Datebook

• Need a Friend, a social group for singles ages 55-75, will meet for dinner July 20 (every Wednesday) at 7:30 p.m. at the Golden Bell Diner, Route 9 south, Freehold Township, and every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Prestige Diner, Route 33, East Windsor. Details: (732) 625-0605 or (609) 448-3378.

• A “Stitch-in” will be held by the Monmouth Chapter Embroiderers Guild, July 21, 10 a.m. at the Colts Neck library, 1 Winthrop Drive. Everyone is welcome to come and stitch, knit, etc., bring their lunch, and stay as long as they want.

• Eatontown resident Helen Pike will do a reading and sign copies of her latest book, “Asbury Park’s Glory Days: The Story of an American Resort,” July 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, Route 9, Freehold Township.

• Single Friends, for ages 45-65, will meet for friendly discussion July 21 and 28, 7:45 p.m., at Days Inn Steakloft, Route 9 north, Freehold Township. Details: (732) 536-3524.

• A blood drive will be sponsored by ComputerKiddies of Manalapan at their location, 83 Bridge Plaza Drive, Manalapan, July 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central Jersey Blood Center will conduct the drive. Details and appointments: (732) 536-5744 or e-mail info@computerkiddies.com.

• Gamblers Anonymous will meet July 22 and 29, 8-9:30 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, 211 Elton-Adelphia Road, Freehold Township. No fees.

• Summer book sale through July 23 at Wall Township library, 2700 Allaire Road, Wall; $1 per bag beginning July 18. Details: (732) 449-8877.

• A flea market will be held July 24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the St. Rose parish center, 12 Throckmorton St., Freehold. Vendor tables are available for $15. Details: (732) 303-7800.

• “A Day at the Races” will be sponsored by N.J. Federation of Republican Women, July 24 at 11:30 a.m. at Monmouth Park racetrack, Oceanport, in the Omnibus Room. Tickets are $38 and include a buffet luncheon. Details: Barbara, (732) 303-1341.

• Victory Christian Singles requires an RSVP by July 25 from those who wish to join them at a BlueClaws baseball game at FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood, Aug. 27. The cost is $22.95 for adults and $16.95 for ages 5-12, and includes the game and an all-you-can-eat buffet. Details: Toni or Bob, (732) 409-3225.

• “Insurance Consultation,” a program provided by the state Department of Banking and Insurance, will be held July 26, 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road. Represen-tatives from the department will review and explain automobile and homeowner insurance policies. Details: (732) 938-2300.

• Marlboro K-8 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting July 26 at 8 p.m., at 1980 Township Drive, Marlboro. Meeting is open to the public. Details: (732) 972-2008.

• BRAVO (Battlefield Restoration and Archaeological Volunteer Organiza-tion) will meet July 27, 7:30 p.m. at Old Scots Hall, Old Tennent Church, Ten-nent Road, Manalapan. Ray Williams, president of the Colonial Coin Collectors Club, will give a program on New Jersey coppers and other types of coins.