Fund-raisers

Dec. 2

• Adopt-A-Family, sponsored by the South River Elementary School PTA, to make the holiday season more enjoyable for disadvantaged children in South River. Monetary donations, clothing, toys, food are sought. To donate, call Donna Geesey or Ashlee Geesey at (732) 390-8202 or Alison Zemann at (732) 390-0678. Drop-off box also located at the South River Public Library, Appleby Avenue.

• “Really Big Coloring Books” Sale, sponsored by the East Brunswick Regional Chamber of Commerce. Books available at these East Brunswick locations: W. Berman Decorating Marketplace, 252 Route 18; Greenfield Jewelers, 418 Route 18; The Whitman Companies, 116 Tices Lane, Unit B1; Wachovia Bank, 300 Route 18 and 756 Route 18. Additional sale sites: BW Gallery and Frame, 245 S. Main St., Milltown; Wachovia Bank, 15 Main St., Milltown, and 200 Summerhill Road, Spotswood. Cost: $8 each, $15 for two. To place orders, call the chamber at (732) 257-3009 or e-mail Communityedge@EBNJChamber.org.

Dec. 2-4

• Holiday grave blanket sale, sponsored by St. Mary’s Altar Rosary Society, South River. Cost is $20 for a 36-inch blanket decorated with pine cones, poinsettias, bow. Orders taken through Dec. 4 by telephone and after all Masses at St. Mary’s Church, Jackson Street, South River. Pickup is noon to 2 p.m. on Dec. 11. Call Lydia at (732) 432-8381 or Joan at (732) 254-2282.

Dec. 2-17

• Holiday food drive, sponsored by the East Brunswick Chamber of Commerce. Nonperishable kosher and nonkosher food items sought. Businesses in East Brunswick, Milltown, South River and Spotswood are designated as donation drop-off centers. For a list of sites, call (732) 257-3009.

Dec. 2-19

• Toys for Tots collection, sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve (USMCR), every Saturday and Sunday, at the Santa Claus display, Menlo Park Mall, Edison. New, unwrapped toys sought. Toys and cash donations also may be dropped off at 70 Marsh Ave., Sayreville. Call Sgt. Eddy Androvich at (732) 698-2347.

Dec. 3

• Father/Daughter Mother/Son Dinner-Dance, to benefit Sami’s Supporting Cast, sponsored by the Old Bridge Youth Guidance Council, 7 p.m., at the George Bush Senior Center in the municipal complex, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. Proceeds benefit Sami’s Supporting Cast, an organization to aid Samantha Stanley, an 18-year-old Old Bridge resident fighting to overcome lymphoma. Music by the Music Exchange. Food by Palms Caterers, Old Bridge. Suggested donation: $15 per couple. (732) 721-5600, ext. 4804.

• Holiday Extravaganza, sponsored by American Legion Post No. 214, 7-10 p.m., at the post home, 264 Whitehead Ave., South River. Demonstrators with products including toys, jewelry, handbags, baskets, home decor items, candles, cosmetics, bath and body products. Admission is $1. (732) 254-9712.

• Tricky tray, sponsored by New Jersey Animal Rights, doors open at 6:30 p.m., event begins at 8 p.m., at East Brunswick High School, Cranbury Road. Admission is $4 and includes one sheet of tickets. Proceeds fund New Jersey Animal Rights Alliance programs and campaigns aimed at ending animal suffering and abuse. Tickets only at the door. Call Terry at (732) 446-6808.

Dec. 3-31

• Holiday Gift Boutique, sponsored by Sayrebrook Pet Adoption Center, noon to 7 p.m. on Dec. 3, noon

to 4 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and noon to 2 p.m. on Sundays during the rest of the month, at the shelter, 1400 Main St., Sayreville. New gifts for pets and pet lovers. Free refreshments. Call the shelter at (732) 727-3895 or Anna at (973) 220-8656.

Dec. 4

• Santa Breakfast, sponsored by Trinity Presbyterian Church, featuring an appearance by Lemonade the Clown, 8:30-10:30 a.m., at the church, 367 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Last serving at 9:30 a.m. Tickets: $5 for adults, $2 for children.

• Art auction, sponsored by Congregation Beth Ohr, preview at 7:30 p.m., auction begins at 8:30 p.m., at the temple, 70 Route 516, Old Bridge. Framed art, sculpture, hand-blown glass, memorabilia. Tickets: $10 per person. Wine, cheese, coffee, cake. Call Linda at (732) 251-0447 or Lisa at (732) 257-1523.

• Breakfast With Santa, to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program, 8:30-10:30 a.m., at all Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar restaurants in New Jersey, including the location at Ryders Crossing Shopping Center, Milltown Road and Ryders Lane, Milltown. With a $10 per person donation to Toys for Tots, youngsters have breakfast with Santa, compliments of Applebee’s. Children under age 2 admitted free of charge. Adults accompanying children receive breakfast and raffle ticket for door prizes. Applebee’s also offers paper gift packages for $1 to raise additional money for Toys for Tots. (732) 651-8151.

Dec. 5

• Sports Memorabilia, Celebrity and Entertainment Auction, sponsored by the East Brunswick High School Marching Band and Project Graduation, preview at noon, auction begins at 1 p.m., in the cafeteria at the high school, Cranbury Road. Free admission. (732) 613-6900.

• Hanukkah Boutique, sponsored by Congregation Anshe Emeth and Jewish Community Center, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the temple, 88 Main St., South River. Menorahs, dreidels, candles, cookbooks, Judaica items, wrapping paper, gift bags small gifts. Call Carol at (732) 254-0565.

• Breakfast With Santa, 8 a.m. to noon, at the Jamesburg Firehouse, Railroad Avenue. Participants should bring a camera to take photos with Santa.

• Cut-a-thon, sponsored by Hair Cuttery, a chain of hair salons, to benefit Estefany, a 9-year-old girl from Elizabeth who is undergoing treatment for leukemia at The Children’s Hospital at St. Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick, 4-8 p.m., at Hair Cuttery at Ryders Crossing, 316 Ryders Lane, Milltown, (732) 613-9870; Hair Cuttery of North Brunswick, 516 Milltown Road, North Brunswick, (732) 828-9796; Hair Cuttery, Summerfield, 24 Summerfield Blvd., Suite 203, Dayton section of South Brunswick, (732) 438-9452; and Hair Cuttery at Cambridge Square, 250 Union Hill Road, Morganville section of Marlboro, (732) 617-9809. Haircuts discounted to $10. Proceeds aid Estefany, her family. Appointments not accepted; walk-ins only.

Dec. 6

• Hanukkah Shop, sponsored by the Etz Chaim Monroe Township Jewish Center Parents Association, 4-6:30 p.m., at the temple, 11 Cornell Ave., Monroe. Gift wrap, dreidels, candles, chocolate gelt, gifts, more. (732) 251-1119.

Dec. 7

• Photos With Santa, sponsored by St. Thomas the Apostle HSA, 5-8 p.m., in the school auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Photos: $4 each. Toy raffle. Food and beverages available. (732) 251-4000.

p.m., auction begins at 8:30 p.m., at the temple, 70 Route 516, Old Bridge. Framed art, sculpture, hand-blown glass, memorabilia. Tickets: $10 per person. Wine, cheese, coffee, cake. Call Linda at (732) 251-0447 or Lisa at (732) 257-1523.

• Breakfast With Santa, to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program, 8:30-10:30 a.m., at all Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar restaurants in New Jersey, including the location at Ryders Crossing Shopping Center, Milltown Road and Ryders Lane, Milltown. With a $10 per person donation to Toys for Tots, youngsters have breakfast with Santa, compliments of Applebee’s. Children under age 2 admitted free of charge. Adults accompanying children receive breakfast and raffle ticket for door prizes. Applebee’s also offers paper gift packages for $1 to raise additional money for Toys for Tots. (732) 651-8151.

Dec. 5

• Sports Memorabilia, Celebrity and Entertainment Auction, sponsored by the East Brunswick High School Marching Band and Project Graduation, preview at noon, auction begins at 1 p.m., in the cafeteria at the high school, Cranbury Road. Free admission. (732) 613-6900.

• Hanukkah Boutique, sponsored by Congregation Anshe Emeth and Jewish Community Center, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the temple, 88 Main St., South River. Menorahs, dreidels, candles, cookbooks, Judaica items, wrapping paper, gift bags small gifts. Call Carol at (732) 254-0565.

• Breakfast With Santa, 8 a.m. to noon, at the Jamesburg Firehouse, Railroad Avenue. Participants should bring a camera to take photos with Santa.

• Cut-a-thon, sponsored by Hair Cuttery, a chain of hair salons, to benefit Estefany, a 9-year-old girl from Elizabeth who is undergoing treatment for leukemia at The Children’s Hospital at St. Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick, 4-8 p.m., at Hair Cuttery at Ryders Crossing, 316 Ryders Lane, Milltown, (732) 613-9870; Hair Cuttery of North Brunswick, 516 Milltown Road, North Brunswick, (732) 828-9796; Hair Cuttery, Summerfield, 24 Summerfield Blvd., Suite 203, Dayton section of South Brunswick, (732) 438-9452; and Hair Cuttery at Cambridge Square, 250 Union Hill Road, Morganville section of Marlboro, (732) 617-9809. Haircuts discounted to $10. Proceeds aid Estefany, her family. Appointments not accepted; walk-ins only.

Dec. 6

• Hanukkah Shop, sponsored by the Etz Chaim Monroe Township Jewish Center Parents Association, 4-6:30 p.m., at the temple, 11 Cornell Ave., Monroe. Gift wrap, dreidels, candles, chocolate gelt, gifts, more. (732) 251-1119.

Dec. 7

• Photos With Santa, sponsored by St. Thomas the Apostle HSA, 5-8 p.m., in the school auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Photos: $4 each. Toy raffle. Food and beverages available. (732) 251-4000.