fundraisers 

March 4

 2-Pound Auction, sponsored by the MorganHose and Chemical Ladies Auxiliary, doors open at 6:30 p.m., calling begins at 7:30 p.m., at the firehouse on Old Spye Road, just off Route 35 south, Morgan section of Sayreville. Admission is a 2-pound, nonperishable gift-wrapped item for the auction. Light refreshments served. Call Jo-Anne at 732-586- 0074 or Dawn Marie at 732-721-4417.

 Night at the Races and Gift Basket Auction, sponsored by the Cooper School PTA, Old Bridge, preview of baskets at 6:15 p.m., post time at 7 p.m., at the Holiday Inn, Route 35, Hazlet. Entry fee is $35; includes buffet dinner catered by Cervino’s Italian American Cuisine, one sheet of tricky-tray tickets. Email Liz McPherson at [email protected]; call Michelle Nunley at 732-921-7468. March 5

 Spring Crafts and More Show, sponsored by St. Thomas the Apostle HSA, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., in the school auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Call Helen at 732- 915-9518. March 6

 Tricky-Tray Gift Auction, sponsored by the Old Bridge School of Dance Jewels Competition Team, doors open at 11:30 a.m., event begins at 1 p.m., at South River Knights of Columbus Hall, 88 Jackson St. Admission is $10; includes a sectioned raffle ticket ($5 value). Food, beverages available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the dance team. Visit the desk at the dance studio, 419 Route 34, Old Bridge; call 732-566-6774.

 St. Patrick’s Day and St. Joseph’s Day Dinner, sponsored by American Legion Post No. 214, 2-6 p.m., at the post home, 264 Whitehead Ave., South River. Guests select a corned beef or ham dinner. Donation is $12 per adult, $5 per child under age 10. 732-254-9712. March 9 & Fridays, March 11-April 22

 Lenten Fish-Fry Dinners, sponsored by Our Lady of Victory Knights of Columbus, 4:30-7 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Victorian Hall, 775 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Fried or broiled fresh flounder, chowder, salad bar, macaroni and cheese, more. Takeouts available. 732- 257-2061. March 10

 South Amboy 2011 Tip-A-Pint Night, 7-10 p.m., at the Munck-ee Bar, 113 S. Feltus St., South Amboy. Cost is $20 per person at the door; includes domestic draft beer, wine, soda, finger food. Entertainment by the Col. D.B. Kelly Pipe and Drum Band. Prelude to SouthAmboy St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 12. Log on to www.saparade.com; call Betty Sturgis at 732-261-7350; email [email protected].