Community calendar

Compiled by Mary Stulack
   Tell us about you. If your local nonprofit organization plans a special event and you would like to have the information published in the Hillsborough Beacon, drop a note to Mary Stulack, Calendar, 307 Omni Drive, Hillsborough, 08844.All items should be typed and must be mailed, faxed (359-3930) or e-mailed to [email protected] before 4 p.m. Friday. Please include a phone number for publication. Priority is given to Hillsborough organizations. For details, call Mary, 359-0850.
Ongoing
    Hillsborough Senior Chapter “A” bus trip open to the public on July 25 to enjoy “1776 – A Musical” at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Depart at 9:30 a.m. from the PathMark parking lot. On arrival at the center enjoy a buffet lunch at “The Grille.” The cost per person is $50. For reservations call Dick Meier (president) at 359-6948.
   The 1958 first graduating class of Manville High School, will hold its 50th class reunion on Oct. 11, 2008, at the Mia Sorella Restaurant, North Main Street, Manville. The committee is trying to locate all the members as well as any teachers from that year. If anyone has any information concerning the class, e-mail [email protected] or call Ceal at 874-6141.
   Calling all grandparents. A grandparents’ support group is now forming. It will encompass areas such as lack of contact, estrangement, general issues, and other topics of interest to the group. If you are a grandparent and interested in sharing concerns with others, call Counseling and Therapy Services weekdays from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at 218-9062.
Thursday, June 5
    Hillsborough Township Planning Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the courtroom.
   HHS Senior Awards Ceremony will be held at the high school.
   Single Mothers Helping Single Mothers A new support group for single mothers meets at Chuck E. Cheese Pizza in the Bridgewater Promenade the first Thursday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The group’s goal is to become the best parents possible through education, group support, group discussion and net-working. Children are welcome to come and play. For information, call 707-4651.
   Hillsborough Toastmasters Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the first and third Thursday of the month at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex on South Branch Road in 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.
Friday, June 6
    Raritan Valley Automobile Club car show from 6 to 8 p.m. at 39 Anderson Street in Raritan. Ticket price is $35. The proceeds from the event will benefit Women’s Health and Counseling Center, a non-profit provider of health care for women located in Somerville. Local photographer Michael Kehl will exhibit and sell His collection of classic car images at the event. Mr. Kehl will donate 40 per cent of his art sale to Women’s Health & Counseling Center. A 1966 Corvette, a Bentley Continental GT, and a Porsche 911S will be on display. There will be a 50/50. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served and drinks for purchase. For more information, call 526-2335 ext. 134 or [email protected].
Sunday, June 8
    Christ the King School Open House PK-8 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Christ the King School 99 N. 13th Ave. Manville. For more information contact the school.
Monday, June 9
    MOMS Club of Hillsborough/Manville meet the second Monday of each month. For detailed information, call 359-2791.
   Hillsborough Board of Education will be held at 7:40 p.m. in Auten Road School.
   Hillsborough Environmental Commission will meet at 7:45 p.m. in the courtroom.
Tuesday, June 10
    Hillsborough Township Committee meets at 7:30 p.m. in the courtroom.
   Ladies Auxiliary of the Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Co. 2, Route 206, will hold its meeting at 8 p.m. Meetings are held on the second floor of the firehouse the second Tuesday of each month. For more information, call 3590123. Future meetings will be held July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 14 and Nov. 11.
   Coast Boating School will conduct a personal watercraft/safe boating course from 7 to 10 p.m. and repeated June 12 at Hillsborough High School. To register and for more details, call 722-0233.
Wednesday, June 11
    An all you can eat Slavic Dinner sponsored by St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Hillsborough will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. in the church Parish Center. The cost is $11 adults (9 and up) and $5 for children 8 and under. Orders to go available. For more information, call 725-0615.
Thursday, June 12
    The MOMS Club of Hillsborough West hold their general meetings at 9:45 a.m. the second Thursday of each month. Call 369-4084 or e-mail questions to: [email protected].
   Hillsborough Planning Board meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the courtroom.
   The Neshanic Garden Club will hold their regular meeting at 10 a.m. in the Hagerty Education Center Classroom B at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum. After lunch a tour will feature the plants and history of the Arboretum. For further information, call 359-6480.
Looking ahead
    Flag retirement ceremony will be conducted June 14 as part of the 50th anniversary celebration of Hillsborough Boy Scout Troop 89. Flags may be dropped off at the municipal complex or Hillsborough Paint & Decorating Depot, 438 Route 206. Arrangements for pickup, contact Web site [email protected] or send an e-mail. For a grommet to keep the flag as a keepsake, include name, address and phone number.
   Vendors wanted for Flea Market sponsored by Hillsborough Fire Co. No. 2 Ladies Auxiliary on June 14. Outside spaces are available for $15 each. The location is located on Route 206 in Hillsborough. For reservations, call 722-0620 or 725-4908.
   American Cancer Society’s Inaugural (Celebrity) Starry Night Gala will begin at 6:30 p.m. June 14 at Trump National Golf Club, 900 Lamington Road, Bedminster. Tickets are available for $500. For information call 973-998-8170.