Fund-raisers

Nov. 17

• Used Inkjet and Laser Computer Cartridge Collection, sponsored by the Spotswood High School Band. Drop-off boxes located at all Spotswood schools; Spotswood Public Library, Spotswood Post Office and Kearny Bank, all Main Street; KrisKell Creations Hair Salon, Summerhill Road. Proceeds benefit the band. (732) 723-0101.

Nov. 17-19

• Book Fair, to benefit St. Stanislaus Kostka School, Sayreville, during regular store hours, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., at Barnes and Noble, Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18, East Brunswick. Store donates a percentage of sale amount on all purchases made with a St. Stan’s voucher. Gift cards, membership cards, cafe consumables not eligible. Vouchers available by calling the school at (732) 254-5819 or the church office at (732) 254-0212.

Nov. 17-20

• Israeli Art Show and Sale — A Festival of the Arts With Young and Old Masters, sponsored by Temple B’nai Shalom, at the synagogue, Fern and Old Stage roads, East Brunswick. (732) 251-4300.

Nov. 17-27

• Fresh Pierogi and Blintz Sale, sponsored by St. Stanislaus Kostka Rosary Altar Society, Sayreville. Many varieties of pierogi — cheese, cheese and potato, sauerkraut, mushroom, more. Strawberry/cheese, blueberry blintzes. For order forms, call Joan at (732) 257-7516 or Yvonne at (732) 257-4634. Forms may be put in the church collection basket, dropped off at the church office, or sent to Rosary Altar Society, St. Stan’s Church, 225 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville, NJ 08872, Attn.: Joan or Yvonne. Payment due with order. Pickup set for 2-6 p.m. on Dec. 9, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 10, in the school cafeteria.

Nov. 17-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 blan-kets; microwaveable foods (canned or boxed); hard candy/gum; writing ma-terials; 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.

Nov. 17-Dec. 4

• Holiday Grave Blanket Sale, sponsored by St. Mary’s Altar Rosary Society, South River. Cost is $20 for a 36-inch blanket decorated with pine cones, poinsettias, bow. Orders taken after all Masses at St. Mary’s Church, Jackson Street, South River. Pickup set for noon to 2 p.m. on Dec. 10. Call Lydia at (732) 432-8381 or Joan at (732) 254-2282.

Nov. 18

• Art Auction, sponsored by the South River Public Library board of trustees, in conjunction with Ria Mar Restaurant, South River, to benefit the South River Public Library Expansion Project, doors open at 6:30 p.m., event begins at 8 p.m., at Ria Mar, 25 Whitehead Ave. Artworks by local artists Joe Csatari and Don Bloom, and 160 other pieces of art, memorabilia, glass, at discounted prices. Tickets cost $10; available at the following South River locations: South River Public Library, 55 Appleby Ave.; Borough Clerk’s Office, 48 Washington St.; Ria Mar Restaurant; RiverMill Art Gallery, 34 Main St.; Roselli and Roselli, 11 Stephen St. Call Barbara Jensen at (732) 238-1520.

• Children’s Bingo Night, sponsored by Spotswood High School Project Graduation 2006, doors open at 6 p.m., event set for 6:30-9 p.m., at Appleby School, Vliet Street, Spotswood. Admission is $5; includes 10 playing cards. Individuals who bring 12 cupcakes to the event receive one free playing card. Bring crayons or markers. Refreshments available.

• Fish Dinner, sponsored by the United Methodist Women of Simpson United Methodist Church, 6-7:30 p.m., at the church, 2095 Route 516 at Owens Road, Old Bridge. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $6 for children under age 12; youngsters age 3 and under admitted free. Takeouts. (732) 679-5361 or (732) 679-7499.

• 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; includes soda, cake, coffee, tea. Singles welcome. Call Tony at (732) 251-0970.

Nov. 19

• Christmas Bazaar/Craft Fair, sponsored by Our Lady of Victories (OLV) HSA, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at OLV Monsignor Dalton Hall, 42 Main St., Sayreville. Handmade craft items, holiday items, wheels, games for children, refreshments, photos with Santa. Call Sharon at (732) 316-9073.

• Wine-Tasting, sponsored by the Interfaith Network of Care, 6:30-10:30 p.m., at St. Bartholomew’s Church, 470 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Six wines from around the world, hors d’oeuvres, door prizes. Tickets cost $40. (732) 247-1655, www.interfaithnetworkofcare.org.

• Sock-Hop, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., at South River Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1451, 31 Reid St. Music by the band Pulse. Tickets cost $10 in advance, $12 at the door. (732) 521-4126 or (908) 720-3386.

Nov. 20

• Autumn Book Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Sayreville Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m., in the conference room at the library, Washington Road. Books may be purchased separately or for $5 per bag. Fiction, nonfiction, mysteries, paperbacks, more. (732) 727-7639.

• Tricky Tray, sponsored by the Catholic Daughters of America, Queenship of Mary Court No. 1743, doors open at 3 p.m., event set for 5-8 p.m., at St. Bernadette’s Church, O’Dea Hall, Princeton and Villanova roads, Parlin section of Old Bridge. Tickets cost $5 per person. Call Ann at (732) 721-7947.

• Private Shopping Event, to benefit St. Ambrose HSA, Old Bridge, and the Simon Youth Foundation, 6:30-10 p.m., at the Menlo Park Mall, Edison. Mall will offer holiday entertainment for adults and children. Stores feature special sales and activities. Ticket holders only will be admitted. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children. Tickets available through the school, at the church rectory, after Masses on Sundays. All patrons (including children and infants) must have a paid ticket to enter the mall.

• Family Portrait Day, sponsored by the Little House Association of South River, beginning at 9 a.m., at the Little House, West George Street, South River. Professional photographer. Appointments scheduled for each half hour. Cost: $29.95; includes one 8-by-10-inch photo, two 5-by-7s, eight wallet sizes, sitting fees. Call Diane at (732) 651-2202 to book an appointment.

• Simon Evening of Giving, to aid the Churchill Junior High School PTA, East Brunswick, 6:30-10 p.m., at Menlo Park Mall, Edison. For each $10 ticket sold, PTA receives $5. Only individuals holding tickets will be permitted to shop. Special sales, raffles, prizes. Call Lorraine at (732) 651-1242.

• Johnny Cash Tribute Concert, to benefit Jersey Jams, Jersey Cares and Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief, 6 p.m., at Centro Nightclub, 2080 Route 35 north, South Amboy. Jeffrey Gaines, Michael Patrick and the Suburban Hillbillies, Matt Angus Thing, Pat Guadagno and the Candle Brothers, Jon Caspi Band, Bob Polding Band, Rob Dye Band, Kevin McGowan, BBQ Bob, Tony Pileggi, Arlan Feiles, others. Vendors, prizes, giveaways. Tickets: $10, in advance; $15, day of show. (732) 834-9781, (732) 727-1505.

Nov. 21

• Holiday Bazaar, sponsored by the Old Bridge Auxiliary of Raritan Bay Medical Center, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Auxiliary Hall B and C, lower level of the Old Bridge division’s Medical Arts Building, off Ferry Road, between routes 9 and 18. Local crafters selling wreaths, home decor, hand-painted holiday ornaments, makeup, holiday pillows, baked items, table decorations. (732) 324-5006.

Nov. 22

• Holiday Bake Auction, sponsored by the Sayreville Main Street Theater Company, doors open at 7 p.m., event begins at 7:45 p.m., in the company’s theater space at Garden Friends, 3018 Bordentown Ave., Parlin section of Sayreville. Paddles cost $3. Homemade desserts for the holidays. (732) 553-1153, www.smstc.org.