Fundraisers

Dec. 15

• “Hometown Savings 2006” Book Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St. Books contain discount coupons from local supermarkets, fast-food chains, restaurants. All coupons expire at the end of 2006. Cost is $18. Proceeds benefit the Friends and will be used to support library programs and services. To order, call the library at (732) 251-1515. Books also on sale at the library during regular hours.

• 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.

Dec. 15-18

• Online Auction, sponsored by The Solomon Schechter Day School of Raritan Valley, East Brunswick, through 6 p.m. on Dec. 18 at www.ssdsrv.cmarket.com. More than 150 items on which to bid for holiday gift-giving. Categories include golf, sports tickets, shows, restaurants, salons, jewelry, getaways, kids stuff, summer camps, home goods, business. New items added weekly. E-mail auction@ssdsrv.org or call the school office at (732) 238-7971.

Dec. 15-22

• Adopt-A-Family, sponsored by the South River Elementary School PTA, to make the holiday season more enjoyable for disadvantaged children in South River. Monetary donations, clothing, toys, food are sought. To donate, call Donna Geesey or Ashlee Geesey at (732) 390-8202 or Alison Zemann at (732) 390-0678. Drop-off box also located at the South River Public Library, Appleby Avenue.

Dec. 15-23

• Toys for Tots Collection, sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve (USMCR), during regular mall hours, in front of Stride Rite, near Mega Movies, at Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18, East Brunswick. New, unwrapped toys and monetary contributions accepted. (732) 238-3600.

Dec. 16

• Holiday 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.

Dec. 17, 18 & 24

• Toys for Tots Collection, sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve (USMCR), next to the Santa Claus display at Menlo Park Mall, Edison. New, unwrapped toys accepted. Toys and cash donations also may be dropped off at 70 Marsh Ave., Sayreville. Make checks payable to USMCR Toys for Tots. Call Sgt. Eddy Androvich at (732) 698-2347.

Dec. 18

• Breakfast With Santa, sponsored by the South River Elementary School PTA, 10-11:30 a.m., in the cafetorium at South River Middle School, 3 Montgomery St. Youngsters up to age 10 welcome. Breakfast, crafts, games, visit with Santa. Tickets: $3. Call Alison Zemann at (732) 390-0678 or Ashlee Geesey at (732) 390-8202.

• Hanukkah Boutique, sponsored by Congregation Anshe Emeth, 9:30 a.m. to noon, at the temple, 88 Main St., South River. Menorahs, dreidels, cookbooks, Judaica items, cards, candles, gift wrap, other holiday gifts. Call Lisa at (732) 257-4190.

• Breakfast With Santa, sponsored by St. Thomas the Apostle Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815, 9 a.m. to noon, at the council home, Pine Street, Old Bridge. Tickets cost $5 for adults, $3 for children above age 3; youngsters age 3 and under admitted free of charge. A $1 discount applied to advance-purchase tickets. No charge for a child’s photo with Santa. To reserve, call Preston Sharp at (732) 727-2730 or call the council home at (732) 251-9817 and leave a message.

• Breakfast With Santa, sponsored by East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370, 9:30-11 a.m., at the lodge, Oakmont Avenue. Tickets cost $6 per person; children age 10 and under admitted free of charge. (732) 257-2950.