Fundraisers

Feb. 1

+ Dining to Donate, sponsored by the East Brunswick High School Basketball Booster Club Association, noon to closing, at Applebee's of Milltown, Milltown Road and Ryders Lane. Diners who eat in or take out must present a Dining to Donate flier at the restaurant. Applebee's will donate 10 percent of suppporters' bills to the booster club. Call Arlene McLaughlin at (732) 238-6148 or e-mail MackOne11@aol.com.

Feb. 1, ongoing

+ Art Sale, to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project, sponsored by River Mill Art Gallery in conjunction with the Spotswood High School History Club and club adviser Frank Yusko, at the gallery, 34 Main St., South River. Project provides returning amputee and wheelchair veterans with a backpack "recovery package" filled with personal and other needed items upon their arrival at a military hospital in the United States. Veterans have served in the conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, other locations around the world. Items such as jewelry, prints, posters (framed and unframed) will be reduced by 50-80 percent for the sale. All proceeds go to the Wounded Warrior effort. Each recovery package costs approximately $100. Sale organizers aim to raise enough funds to purchase several packages. (732) 432-7000, www.rivermillart.com.

Feb. 3

+ Tricky Tray, sponsored by Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180, doors open at 11:30 a.m., at the lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. Tickets cost $5 each. Food, beverages available for purchase. Carriages, strollers not permitted. Prizes include a Tickle Me Elmo. (732) 521-2180.

+ Oldies Dance, to benefit the Ovarian and Gynecological Cancer Coalition/Rhonda's Club, sponsored by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, 7-11 p.m., at East Brunswick Veterans of Foreign Wars, 485 Cranbury Road. Cash bar, hot buffet, 50/50. Donation is $20 per person. Call Dan at (732) 266-4831, Mike at (732) 766-9192, or log on to www.ioofnj.org.

Feb. 4

+ Candy Bar Bingo, sponsored by the Congregation Etz Chaim Monroe Township Jewish Center Parents Association, 12:30-2:30 p.m., at the temple, 11 Cornell Ave., between Monmouth Road and Route 613. Snow date: Feb. 11. Tickets cost $3 in advance, $4 at the door. Drinks, snacks available for purchase. Guests welcome. (732) 251-1119.

+ Super Bowl Breakfast, sponsored by American Legion Post No. 214, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the post home, 264 Whitehead Ave., South River. Menu includes eggs, sausage, bacon, pancakes, home fries, coffee, tea, juice, cake. Cost is $8 per adult, $3 for children under age 10. (732) 254-9712.

Feb. 8

+ Spaghetti Dinner, sponsored by St. James Knights of Columbus Council No. 6336, 5-8 p.m., at the council home, 83 Lincoln Ave., Jamesburg. Adult- and children's-menu prices available. All welcome. (732) 521-3366.