Donations sought for troops serving overseas
     Assemblyman Bill Baroni (R-14) recently announced that his office will collect items for inclusion in holiday baskets to be hand-delivered to New Jersey troops stationed overseas.
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Project Graduation, band to host auction
     The East Brunswick High School (EBHS) Marching Band and Project Graduation will hold a Sports Memorabilia, Celebrity and Entertainment Auction beginning at 1 p.m. on Dec. 5 in the cafeteria at the high school, Cranbury Road. A preview is set for noon.
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Rosary society offers holiday grave blankets
     St. Mary’s Altar Rosary Society, South River, is holding its annual holiday grave blanket sale.
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Cut-a-thon to raise funds for cheerleaders
     Hair Pins II, 475 Spotswood-Englishtown Road, Monroe, will sponsor a cut-a-thon (haircuts only) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 28. All proceeds will go to Monroe Wolverines Cheerleaders.
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Christmas bazaar set for Dec. 5 at St. Stan’s
     St. Stanislaus Kostka HSA will hold a Christmas bazaar from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 5 at the school, 221 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville.
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E.B. Turkey Trot races scheduled for Nov. 21
     The Township of East Brunswick Division of Recreation and Community Services will hold its 42nd annual Turkey Trot and Cross-Country “Run for the Bird” family races beginning at 1 p.m. on Nov. 21 at the East Brunswick High School football stadium, Cranbury Road. Participants will compete to win a Th
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Arts panel to present Chinese dance theater
     The East Brunswick Arts Commission will present the King Lai Cultural Dance Theater in “The Legend of White Snakes” from 7:30-8:30 p.m. on Nov. 21 at Middlesex County Vocational and Technical High School, 112 Rues Lane, East Brunswick.
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Holiday Extravaganza coming to legion post
     American Legion Post No. 214 will hold a Holiday Extravaganza from 7-10 p.m. on Dec. 3 at the post home, 264 Whitehead Ave., South River.
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Jazz panel to celebrate at Dec. 1 holiday party
     The Central Jersey Jazz Association (CJJA) will hold its annual holiday party from 7:30-9:30 p.m. on Dec. 1 at the North Brunswick Government and Community Complex, 710 Hermann Road.
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Granny’s Cellar craft show coming to Sp’wood
     The 20th annual Granny’s Cellar Holiday Craft Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 27 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 28 at Immaculate Conception Church, Manalapan Road, Spotswood.
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Donors sought for Nov. 21 blood drive
     The Social Action Committee of Congregation Etz Chaim-Monroe Township Jewish Center and New Jersey Blood Services will conduct a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 21 at the temple, Cornell Avenue, Monroe.
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Youngsters invited to free-throw tournament
     The South River Police Department, in conjunction with Ecko Unlimited, will sponsor a basketball free-throw tournament for all school-age South River youngsters beginning at 11 a.m. on Dec. 4 in the South River Middle School gymnasium, Montgomery Street.
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Spotswood Library plans holiday youth programs
     The Spotswood Public Library, 548 Main St., will offer three holiday programs for youngsters.
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Ballroom dancing lessons on tap at Elks
     Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180 will offer ballroom dancing lessons from 3-5 p.m. on Nov. 21 at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave.
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Daughters of Penelope schedules tricky tray
     The Daughters of Penelope, Tethys Chapter No. 229 will hold its annual tricky tray fund-raiser at 7 p.m. on Nov. 19 at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 1101 River Road, Piscataway.
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Toys for Tots collection slated to begin Nov. 26
     The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve (USMCR) will collect new, unwrapped toys for its Toys for Tots program every Saturday and Sunday Nov. 26-Dec. 19 at the Santa Claus display at the Menlo Park Mall, Edison.
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Knights will sponsor communion breakfast
     Our Lady of Victory Knights of Columbus Council No. 2061 will sponsor its annual Community Service Awards Communion Breakfast on Dec. 5.
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