26-30 at the East Freehold Showgrounds, Kozloski Road, Freehold Township. Admission is $8 per person. Children 12 and under are free. The fair gate will be open from 5-11 p.m. July 26-28; from 3-11 p.m. July 29; and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 30. Entries will be accepted for the Home and Garden competition. To download a brochure, visit www.MonmouthCountyFair.com
• New Jersey Blood Services is in need of volunteers to work blood drives in Ocean and Monmouth counties. Tasks include assisting donors with registration, watching donors for post-donation reactions and responding to their needs. Details: Jan Zepka, 732-616-8741.
Items for the Datebook may be sent to [email protected]. Please submit items at least two weeks prior to a scheduled event.