Fund-raisers

April 26

+ Scholarship Dinner, sponsored by the Prodigal Foundation Inc., to benefit high school seniors affected by cancer, at Colonia Country Club, Colonia section of Woodbridge. Distinguished Community Service award honorees: Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac, J.J. Elek Realty owner James J. Elek, Middlesex County Freeholder Camille Fernicola. Since its conception, Prodigal Foundation has issued more than 100 scholarships to Middlesex County high school seniors affected by cancer. For tickets or to donate scholarship funds, call (732) 636-9200, e-mail eprodical@comcast.net, write to 208 Main St., Woodbridge, NJ 07095, or log on to www.prodigalfoundation.com.

April 27

+ Spring Fling Tricky Tray/Bingo, sponsored by the Sayreville Upper Elementary School (UES) PTO, doors open at 6:30 p.m., event begins at 7:30 p.m., in the cafeteria at UES, 298 Ernston Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Tickets cost $5 per person and include admission, coffee, dessert, one bingo board. Light snacks available. Checks should be payable to UES PTO; returned checks subject to a $15 fee. Call Jennifer Rabago at (732) 234-6084.

+ Spring Tricky Tray, sponsored by the Walter M. Schirra School PTA, doors open at 6:30 p.m., event begins at 7:30 p.m., at Carl Sandburg Middle School, Old Bridge. Admission is $5 in advance, $7 at the door; includes free coffee, dessert. Prizes, 50/50. Alcoholic beverages not permitted. Participants must be age 18 or above. Call Lynn at (732) 441-4893.

April 27 & Fridays through Oct. 12

+ Cruise Nights/Car Shows, sponsored by Just Us Cruisers Classic Car Club, 6-9 p.m., in the parking lot at 1980 Route 35 North, next to F-1 Motoring, South Amboy/Sayreville. Family-oriented events feature more than 50 antique and classic cars from across the tristate area. Trophies, games, music from the '50s, '60s, '70s. All proceeds benefit the Sayreville Brain Injured Children Association. Businesses invited to donate a trophy and have their names mentioned at the shows. Call Richard Hart at (732) 525-0412 or log on to www.cnjcca.com.

April 28

+ Irish Pub Night, sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH), 7-11 p.m., at the AOH Hall, Stevens Avenue and Second Street, South Amboy. Food, beer, wine, prizes, live entertainment. Tickets cost $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Advance tickets may be purchased at the following South Amboy locations: St. Mary Elementary School, Second Street; St. Mary's Church Office, Augusta Street; and O'Ireland Gift Shop, Broadway. All proceeds benefit the Music at St. Mary's Concert Series. Call Mickey Gross at (732) 721-5031.

+ No-Limit Texas Hold 'Em Tournament, sponsored by the East Brunswick Jewish Center Men's Club, doors open at 8:30 p.m., event begins at 8:45 p.m., at the East Brunswick Jewish Center, 511 Ryders Lane. Professionally run event with licensed dealers and casino poker tables. Cost is $100 for "buy-ins," with available "re-buys" at $50 for the first hour; 100-person field maximum. Payouts go to the top 10 percent of the field. Each player begins with 1,000 in chips. Blinds increase as scheduled by the tournament director. Payouts feature gift cards from major stores. To reserve, e-mail Eric Rabinowitz at erabinowitz@dema-edu.com or log on to www.ebjc.org/mens_club/EBJC_Tx_Holdem_App.doc.

+ Tricky Tray, sponsored by the Vestry of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church of South River, doors open at 6 p.m., event begins at 7:30 p.m., at the church, 90 Leonardine Ave., South River. Tickets cost $7 each, available at the door; price includes one sheet of tricky-tray tickets. Space is limited. More than 200 gift baskets, gift certificates, 50/50 raffle, door prizes, mystery prize, color television. Baked goods, refreshments available for purchase, or participants may bring their own. Guests must be at least 18 years of age. Proceeds benefit the church Outreach Fund. Call Sue Miller at (732) 651-3286.

+ Spring Book Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Milltown Public Library, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the library, 20 W. Church St. Gently used books, DVDs, CDs, videos, games, more. (732) 247-2270.

April 29

+ Tea and Gift Auction, sponsored by the Cardinal McCarrick High School Eagle Parent Association, doors open at noon, event scheduled for 2-5 p.m., at the school, Second Street and Stevens Avenue, South Amboy. Admission is $10 per person. Complimentary coffee, tea, dessert. Guests may reserve a table for 10 and bring their own food. (732) 721-0748, ext. 5.

+ Progressive Dinner, sponsored by the Raritan Valley Chapter of Hadassah, 5-10:30 p.m. Appetizers served in several homes in the area. Dinner participants move on to other homes for main course, and everyone gathers for the dessert buffet. Surprise light entertainment. Cost is $20 (and a dessert) per person. Participants who host a course in their home are not required to pay for the rest of the evening's activities. Call Debbie at (732) 348-2964.

+ The Young at Heart Doll Club Show and Sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Monroe, Exit 8A off the New Jersey Turnpike. Antique and collectible dolls, teddy bears, accessories. Doll hospital, appraiser, surprise guests. Refreshments available. Admission is $5 for adults, $1 for children. Free parking. Proceeds benefit the doll club's charitable activities. Call Diane at (609) 752-0777 or Linda at (732) 679-262.