Fundraisers

March 30

+ Cell Phones for Soldiers Drive, ongoing, at Liberty Tax Service, 723 Route 18, at Racetrack Road, East Brunswick. Donations of used cell phones are sought. Each phone is recycled through Cell Phones for Soldiers (www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com) to provide a 100-minute calling card for a member of the military stationed overseas. All Liberty Tax offices are drop-off sites for the drive. (732) 390-5576.

+ Used Inkjet and Laser Computer Cartridge Collection, sponsored by the Spotswood High School Band. Drop-off boxes located at all Spotswood schools; Spotswood Public Library, Spotswood Post Office and Kearny Bank, all Main Street; KrisKell Creations Hair Salon, Summerhill Road. Proceeds benefit the band. (732) 723-0101.

March 30 & 31

+ Book Sale, sponsored by the Spotswood Public Library, during regular hours, at the library, 548 Main St. Hardcover books, paperbacks, children's books, audiocassettes, videocassettes. Paperbacks sell for 50 cents each or three for $1, hardcovers for 75 cents and up, videocassettes for $1. "All-You-Can-Carry for $5" sale. All sales final. Proceeds benefit the library and its programs. (732) 251-1515.

March 30-April 1

+ Babka, Pierogi, Blintz and Chrusciki Sale, sponsored by St. Euphrosynia Belarusian Greek Orthodox Church, Whitehead Avenue, South River. Order deadline is April 1. Food pickup scheduled for 3-7 p.m. on April 13 at the church. To order, visit the Belarusian-American Center, kitchen entrance, 284 Whitehead Ave., or call Lilly at (732) 613-8718 or (732) 672-8646, or Tanya at (732) 516-8661.

March 30, 31 & April 1

+ Rockin' TV Knights Variety Show, a presented by the eighth-grade class at Joyce Kilmer School, 7-9:30 p.m., at the school, West Church Street, Milltown. Tickets cost $5 in advance, $7 at the door. (732) 828-0500.

March 31

+ Tricky Tray, sponsored by Irwin Elementary School PTA, 6 p.m., in the cafetorium at Churchill Junior High School, Norton Road, East Brunswick. Prizes include: three overnight getaways; Play Station portable; hopper passes for Walt Disney World, Orlando, Fla.; gift certificates to local restaurants, spas, theaters; autographed sports memorabilia; tickets to sporting events. Admission is $7 in advance, $9 at the door; includes one sheet of tickets. Open to individuals age 18 and above only; no one under 18 admitted. Food provided by Bright Lights Caf. Call Lisa Mazzeo at (732) 390-2171.

+ Mother/Son Night, presented by Showstoppers Plus, 6:30-9 p.m., at Our Lady of Lourdes School, 44 Cleveland Ave., Milltown. Proceeds benefit the school. Call Showstoppers at (732) 297-0031.

+ Fashion Show/Tricky Tray, sponsored by the Harry S. Truman Elementary School PTO, 7 p.m., in the all-purpose room at the school, 1 Taft Place, Parlin section of Sayreville. Students will model clothing. Door prizes; large array of baskets. Tickets cost $3 for children, $5 for adults, and may be purchased at the door. (732) 525-5215.

+ Fish Fry, sponsored by American Legion Post No. 253, 4 p.m., at the post home, DeVoe Avenue, Spotswood. Eat-in and takeout meals available. All welcome. (732) 251-1030.

March 31 & Fridays through

April 14

+ Lenten Fish Fries, sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council No. 4907, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Knights Hall, 30 Crescent Ave., Spotswood. New specials every week. Takeouts available by calling (732) 251-9878.

+ Fish-Fry Dinners, sponsored by Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180, 5-8 p.m., at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. Entree, bread, salad, dessert, coffee, tea. Other beverages available for purchase. Takeout orders available by calling ahead. (732) 521-2180.

+ Lenten Fish-Fry Dinners, sponsored by Our Lady of Victory Columbiettes, 4:30-7 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Victorian Hall, 775 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Broiled- or fried-fish dinners. Takeouts available. (732) 257-2061.

+ Fish-Fry Dinners, sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars Clark Moetz Post No. 2319, Milltown and North Brunswick, 5-8 p.m., at the post home, 45 Broad St., Milltown. Cost is $9 for adults, $5 for children; add 50 cents for takeouts. (732) 828-2221.

April 1

+ Art Auction, sponsored by Immaculate Conception Prekinder-garten, preview featuring wine, cheese, coffee and dessert at 7 p.m., event begins at 8 p.m., at the school, Manalapan Road, Spotswood. Live auction, hosted by Ross Galleries, of fine arts, sports memorabilia, music memorabilia, more. Opening bids up to 50 percent less than traditional art gallery prices. Door prize, gift scramble, 50/50 cash raffle. Tickets cost $10 per person, $15 per couple. (732) 251-7430.

+ Giant Flea Market, to benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry at St. Lawrence Church, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the church, Laurence Parkway, Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge. Parish kitchen open during event. (732) 290-9231.

April 1 & Saturdays through Oct. 31

+ Organic Fertilizer and Biodegradable Cleaning Products Sale, sponsored the Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership, 9 a.m. to noon, at the group's headquarters building, 85 Washington Ave., Milltown. Seeking to encourage area residents and businesses to avoid the use of toxic garden materials and cleaning products. Order forms available at the partnership's headquarters, at www.lbwp.org, or by calling (732) 249-5297 (LBWP).

April 2

+ St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Miracle Mile Walkathon, sponsored by Jacqueline Gerson, Megan Liberty, Ashnoo Nanavati and Hillary Rosen, all juniors at EBHS, in conjunction with the school's Peer Mediation Club, registration at 9:45 a.m., event begins at 10 a.m., at East Brunswick High School, Cranbury Road. Snacks provided. Music to entertain walkers. Pledge forms at the EBHS office; participants may create their own list of sponsors. Contributions made as flat donations or on a per-lap basis. Prizes for all walkers. Proceeds benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tenn. Call Jacqueline Gerson at (732) 390-1938.

+ Children's Teddy Bear Bingo, sponsored by American Legion Post No. 253, doors open at 12:30 p.m., event begins at 1 p.m., at the post home, DeVoe Avenue, Spotswood. Admission is $5; includes 10 playing cards. All are welcome. Participants should bring markers or crayons. Refreshments available for purchase. (732) 251-1030.

+ Spring Pancake Breakfast, sponsored by Boy Scout Troop No. 33, Milltown, 8:30 a.m. to noon, at the Milltown American Legion, JFK Drive. Cost is $5 per person; youngsters under age 5 admitted free of charge. Call Russ at (732) 247-0668.

+ Antiques Appraisal, sponsored by the Jamesburg Historical Association, 2-4 p.m., at Lakeview, the historic Buckelew Mansion, 2032 Buckelew Ave. (Route 522), across from Dunkin' Donuts. Barbara of Barbara's Unique Antique Boutique, Jamesburg, will offer verbal appraisals. Admission is $4 per person. Limit of three items per person; weapons and furniture will not be accepted. Free mansion tours available. Call (732) 521-2040 or e-mail JamesburgHistory@aol.com.

April 2 & 9

+ All-You-Can-Eat Sunday Breakfasts, sponsored by Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180, 8 a.m. to noon, at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. Cost is $6.50 for adults, $3.25 for children ages 6-10; youngsters under age 5 admitted free of charge. (732) 521-2180.

April 3 & 5

+ Clothing Drive, sponsored by the Middlesex County 4-H Teen Council, 7-9 p.m., at the 4-H Center, corner of Cranbury and Fern roads, East Brunswick. Seeking used clothes, shoes, handbags, linens. Donations should be packed in sturdy plastic trash bags. Proceeds go to support the fourth annual 4-H Project GIFT, a holiday shopping event for families with limited resources. (732) 398-5261.