Nov. 18
• Dine-To-Donate, sponsored by the Lawrence Brook School PTA, East Brunswick, beginning at 6 a.m. Nov. 18, ending 2 a.m. Nov. 19, at the Colonial Diner, 560 Route 18, East Brunswick. When paying check, customers should mention they are there to support the PTA. Diner will donate a portion of the bill to the PTA to support the enhancement of educational opportunities available to Lawrence Brook students.
• Proceeds Night, sponsored by Our Lady of Lourdes (OLOL) School, Milltown, 5-9 p.m., at T.G.I. Friday’s, Route 1 south, North Brunswick. Restaurant will donate 20 percent of each school supporter’s check (eat-in or takeout) to the school. Diners must present event flier for donation to count. For fliers, call the school office at 732-828-1951 or log on to www.ololschoolnj.org.
Nov. 18 & 19
• Food Drive, sponsored by the Goddard School of South Old Bridge, in support of the Old Bridge Township Food Bank, donations accepted 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Mondays-Fridays, at the school, 1480 Englishtown Road (Route 527), Old Bridge. 732-416-9600.
Nov. 18-30
• Aluminum Beverage Cans for Recycling Collection, sponsored by the Immaculate Conception Athletic Association, home of the Bulldogs of Immaculate Conception School, Spotswood. Cans (not crushed) should be placed in a bag and dropped off near the garage in the school parking lot, 23 Manalapan Road. Proceeds benefit the junior high athletic program at the school. Call 732-251-3090; log on to www.icsspotswood.org.
Nov. 18-Dec. 1
• Holiday Toy and Gift Drive, to benefit youngsters in foster care in Middlesex County, sponsored by Lisa, Richard and Danielle DeMarco, in cooperation with Middlesex County Foster and Adoptive Family Services (FAFS). Donations may be dropped off at The Bird House, 1020 Route 18, East Brunswick. New toys, books, clothing for youngsters from infancy-age 17 are sought. Donations will be distributed to children in the foster-care system in Middlesex County. Monetary contributions welcome. Make checks payable to Middlesex County FAFS and mail to The Bird House, 1020 Route 18, East Brunswick, NJ 08816. 732-651-7300.
Nov. 18-Dec. 10
• Jersey Cares Coat Drive, conducted by Goddard School of South Old Bridge, 1480 Englishtown Road (Route 527), Old Bridge. Donations of gently used, clean coats may be dropped off at the school 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Contributions given to New Jersey families in need. Call 732-416-9600; log on to www.jerseycares.org.
Nov. 18-Dec. 15
• Winter Coat Collection, conducted by Oak Tree Elementary School PTA, Monroe, for the Jersey Cares Coat Drive. Bring new or gently used (cleaned) men’s, women’s, children’s winter coats to dropoff boxes at the Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, and Oak Tree Elementary School, 226 Applegarth Road. All sizes needed. Hats, scarves, gloves not accepted.
Nov. 19
• Fall Clothing Drive, sponsored by the Bowne-Munro PTA, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at the school, 120 Main St., East Brunswick. Items sought: clothing, linens, shoes, handbags, backpacks, pillows, stuffed animals. Donations should be placed in tightly tied plastic bags. 732-770-5160.
• Tricky Tray, sponsored by the Sayreville Main Street Theatre Company, doors open at 6 p.m., calling begins at 7:30 p.m., at the Sayreville Senior Center, Main Street. Gifts, raffles, four levels of prizes, door prizes, 50/50s, more than 200 baskets. Food offered for purchase. Refreshments available. Admission is $5 and includes one sheet of drawing tickets; additional tickets available. Proceeds benefit the theater group. Call 732-553-1153; log on to www.smstc.org.
• Fish Fry, sponsored by Clark-Moetz Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2319, 5- 8 p.m., at the post home, 45 Broad St., Milltown. Fresh fish, salad, rolls, fries, vegetable, cake, coffee, tea. Hot-dog children’s dinner available. Cost is $9 for adults, $5 for under age 12; add 50 cents for takeout orders. Donations for the local food bank appreciated. 732-828-2221.
Nov. 20
• Tricky Tray, sponsored by Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180, doors open at 5 p.m., at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. Admission is $7; includes packet of Tricky-Tray tickets and a door-prize ticket. Hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, fries, soda available for purchase. Call Ginny Wilmer at 609-443-3480.
• Doo-Wop Show, featuring the group Remember When, sponsored by the Milltown Lions Club, 7 p.m., at American Legion Post No. 25, JFK Boulevard, Milltown. Donation is $20; includes show, hot dogs, sauerkraut, chili, dessert, coffee, dancing. Cash bar. Proceeds go to the visually impaired. Call Joan at 732-319-3996.
• Family Pasta Night, sponsored by Our Lady of Lourdes School, 4-9 p.m., at the school, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown. Pasta, meatballs, sausage and peppers, salad, bread, beverages, dessert, coffee, tea. Music and raffles. Tickets cost $12 for adults, $5 for ages 10 and under; available at the door. Call Geri at 732-940-4402.
• Yard Sale, sponsored by the East Brunswick Youth Council, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., rain or shine, in the Nature Center at Crystal Springs Family Aquatic Center, 388 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick. Bargains, treasures, collector’s items, household items, games, linens, stuffed animals, pet supplies, sports equipment, furniture, luggage, Christmas decorations, 8-foot slate pool table, more. All proceeds benefit the youth council. 732-390-6797.
Nov. 23
• Zumba Night, sponsored by Spotswood High School DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America), 7 p.m., at Appleby School, 23 Vliet St., Spotswood. Tickets cost $10 each. Proceeds go to The Cancer Institute of New Jersey.