fundraisers 

July 22 & Fridays through Oct. 21

 Cruisin’ for the Kids Cruise Nights, sponsored by the Just Us Cruisers classiccar club, 6-9 p.m., in the parking lot at Peterpank Diner, Route 9 north, South Amboy/Sayreville. Family-oriented events featuring classic cars; children’s games; DJ with music from the ’50s-’80s; trophies; fan-belt toss; more. Proceeds benefit the Camp Dill Foundation. Call Richard at 732- 525-0412 or the diner at 732-721-2850; log on to www.cnjcca.com. July 23

 “Woodstock on the Lake,” sponsored by the East Brunswick Elks, 2-7 p.m., rain or shine, outdoors at the lodge, 21B Oakmont Ave. Music by Yasgur’s Farm. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, picnic baskets. Cash bar available for all beverages; outside beverages not permitted. Food available for purchase. Tickets cost $15 in advance, $20 at the door for adults; $5 for ages 11-18; free for youngsters under age 10. Proceeds benefit Elks Camp Moore for special-needs children in New Jersey. Call Alice at 732-991-6217, the lodge at 732-821-9527.

 Performance by BobAlper, rabbi and stand-up comic, 8 p.m., at Temple B’nai Shalom, Fern and Old Stage roads, East Brunswick. Tickets cost $18 in advance, $22 at the door, $50 for a 7:30 p.m. reception and reserved seating at the show. Adults, children age 11 and above welcome. 732-251-4300, ext. 225. July 23 & 24

 Breakfast Fundraiser, to benefit Old Bridge Knights Pop Warner, 8 a.m.-noon, at Friendly’s, Route 9 and Ferry Road, Old Bridge. Flier not required. Customers should tell their server they are there to support the Knights. League will receive a percentage of the proceeds. Email Jana Barnett at BAMAKNIGHT105@aol.com. July 24

 Dining-to-Donate, to benefit the Old Bridge Marching Knights, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., at Cheeburger Cheeburger, Route 9 south, Manalapan. Diners should mention the Old Bridge Marching Knights to their server. Restaurant will donate 20 percent of supporters’ checks, eat-in or takeout, to the Band Parents Association.

 Array Mbira Concert, featuring Justin Ryan playing classical music, hymns, television and movie themes and children’s songs, 6 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church of Matawan. 883 Route 34. Array mbira, an African instrument based on the Zimbabwe thumb-piano, emits an unusual, ethereal sound. Free-will offering benefits children’s-cancer research. Audience members invited to examine the instrument and speak with the artist after concert. 732-566- 2663.