Datebook

• Free tax assistance will be provided by AARP representatives at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon now through April 15. There is no age requirement and there are no appointments.

• A fish fry hosted by Jackson VFW Post 4703, 54 Magnolia Drive, Jackson, will be held March 21, 4-7 p.m. Cost: $8 for adults; $4 for children 10 and under. Details: (732) 928-0077.

• A children's egg hunt will be held at Faith Evangelical Free Church, 875 Route 33, Howell, March 23 at 10 a.m. All are welcome to bring their own baskets. Continental breakfast and puppet show included. Details: (732) 431-4004.

• An Easter bake sale will be held at the Cassville Volunteer Fire Company, corner of Route 571 and Veterans Highway, Jackson, March 23, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Details: (732) 928-3054.

• Alzheimer's Association of Ocean County caregiver support group will meet March 25, 10 a.m., at Bella Terra retirement community, 2 Kathleen Drive, Jackson. Details: (609) 275-1180.

• The birds returning to Jackson in the spring will be highlighted in a presentation byMichaelMandracchia,March 26, 7 p.m., at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson. The free program is appropriate for the beginner to experienced bird enthusiast. Details and registration: (732) 928-4400.

• Free tax help will be available at the Plumsted library, Evergreen Road, Plumsted, March 28, April 4 and 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tax help for low- to middleincome seniors will be offered by AARP following IRS guidelines. Attendees should bring a copy of 2006 tax returns, W2 forms if working, 1099 forms, Social Security information and proof of rent amount if applicable. Call (609) 758-7888 to register.

• The Jackson Educational Foundation will present its second annual fashion show and luncheon on March 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at LaBove' Grande Circle Landmark, Route 70, Lakehurst. Entertainment will be provided by the Jackson Memorial High School Jazz Band. Tickets: $30 per person. Details: (732) 833-4620.

• A flea market hosted by the Jackson Liberty High School Key Club will be held March 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jackson Liberty High School, 125 North Hope Chapel Road, Jackson. Vendor setup will begin at 8:30 a.m. The fee for a vendor's table is $15. Details: (732) 300-8311.

• Junior Ceramics, a program for Jackson children ages 8-12, will be offered by the Jackson Department of Recreation and Senior Services, March 29 from 10- 11:30 a.m. at the Jackson public works building on Don Connor Boulevard. Fee: $12 per class. Proof of age and residency required. Register at the public works building Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Details: (732) 928-1200, ext. 255.

• The Optimist Club of Jackson will host "Jackson's Got Talent," a show featuring Jackson residents, March 29 from 2-5 p.m. at the Jackson Memorial High School Fine Arts Center, 101 Don Connor Blvd., Jackson. Tickets will be available at the door for $7. Details: (732) 928-1827.

• A Cabin Fever Dance hosted by the Central Jersey Italian-American Club, 36 Cpl. Luigi Marciante Jr. Memorial Drive, Jackson, will be held March 29. Cost: $10 per person. Summer clothing is optional. Details: (732) 370-9820.

• St. Veronica Boy Scout Pack 300 will commemorate the birthday of Dr. Seuss with a children's used book sale, March 30, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the St. Veronica School cafeteria, 4125 Route 9 north, Howell. Proceeds will benefit Scout Night at a Lakewood BlueClaws game. Details: (732) 642-7234.

• Boy Scout Troop 104 of Jackson will host an open house for new members, March 31, 7:30 p.m., at the Cassville fire house, Miller Road, Jackson. Boy Scouts is open to all boys from the age of 11 to 17 who have completed the fifth grade or earned the Arrow of Light as a Cub Scout. Details: (732) 928-3015.

• "Overview of Autism" will be presented by Dr. Yvette M. Janvier at 7 p.m. April 5 at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson. It will offer participants an overview, tips on how to interact with individuals with autism, how families can better manage the stresses of caring for children with autism and much more. Child care will be provided by All Care Therapy. All are welcome to attend. Details and registration: (732) 928-4400.

• A blood drive will be conducted by New Jersey Blood Services,April 9, 3-7:30 p.m. at the Taunton School, 41 Taunton Drive, Howell. Open to the public. Donations are urgently needed. Donors must be over age 17, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Photo identification and Social Security number is required. Details and appointments: (800) 933-BLOOD (2566) or www.nybloodcenter.org.

• Author, John Morano will discuss tips from his book, "Don't TellMe the Ending!" at the Jackson library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, at 7 p.m.April 10.Morano is a professor of journalism at Monmouth University and the former editor of Modern Screen Magazine, ROCKbeat Magazine and Inside Books Magazine. In the book he gives readers an insider's look at how to produce reviews for newspapers and magazines. Details: (732) 928-4400.

• Donations of hair for Locks of Love, a nonprofit organization that helps children with medical hair loss feel better about themselves, will be accepted April 12, noon to 5 p.m., at TheWhite Butterfly, 200 North County Line Road, Jackson. Hairstylists from Tiberias Spa and Salon in Lakewood will donate their time to provide haircuts for the event. Details and appointments: (732) 905-7898. Monetary donations will also be accepted for Locks of Love.

• National Scrapbook Day will be celebrated with an all-day scrapbooking event April 13, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Station 55 firehouse, 113 North New Prospect Road, Jackson. Fee of $30 per person includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, layout ideas and prizes. Details and registration: (732) 370-2180.

• "Fatal Reunion," a murder-mystery dinner, will be performed at 5 p.m. April 13 at Charlie Brown's Restaurant, Route 70, Lakewood. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Jersey Shore Animal Center. Tickets are $40 and include show, salad bar, dinner, dessert, coffee and tea. Details and tickets: (732) 477-3299 or (732) 920-1600, ext. 208.