Parent Academy: 7 to 8:30 p.m., Crossroads North Middle School. Interactive parent workshop, Communicating with Your Children’s Teachers. Pre-register at www.sbschools.org (click on South Brunswick Parent Academy) or e-mail [email protected]. Include name, telephone, e-mail address, child’s grade and ages of any children that may require childcare.
Scouting for Food: Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will collect food left on the doorsteps of residents. Food will be given to township Food Pantry. Contact: Mark Butera, 732-422-6546.
5K Run: fourth annual Vikings 5K and 1-mile Fun Run, sponsored by Viking Athletic Club at South Brunswick High School, 750 Ridge Road, rain or shine. Proceeds will benefit the Viking Athletic Club, student athletes and marching band. Registration, 7:30 a.m. at the high school. Fun Run begins 9:30 a.m., 5K Run starts at 10 a.m. and Kiddie Dash at 11 a.m. Entry fee on day of the race is $25. Fun Run is $15 for adults and $12 for children under 10. Kiddie Dash is $10. Web, www.rwtv5k.com. Contact: Bob Tona, 732-940-3111.
The Victorian lady: “Unlacing the Victorian lady,” 2 p.m., Kingston Presbyterian Church. Fun, Costumed lecture/demonstration on turn-of-century women’s fashions. Portrayed by actress Barbara M. Darlin. Event is free. Authentic Victorian Tea for $5 will follow. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Free children’s party will follow that. For tickets, call Virginia Wolf at 609-655-7684, or Jean Gibson at 732-297-1098,
Republicans meeting: South Brunswick Republican Municipal Committee, 7:30 p.m., Pierre’s Restaurant, Georges Road, Dayton. Web, www.sbgop.org. E-mail, [email protected]. Phone, 732-329-0509.

