• The following organizations are offering Entertainment 2003 books: The East Brunswick Friends of the Library, call (732) 390-6777; the Ladies Auxiliary of Spotswood Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4589, call (732) 251-9862 after 3:30 p.m., or Nancy at (732) 251-7416; Jewish War Veterans Post No. 133, New Brunswick, at Eber’s Travel, 43 W. Prospect St., East Brunswick, call (732) 238-7070; Animal Rescue Force, East Brunswick, call (732) 257-7559; Trinity United Methodist Church trustees, call (732) 251-2164; Old Bridge Elks Lodge No. 2229 Ladies Auxiliary, call Enola Barlik at (732) 251-0049.
• The Friends of the Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., is selling Hometown Savings 2003 books containing discount coupons from retailers in Spotswood, East Brunswick, Sayreville, South River, Milltown, Old Bridge. Cost is $15. (732) 251-1515.
• The Sayreville War Memorial High School Band Parents Association is selling tickets to the New Jersey Devils vs. Buffalo Sabres hockey game, set for 7:35 p.m. on Nov. 19 at the Continental Airlines Arena, East Rutherford. Cost is $34 (box office price: $52) for second-level seating. Payment due by Nov. 6. Call Ann at (732) 727-2786.
• Wine and Microbrew Tasting, sponsored by St. Peter the Apostle Schools HSAs, New Brunswick, 6-9 p.m., at the Holiday Inn, 195 Davidson Ave., Somerset section of Franklin. Tickets cost $20. (732) 545-1473.
Oct. 11
• Softball game, sponsored by the borough of Sayreville, to benefit the Sayreville Association for Brain Injured Children (BIC), 6 p.m., at Waterfront Park, Sayreville/South Amboy. Raffles, food. Donation is $3 per person. Sayreville BIC is dedicated to providing recreation programs and services for developmentally disabled children and adults. (732) 586-8880. Monetary contributions may be mailed to Patricia Chmielewski, c/o Sayreville Association for Brain Injured Children, 8 Vincent St., Parlin, NJ 08859.
• Sunshine Magic Circus, hosted by Phills Brothers, to benefit the Hemophilia Association of New Jersey, 7 p.m., at East Brunswick High School, Cranbury Road. Two children will be admitted free of charge with one paid adult. Adult tickets cost $5; available at the door. Call the Hemophilia Association at (732) 238-5250.
• Fish fry dinner, sponsored by North Brunswick-Milltown Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2319, 5-8 p.m., at the post home, 45 Broad St., Milltown. Choice of broiled or fried fish. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children; add 50 cents for takeouts.
Oct. 12
• Fall craft show and bake sale, sponsored by St. Thomas the Apostle HSA, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the school auditorium, Route 18, Old Bridge. Admission is free. (732) 251-4000.
• Classic Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show, sponsored by Brothers Helping Brothers, to benefit families of firefighters or emergency medical service workers who are killed or disabled in the line of duty, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Middlesex County Fairgrounds, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Entertainment donated by DJWW Enterprises. Participation donation is $20 for car or trucks, $10 for motorcycles. To register, call (732) 251-2122, ext. 33, or mail a check payable to Brothers Helping Brothers to: Brothers Helping Brothers, c/o Monroe Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, 24 Harrison Ave., Monroe Township, NJ 08831. (732) 251-2122, ext. 33.
• Flea market, sponsored by the Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the church grounds, Gatzmer Avenue and West Church Street. Rain date is Oct. 19. (732) 521-1711.
• Charity ball, sponsored by Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180, 7 p.m., at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. Dinner, open bar, dancing to a live band. Donation is $35. Advance tickets required. Proceeds will send developmentally disabled children to camp, buy needed equipment for physically challenged individuals, maintain programs for local veterans. (732) 521-2180.
• Dinner-dance, sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4589 and its Ladies Auxiliary, to honor Past All-state Cmdr. Al Sessa and auxiliary Past President Barbara Rogers, 7 p.m. to midnight, at the post home, 33 Daniel Road, Spotswood. Buffet dinner, liquid refreshments, live music. Donation is $25 per person. Call (732) 251-9862 after 3:30 p.m.
Oct. 13
• Antiques Appraisal Fair, sponsored by the Friends of the Spotswood Public Library, noon to 3 p.m., at the library, 548 Main St. Appraisals conducted by Barbara’s Unique Boutique, Jamesburg. Bring jewelry, china, artwork, artifacts. Furniture will not be accepted. Cost is $4 per item, maximum of four items per person. (732) 251-1515.

