Compiled by Mary Stulack
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Ongoing
Happy New “You” health blitz is being planned at Somerset Valley YMCA during the month of January. 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.
Attention Middle School students.Get “fit for free” from January to March at Jazzercise Fitness Center on South Branch Road. Learn the latest dance moves with a little bit of Pilates some kick-boxing and yoga too. Call 369-0400 for more information. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the initial registration.
Thursday, Jan. 10
Hillsborough Township Planning Board will hold a re-organization meeting at 7 p.m. followed by a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the municipal complex.
The Christian Nurturing Center of the Neshanic Reformed Church, located at 715 Amwell Road, Hillsborough is hosting an open house from 5-6:30 p.m. and will be repeated from noon to 1 p.m. Jan. 11. Stop by to see our pre-school, offering programs for ages 2 ½ – 5 years. For details, call 369-5215.
The MOMS Club of Hillsborough West hold 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.
Only Orchids, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., when specialists at Duke Farm in Hillsborough explain how orchids are exhibited and maintained. The history of orchids will be revealed as well as the flowers special features. After an Orchid Range tour, guests will pot and take home their very own orchids. Classes are offered at $75 per person and include lunch. The event will be repeated from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 26. Registration required by calling 722-3700.
Friday, Jan. 11
Art auction sponsored by Hillsborough Project Graduation will be held at Mary, Mother of God Church Hall, Triangle Road. The preview will begin at 7 p.m. and auction is offered at 8 p.m. Admission, $10 per person and includes hors d’oeuvres and desserts. For tickets and information, call 359-9972 or 281-7300. All proceeds benefit Project Graduation.
Saturday, Jan. 12
Pourman’s Pub, on South Main Street in Manville, will host a fundraiser at 9 p.m. for The Juvenile Diabetes Foundation featuring performances by five bands, including Five Found Dead, The Rise and Fall, At Rest and Undercut. Admission is $10 per person, 21 and older only, includes a night of music, prizes, giveaways and raffles. For more information, call 334-6585.
The Planaterium at RVCC in North Branch, located on Lamington Road, will present a variety of star shows and laser concerts for audiences of all ages from January through March. The shows include, The Winter Skies 3 and 7 p.m. Saturdays through March 15; Laser America 4 p.m. Saturdays Jan. 12 through March 15; Laser Concerts 8 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 12, 19 and 26, Feb. 2, 16 and 23, March 1, 8 and 15; and a variety of Children’s Shows during February and March. Reservations are recommended for all shows. Tickets are $5 per person per show. For additional information, call 231-8805.
Sunday, Jan. 13
All you can eat pancake/sausage breakfast will be offered from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at Finderne Reformed Church in Bridgewater. For information, call 722-8453.
“Winnie the Pooh,” produced by Theatreworks USA, will be held at 1 and 3:30 p.m. at The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College. For tickets and additional details, call 725-3420.
Monday, Jan. 14
Hillsborough Board of Education will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Auten Road School.
Hillsborough Township Environmental Commission will hold its re-organization meeting at 7:15 p.m., followed by a regular meeting at 7:45 p.m. in the municipal complex.
A representative of the Motor Vehicle Commission will be visiting Hillsborough at 10 a.m. in the municipal complex. The meeting will discuss the requirements on the six points for a digital driver’s license with an emphasis on the clarification of the marriage certificate and birth certificate. The meeting will be held in the municipal complex multipurpose room and is open to the public. For additional information, call 369-4474.
MOMS Club of Hillsborough/Manville meet the second Monday of each month. For detailed information, call 359-2791.
Somerset Valley YMCA begins the Mid-Winter registration, for Full Privilege members and on Jan. 21 for Program members. Sessions run Feb. 4 to April 13. Call 369-0490 (Hillsborough), 526-0688 (Bridgewater) and 722-4567 (Somerville) for additional details.
Tuesday, Jan. 15
Somerset County Planning Board meeting will begin at 4:45 p.m. in the Somerset County Administration Building in Somerville.
The Hillsborough Quilt Guild will meet at 7 p.m. at the Hillsborough Pointe clubhouse. Quilters of all skill levels and potential quilters are welcome. For more information, call 359-3776 or 874-8376.
A beach party and dance, sponsored by the Professional and Business Singles Network, will be held from 7:30-11:30 p.m. at Rhythms of the Night, 729 S. Main St., Manville. Admission is $12 and DJ Benny will feature music from the 60s to the 90s. Beach attire to dressy casual. No reservations required, and membership is not required. For information, call 888-348-5544 or visit www.PBSNinfo.com.
Parents of Children with Special Needs will meet from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Jewish Family Services offices at 150A West High St., Somerville. The program is free and open to any family. Pre-registration is required by calling 725-7799. The group is facilitated by Suzanne Martin, LCSW.
Wednesday, Jan. 16
Hillsborough Board of Adjustment special meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Hillsborough Township municipal courtroom. The agenda will include The Richman Group of NJ, LLC File BA-07-02- Block 58, Lot 1.05 Campus Drive. Bifurcated use and preliminary and final site plan carried from Dec. 15. Formal action may be taken. The board may conduct other Board of Adjustment business as necessary. The public is invited to attend.
Neshanic Garden Club will conduct a youth program, Create bird treats, from 4 to 5 p.m. for second through fifth graders at the Hillsborough municipal complex. Pre-registration required by 3 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Hillsborough Library. For additional information, call 369-6480.
Secrets of Growing, from 10 a.m. to noon, reveals the secrets of Duke Farms’ master growers for propagating beautiful plants and flowers. The growing areas of Duke Farms will be opened for a behind-the-scenes look as the estate’s gardeners teach you how to propagate different types of plants and flowers. You’ll be able to practice what you learn by propagating your own specimen from the Duke Farms garden to take home and enjoy. The cost of the program is $20 per adult. Reservations required by calling 722-3700.
Thursday, Jan. 17
Hillsborough Toastmasters Club meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of each at the Center of Life Church, 32 New Amwell Road, Hillsborough. Meetings are open to the public. Stop by and see how you can improve your communication and public speaking skills. For information, visit Web site, Hillsborough.freetoasthost.com.
Looking ahead
Boy and Cub Scouts Troop 193 fundraiser. National Wrestling Superstars make their return at 7:45 p.m. Jan. 18 to the Manville VFW Hall, 600 Washington Ave. Members of the wrestling fraternity will make their way to Manville. Tickets are $18/adults and $16/ children and seniors, and can be purchased at the following outlets: in Manville: Midtown Deli, 111 S. Main St.; Krauzers, South Main St. and Rte. 623; Best Little Market in Town, 705 W. Camplain Road; in Hillsborough: Body Shop Total Fitness, 290 Route 206S; or call NWS at 732-888-1704, groups are welcome.
“The Valby Show” (Dr. Dirty) is being held at the Manville-Hillsborough Elks Lodge, 1500 Brooks Blvd., Hillsborough on Jan. 19. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and show begins at 9 p.m. Tickets, $20 per person. Refreshments will be sold. For tickets call 725-1717.
Neshanic Garden Club will meet at 10:15 a.m. Jan 24 at the Station House on Olive Street, Neshanic. The monthly study will be “More about our wonderful birds” and the main program will begin at 11 a.m. Mary Kay Muckenhoupt and Committee will speak about the recognition, planting and propagation of “Native Wildflowers of New Jersey.” A light luncheon will follow at noon. For additional details, call 359-6480.
Super Bowl Breakfast will be served from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Princeton Elks Lodge, County Route 518. The menu offers pancakes, French toast, poached and scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, coffee, tea, juice and fruit. Adults $9 and children under 12, $4. For information and tickets, call 609-466-9813.
