Feb. 9-25 • Bag of Books Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Jamesburg Public Library, at the library, 229 Gatzmer Ave. For a cost of $3, shoppers may fill a grocery-size plastic bag with as many books and movies as it will hold. Adult fiction and nonfiction, children’s books, VHS movies, some vinyl records available.

Feb. 10

• Tricky Tray, sponsored by the Sayreville War Memorial High School Choir, doors open at 6 p.m., event begins at 7:30 p.m., in the cafeteria at the high school, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Snow date is Feb. 17. Hundreds of baskets and prizes, including a television, weekend getaway, gift certificates, electronics, patio furniture, more. Snacks, beverages available for purchase. Coffee, dessert served; outside food permitted. Admission is $7 and includes one sheet of prize tickets; additional tickets sold separately. Individuals must be 18 years of age to purchase tickets. Youngsters under age 14 will not be admitted. 732-238-5580.

• Comedy Night, sponsored by the East Brunswick Baseball League (EBBL) 12U Cooperstown Travel Team, doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 8 p.m., at the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh, 15 Oak St., Old Bridge. Headliner: comedian Paul Venier. Beer, wine, soda, light snacks. Theme-basket raffles. Cost is $40. Proceeds help defray the team’s travel expenses to the Cooperstown Dream Park Summer Tournament

July 7-13. Call Rob at 732-991- 3968.

• Designer Pocketbook Bingo, sponsored by Sacred Heart School HSA, featuring 12 games of bingo, 7 p.m., in Sacred Heart Church Memorial Hall, Washington Avenue, South Amboy. Tickets cost $30, in advance only; price includes 12 bingo sheets. Cash bar. Proceeds benefit the school. Call Angela Johnson at 585-455- 1475; email anghsa@gmail.com.

• Friday-Night Dinner, sponsored by East Brunswick Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133, 6-8 p.m., at the post home, 485 Cranbury Road. Menu features chicken breast, stuffing, salad, vegetables, coffee, cake, more. Cost is $9, eat-in or takeout. Call 732-254-9674; log on to www.vfwpost133.org. Feb. 11

• “A Winter Evening Out,” a variety show sponsored by the Old Bridge Cultural Arts Committee, 7 p.m., at the Old Bridge Civic Center, 1 Old Bridge Plaza. Proceeds help support the committee’s Summer Concert Series. Show will feature Fever as its house band; Vic DiBitetto will perform his standup comic routine; Cultural Arts Committee will present short comedic classic TV skits; “Name That Tune” will be played with the audience. Appetizers, buffet dinner, coffee, dessert, beer, wine, margaritas. Door prizes, game prizes, giveaways. Tickets cost $40 each. Call Lisa Valsera at 732-721- 5600, ext. 4010.

• Noodles of Love Spaghetti Dinner, presented by local businessman Carmen Spezzi, to benefit Sayreville-South Amboy Girl Scouts, 4-7 p.m., at Our Lady of Victories Church, Monsignor Dalton Hall, 44 Main St., Sayreville. Cost is $8, adults; $7, seniors; $5, ages 10 and under. Takeout dinners available. Call Kathie at 732-727-5243 or 908- 601-3146; email fopcopper30@aol.com.

• Charity Gold-Buying Event, sponsored by St. Stanislaus Kostka Rosary Altar Society with National Estate Jewelers, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., in the cafeteria at St. Stan’s, 225 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. Estate Jewelers buy guests’ unwanted gold, silver, platinum jewelry; diamonds; wristwatches, pocket watches; U.S. and foreign gold coins and silver coins — 10 percent of the total paid will be donated to the Rosary Altar Society. 732-254-0212.

• Past Presidents Dinner, sponsored by Our Lady of Victory Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061 Columbiettes, to honor its past presidents, especially most recent past president Katie Elichko, at the Knights of Columbus Victorian Hall, Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Tickets cost $25. Music provided by a DJ. For time and tickets, call Yvonne at 732-257-4634.

• Italian Dinner, to benefit the Riehle/Marcinczyk family, whose 41-yearold father was killed in an automobile accident in January, 5-7 p.m., at Trinity United Methodist Church, 815 Bordentown Ave., South Amboy. Eggplant parmigiana, spaghetti, meatballs, sausage, ziti, shells, lasagna, bread, salad, dessert. Cost is $13, $5 for youngsters under age 10. 732-721- 3558 or 732-763-6232.

• Dinner-Dance, sponsored by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, 7 p.m.-midnight, at East Brunswick Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 485 Cranbury Road. Proceeds benefit the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation, an organization that offers support and counseling for New Jersey families with children who have cancer. Dinner, dancing, music by a DJ, door prizes, more. Tickets cost $30 each. Guests asked to bring canned goods or other nonperishable food items for the Emmanuel Cancer Food Bank. Call Diane at 732-996-0575 or Dan at 732- 266-4831.

Feb. 11 & 12 • Girl Scout Cookie Sales, sponsored by Milltown Girl Scout Cadette Troop No. 80037. Feb. 11, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Drive-Thru Cookie Sale, in the parking lot at United Methodist Church, 47N. Main St., Milltown; Feb. 12, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., at Walgreens, 421 Ryders Lane, Milltown. Cookies cost $4 per box. Patrons also may purchase cookies for distribution to U.S. military personnel; boxes will be shipped directly from the baking facility to military bases. All proceeds support Girl Scouts, with a portion directly benefiting Troop No. 80037. Funds used for Scout programs, financial assistance, council resources, community projects, travel. Call Lynne at 732-846-0167.

Feb. 12 • Rock the Knight Prom Fashion Show, sponsored by the Old Bridge High School PTSA, 1 p.m., in the auditorium at the high school, 4209 Route 516. Principal David Cittadino and 100 students, administrators, teachers and other staff members will model formal attire including tuxedos, floor-length gowns, cocktail dresses. Clothing, shoes and accessories from local vendors will be showcased. Vendors will show their wares and answer questions regarding formal-clothing styles. Admission is $10 per person; includes door prizes, refreshments. Call Desiree DiPrima at 732-583-4561 or Carolee Callahan at 732-599-1901.

Feb. 15 • Wacky Wings Night, sponsored by Clark-Moetz Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2319, 5-8 p.m., every Wednesday at the post home, 45 Broad St., Milltown. Guests invited to try the post’s sauces or to bring their own. Wings cost 50 cents each. 732-828-2221.

Feb. 16 & 17 • Benefit Day, sponsored by Our Lady of Lourdes School, Milltown, 11 a.m. Feb. 16 to 2 a.m. Feb. 17, at T.G.I. Friday’s, Route 1 south, North Brunswick. Restaurant will donate 20 percent of each supporter’s check (eat-in or takeout) to the school. Diners must present event flier for the donation to count. For fliers, call the school office at 732-828- 1951 or log on to www.ololschoolnj.org.