By: centraljersey.com
Tuesday, Sept. 7 – The Anthonians senior group at St. Anthony of Padua Church will hold a meting at 1 p.m. in the church hall. Robert Hemler, Grand Knight, St. Anthony of Padua Council 6284, will speak about the Knights of Columbus. Cake and coffee will be served. Parishioners 50 and older are invited to attend. For further information, please call Eileen at 371-8316.
Senior Club gets acquianted
Wednesday, Sept. 8 – The East Windsor/Hightstown Senior Club will hold a Get Acquainted meeting at 12:30 p.m. at the senior center on Lanning Boulevard.
Yearly membership dues of $5 should be paid before the meeting to Betty Dorum, treasurer. President Joan Gordon will outline plans for the coming year.
All club meetings and socials are held on the second Wednesday of each month. All residents of East Windsor and Hightstown 60 years or older are welcome to join the Senior Club.
For information call President Joan Gordon (609) 448-8915.
Nursery school open house
Wednesday, Sept. 8 – Hightstown-East Windsor YMCA Little Beavers Nursery School Program will hold an Open House at the First United Methodist Church, Stockton Street, between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Exhibition of sculptures
Friday, Sept. 10 – The Mariboe Gallery at Peddie School will hold an opening reception for an exhibition of sculptures by Boston-based artist Sachiko Akiyama from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., with an artist talk at approximately 7:15. The exhibition will run through Oct. 4.
For more information about this show and other events at the Mariboe Gallery, visit www.peddie.org/mariboegallery, or contact the gallery by telephone (609-944-7551) or e-mail ([email protected]).
Memorial ride for Ron Ross
Saturday, Sept. 11 – A motorcycle ride for the late Ron Ross, a former Hightstown resident, will begin at Brian’s Harley Davidson, I-95 Exit 44 and Business Route 1 south, Langhorne, Pa. Registration is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and the ride begins at 11 a.m. The two-hour ride will be followed by a cash barbecue. For information, call (215)752-9400.
Fun Fest
Sunday, Sept. 12 – First Presbyterian Church of Highstown, at 320 N. Main St., is having a Fun Fest from noon to 3 p.m. There will be a bounce castle, burgers, hot dogs, Sno-Kones, games and prizes!. Everyone is invited to join in the fun. For more information, call 448-0055.
Heart Walk
Sunday, Sept. 12 – The American Heart Association’s Greater Mercer Start! Heart Walk will be held at Mercer County Park Marina in West Windsor. You can join thousands in the fight against heart disease and stroke -New Jersey’s No. 1 and No. 3 leading causes of death – by supporting life-saving research and education. Learn more and register by visiting www.mercercountyheartwalk.org or call 208-0020.
Pack recruiting
Thursday, Sept. 16 – Cub Scout Pack 53 (Hightstown and East Windsor) will hold a recruitment night and information session from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Walter C. Black School, 371 Stockton Street, Hightstown.
Bowling fundraiser
Saturday, Sept. 18 – The Next Level Youth Skate Program is holding this event from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at East Windsor Bowl, Route 33. The price, which includes shows, will be $20 for ages 18 and older; and $15 for ages 17 and under. Registration is not required.
Family Fun
Sunday, Sept. 19 – First United Methodist of Hightstown will hold an Open House & Family Fun Day. Come meet new Pastor Heidi Bak. There will be a barbecue, games and other attractions for folks of all ages. Service is at 10:30 a.m. followed by the Open House at noon. Call 448-0041 for more information and to let the church know you are coming.
Senior study
Thursday, Sept. 23 – First United Methodist of Hightstown will hold a Senior Adult Bible Study with Pastor Heidi Bak at 10 a.m. Join us as we study every 1st & 3rd Thursday at the First United Methodist Church 187 Stockton St, Hightstown. Please call the church office at 448-0041 for more information.
Operation Medicine Cabinet
Saturday, Sept. 25 – East Windsor will participate in this event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Operation Medicine Cabinet 2010 is a program sponsored by the New Jersey office of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration offering residents the opportunity to dispose of all unused, unwanted and expired prescription medications in a safe manner. The township will have a drop box in the lobby of the police building, at 80 One Mile Road, for the collection of these various medicines.
KidsTriathlon
Saturday, Sept. 25 – Hightstown’s second annual Kids Triathlon will begin at 3:30 p.m. It will be comprised of a 100-yard swim, a 3-mile bike ride, and a 1-mile run. Registration and information is available by visiting www.HightstownTriathlon.org. Youth and adult volunteers are needed, and can sign up by contacting Beverly Asselstine [email protected].
Sprint Triathlon
Sunday, Sept. 26 – Hightstown’s third annual Sprint Triathlon, which supports Parks and Recreation programs, will begin at 7:30 a.m. The course will be comprised of a quarter-mile swim, a 12-mile bike ride and a 3.1-mile run. To register ort get more information, visit www.HightstownTriathlon.org. Youth and adult volunteers are needed, and can sign up by contacting Beverly Asselstine [email protected].
In memory of Stephanie
Sunday, Sept. 26 – Stephanie’s Fourth Annual Memorial 5K run and 1 Mile Fun Walk will be held at 10 a.m. at Hightstown High School. Proceeds will benefit the After Prom Committee. For more information, go to www.stephanie5krun.org.
Psychic Fair
Sunday, Sept. 26 – This event will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at East Windsor Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1, 51 One Mile Road. The cost is $20 per reading. For an appointment, call 371-2867.
Hometown Harvest Fair
Saturday, Oct. 9 – Hightstown’s annual event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Continuous entertainment will be provided at the lakeside stage and the fountain at The Point, along with the traditional 5K race, chili cook-off, Ducky Derby, pedal boats on the lake, and about 200 vendors and organizations. The Children’s Pavilion will include a moonbouncer and slide, a stilt-walker/juggler, balloonist, ponies to ride and baby animals to pet. And new to the fair this year will be a scarecrow contest, an OctoberFest with wine and beer tastings, strolling musicians, a train show, farmer’s market and trolley cars to provide transportation.
Vendors and organization applications are being accepted, and participants are encouraged to register early in order to get the location of their choice. Application forms are available at www.DowntownHightstown.org. For further information or to volunteer, contact Kathy Patten at 448-6352.
Vino for Fido
Saturday, Oct. 9 – Animal Friends for Education and Welfare is having its 6th Wine Event with more than 120 wines and 60 craft beers from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Haldeman Ford Subaru, 607 Route 33 (across from Staples), Hamilton.
Advance tickets have been reduced to $35. Tickets purchased at the door are $45. Proceeds from this event will help AFEW’s spay/neuter program and the Hamilton Township Animal Shelter. For more information, including purchasing tickets, e-mail [email protected] or call 448-5322 or visit www.afewpets.com.
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