Fund-Raisers
Today
• The following organizations are offering Entertainment 2001 books: The East Brunswick Friends of the Library, call (732) 390-6777; Jewish Family Service of Southern Middlesex County, Monroe, call Anita at (732) 257-4100 or Judy at (609) 395-7979; Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Ohr, Old Bridge, call Lenore at (732) 679-8496; Ladies Auxiliary of Spotswood Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4589, call (732) 251-9862 after 3:30 p.m., or Nancy at (732) 251-7416; Our Lady of Victory Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061, Parlin section of Sayreville, call James Poltrictzky at (732) 254-8896; Huntington’s Disease Society of America, New Jersey Chapter, call Elaine Schwartz at (609) 448-3500 or Gloria Sherman at (973) 379-3132; Congregation Anshe Emeth, South River, call Elaine at (732) 257-2968; The Kiwanis Club of East Brunswick, call Eric Rietzell at (732) 572-6736 or Martin Teller at (732) 846-4442; ARC of Middlesex County, call (732) 247-8155; Alyssa Michaels Hair and Nail Studio, 2553 Route 516, Old Bridge, to benefit Old Bridge Township’s Camp ROBIN program for individuals with disabilities, call owner Greg Ferrono or any member of his staff at (732) 607-7760.
• The Little House Association of South River is selling BookSox, fabric book covers for textbooks of all sizes. Washable, reusable, available in a variety of solid colors. Cost: $3 per cover. Proceeds benefit Little House, home to South River Girl Scouts since 1948. Call Leslie at (732) 257-2700 or (732) 613-8357 or Julie at (732) 254-8034.
• Tricky tray, sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of Elks No. 2370, 8 p.m., at the Elks lodge, Oakmont Avenue and Hardenburg Lane, East Brunswick. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Donation: $3. Coffee and cake served. Tickets available at the door. Proceeds benefit Elks charities. Call Jean at (732) 821-9225.
• Craft fair, sponsored by Monroe Village, a continuing care retirement community, 2 p.m., One David Brainerd Drive, Monroe. Open to the community’s residents and the public. Call Marie Rapisarda at (732) 521-6411.
Thursday
• Holiday craft fair, sponsored by Raritan Bay Medical Center Old Bridge Auxiliary, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Auxiliary Hall in the Medical Arts Building, adjacent to the hospital, off Ferry Road, between routes 9 and 18. (732) 324-5006.
• Fashion show by Karen’s Boutique, Spring Lake, sponsored by the East Brunswick Woman’s Club, 6 p.m., at the East Brunswick Chateau, Cranbury Road. Dinner, show, door prizes, raffle baskets. Cost: $35. (732) 254-3564.
Saturday
• Christmas bazaar, sponsored by Our Lady of Victories parish, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the church’s Monsignor Dalton Hall, 42 Main St., Sayreville. Handmade craft items, holiday crafts, games for children, refreshments, pictures with Santa. Admission is free. Call Paula Roselli at (732) 613-1241.
• Dominic Mantuano, "America’s Tenor," in Serenade, a benefit concert sponsored by the Milltown Lions Club, 8 p.m., at Second Reformed Church, 100 College Ave., New Brunswick. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20. Proceeds benefit the Lions scholarship fund. Reception will follow performance. For tickets, call Kathleen Conway at (732) 249-3477 or Amy Mantuano at (732) 247-5941.
• "Homecoming Gala Dinner-Dance," sponsored by Sacred Heart Church, South Amboy, 7 p.m., at Memorial Hall, Washington Avenue, South Amboy. Proceeds benefit the Sacred Heart School Endowment Fund. Hors d’oeuvres at 7 p.m.; dinner at 8 p.m.; cash bar; dancing to the music of a live band. Semiformal attire. Tickets: $20 per person. Table of 10: $175. Call Donna at (732) 525-2774.
• Craft/flea market, sponsored by the Sayreville Office on Aging, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Sayreville Senior Center, Main Street. (732) 390-7058 or (732) 390-7037.
• Holiday craft bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Carriage House Manor, 901 Ernston Road, Morgan section of Sayreville. Gift items, baked goods, tree ornaments, pillows, holiday decorations, more. Many items handmade by Carriage House residents. Proceeds benefit the Residents Activity Fund. Call Terri Gregory at (732) 721-8200.
• The Codfather (the story of a Mafia fishing fleet), a dinner mystery night, sponsored by the Jamesburg Elks Ladies Auxiliary, 7 p.m., at the Elks lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. Call Judy at (732) 521-2448.
Saturday and Sunday
• Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar, sponsored by the Sons of Norway Noreg Lodge No. 466, Marlboro, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Old Bridge Civic Center, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Gift items imported from Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark. Sweaters; jewelry (silver solje); imported foods including cheeses, herring, mackerel, lingonberries, chocolates, marzipan, candies; krumkake irons; heart-shaped waffle irons; more. Pastries and breads for purchase. Dining area open all day for open-faced sandwiches; dinner, including pea soup and lapskaus, served from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Woodcarving and rosemaling (Norwegian decorative painting on wood.) demonstrations. Admission is free. (908) 889-9362.
Sunday
• Rummage sale, sponsored by Congregation Anshe Emeth of South River, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the temple, 88 Main St. Clothing, toys, knickknacks, more. (732) 257-4190.
Monday
• Chinese auction, sponsored by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Queenship of Mary No. 1743, 6:30 p.m., in St. Bernadette’s Church O’Dea Hall, Princeton and Villanova roads, Parlin section of Old Bridge. Tickets: $4; available in advance or at the door. Call Ann at (732) 721-7947 or Dolores at (732) 721-3201.