Nov. 25-Dec. 6
• Fresh Pierogi and Blintz Sale, sponsored by St. Stanislaus Kostka Rosary Altar Society, Sayreville. Many varieties of pierogi, including cheese (cottage cheese), potato, potato and cheddar cheese, potato and pot cheese, potato and onion, sauerkraut, sauerkraut and mushroom, potato and sweet cabbage, available. Apple, apricot, blueberry, cherry, strawberry blintzes. Order deadline is Dec. 6. Cost is $4.25 per dozen for pierogi, $4.50 per package of three for blintzes. Call Yvonne at 732-257-4634, Madeline at 732-257-6510, Rose at 732- 257-6728. Forms may be put in St. Stan’s Church collection basket, dropped off at church office, or sent to St. Stan’s Rosary Society, 225 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville, NJ 08872. Pickup: 2:30-6:30 p.m. Dec. 18 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 19 in St. Stan’s School cafeteria.
Nov. 25-Dec. 11
• Jersey Cares Coat Drive, conducted by Goddard School of South Old Bridge, 1480 Englishtown Road (Route 527), Old Bridge. Donations of gently used, clean coats may be dropped off at the school 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Contributions given to New Jersey families in need. Call 732-416-9600, log on to www.jerseycares.org.
Nov. 25-Dec. 13
• Toys for Tots Collection, sponsored by Reformed Church Home, in partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily, at the home, 1990 Route 18 north, Old Bridge. Drop off new, unwrapped children’s toys, costing $10 or more, to be distributed as Christmas gifts to children living in the area. Toy weapons, candy, used toys, chemicals or toys that are dangerous in any manner not accepted. 732-607-9230.
Nov. 25-Dec. 23
• Holiday Boutique, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, noon-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 2, at the Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton St., corner of George Street, on the campus of Rutgers University, New Brunswick. Limited woodblock prints by Karen Kunc, hand-carved ebony vessels from Mozambique, raku pottery, jewelry by regional artisans, children’s books based on original illustrations in the Zimmerli collection. All proceeds support Zimmerli programs. Call 732-932-7237, log on to www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu.
Saturdays & Sundays, Nov. 27-Dec. 20
• Toys for Tots Collection, sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, in the Santa Claus display, at Menlo Park Mall, Edison. New, unwrapped toys sought. Cash donations accepted. Call Eddy Androvich at 732- 698-2347.
Nov. 28
• Holiday Bazaar and Craft Fair, sponsored by St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at the church, 505 Main St., corner of Devoe Avenue and Main Street, Spotswood. More than 30 crafters and vendors, photos with Santa, hot and cold snacks, children’s crafts, bake sale, small tricky-tray auction table, door prizes, more. Free admission. Bring a nonperishable food donation to support the CUP Food Pantry, receive a snack bag of homebaked cookies. Raffles feature homemade quilt and handcrocheted afghan donated by parishioners. Proceeds benefit the church. Call Erik Pertschuk at 732-690-8058, Mary Ann Grennen at 732-766-4137.
• Thai Dinner, sponsored by the Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg, 6 p.m., at the church, 175 Gatzmer Ave. Proceeds go to completing construction of the steel building that will house the community food pantry. Meal, prepared by Chef Phensri Francis, owner of Fantastic Thai Cuisine, will include an appetizer, soup, four entrees, dessert, beverages. Reservations required. Tickets cost $20. 732-521-1711.
• Indoor Flea Market, sponsored by Saint Mary’s Church, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m., in the cafeteria at St. Mary’s School, Stevens Avenue, South Amboy. Parking in the school lot; entrance is on Second Street. Food available. 732-501-5133.
Nov. 28 & 29
• Granny’s Cellar Holiday Craft Show, sponsored by the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 28, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 29, at Immaculate Conception School, Manalapan Road, Spotswood. Approximately 75 crafters displaying and selling handcrafted merchandise. Admission is $2 for adults; children admitted free. Baby strollers not permitted. 732-887-2859.
Dec. 3
• A Taste of Spain: The Dances, Wines and Tapas of Spain, sponsored by the Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre, Old Bridge, 7-10 p.m., at Little Spain Restaurant, 582 New Brunswick Ave., Fords section of Woodbridge. Tastings of Spanish regional wines and tapas (little dishes of appetizers), flamenco and classical Spanish guitar music by Jared, flamenco dancing by the Alborada dancers, all in an atmosphere emulating the “tablaos” of Spain. Wine contests throughout the evening. Tickets cost $45 person in advance or at the door. Call Eva Lucena at 732-255-4071, email alboradadance@ aol.com, log on to www.alboradadance. org.
• Holiday Bazaar, sponsored by the Central Elementary School PTA, 7-9:30 p.m., in the cafetorium at the school, 371 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Free admission. All proceeds go to fund culturalarts assemblies for students attending Central School. Call JoAnne Malta at 732- 967-9185, email finao15@comcast.net.
• Book Fair, to benefit Rutgers Nutritional Sciences Preschool, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Barnes and Noble, 869 Route 1, North Brunswick. Store donates a percentage of each school supporter’s sale to the school. Participants must present a voucher prior to making a purchase. Learn the hula with Gail Small, get a picture taken with Bob the Builder, meet a police officer and a firefighter. For a voucher, log on to http://nutrition. rutgers.edu/presch/ or call Liz Peter at 732-545-7966.
