July 16
• Dining-To-Donate, sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of Spotswood Enterprise Hook and Ladder Company, during lunch and dinner hours, at Applebee’s of Milltown, Ryders Crossing Shopping Center, Milltown Road and Ryders Lane. Diners should present a Dining-To-Donate flier at the restaurant. Applebee’s will donate 10 percent of supporters’ bills to the auxiliary. Flier must be presented for donation to count. For a flier, see the Spotswood Borough Message Board or call 732-251-3460.
July 18
• Belarusian Festival, sponsored by St. Euphrosynia Belarusian Church, South River, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., at the Belarusian American Center, 284 Whitehead Ave., South River. Russian food, music, dancing, Chinese auction, raffles, children’s games, prizes, more. Call Lilly at 732-613-8718 or 732-672-8646, Tanya at 732-516-8661.
• Car Wash, sponsored by the East Brunswick Young Adult Charity Players (EBYACP), 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at East Brunswick High School, 380 Cranbury Road. Cost is $5 for cars, $8 for vans and similar vehicles. The group will perform an original musical, “Camp Showbiz,” July 31-Aug. 2 at the new East Brunswick Cultural Arts Center. All proceeds from ticket sales, car washes, other fundraisers benefit Camp Daisy, an organization for people with special needs, and its Parents Association, East Brunswick. EBYACP is student-run; cast and crew members range in age from 12- 24. Email [email protected].
• Garage/Yard Sale, sponsored by New Hope Church of God, 8 a.m.- noon, at the church, 1004 Old York Road, East Windsor. 609-448-9424.
July 18 & 19
• Book Sale, sponsored by the East Brunswick Museum Corporation, 1:30-4 p.m., at the museum, 16 Maple St., in the Historic Village of Old Bridge, intersection of Main and Kossman streets and Old Bridge Turnpike, East Brunswick. Hundreds of books available for purchase. Proceeds benefit museum programs and future exhibits.
July 19
• Get on Track With Zach Buckaroo Barbecue, to benefit Zachary Nemeth, a 2-year-old Helmetta youngster who was born with multiple disabilities, noon-7 p.m., rain or shine, on the grounds at the East Brunswick Elks Lodge, 21B Oakmont Ave. Line-dance lessons offered noon-1 p.m. Barbecued food, desserts, soda, coffee/tea, live entertainment, music by DJ. Tickets limited. Cost is $30 per person for adults, $15 for children 3- 6 years old; ages 2 and under admitted free of charge. Guests should bring their own lawn chairs. Call Carol at 732-735- 1171, Barbara at 732-521-3278, Jan at 732-238-3733 or Melissa at 732-536- 3767. Log on to www.ebelks.com for directions. Individuals who are unable to attend but would like to make a donation should make checks payable to East Brunswick Elks and send donation to East Brunswick Elks, c/o Carol Fisher, 35 Riva Ave., Milltown, NJ 08850.
• Afternoon of Swimming and Singing Featuring Mr. Ray, sponsored by the Village Swim Club, gates open at noon, event begins at 1 p.m., at the swim club, Tower Center Boulevard, East Brunswick. Public invited. Tickets cost $10 per child; adults who accompany children admitted free of charge. Price includes admission to the pool, picnic groves, recreation areas, “Shop ‘n Swim” on-site vendors. Proceeds go to the Village Swim Team, a summer swim team open to children ages 4-17. www.villageswim.com or www.mrray.com. To reserve, email villageswim@ comcast.net or call 732-247- 4442.
• Car Wash, sponsored by American Legion Post No. 253 Ladies Auxiliary, 10 a.m., outside the post home, Devoe Avenue, Spotswood. 732-251-1030.