Fundraisers
Feb. 14

• TGIF Night, sponsored by the Sayreville War Memorial High School (SWMHS) Bombers bowling team, 5-9 p.m., at TGI Friday's, Route 9 north, Old Bridge. Supporters should tell their servers they are there to support the SWMHS bowling team. The restaurant will donate 20 percent of each bill (excluding alcohol) to the team. Call Debbie at (732) 257-7730 or Nancy at (732) 525- 2498.

• Gift-Wrapping Service, sponsored by East Brunswick Hadassah, during regular mall hours, at the Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18, East Brunswick, to benefit all Hadassah projects, including medical research for a breast-cancer cure. For a nominal fee, gift items purchased from any store in the mall or elsewhere will be wrapped with seasonal or all-occasion papers and decorated with creative ribbon designs. Gifts may be wrapped while shoppers wait or dropped off for a later pickup. Corporate giftwrap services available. (732) 947-8757.

Feb. 15

• Tricky Tray, sponsored by the Sayreville War Memorial High School Choir, doors open at 6 p.m., event begins at 7:30 p.m., at Sayreville Middle School, Washington Road. Prizes include gift certificates, Walt Disney World Park-Hopper passes, Broadway theater tickets, electronics, more. Admission is $5; includes one free sheet of tickets, dessert, coffee. Food available for purchase. Children under age 14 will not be admitted. Outside food not permitted. Proceeds will go to performance apparel, special activities, scholarships, choir trips. Call Claire Craft at (732) 238-5580 or e-mail Claire.craft@sayrevillek12.net.

• Fish Fry, sponsored by the Presbyterian Women of First Presbyterian Church, doors open at 4:45 p.m., takeouts begin at 5 p.m., dine-in seating from 5:30-7 p.m., at the church, 172 Main St., Sayreville. Tickets cost $12 in advance, $14 at the door (if still available). (732) 257-6353.

• Tuition Raffle, sponsored by Our Lady of Victories (OLV) School Alumni Association, Sayreville. Winner will receive a $3,000 tuition payment to OLV grammar school or high school or to the college/university of his or her choice. Tuition may be used for the 2007-08 or 2008-09 academic years. Tickets cost $25 each. Call Joe at (732) 257-4351.

Fridays, Feb. 15-March 14

• Lenten Fish Dinners, sponsored by St. Mary of Ostrabrama Church, 5-7 p.m., in St. Mary's School cafeteria, Jackson Street, South River. Cost per dinner is $10 for adults, $3 for youngsters under age 12. Takeout orders available.

Fridays, Feb. 8-March 21

• Fish-Fry Dinners, sponsored by Jamesburg Elks Lodge No. 2180, doors open at 5 p.m., at the Elks lodge, 74 W. Railroad Ave. Dinners include broiled or fried seafood, salad bar, dessert. Takeout orders available. (732) 521-2180.

• Lenten Fish Fries, sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council No. 4907, 5-8 p.m., at the council home, 30 Crescent Ave., Spotswood. No fish fry on Feb. 29. Dinners include fish, soup-and-salad bar, dessert. Weekly specials available. All welcome. For takeouts, call (732) 251- 9878.

• Lenten Fish-Fry Dinners, sponsored by St. James Knights of Columbus, 5 p.m., at the council home, 83 Lincoln Ave., Jamesburg. Baked and fried seafood meals, salad bar, dessert, coffee. Takeouts available. (732) 521-3366.

• Lenten Fish-Fry Dinners, sponsored by South Amboy Elks Lodge No. 784, 5-8 p.m., at the lodge, 610 Washington Ave. Fish (broiled, if desired), salad bar, homemade desserts. Takeouts available. (732) 727-7170.

Feb. 16

• A Taste of Jamesburg Cocktail Party, sponsored by the Jamesburg Democratic Club, to benefit the Deacons Food Cupboard Building Fund, 6-10 p.m., at Jamesburg Knights of Columbus Hall, Lincoln Avenue. Music by recording artist Jennifer Weiss on vocals, John Mulrenan on guitar and bass, Ingo Marte on drums. Tickets available at the following Jamesburg locations: 1st Constitution Bank, 1 Harrison St.; Jamesburg Presbyterian Church, 177 Gatzmer Ave.; Sweet William and Thyme Florist, 19 E. Railroad Ave.; The Artisan Framer, 14 W. Railroad Ave. (732) 433-1096.

• Fabulous '50s Festival, sponsored by East Brunswick Elks Lodge No. 2370, 7 p.m. to midnight, at the lodge, Oakmont Avenue. Snow date: March 2. Bill Turner and the Blue Smoke Band, with Joe Inacio as Elvis. Buffet, tap beer, wine, soda. Prizes awarded to winners of a hula-hoop contest and to the best Elvis and best Marilyn Monroe look-alikes. Tickets cost $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Advance purchase recommended. (732) 991-6217 or (732) 821-9527.

• '70s Dance, sponsored by South Amboy Elks Lodge No. 784, 7-11 p.m., at the lodge, 67 Washington Ave. Cost is $25 per person; includes buffet, open bar, '70s entertainment. Call Ed at (732) 433- 0335.

Feb. 21

• Proceeds Night, sponsored by the Samsel Upper Elementary School PTO, Sayreville, 5-9 p.m., at TGI Friday's, Route 9 north, Old Bridge. Participants should tell their server they are there to support the Samsel Upper Elementary School PTO. Restaurant will donate 20 percent of each supporter's bill (pretax) to the PTO. Call Christine Flaherty at (732) 727-3193.