Fundraisers

Nov. 25-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. 25-Dec. 23

• Holiday Boutique, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, noon-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 2, at the Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton St., corner of George Street, on the campus of Rutgers University, New Brunswick. Limited woodblock prints by Karen Kunc, hand-carved ebony vessels from Mozambique, raku pottery, jewelry by regional artisans, children's books based on original illustrations in the Zimmerli collection. All proceeds support Zimmerli programs. Call 732-932-7237, log on to www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu.

Saturdays & Sundays, Nov. 27-Dec. 20

• Toys for Tots Collection, sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, in the Santa Claus display, at Menlo Park Mall, Edison. New, unwrapped toys sought. Cash donations accepted. Call Eddy Androvich at 732- 698-2347. Nov. 28

• Holiday Bazaar and Craft Fair, sponsored by St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at the church, 505 Main St., corner of Devoe Avenue and Main Street, Spotswood. More than 30 crafters and vendors, photos with Santa, hot and cold snacks, children's crafts, bake sale, small tricky-tray auction table, door prizes, more. Free admission. Bring a nonperishable food donation to support the CUP Food Pantry, receive a snack bag of homebaked cookies. Raffles feature homemade quilt and handcrocheted afghan donated by parishioners. Proceeds benefit the church. Call Erik Pertschuk at 732-690-8058, Mary Ann Grennen at 732-766-4137.

• Thai Dinner, sponsored by the Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg, 6 p.m., at the church, 175 Gatzmer Ave. Proceeds go to completing construction of the steel building that will house the community food pantry. Meal, prepared by Chef Phensri Francis, owner of Fantastic Thai Cuisine, will include an appetizer, soup, four entrees, dessert, beverages. Reservations required. Tickets cost $20. 732-521-1711.

Nov. 28 & 29

• Granny's Cellar Holiday Craft Show, sponsored by the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 28, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 29, at Immaculate Conception School, Manalapan Road, Spotswood. Approximately 75 crafters displaying and selling handcrafted merchandise. Admission is $2 for adults; children admitted free. Baby strollers not permitted. 732-887-2859.

Nov. 29

• Photos With Santa, sponsored by the Milltown Fire Department, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., on Milltown's oldest fire truck, a 1921 American LaFrance, at the South Main Street Firehouse. Donation is $10; provides several options, including electronic and traditional pictures. 732-828-0033.

Dec. 3

• A Taste of Spain: The Dances, Wines and Tapas of Spain, sponsored by the Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre, Old Bridge, 7-10 p.m., at Little Spain Restaurant, 582 New Brunswick Ave., Fords section of Woodbridge. Tastings of Spanish regional wines and tapas (little dishes of appetizers), flamenco and classical Spanish guitar music by Jared, flamenco dancing by the Alborada dancers, all in an atmosphere emulating the "tablaos" of Spain. Wine contests throughout the evening. Tickets cost $45 person in advance or at the door. Call Eva Lucena at 732-255-4071, email alboradadance@ aol.com, log on to www.alboradadance. org.

• Wrap-Up-Your-Shopping Night, a vendor sale sponsored by the Warnsdorfer Elementary School Fifth-Grade Parent Committee, 7-9 p.m., at the school, 9 Hardenburg Lane, East Brunswick. Holiday gifts. Bake sale. Call Carol Loeser at 732- 422-4259, email McBrat13@verizon.net.

• Holiday Bazaar, sponsored by the Central Elementary School PTA, 7-9:30 p.m., in the cafetorium at the school, 371 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Free admission. All proceeds go to fund culturalarts assemblies for students attending Central School. Call JoAnne Malta at 732- 967-9185, email finao15@comcast.net.

• Book Fair, to benefit Rutgers Nutritional Sciences Preschool, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Barnes and Noble, 869 Route 1, North Brunswick. Store donates a percentage of each school supporter's sale to the school. Participants must present a voucher prior to making a purchase. Learn the hula with Gail Small, get a picture taken with Bob the Builder, meet a police officer and a firefighter. For a voucher, log on to http://nutrition. rutgers.edu/presch/ or call Liz Peter at 732-545-7966.