Datebook

+ A costume party for the community will be held at DeBows United Methodist Church Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m. The church is at the intersection of Routes 537 and 571, Jackson. Details: (732) 928-4475.

+ Harvest Familyfest will take place at the Southard Grange, 4860 Route 9 south, Howell, Oct. 28 from 2-6 p.m. The event will include many old-fashioned events and games for kids such as apple dunking, fortune telling, scary stories, homemade pie, costume and pumpkin decorating contests. Crafters are welcome to rent a table. Attendees may bring a covered dish to share for the potluck dinner. An open mic night will follow at 7 p.m. Details: (732) 901-8777.

+ A Winter Wonderland Bazaar and Silent Auction will be held at Christ United Methodist Church, 678 Fifth St., Lakewood, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details: (732) 363-8885.

+ A Halloween Spooktacular flea market will be held at the Central Jersey Italian American Club, 36 Christopher Columbus Blvd., Jackson, Oct. 29. Spaces are $5 each and tables can be rented for an additional $5. All vendors are welcome. Details: (732) 370-9820.

+ A klezmer music program will be presented by Margo Leverett and the Klezmer Mountain Boys, 8 p.m. Oct. 28 at Congregation Ahavat Achim, 106 Windeler Road, Howell. The group combines klezmer music with bluegrass. General admission tickets: $20. Call (732) 367-1677.

+ A free rabies clinic will be held at the Howell public works garage, Old Tavern Road, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to noon. Pet owners are encouraged to bring their cats and dogs to the clinic. Details: (732) 431-7456.

+ The New Jersey Ghost Hunters will conduct an hourlong exploration of methods used for investigating paranormal activity, Nov. 1 at the Lakewood library, 301 Lexington Ave. No registration is required.

+ The Ardena Baptist Helping Hand will host its annual holiday bazaar, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, Route 524 in the Ardena section of Howell. Homemade baked goods, crafts, white elephant table, and children's fun will be available. Details: (732) 462-7831.

+ A Casino Night fundraiser, presented and sponsored by the Howell Optimist Club in conjunction with the Howell High School Drama Club Parents Association, will take place Nov. 4. at Our House Restaurant, 420 Adelphia Road, Howell, from 7-11 p.m. The ticket price of $50 includes buffet, cash bar, gift auction, $50 in "Lucky Money" and a chance to "Roll-the-Dice" and win $25,000. Details: (732) 773-7956 or www.hhsdramaclub.com. Minimum age to participate is 21.

+ Tom Icklan, an expert on Photoshop and Adobe Elements, will present a program on "Surprise Techniques in Elements" at the regular meeting of the Ocean Camera Club, Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. in the Lakewood High School library, 855 Somerset Ave. New members and visitors are welcome. Details: (609) 971-1860 or e-mail Elena at elenuzza@yahoo.com.

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