Compiled by
Mary Stulack
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Ongoing
“Have A Heart for Homeless Families,” the signature fund raising event for Interfaith Hospitality Network of Somerset County (IHN/SC) has tickets currently available. Tickets are priced at $100 and sales will be limited to 500 tickets. Proceeds of ticket sales will be split, with 50 percent going directly to operational expenses for IHN/SC programs, and 50 percent awarded as a cash prize to the winner.
Interfaith Hospitality Network of Somerset County provides a continuum of care for homeless families with children from Somerset County. Programs offered include Emergency Shelter, Transitional and Permanent Supported Housing. The “Have A Heart for Homeless Families” winning ticket is drawn on Valentine’s Day at the agency’s Day Center in Somerville; winner need not be present to win.
Call the IHN/SC offices at 908-1920 to purchase tickets.
MOMS Club of Hillsborough/Manville meet the second Monday of each month. For detailed information, call 359-2791.
The MOMS Club of Hillsborough West holds their general meetings at 9:45 a.m. every second Thursday of each month. Call 369-4084 or e-mail questions to: hwmomsclub@yahoo.com.
The Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage historic site in Somerville offers private candlelight tours, available for groups of ten or more, from Dec. through March. Tours can be arranged on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday evenings. For information about scheduling and pricing, call the site at 725-1015.
Twilight evening tours of the Country Manor home at Duke Farms begin and run through Dec. 29. Inspired by the natural beauty of Duke Farms, local decorators have created a magical holiday showcase. Tours will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Daytime tours are also available every Wednesday through Sunday. The tour will take approximately one hour. Admission for all Country Manor Tours is $15 per person. Advance reservations are required and can be made by phone at 722-3700 or online at www.dukefarms.org.
Gnome hunts at Duke Farms for children aged 2 to 12 will be held at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 30. Children must be accompanied by an adult and will receive a checklist at the start of their hunt to help them locate the hidden gnomes as they explore the gardens in the turn-of-the-century glass conservatory. Reservations and tickets are required and may be made by calling 722-3700 or by visiting the Web site at www.dukefarms.org.
Thursday, Dec. 20
Santa is flying into Central Jersey Regional Airport, with six opportunities for youngsters to attend before Christmas, sponsored by Privilege Aero. Santa’s flights will land in a general aviation airplane and immediately greet children in attendance. Flight arrivals include 2 p.m. today, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Friday; and 11 a.m. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday.
The arrivals at 2 p.m. Dec.21st and 3 p.m. Dec.22 are gift drop events. Drop off a wrapped, labeled gift for your child ahead of time and Santa will give the gift to your child upon arriving by airplane.
Central Jersey Regional Airport is located at 1034 Millstone River Road in Hillsborough. Privilege Aero Flight School is located in the first building on the left.
For more information, contact James Young at 908-346-3875.
Candlelight Service for the “Longest Night” will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Montgomery UMC, located on Sunset Road in Skillman. This is a special informal service of healing and support for whom the Christmas spirit seems absent. For those grieving a loss (job, health, relationship, etc.), anyone experiencing the “blues” during the holiday season and for those for whom Christmas seems less than merry. For directions or additional details, call 874-3273.
Raritan Valley Community College will hold its Seventh Winter Commencement at 6 p.m. in the Edward Nash Theatre, North Branch. For information, call 526-1200.
Friday, Dec. 21
Early deadlines. All releases intended for the Dec. 27 issue of the Hillsborough Beacon must be in our office no later than 3 p.m. today.
Santa is flying into Central Jersey Regional Airport, with arrivals at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Friday; and 11 a.m. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday.
The arrivals at 2 p.m. today and 3 p.m. Dec.22 are gift drop events: drop off a wrapped, labeled gift for your child ahead of time and Santa will give the gift to your child upon arriving by airplane.
Central Jersey Regional Airport is located at 1034 Millstone River Road in Hillsborough. Privilege Aero Flight School is located in the first building on the left.
For more information, contact James Young at 908-346-3875.
18th Century Christmas Concert offered at Old Dutch Parsonage, located at 71 Somerset St. in Somerville at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10 per person. Reservations must be made in advance by calling 725-1015. Limited seating.
Princeton Folk Music Society presents a special seasonal pageant, a performance by Nowell Sing We Clear at 8:15 p.m. at Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton. Admission $15. For directions and further information, call 609-799-0944.
Pre-Christmas craft sales and events, sponsored by Senior Artists and Crafters of Somerville. The store will be open from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays through today (Friday) and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 22. Call 526-8769 for further details.
Saturday, Dec. 22
Winter begins.
Children can stop in at Rite-Aid Drugs in the Nelson’s Corner Shopping Center from 11 .a.m. to 4 p.m. for a photo with Santa. The photos are free but donations to the Children’s Miracle Network are encouraged. Starbucks will provide refreshments and baked goods, with all proceeds going to the hospital.
Santa is flying into Central Jersey Regional Airport, with arrivals at 11 a.m. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. today.
The arrival at 3 p.m. Dec.22 is a gift drop event: bring a wrapped, labeled gift for your child ahead of time and Santa will give the gift to your child upon arriving by airplane.
Central Jersey Regional Airport is located at 1034 Millstone River Road in Hillsborough. Privilege Aero Flight School is located in the first building on the left.
For more information, contact James Young at 908-346-3875.
YMCA gymnastics team holiday demonstration will begin at 1 p.m. at Somerset Valley YMCA in Somerville. For additional details, call 722-4567.
Monday, Dec. 24
Hillsborough Township schools will be closed for winter recess through Jan. 1. Students return Jan. 2 at their regular time.
Tuesday, Dec. 25
Merry Christmas.
The Hillsborough Beacon office will close for the holiday. The staff will return at 9 a.m. Wednesday.
Wednesday, Dec. 26
Kwanza begins.
Thursday, Dec. 27
Mary Jacob Library presents “Vacation Movie Marathon” with the humor of Tim Allen. The day will begin at 11 a.m. offering “The Santa Clause,” then at 1 p.m. enjoy “The Santa Clause 2: The Mrs. Clause,” and the final movie beginning at 3 p.m. will be “The Santa Clause 3: “The Escape Clause.” Movie munchies will be served. No pre-registration required for this free event for all Somerset County Library System cardholders, space permitting. For additional information, call 609-924-7073, ext. 5. The library is located at 64 Washington St., Rocky Hill.
Looking ahead
Happy New Year “You” health blitz is being planned at Somerset Valley YMCA during the month of Jan. New members will be eligible for membership savings up to $200, a free 12-week fitness program, free classes (based on availability) and prizes and give-a-ways. For detailed information, call 369-0490 or 722-4567.
“Pied Piper” (children’s show) will be presented at Somerset Valley Players, Amwell Road, Hillsborough at 2 p.m. Jan. 5 to 20 on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets $10 per person, group sales available. For reservations, call 369-7469.
