Fund-raisers

Oct. 13-21

• “Kidstuff” Coupon Book Sale, sponsored by Special Education PTA (SEPTA) of South River. Each family-oriented book contains coupons for savings for merchants and activities in Middlesex, Somerset, Hunterdon counties. Cost is $25. To order, call (732) 651-7157.

Oct. 13-31

• Teacher/Student School-Supply Collection, sponsored by Heather Halinski of Old Bridge, a senior at Kean University, Union, at the Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. All items dropped off will be donated to elementary schools in Old Bridge. Halinski is conducting the service project as part of the membership requirements for Kappa Delta Pi, the educational honor society for college students.

Oct. 13-Dec. 3

• Collection for Soldiers Fighting Overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan, sponsored by Keith Price, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 33, Milltown. Collection bin is in Milltown Borough Hall, 39 Washington Ave. Items sought: suntan lotion; bug spray; lip balm; feminine products; ear swabs; laundry detergent; bug wipes/bug strips; wipes (travel size); razors; toilet paper; eye drops; spices; tea bags; coffee; small drink mixes; socks; clothesline/pins; snack food; cereal/protein bars; fleece blankets; microwaveable foods (canned or boxed); hard candy/gum; writing materials; batteries (any size); calling cards; packets of hot chocolate. Contributions must be in original packaging. Keith is working to achieve Eagle Scout rank by collecting items to be sent overseas through Operation Shoebox New Jersey 2005.

Oct. 14

• Fish Fry, sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church, doors open at 4:30 p.m., event begins at 5 p.m., at the church, 172 Main St., Sayreville. Takeouts available. Advance tickets cost $10 per person. Limited number of tickets available at the door at $12 each. (732) 257-6353.

Oct. 15

• Fall Craft Show and Bake Sale, sponsored by St. Thomas the Apostle HSA, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the school auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Holiday gifts, tricky trays, 50/50, handmade items. Free admission and parking. (732) 866-0482.

• Hit the Bricks 5-Mile Run or Walk, to benefit the Sayreville Brain Injured Children Association, registration 8-9:15 a.m., event begins at 9:30 a.m., at Sayreville Borough Hall, Main Street. The 500-point Grand Prix, USA Track and Field (USATF)-certified course will begin in front of Borough Hall and wind through the town. Entry fee is $25. Prizes awarded to the first 200 finishers, overall winners and winners in five age groups. Call the recreation department at (732) 390-7092.

• Car Wash, sponsored by the East Brunswick High School (EBHS) Cheerleading Booster Club, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Central School, 371 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, across from EBHS. Cost is $5 for cars, $7 for vans and sport utility vehicles. Advance tickets may be purchased for $4. (732) 718-9181.

• Bingo Night, sponsored by the Spotswood High School Band Parents Association, doors open at 6 p.m., event begins at 7:45 p.m., at Holy Trinity Parish Center, 100 Main St., Helmetta. Individuals under age 18 will not be admitted.

• Car Wash and Bake Sale, sponsored by Cub Scout Pack No. 3, Monroe, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Monroe Township Recreation Center, Monmouth Road. Donations also accepted. All proceeds benefit the Scout troop.

• Friendship, Fitness and Fun Jazzercise, sponsored by the Little House Association of South River, 7-8:15 p.m., in the gym at South River Middle School, Montgomery Street. Cost is $5. Proceeds go to the Little House Association, which provides a safe place for South River Girl Scouts to meet. Participants should bring a mat or towel, wear comfortable clothing and sneakers. Call Ellen Tschopp at (732) 390-4290.

Oct. 15-31

• Pumpkin Patch, sponsored by Simpson United Methodist Church, noon to 8 p.m. Sundays-Fridays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays, at the church, 2095 Route 516, Old Bridge. All varieties of pumpkins will be sold. Gourds, Indian corn, cornstalks, candy, baked goods, snacks, beverages available for purchase. Children’s play area, face-painting, live musical performances (on select days) offered on weekends. Proceeds go to fund the church’s youth group retreats and mission trips and the church expansion project. (732) 679-7499.

Oct. 15 & 16

• Candlelit, Self-Guided Walking Tours of Historical Chestnut Hill Cemetery, sponsored by the East Brunswick Museum, 5-8:30 p.m., at the cemetery, Old Bridge Turnpike, East Brunswick. Living history re-enactors dressed in period costumes portray historical individuals buried in the cemetery. More than 500 candles in bags light the cemetery paths. Cost is $7 for the public, $5 for museum members, $1 for children under age 12. Proceeds benefit the museum. (732) 257-1508.

• Clothing Drive, sponsored by Sacred Heart School HSA, South Amboy. Clothing, towels, sheets, shoes, belts and stuffed animals may be brought to the Sacred Heart Church parking lot, located between Washington Avenue and Main Street, before and after weekend Masses, 4-6 p.m. on Oct. 15, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 16. All items should be placed in plastic bags. (732) 721-0834.

Oct. 16

• Fashion Show and Tricky Tray, sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of Old Bridge Elks Lodge No. 2229, doors open at 12:30 p.m., event begins at 1 p.m., at the lodge, 67 Old Amboy Road. Lunch, door prizes, fashions. Cost is $25 per person. Call Cindy Woods at (732) 525-1322 or Jeanne Woods at (732) 727-6484, or see any auxiliary member.

• Caps for Kids, sponsored by Elijah Chapter of Jewish Women International, 1:30-3:30 p.m., at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Children of all ages invited to participate. Youngsters will decorate caps to be donated to area needy and/or ill children. Call Audrey at (732) 967-9822, or e-mail audreywd@comcast.net.

• Pot Roast Dinner, sponsored by Spotswood Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4589, 3-7 p.m., at the post home, 33 Daniel Road. Donation is $8 for adults, $4 for children age 10 and younger. Call (732) 251-9862 after 3:30 p.m.

Oct. 17

• Ring Rage Sale, sponsored by the Old Bridge Auxiliary of Raritan Bay Medical Center, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Auxiliary Hall B, lower level, Old Bridge Medical Arts Building, adjacent to the hospital, off Ferry Road, between routes 9 and 18. (732) 324-5006.

Oct. 19

• Oldies Dance, sponsored by Spotswood American Legion Post No. 253, 8-11 p.m., at the post home, Devoe Avenue, next to the lake. Music of the ’50s, ’60s. Admission is $7 per person and includes soda, cake, coffee, tea. Singles welcome. Call Tony at (732) 251-0970 .

• Peterpank Day, sponsored by the Sayreville War Memorial High School Band Parents Association, all day and evening, at the Peterpank Diner, Route 9, Sayreville. Customers should bring in this notice to indicate they are there to support the band. Peterpank will donate 10 percent of the participants’ bill to the band parents association.