Feb. 18
• Soup Buffet, sponsored by the Women of Simpson United Methodist Church, 5-7 p.m., at the church, 2095 Route 516, Old Bridge. Homemade soups, tossed salad, rolls, beverages, desserts. Tickets cost $7 for adults $7, $3 for children ages 4-12; youngsters up to age 3 admitted free of charge. For tickets, call (732) 679-5361.
• Tricky tray, sponsored by Bowne-Munro School, East Brunswick, doors open at 6 p.m., calling begins at 8 p.m., at East Brunswick High School (EBHS), Cranbury Road. Admission is $5, at the door. Grand prize is a 27-inch television. Proceeds benefit Bowne-Munro School. (732) 251-2856.
• Oldies Dance, sponsored by Spotswood American Legion Post No. 253, 8-11 p.m., at the post home, Devoe Avenue, next to the lake. Music of the ’50s, ’60s. Admission is $7 per person and includes soda, cake, coffee, tea. Singles welcome. Call Tony at (732) 251-0970 after 7 p.m.
Fridays, Feb. 18-March 25
• Fish-Fry Dinners, sponsored by American Legion Post No. 253, at the post home, DeVoe Avenue, Spotswood. Orders taken beginning at 4 p.m. Eat-in and takeout meals. (732) 251-1030.
• Fish-Fry Dinners, sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2319, 5-8 p.m., at the post home, 45 Broad St., Milltown. Broiled or fried fish. Cost is $9 for adults, $4 for children; add 50 cents for takeouts. Call Rose at (732) 254-7822.
• Fish-Fry Dinners, sponsored by Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180, 5-8 p.m., at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. Dinner includes seafood, salad bar, coffee, tea. Other beverages available for purchase. Weekly entree specials. Takeout orders available. (732) 521-2180.
Feb. 19
• “Beyond Reality: An Evening of Mind-Bending Magic and Illusions” starring magicians Clive and Tracy Allen, sponsored by the East Brunswick High School Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., in the Joseph J. Sweeney Auditorium at the high school, Cranbury Road. All seats cost $7. To reserve, call (732) 613-4143. Proceeds will help fund the orchestra’s trip to the Disney Honors Music Festival in April.
• Comedian Paul Venier in a comedy fund-raiser, sponsored by East Brunswick High School Project Graduation, 7 p.m., in the cafetorium at Churchill Junior High School, Norton Road. Open to individuals age 17 and above. Tickets cost $15 each; available in advance or at the door. Dessert included in price of admission. Call Carolyn at (732) 238-1965 or Elaine at (732) 238-7643.
• Indoor garage sale, sponsored by Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the white house next to the church, 568 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Parking available in the church parking lot. (732) 254-7361.
• Wine tasting, sponsored by the Immaculate Conception Columbiettes of Spotswood Knights of Columbus Council No. 4907, and Snowhill Liquors, Spotswood, 7 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Crescent Avenue, Spotswood. Donation is $10 at the door; includes wine, cheese, crackers, fruit, coffee. Call Nadine at (732) 251-2674.
Feb. 20
• Casino Night, sponsored by Young Israel of East Brunswick, at the temple, buffet dinner for sponsors only begins at 6 p.m., tables open at 7 p.m., at the temple, 193 Dunhams Corner Road. Atlantic City-style dealers and tables, poker, blackjack, craps, roulette. Participants play casino games and exchange chips for auction tickets to win prizes at a Chinese auction. Cover charge is $18 per person. Discounted chips available. (732) 254-1860.