• Orders accepted for homemade cheese, potato or sauerkraut pierogi made by the Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1451, South River. Donation is $5 per dozen. To order, call (732) 254-8248 or (732) 254-4481.
March 11-31
• Used prom gown collection, for distribution to inner-city students, sponsored by The Chelsea Senior Living family, in cooperation with Catherine’s Closet. Contributions may be dropped off from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the concierge at The Chelsea at East Brunswick, 606 Cranbury Road. Receipts available. Prom shoes, accessories also sought. Catherine’s Closet is dedicated to the memory of Catherine Johnson, an honor student who planned to attend college in fall 2002, but died tragically in a hit-and-run accident in January 2002..
March 12
• Family Fun Basketball Game, sponsored by the Sayreville Middle School PTA, 7 p.m., in the school gymnasium, Washington Road. Teachers, parents, students will participate. Tickets cost $5 for adults, $3 for students; preschoolers admitted free of charge. All children must be accompanied by an adult. (732) 552-5290.
• Spring Fling Dinner and Dance, sponsored by the Old Bridge Guidance Council, 6:30 p.m., at the George Bush Center in the municipal complex, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Cost is $15 per couple and one child, $5 for each additional child. (732) 721-5600, ext. 4804.
March 12 & Fridays through April 9
• Fish fry, sponsored by Jamesburg Elks No. 2180, 5-8 p.m., at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. Seafood, salad bar, dessert will be offered. Takeout orders available. (732) 521-2180.
• Fish fry, sponsored by Our Lady of Victory Columbiettes, 4:30-7 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Victorian Hall, 775 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Broiled or fried fresh fish, shrimp, combination platters, salad bar, dessert, coffee or tea. Takeouts available. (732) 257-2061.
• Fish fry, featuring broiled or fried fish, sponsored by Clark-Moetz Milltown Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2319, 5-8 p.m., at the post home, 45 Broad St., Milltown. Cost is $9 for adults, $4 for children; add 50 cents for takeouts. Call Rose at (732) 254-7822.
March 13
• Spring 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 south, Old Bridge. (732) 866-0482 or (732) 723-3608.
• St. Patrick’s Day Dinner-Dance, featuring comedian Eddie Gambino, sponsored by Old Bridge Elks Lodge No. 2229, 8 p.m. to midnight, at the lodge, Amboy Road. Door prizes: trip for two to Foxwoods Casino and Hotel in Connecticut; two tickets to the Paper Mill Playhouse, Millburn. Cost is $17.50 per person. Call Billy Kay at (732) 679-6487, Jack Kelly at (732) 972-8709, Joanne Kopik at (732) 251-1301, Carol Dooley at (732) 607-2913.
• Bingo Night, sponsored by the Temple B’nai Shalom Men’s Club, 8 p.m., at the temple, Fern and Old Stage roads, East Brunswick. Bingo, pizza, beverages. Admission is $18 per person, in advance. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Individuals under age 18 will not be admitted. To reserve, call (732) 251-4300, ext. 224.
• St. Patrick’s Day Dinner-Dance, sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4589 and its Ladies Auxiliary, 7 p.m. to midnight, at the post home, 33 Daniel Road, Spotswood. Donation is $15; includes corned beef and cabbage dinner, dessert, coffee, tea, liquid refreshments, live music for dancing. Call (732) 251-9862 after 3:30 p.m.
March 13 & 14
• Cranbury Craft Show, sponsored by the Cranbury Education Foundation, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 13, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 14, in the gymnasium at Cranbury School, Main Street. Juried show features the work of more than 90 artisans. Children’s center for youngsters to play and make crafts while their parents shop. Breakfast and lunch available. Drawings for baskets of crafts throughout the event. Admission is $4 for adults, $2 for senior citizens, $1 for children under age 14. Proceeds fund a variety of ongoing projects. (609) 305-1700, ext. 411.
March 14
• Antique Appraisal Day, sponsored by St. Ambrose School HSA, 1-4 p.m., doors open at noon, in the St. Ambrose School auditorium, Throckmorton Lane, Old Bridge. Professional appraisals by Barbara’s Unique Antique Boutique, Jamesburg. Admission is $3 per person; includes coffee, tea, dessert. Appraisals cost $4 each; limit of three items per person. No weapons or furniture. (732) 679-5990.
• St. Patrick’s Day/St. Joseph’s Day Dinner, sponsored by American Legion Post No. 214, 2-6 p.m., at the post home, 264 Whitehead Ave., South River. Corned beef or ham dinner. Donation is $8 for adults, $4 for children under age 10. (732) 254-9712.
March 15-21
• Bargain Book and Media Sale, sponsored by the East Brunswick Friends of the Library, 7-9:30 p.m. on March 15, 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. from March 16-20, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on March 21, in the J.C. Penney court at Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18, East Brunswick. A $1 admission charge on the first night only; Friends members admitted free of charge. Free puppet shows for youngsters at 7 and 7:30 p.m. on March 17 and 18. Hardcover and paperback books for adults and children, video games, audiobooks, computer software, CDs, videos — all at a fraction of their original cost. New titles brought in each day. Proceeds benefit the East Brunswick Friends of the Library and, ultimately, the library. (732) 390-6783 or (732) 390-6767.