Jan. 19-25 • Winter Book Sale, sponsored by the Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., during regular library hours. All-You-Can- Fit-in-a-Bag-for-$1.50 Sale; All-You-Can- Carry-for-$5 Sale. All sales final. Proceeds benefit the library and its programs. 732- 251-1515.
Jan. 20
• 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 meal. Nonperishable food items for donation to the local food bank accepted. Dinners offered the third Friday of every month at the post. Cost is $9 for adults, $5 for youngsters under age 12; under age 5 admitted free. 732-828-2221.
• Tricky Tray and Gift Auction, sponsored by the East Brunswick Youth Council, doors open at 6 p.m. for viewing, event begins at 7:30 p.m., at Hammarskjold Middle School, 200 Rues Lane, East Brunswick. Prizes include an iPad 2, LCD HDTV, Xbox 360 with Kinect, digital camera, Blu-Ray Disc player, video-game chair, gift baskets, sports memorabilia, gift certificates, more. 50/50 drawing. Advance tickets cost $7 and include one sheet of 25 tickets, door-prize ticket, complimentary refreshments; available at the Division of Recreation and Parks, 350 Dunhams Corner Road, East Brunswick. Admission at the door is $10. Guests welcome to bring food, drink (no alcohol). Adults only. Proceeds benefit the East Brunswick Youth Council, which provides students in grades 9-12 with social activities in a safe and positive environment, promoting individual self-esteem and leadership through participation in meetings, events and community-service projects. Call 732-390- 6797; log on to www.ebyouthcouncil.com.
Jan. 21 • “The One Man Comedy Tornado Show,” featuring Paul Venier, sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars Lyons Schepsco Post No. 1451, 7-11 p.m., at the post home, 31 Reid St., South River. Tickets cost $40 in advance, $45 at the door; includes buffet dinner, beer, wine, soda. Must be at least 18 years old to attend. 908-812-6968.
• Used Clothing Drive, sponsored by the championship East Brunswick Baseball League (EBBL) 12U Travel Team, 8 a.m.- noon, at the EBBL Complex, Dunhams Corner Road. Sought: wearable and usable clothing for men, women, children; shoes, belts, handbags, etc.; linens (bedding, curtains, towels, etc.); stuffed animals; hard toys. All items should be dropped off at the EBBL Complex. If needed, donation pickup may be scheduled by calling Laurie at 732- 618-5916 or Jackie at 908-208-2246. Proceeds help defray the team’s travel expenses for the Cooperstown Dream Park summer tournament July 7-13.
Jan. 21 & 22 • Winter Book Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Sayreville Public Library, 1:30-3:30 p.m., in the conference room at the library, 1050 Washington Road. Donations for the sale accepted at the library. Titles for all ages sought. Encyclopedia or books written prior to 2000 will not be accepted. Cost to buy is $8 for a bag of books. Shoppers will use a bag supplied by the Friends. 732-727-0192.