Datebook

• The MOMS Club of Jackson-East will hold an open house membership drive from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 6 at the Jackson Jungle playground, in the Justice Center complex off West Veterans Highway. Details: (732) 294-3054 or momsjacksoneast@optonline.net.

• Live Spanish Music in Town Square, 3rd Street and Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, Aug. 1, 6:30-8 p.m. Free food, Gospel music and more. Details: (732) 730-0444.

• "Planning for a Secure Retirement" will be presented by Orihel, Morgano and Associates, a Financial Advisory Branch of the American Express Financial Advisors, Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library, 2 Jackson Drive. Call (732) 928-4400 to register.

• Jackson Deborah will host "Christmas in August Tricky Tray," Aug. 15 at the VFW Post on Magnolia Drive in Jackson. Donation is $3. Doors open at 6:30. No one under 18 will be admitted. Refreshments will be served.

• New Egypt Elks, 105 Lakewood Road, Plumsted, will host a Fish Fry Aug. 15 from 6-8 p.m. The price per person is $4 for ages 5-9 years, $8 for ages 10 to adult and free for ages 4 and under. Take-out and salad are available as well. Details: (732) 758-8700.

• The Monmouth County Chapter No. 411 of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) meets on the third Tuesday of every month (except July and December). The next membership meeting will be at 1 p.m. Aug. 17 in the Community Center on Locust Avenue in West Long Branch. All currently active and former federal employees and their spouses are eligible to attend. Refresh-ments will be served. For more information call (732) 431-5264 or visit the Internet Web site www.narfe.org.

• Helping Hands of Ocean and Mon-mouth Counties is seeking mature volunteers to assist children with special needs and their families. The volunteers provide social and emotional support to the families through weekly visits. Interested applicants and family members can contact the Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey at (732) 262-8020.

• Need a Friend, a new social group for singles ages 40-65, will hold a "meet and eat" every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Golden Bell Diner, Route 9, Freehold Township. Details:(732) 625-0605 or (609) 371-2113.

• Friends of the Jackson Police will be hosting a roast on Sept. 9 at the Château Grand in Lakewood to raise funds for the Jackson Police Department. Tickets are $75 per person. Details: (732) 905-7898.

• The Central Jersey Italian-American Club Inc. Women’s Auxiliary will meet on the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the club house on Christopher Columbus Blvd., Jackson. Women of all nationalities are invited to join. Details: (732) 928-4529 or (732) 370-9820.

• The Central Jersey Italian-American Club,. Christopher Columbus Blvd, Jack-son offers homestyle cooking by its members Friday nights from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Donation is $8. All are welcome. Details: (732) 370-9820 or (732) 363-3070.

• The Jackson American Legion Post 504 meets the second Monday of the month at the Jackson Knights of Colum-bus Hall at 401 Bartley Road at 7 p.m. New and old members are welcome.