• 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 25-April 1
• Orders accepted for babka, pierogi, blintz and chrusciki sale, sponsored by St. Euphrosynia Belarusian Greek Orthodox Church, 284 Whitehead Avenue, South River. Food pickup is scheduled for 3-7 p.m. on April 8 at the church. Order forms available at the Belarusian-American Center, next to the church, or by calling (732) 672-8646 or (732) 822-8572.
March 25-April 3
• Book sale, sponsored by the Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., during regular library hours. Hardcover books, paperbacks, children’s books, audiocassettes. Paperbacks sell for 50 cents each or three for $1; hardcovers, 75 cents and up; audio books, $1.50. "All-You-Can-Carry for $5" sale on April 2 and 3. All sales final. Proceeds benefit the library and its programs. (732) 251-1515.
March 26
• Baked ziti dinner, sponsored by the East Brunswick High School Wresting Club, 6-8:30 p.m., at the high school, Cranbury Road. Use the building’s back entrance. Cost is $7 for adults, $3 for children under age 11. (732) 565-9445.
March 26 & 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 27
• Partner in Excellence Dinner, sponsored by the East Brunswick Education Foundation, 7:30 p.m., at the East Brunswick Hilton, Route 18. Honorees: East Brunswick Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jo Ann Magistro and Rep. Rush Holt (D-12th). Tickets cost $100. Dress is black-tie optional. (732) 254-EBEF (3233).
• Granny’s Cellar Spring Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Immaculate Conception Auditorium, Manalapan Road, Spotswood. More than 125 crafters; country kitchen open for breakfast and lunch. Admission is $2 for adults, free of charge for children. No baby strollers. (732) 251-5366.
• Yard sale, sponsored by the Diocese of Metuchen Catholic Charities, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at St. Bartholomew’s Church, Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Call Christina at (732) 257-6100.
• Indoor/outdoor flea market, sponsored by the United Methodist Women of Trinity United Methodist Church, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine, at the church, 70 Manalapan Road, Spotswood. Old and new merchandise, crafts, rummage, homemade baked goods. Kitchen open for refreshments. (732) 251-1449.
March 28
• Pancake breakfast, sponsored by St. Lawrence Knights of Columbus Council No. 10281, 8 a.m. to noon, at the St. Lawrence Parish Center, Laurence Parkway, Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge. Pancakes, eggs, sausages, juice, coffee. Reservations not required. Knights membership applications available. Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children age 12 and under. (732) 566-3151.