Jan. 12-15 • Magazine Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the East Brunswick Public Library, at the library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Back issues of magazines covering science, entertainment, teens, adult topics, cooking, more. Bundle of 6-12 magazines sells for $3. Call 732-390-6767; log on to www.ebpl.org, click on News and Events.
Jan. 13 • Friday-Night Dinner, sponsored by East Brunswick Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133, 6-8 p.m., at the post home, 485 Cranbury Road. Spaghetti and meatballs, sausage, salad, vegetables, more. Cost is $9. Call 732-254-9674; log on to www.vfwpost133.org.
Jan. 14
• Comedy Night, sponsored by the Sacred Heart School HSA, featuring professional stand-up comedian Robin Fox, 7 p.m., at Sacred Heart Church Memorial Hall, Washington Avenue, South Amboy. Tickets cost $15; advance purchase recommended. To order tickets, call Christine McNulty at 732-672-6757 or email [email protected].
Jan. 15 • Cut-A-Thon, sponsored by Angles & Tangles hair salon, to help Kayla’s Crew raise funds for The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at the salon, 152Main St., Sayreville. Snacks, beverages available. Services cost $20 for adults, $10 for children age 12 and under. 732-586- 5251 or 732-651-1124.
Jan. 16
• Dining Event, to benefit the Sayreville Pet Adoption Center (SPAC), 3-10 p.m., at Texas Roadhouse, Gateway Shopping Mall, Route 9, Old Bridge. Diners should present an event flier from SPAC. Restaurant will donate 10 percent of all proceeds to the shelter. Free appetizer “bounce-back” coupon goes to individuals who present the flier. Children eat for 99 cents, take part in face-painting and applesauce eating contests. Door prizes, raffles, more. Call 732-727-3895; log on to www.sayreville.petfinder.com to print out a flier. Jan. 18
• Dining Event, to benefit the Old Bridge Food Bank, at Texas Roadhouse, Gateway ShoppingMall, 1000 Route 9, Old Bridge. Restaurant will donate 10 percent of each supporter’s check to the food bank. Collection box for canned goods will be set up in the restaurant lobby; individuals who donate will receive a free appetizer. Call the restaurant at 732-721-0780 or the food bank at 732-721-5600, ext. 2022.
Jan. 19 & 20 • Benefit Day, sponsored by Our Lady of Lourdes School, Milltown, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., at T.G.I. Friday’s, Route 1 south, North Brunswick. Restaurant will donate 20 percent of each 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.