June 10
• Centennial Anniversary Tricky Tray, sponsored by Sts. Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church, doors open at 6 p.m., event begins at 8 p.m., in the church hall, 9 Jeffrie Ave., South River. Prizes range in value from $10-$100. Money trees, theme baskets, 50/50. Admission is $6 in advance, $8 at the door. Table of 10 available with payment in full. Admission includes one sheet of “minor” prize tickets, coffee/tea, dessert. Additional food, soft drinks, snacks available for purchase. Individuals under age 18 will not be admitted. Advance purchase recommended. Call Karen Berezniak at (732) 390-2990. For directions, log on to www.saintpeterandpaul.org.
• Shop Around, sponsored by the Madison Park Volunteer Fire Company, 7 p.m., at the Madison Park Firehouse, Cheesequake Road, Old Bridge. Vendors include Avon, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, Tupperware, more. Admission is $3. Call Kelly at (908) 930-1205.
June 11
• Alex’s Lemonade Stand, sponsored by 8-year-old East Brunswick resident Michele Katora, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 2 Biernacki Court, off Old Stage Road near Summerhill Road, East Brunswick. Proceeds benefit the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eradicating pediatric cancer “one cup at a time.”
June 11 & 12
• Garage Sale, sponsored by Animal Rescue Force, East Brunswick, a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to finding good homes for homeless dogs and cats, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 11, 8 a.m. to noon on June 12, at 5 Cypress Ave., North Brunswick. Rain dates: June 18 and 19. Donations of used dogs crates are sought. (732) 257-7559.
June 11-18
• Book Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Old Bridge Public Library, during regular library hours June 11-17, until 2 p.m. on June 18, at the Old Bridge Main Library, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Hardcover and paperback books, records, CDs, DVDs, more. Material for children, adults. Proceeds will be used for library programming and materials. (732) 721-5600, ext. 5033.
June 11-25
• Book Sale, sponsored by the Spotswood Public Library, during regular hours, at the library, 548 Main St. Hardcover books, paperbacks, children’s books, audiocassettes, videocassettes. Paperbacks sell for 50 cents each or three for $1, hardcovers for 75 cents and up, videocassettes for $1. “All-You-Can-Carry for $5” sale on June 24 and 25. All sales final. Proceeds benefit the library and its programs. (732) 251-1515.
June 12
• Miracle Mile Walk-a-thon, to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, Tenn., registration at 9:30 a.m., walk begins at 10 a.m., on the track at East Brunswick High School (EBHS), Cranbury Road. Coordinated by two EBHS sophomores, Katherine Hamaoui and Jacqueline Gerson. Pledge forms available at the high school office; participants may create their own list of sponsors. Monetary contributions may be given as flat donations or on a per-lap basis. Prizes. All proceeds go to St. Jude’s. Log on to www.stjude.org.