Nov. 19

• Basket Raffle, sponsored by St. Thomas the Apostle HSA, doors open at 6:45 p.m., event begins at 8 p.m., in the school auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Admission is $20; includes coffee, dessert, door-prize entry, four prize-table tickets. Additional raffle tickets available for purchase. Participants may bring food into the event. Individuals under age 18 not admitted. Smoking not permitted. Call Diane at 732-360-0640.

Nov. 19-Dec. 11

• Jersey Cares Coat Drive, conducted by Goddard School of South Old Bridge, 1480 Englishtown Road (Route 527), Old Bridge. Donations of gently used, clean coats may be dropped off at the school 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Contributions given to New Jersey families in need. Call 732-416-9600, log on to www.jerseycares.org.

Nov. 19, 20 & 21

• Holiday Silent Auction, sponsored by the Friends of the Milltown Public Library, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 20, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 21, at the library, 20 W. Church St. New items, housewares to toys; many bids starting below $3. Winners with highest bids will be called to pick up their items after 1 p.m. Nov. 21. Cash or checks accepted.

Nov. 20

• Proceeds Night, sponsored by Our Lady of Lourdes School, Milltown, 5-9 p.m., at TGI Friday's, Route 1 south, North Brunswick. Restaurant will donate 20 percent of each school supporter's check (eatin or takeout) to the school. Diners must present event flier for donation to count. For fliers, call the school office at 732-828-1951 or log on to www.ololschoolnj.org.

Nov. 21

• Family Pasta Night, sponsored by Our Lady of Lourdes School, 4-9 p.m., at the school, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown. Pasta, meatballs, sausage and peppers, salad, bread, beverages, dessert, coffee, tea. Music, raffles. Tickets cost $12 for adults, $5 for children age 10 and under; available at the door. Call Geri at 732-940-4402.

• Yard Sale, sponsored by East Brunswick Boy Scout Crew No. 310, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at 30 Flagler St., East Brunswick, off Old Bridge Turnpike, near Chittick School. Rain date is Nov. 22. Bargains, treasures, collector's items, holiday items, games, stuffed animals, more. No early callers.

• Past Commander/Past President Dinner, sponsored by American Legion Post No. 253, cocktail hour at 7 p.m., dinner at 8 p.m., at the post home, DeVoe Avenue, Spotswood. Dinner catered by Ria Mar Restaurant, South River. Open bar, DJ. Cost is $50 per couple. Public invited. Call 732- 251-1030; advance ticket purchase preferred.

Nov. 22

• Cash for Gold, sponsored by the Little House Association, 2-4 p.m., at the Little House, 12 W. George St., South River. Guests invited to bring broken bracelets or necklaces, single earrings, mismatched pieces, other unwanted jewelry. Items tested and weighed; guests offered cash based on market value of gold the day of event. Participants have the right to turn down any offer. Gold company will make a donation to Little House based on the amount of money paid out. Little House provides a meeting and event house for South River and Milltown Girl Scouts. Email fundraising@ southriverlittlehouse.org.