Hospital auxiliary to sponsor Casino Night       Saint Peter's University Hospital Auxiliary, New Brunswick, will host Casino Night 2007 from 7-11 p.m. at Forsgate Country Club, 375 Forsgate Drive, Monroe. The event will feature blackjack, craps and roulette. More ... Police seek to return lost personal materials       Police recovered the foreign passport, permanent resident card and social security card of Carlos Eduardo Corriente, of Bolivia, at the Sayreville Plaza on Route 9. The Sayreville Police Department requests that anyone with information on Corriente call headquarters at (732) 727-4444. More ... Donations sought for pet-shelter garage sale       Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will hold a Giant Garage Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 21 in the center's parking lot. Donations of items for the sale will be accepted at the shelter from 1-5 p.m. on Oct. 12, 13, 19 and 20 only. Clothing, linens and shoes will not be accepted. More ... Recitation of the rosary to honor Fatima miracle       The Rosary for Peace in the World will be recited at noon on Oct. 13 at the Monroe Township Recreation Center, 120 Monmouth Road, in celebration of the 90th anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima's Miracle of the Sun that took place near Fatima, Portugal, in 1917. More ... Library events to mark Reading Group Month       To celebrate the Women's National Book Association launch of October Is National Reading Group Month, the Old Bridge Public Library has planned a month-long series of programs centering around reading. All events will take place at the library's Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road. More ... Chinese drama first up at library film festival       The annual Fall International Film Festival at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, will begin on Oct. 16 with 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. screenings of the Chinese drama "Together." The PG-rated 2003 movie, which will be shown in its original Mandarin with English subtitles, has a... More ... Crafts and More Show on tap at St. Thomas       The St. Thomas the Apostle HSA Fall Crafts and More Show is planned for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 13 in the school auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. The event will feature handmade crafts, a bake sale, tricky trays, 50/50s and shopping with select vendors. More ... Milltown store to host Oct. 13 Fire-Safety Day       Home Depot, 401 S. Main St., Milltown, will present a Fire-Safety Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 13. The event, which is designed to raise awareness of fire safety and home safety, will feature participation by the Milltown Police Department, a children's workshop with craft projects for young... More ... Italian-American singer will appear in concert       The Order of the Sons of Italy, Frank Sinatra Lodge No. 2621, will present Italian- American singer Moreno Fruzzetti in a concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 26 at the Covered Bridge Clubhouse, 1 Amberly Way, Manalapan. Fruzzetti is a native of Pisa, Italy. His repertoire includes Italian and ... More ... Dance to the oldies at Halloween event in O.B.       A Halloween Oldies Dance is planned for 8 p.m. to midnight on Oct. 27 at Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815, 61 Pine St., Old Bridge. The event will feature dancing to the music of the '50s and '60s. Sandwiches, tap beer, soda, coffee, tea and dessert will be served. Costumes are optional. Admi... More ... Tickets available for church Fish Fry       The Presbyterian Women of First Presbyterian Church, 172 Main St., Sayreville, will sponsor a Fish Fry on Oct. 19. Takeouts will begin at 5 p.m. Dine-in seating is scheduled for 5:30-7 p.m.; doors will open at 4:45 p.m. Tickets cost $12 in advance, $14 at the door. For more information and to rese... More ... Crafters, vendors sought for holiday craft show       Crafters and vendors are needed for the South River Friends of the Library Handmade Holiday Craft Show set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 3 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 133, Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Table fee is $25. Space is limited. For more information or to reserve, call the libra... More ... Healing mission coming to St. George's Church       Jack and Anna Marie Sheffield will lead a healing mission on Oct. 12 and 13 at St. George's Church, 56 Main St., Helmetta. The Sheffields, who have been in the healing ministry for approximately 30 years, are the founders of two healing centers in the United States. More ... Acrylic artist to offer demonstration at meeting       Award-winning acrylic artist Delores Ziegler will demonstrate her work at the next monthly meeting of the Suburban Artists Guild set for 2 p.m. on Oct. 12 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center, off Ryders Lane. Board members will meet at 1 p.m. More ... Vendor space available for Oct. 20 flea market       Vendors are sought for the Sacred Heart School Flea Market set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 20 in Sacred Heart Church parking lot, Washington Avenue, South Amboy. Rental cost is $10 per space, $15 for space and table. For more information or to reserve, call Sister Anne at (732) 721- 0899. More ... Program on Air Force will soar into library       The Old Bridge Public Library Main Branch, Route 516 and Cottrell Road, will host a program on the history of the U.S. Air Force at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 13. Presenter will be retired U.S. Air Force Col. Randy Lanning, who serves as adviser to the Old Bridge High School ROTC program. One of Lanning's... More ... Fundraiser will benefit children's cancer charity       The Herrick family children, ages 2-13, will sponsor a charity Yard Sale/Lemonade Stand from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 13 at 89 Weber Ave., Sayreville. All proceeds will go to Alex's Lemonade Stand, the children's-cancer charity. More ... Polish Night to feature food, music, dancing       South Amboy Elks Lodge No. 784 will hold a Polish Night beginning at 7 p.m. on Oct. 20 at the lodge, Washington Avenue. Cost is $30 per person and includes authentic Polish food, music, dancing, beer, wine and soda. For more information and to reserve, call Pete at (732) 525-0956. More ... Run/walk will benefit Brain Injured Children       The borough of Sayreville will hold its fifth annual Hit the Bricks 5-Mile Run or Walk beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 13 at Sayreville Borough Hall, Main Street. The race will benefit the Sayreville Association for Brain Injured Children. Event-day registration is set for 8-9:15 a.m. More ... E.B. church to sponsor Bazaar and Flea Market       Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, 114 Old Stage Road, East Brunswick (one block north of ShopRite of Spotswood), will hold a Country Bazaar and Flea Market from a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 20. More ... Fundraisers       Oct. 12 • Children's Bingo Night, sponsored by Spotswood High School Project Graduation 2008, doors open at 6 p.m., event begins at 7 p.m., at Memorial School, 115 Summerhill Road, Spotswood. Admission is $5 and includes 10 playing cards; extra cards may be purchased. Children must be acc... More ... Dinner meeting next up for environmental panel       The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a dinner meeting set for 7 p.m. on Oct. 16 at the Milltown Senior Center, 60 Violet Terrace. All members, friends of the partnership and interested residents are invited to attend the free event. The meal will be pr... More ... 'Menopause and Beyond' to be screened at meeting       The Alisa Chapter of Hadassah will present "Menopause and Beyond - New Wisdom for Women," the video featuring Dr. Christiane Northrup, at 7:15 p.m. on Oct. 15 in the library and media room at the Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza. More ... Cranbury House Tour scheduled for Oct. 13       The Cranbury Historical Preservation Society will offer a Cranbury Then and Now House Tour, featuring both new and historic homes, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 13. Participants will get an inside look at eight homes that display the town's historic architecture in contrast with the architecture... More ... Folk Art Craft Show slated for Oct. 18-21       A Country Folk Art Craft Show will be held from 5-9 p.m. on Oct. 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 19 and 20, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 21 at the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center, Edison. The event will feature more than 150 artisans from across the United States. Admission is $8 and is valid... More ... Peace with justice to be topic at meeting       The Rev. Carlton Branscomb, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Princeton and past president of the Princeton Clergy Association, will offer a presentation titled "Peace With Justice at Home and Abroad" at the next meeting of the Coalition for Peace Action of Monroe Township set for 10 a.m. on O... More ...