Dec. 8-15
• Coat Drive, sponsored by Jersey Cares. Donations of gently used, clean coats may be dropped off from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Goddard School of South Old Bridge, 1480 Englishtown Road, Old Bridge. Contributions given to New Jersey families in need. (732) 416-9600; www.jerseycares.org.
Dec. 8-18
• Online Auction, sponsored by The Solomon Schechter Day School of Raritan Valley, East Brunswick, through 6 p.m. on Dec. 18 at www.ssdsrv.cmarket.com. More than 150 items on which to bid for holiday gift-giving. Categories include golf, sports tickets, shows, restaurants, salons, jewelry, getaways, kids stuff, summer camps, home goods, business. New items added weekly. E-mail auction@ssdsrv.org or call the school office at (732) 238-7971.
Dec. 8-22
• Adopt-A-Family, sponsored by the South River Elementary School PTA, to make the holiday season more enjoyable for disadvantaged children in South River. Monetary donations, clothing, toys, food are sought. To donate, call Donna Geesey or Ashlee Geesey at (732) 390-8202 or Alison Zemann at (732) 390-0678. Drop-off box also located at the South River Public Library, Appleby Avenue.
Dec. 8-23
• Toys for Tots Collection, sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve (USMCR), during regular mall hours, in front of Stride Rite, near Mega Movies, at Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18, East Brunswick. New, unwrapped toys and monetary contributions accepted. (732) 238-3600.
Dec. 8-24, Saturdays & Sundays
• Toys for Tots Collection, sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve (USMCR), next to the Santa Claus display at Menlo Park Mall, Edison. New, unwrapped toys accepted. Toys and cash donations also may be dropped off at 70 Marsh Ave., Sayreville. Make checks payable to USMCR Toys for Tots. Call Sgt. Eddy Androvich at (732) 698-2347.
Dec. 10
• Harlem Wizards vs. Immaculate Conception Saints Basketball Game, doors open at noon, game begins at 1 p.m., in the gym at Immaculate Conception School, South Street, Spotswood. Halftime audience-participation activities. Tickets for adults cost $10 in advance, $12 at the door; children under age 2 admitted free of charge. Proceeds benefit the Immaculate Conception Church Fund. Call Paul Mastrobuoni at (732) 723-3651.
• Holiday Craft Shop and Cookie Walk, sponsored by Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the church, 568 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. Homemade cookies at $6 per pound. Handcrafted holiday gifts and decorations. Breakfast bar opens at 8:30 a.m. (732) 254-7361 or (732) 462-4111.
• All-You-Can-Eat Holiday Breakfast With Santa, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of East Brunswick, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Hammarskjold Middle School, 200 Rues Lane, East Brunswick. Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for youngsters under age 5. Photos with Santa available for $4 each. Donations of nonperishable food will be collected. All proceeds distributed to local charities. (732) 846-5556; www.eastbrunswickkiwanis.org.
Dec. 11
• Breakfast With Santa, sponsored by the Madison Park Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Madison Park Firehouse, 3011 Cheesequake Road, Parlin section of Old Bridge. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children. Call Janice at (732) 432-9173 or (732) 319-9077, Nicole at (732) 857-5082.
• Rummage Sale, sponsored by Moshe Aaron Yeshiva High School, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the school, 34 Charles St., South River. Apparel for women, children, men. All merchandise offered at discounted prices. (732) 613-7460.
• Pet Photos With Santa, 7-9 p.m., at Santa’s Winter Wonderland in the center court at Brunswick Square Mall, Route 18, East Brunswick. Enter through the main or west mall entrance. Santa will welcome his furry friends for an individual photo opportunity. Pet owners may bring their well-behaved, leashed pals to the Santa set. Call (732) 238-3600 or log on to www.simon.com.
Dec. 11, 12 & 13
• KinderKlassics Book Fair, in honor of Jewish Book Month, sponsored by the Etz Chaim Parents Association, 4-6:30 p.m. on Dec. 12 and 13, at Etz Chaim Monroe Township Jewish Center, 11 Cornell Ave., and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 11 at the Monroe Township Community Center, Monmouth Road. Books for all ages, games, crafts, music, more. Shoppers asked to bring a nonperishable food item to be donated to a Jamesburg food pantry. Proceeds aid Etz Chaim Hebrew School; a portion of the profits goes to purchase food for the food pantry. Call Lisa Mason at (732) 251-1119.
Dec. 12
• Christmas Tea, sponsored by St. Bartholomew Columbiettes, 2 p.m., in Robert Frey Hall, Willow Street Firehouse, East Brunswick. Harp music, holiday stories, tea, soft drinks, cookies. Admission is $10 and cookies to share. Reservations required. (732) 254-5440.
Dec. 13
• Night at Friendly’s, sponsored by the Walter M. Schirra School PTA, Old Bridge, 5-10 p.m., at Friendly’s, Route 9 and Ferry Road, Old Bridge. Percentage of every school supporter’s bill will go toward upcoming PTA events for students. Participants should let their server know they are there to support Schirra. All welcome. Call Nicole Sculthorpe at (732) 360-4495.
