FUND-RAISERS

Today through March 31

• Book sale

, sponsored by the Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., during regular library hours. Paperbacks, 25 cents; hardcover books, 50 cents; audio books, $1.50; bag of books, $4; "All You Can Carry for $4" on March 30 and 31. Proceeds benefit the library and its programs. (732) 251-1515.

Thursday

• Charity basketball game

featuring the Liberty, Sting, Sparks and Comets Tri-League Teams (girls 14) vs. police officers from the East Brunswick DARE (Drug Awareness Resistance Education) program and the East Brunswick Police Project 18 Unit, sponsored by the East Brunswick Jewish Center (EBJC) to benefit the East Brunswick Rescue Squad’s new building, 7:30 p.m., at the EBJC, Ryders Lane. Cost: $4, adults; $3, children. East Brunswick. Call DARE officers Guy Limato or Joe Marcantonio at (732) 390-6943.

Friday

• "Victorian to Vogue"

spring fashion show featuring vintage fashions from the 1850s-1950s, sponsored by the Eagle Parent Association and the senior class of St. Mary Regional High School, South Amboy, presented by the Performing Arts Ensemble, gift auction at 7 p.m., followed by dinner and show, at St. Clement’s Banquet Hall, Matawan. Tickets: $35, adults; $22, students; available at the school development office. (732) 721-0748, Ext. 226.

• Sunshine Magic Circus

, hosted by Phills Brothers, to benefit the Hemophilia Association of New Jersey, 7:30 p.m., at South River High School, Montgomery Street. Two children admitted free of charge with one paid adult. Adult tickets cost $5; available at the door. (732) 238-5250.

• "Family Night Out,"

featuring hypnotist Denny More and stand-up comedian Joe Miller, sponsored by Monroe Township High School PTO, 8 p.m., at the Richard P. Marasco Performing Arts Center at the high school, Perrineville Road. Tickets: $10 in advance for adults, $12, at the door; $8 in advance for students and seniors, $10 at the door. Call Debbie Banack at (732) 251-0252.

 

Fridays through April 21

 

• Fish fry

, sponsored by Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180, 5-8 p.m., at the lodge home, 74 W. Railroad Ave. Fresh fish. Takeout orders available. (732) 521-2180.

• Lenten fish dinners

, sponsored by St. James Knights of Columbus Council No. 6336, 5-8 p.m., at the council home, 83 Lincoln Ave., Jamesburg. Fresh fish and pasta dinners, soup and salad bar, dessert table. Takeouts available. (732) 521-3366.

• Fish fry dinner nights

, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and Columbiettes of Our Lady of Victory Council No. 2061, 4:30-7 p.m., at the Knights Victorian Hall, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Takeouts available. (732) 257-2061.

• Fish fry

, sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2319, 5-8 p.m., at the post home, 45 Broad St., Milltown. Music by Billy Phillips. Cost: $8, adults; $4, children; add 50 cents for takeouts.

• Fish fry

, sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post No. 177, Old Bridge, 4 p.m., at the post home, 17 Emerson St., East Brunswick. Cost: $7. Takeouts available. (732) 254-9690.

 

Saturday

• Travel and entertainment

auction, sponsored by Temple Ohav Shalom, doors open at 7:30 p.m., auction begins at 8 p.m., at the temple, Bordentown Avenue, off Ernston Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Bid sheets cost $5. Refreshments. Call Bret at (732) 525-9015 or the temple at (732) 727-4334.

• Car wash

, sponsored by the East Brunswick High School Volleyball Booster Club, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the high school, Cranbury Road. Cost: $5, cars; $7, vans. (732) 251-1441.

• "Times Square

Millennium New Year’s Eve Dinner-Dance," sponsored by the Monroe Township Mother’s Club, doors open at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., music and dancing begin at 7:30 p.m., at Monroe Township Fire Company No. 1, Harrison Avenue. Door prizes, awards for best New Year’s Eve apparel. BYOB. Donation: $15. Call Nancy at (732) 723-3654.

Sunday

• "Collectible Auction,"

sponsored by Congregation Beth Ohr, 2 p.m., at the temple, 70 Route 516, Old Bridge. Free admission. (732) 257-1523.

• Italian dinner

to benefit the junior and senior high youth groups of Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5 p.m., at the church, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Tickets: $6, ages 12 and older; $3, ages 2-11. (732) 246-7318. After the dinner, the Jeremiah People Christian musical theatre group will present Love ... It’s Greek to Me at 6 p.m. Free-will donation accepted. (732) 257-6636.