Datebook

• The Mothers Center of the Jersey Shore, a nonprofit organization for moms and kids, has many activities planned in September. Upcoming activities include: playgroups and trips including Brick Beach Day, Spring Lake Park, apple picking, Klimbing Kidz, Mill Creek Park, Build-a-Bear, Windward Beach Day, Insectropolis, and much more. New members are always welcome. Details: (732) 449-3936.

• The Ocean County Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16 (auction), Sept. 6 (education), Sept. 8 (annual show and exhibit at the Laurelton Fire House on Route 88 in Brick, 9-3 p.m.), Sept. 20 (auction) at the Ocean Fire House, Arnold Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach. All are invited. Free admission. A coin auction for juniors takes place before each meeting at 6:45 p.m. Details: (732) 255-6911.

• A Health Screening Fair for Seniors will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 8 at Brick Senior Outreach Services, 373 Adamston Road, Brick. The free event, sponsored by Meridian Health, will offer screenings in blood pressure, cholesterol, body composition, bone density, cardiology, oncology and orthopedics. In addition, various health care professionals and service providers will be on hand. Raffles, giveaways and refreshments. Details and registration: (732) 920-8686.

• Jersey Shore PFLAG support meeting will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 8 at the United Church of Christ of Toms River, 1681 Ridgeway Road (Route 571), Manchester. The meetings offer support, education and advocacy for parents, family and friends of lesbians and gays, bisexuals, and transgender and intersex people. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month. Although the group meets in a church building, it is not affiliated with any religious organization. Details: (908) 814-2155 or jerseyshorepflag@yahoo.com.

• A car wash fundraiser for the Brick Memorial Marching Mustangs will be held Aug. 11, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Chevy's Fresh Mex in Brick Plaza, Route 70 and Cedar Bridge Avenue, Brick.

• A blood drive will be held at FirstEnergy Park, Home of the Lakewood BlueClaws, 2 Stadium Way, Lakewood, Aug. 11, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The drive is open to the public. All donors will receive a behind-the-scenes tour of the stadium including the locker room and announcer's booth. The first 200 presenting donors will receive a replica championship ring. Details, appointments and other drives: (800) GIVE LIFE or www.pleasegiveblood.org.

• A Ladies Night Out Male Revue, featuring Men of the New Millennium will be held 8:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Laurelton Fire House, Route 88, Brick. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance. No one under age 18 will be admitted. Details and tickets: (732) 948-6248.

• Brick Optimists will conduct a dinner meeting Aug. 20 at Mel's American Grill, 108 Brick Plaza, Cedar Bridge Avenue, at 7:30 p.m. Details: (732) 920-7503.

• A Kids and Crafts Flea Market will be held 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 25 (rain or shine) at the Herbertsville Fire House, 601 Herbertsville Road, Brick. Spaces are available for $10 (must bring own table). Details and registration: (732) 840-6669 or e-mail mands1021@verizon .net.

• Volunteer first aid squad members are desperately needed to join the Herbertsville First Aid Squad in Brick. All training is provided at no cost. Details: (732) 840-9116 or www.herbertsville.org.

• Grief Share, an ongoing seminar/support group for those who are grieving the death of someone close, meets Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon at the Church of Grace and Peace, 1563 Old Freehold Road, Toms River, in the Barnabas Building. Details: (732) 349-1550, ext. 204.

Items for the Brick Bulletin Datebook may be faxed to (732) 780-4192. Please submit items at least two weeks prior to a scheduled event.