Datebook

• The third annual Italian-American festival sponsored by the Italian-American Association of Monmouth County will be held from July 15-18, 6-11 p.m., at Freehold Raceway, Freehold. Entertainment, food, rides, cultural displays and more. Free admission and free parking. Details: Visit www.iaaofmonmouthcounty.com.

• Monmouth Chapter of the Embroiderers' Guild of America will hold summer "stitch-ins" at the Colts Neck library. Anyone interested in stitching is invited to attend from 7-9 p.m. July 6 and Aug. 3 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 16 and Aug. 20. Bring lunch and a beverage. Call Janice Meyers for details at 732-679-6739.

• The Manalapan-Englishtown Board of Education will hold its committee of the whole/regular board meetings at 54 Main St., Englishtown, at 7:30 p.m. on July 7, 21, Aug. 4 and 25.

• Natural Solutions to Autism will be presented by Dr. Peter Joffe at Joffe Family Chiropractic, 61 Pease Road, Manalapan at 7 p.m. July 7. Seating is limited to first 15 callers. To RSVP, call 732-536-9191.

• A Comedy Night will be hosted by the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America on July 9 at Primetime Comedy Club, 960 Route 9 south, Sayreville. Doors will open at 6 p.m.. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. and comedian Nick Di Palo will take the stage at 8 p.m. Ticket price: $45, includes show and dinner. Details: 908-917-3126.

• "Sun Safety: Protect the Skin You're In" will be presented by the Manalapan Health Department at 10 a.m. July 10 in the Manalapan municipal building courtroom, Route 522. Details and registration: 732- 446-8345.

• Congregation Kol Am of Freehold will conduct a Shabbat Under the Stars series at 7:30 p.m. July 10 and Aug. 21 at a local park. Details: www.congregationkolam. org.

• The Lakewood BlueClaws will host "Manalapan Night" on July 13 at 7:05 p.m., when the BlueClaws play Bowling Green. Details: 732-901-7000, ext. 117.