By: centraljersey.com
The Union Fire Company, 230 N. Main St., Lambertville, will hold a Tricky Tray on Sept. 25. Doors open at 4 p.m. with drawings starting at 6 p.m. No entrance fee. Tickets are $2 a sheet.
There will be over 100 gift certificates and 300 prizes, as well as gift basket specials. Food will be for sale.
For more information, call 397-4169 or 397-2084.
Battle of Bands at NH-S
New Hope-Solebury High School and NHS Cares will present a Battle of the Bands competition for the next school year. The battle is a festival in which the high school music department displays six high school bands with members 21 and younger. The groups battle for a spot to perform at Triumph restaurant in New Hope. Battle of the Bands will take place Sept. 25 from 4-8 p.m. at the high school stadium. The music department will display live performances, local vendors and festival activities to raise money for the NHS Music Booster Organization. All bands interested in registering for a spot to perform at Triumph restaurant should fill out the form available at www.nhsd.org/music/NHS-HS_Music/Battle_of_the_Bands.html. The list of selected bands is available. Tickets for Battle of the Bands are available for $10.
St. Philip’s Church spaghetti fundraiser
St Philip’s Church is offering area residents a chance to get to know the congregation while seeing the canal-side restaurant, Tuscany.
Have a spaghetti dinner with salad and homemade desserts for $15 (adults) and $10 (children 10 and under) on Sept. 26 between 1 and 5 p.m.
Tuscany is at 18 W. Mechanic St., New Hope.
For tickets, call the restaurant at 215-693-1599 or get them at the door. St. Philips is on the corner of Route 32 and Chapel Road, just north of New Hope.
For information about St. Philips, call 215-862-5782.
Pumpkin Junction
From Sept. 25 to Oct. 31 passengers on the Black River & Western Railroad (BRW) can ride the train to the pumpkin patch and corn maze at Pumpkin Junction in rural Hunterdon County. Visitors can ride in antique passenger coaches, an open-air hayride car, or a classic bay-window caboose. At Pumpkin Junction visitors can pick their own pumpkins in the pumpkin patch, visit the petting zoo, take a horse-drawn wagon ride, and enjoy light refreshments before venturing into the 10-acre corn maze, which features a pirate theme. Visitors are encouraged to bring flashlights, or purchase flashlights or glow-sticks at Ringoes Station before boarding their train. Trains leave Ringoes Station for Pumpkin Junction every 20-30 minutes. The maze and pumpkin patch operate on Saturdays, 1-9 p.m., and Sundays, 1-6 p.m. The last train leaves Ringoes Station for Pumpkin Junction one hour before closing. Children under 3 are admitted free. Children 3-12 are $7 each. Passengers 12 and older are $14 each. All tickets include train travel to and from the maze and admittance to the maze. Sales of pumpkins, refreshments, wagon rides, and souvenirs at Pumpkin Junction are cash only. Group rates available upon advance request. For additional information, visit brrht.org, or call 908-782-6622.
Yardley Harvest Day
On Sept. 25 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., fine artists and one-of-a-kind crafters will set up along West Afton Avenue, up Penn Valley Drive into Buttonwood Park. While strolling along West Afton Avenue, visitors will be able to enjoy the scenic beauty of Lake Afton and historic Yardley Borough. The day will feature entertainment, music, food and community-sponsored booths. It will be held rain or shine and admission is free. Harvest Day is a fundraiser sponsored by Makefield Women’s Association (MWA) and Yardley Business Association (YBA), with 100 percent of YBA’s profit going to fund borough activities and 100 percent of MWA’s profit going to local charities. For more information, visit www.makefieldwomensassociation.org.
Ziti dinner
A ziti dinner will be held at the United Centenary Methodist Church, 108 N. Union St., Lambertville, on Oct. 1 from 5-7 p.m. The meal will consist of salad, bread, baked ziti, dessert, coffee and iced tea. Proceeds from this event benefit the roof fund.
Child development
Bright Tomorrows Child Care Center at Hunterdon Medical Center will host "My Child’s Development" (what to expect, when to expect it and common developmental challenges for infants to pre-kindergarten (age 5) on Sept. 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium at Hunterdon Medical Center. Frances Rhoads, developmental pediatrician at the center, will discuss language development, socialization, potty training, discipline, learning styles, temperament, age-appropriate stimulation and acquisition of life skills. To register, call 908-788-6515.
Brunch ‘n Learn
Hunterdon County Division of Senior Services, Senior Health & Fitness program will host a Brunch ‘n Learn program on "Oral Health & Hygiene" on Oct. 1 from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Senior Center, 4 Gauntt Place, Building 1 in Flemington. Olumide Olawoye, D.D.S. of Hunterdon Oral & Maxillofacial Surgical Associates, will speak. This program is free to county residents 60 and up. A light breakfast will be served. Seating is limited on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information and to register, call Eleanor Langeveld at 908-782-7224 or e-mail: [email protected].
Wine tasting slated
Stockton Fire Company will hold its 17th annual Wine Tasting on Oct. 2 from 7-10 p.m. The wine and foods event is sponsored by Phillips Fine Wine and Liquor. For tickets call 609-397-0589 or visit Phillips Fine Wine and Liquor. Attendees must be 21 and over.
SAFE in Hunterdon 5K and Family Relay
SAFE in Hunterdon will hold its first-ever 5K event, a joint effort between SAFE and the Hunterdon Central cross-country runners and booster club. The Hearts and Soles 5K Race and Family Relay will be held at Spruce Run Recreation Area in Clinton on Oct. 3. Registration cost is $25. The first 100 5K race registrants will receive a free pedometer courtesy of LeRoe Corporate Gifts. Registration for a team or family of four is $30. To register for the races online, visit www.safeinhunterdon.org/5k. Registration starts at 9 am at Spruce Run in the main parking lot. The team relay begins at 10 a.m. and the 5K race starts at 11 a.m. SAFE in Hunterdon and the Hunterdon Central cross-country team invite local businesses to get involved by purchasing a sponsorship package. If interested, contact Andrea Lovas (908-788-7666) or visit www.safeinhunterdon.org/5k.
Yard sale set
The Community Garden Club of Hunterdon County will hold a Yard Sale on Oct. 9 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at 26 Capner St., Flemington, one block from the Post Office on Main Street. This is a one-day fundraiser, which will benefit area groups such as the Flemington Food Panty, Safe in Hunterdon, At Risk Teens, ARC of Flemington, Garden Therapy at Hagedorn Geriatric Center, The Blue Star Memorial Site on Route 22, as well as others. An Educational Table for gardening questions will be on site. Parking is available on the street as well as the Municipal Parking Lot across the street from the sale.
Bridge replacement meeting slated
A public meeting about the Ferry Street Bridge (goes over the Delaware Canal) replacement project will be held Oct 6 from 7-9 p.m. at the New Hope Solebury High School cafeteria, 182 W. Bridge St., New Hope. Representatives of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and HRG, Inc., the project consultant, will present the project’s scope of work, receive comments and answer questions.
Young Professional meet Oct. 7
The Young Professionals of Hunterdon County, an initiative of the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce, has scheduled the first presenter in their Speaker Series to be held on Oct. 7 at TeamCapital Bank in Flemington from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Steve Kalafer, chairman of the Flemington Car and Truck Country Family of Dealerships and The Somerset Patriots, will speak on topics relevant to today’s Young Professionals. Admission is $15 for Hunterdon Chamber members and for general admission. Preregistration is required and space is limited. For more information or to register, call 908-782-7115 or visit www.hunterdon-chamber.org. mailto:[email protected] refreshments will be provided.
Call for artists
New Hope Arts’ "Works In Wood Exhibition" is calling for artists for the 2010 Juried Works in Wood Exhibition, Nov. 13-Dec. 18, 2010. Deadline is Oct. 9. For fees, an application and other information, visit: www.NewHopeArts.org or call 215-862-9606.
Blood drive
New Jersey Blood Services will conduct a blood drive on Oct. 11 at Flemington Elks Lodge 1928, 165 Route 31, from 2:30-8:30 p.m. To donate blood, call Toll Free: 1-800-933-2566 or visit: www.nybloodcenter.org.
Car wash set
The South Hunterdon Regional High School FFA Chapter will hold a car wash fundraiser on Oct. 18 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Costs are: $8 for cars and $10 for trucks and tractors. The event will be held in the school’s main parking lot.
West Amwell Golf Day
The fifth annual West Amwell Golf Day will take place Oct. 18, at Copper Hill Country Club in Ringoes. Proceeds from the outing will support educational programs at West Amwell Elementary School and South Hunterdon Regional High School. Last year, the combined efforts of 65 players, 35 businesses and organizations and donations from private sponsors helped raise $5,000 that benefited both schools. The fee to play is $135 per player, which includes green fees, cart fees, breakfast, lunch, beer and wine and prizes. Sign up by visiting www.westamwellgolfday.com. Any local business or organization that is interested in participating as a sponsor may contact Paula Como Kauth at [email protected] or 609-504-1190.
Prevention Resources slates conference
Hunterdon Prevention Resources, a nonprofit organization, is holding its annual fall conference on Oct. 28 at Copper Hill Country Club, Ringoes, from 6-8 p.m. Topics will include: underage drinking, current teen trends, Hunterdon County statistics and laws and more. Program is for parents and teens. There will be activities for younger children. Dinner is free. To RSVP, call Hunterdon Prevention Resources at 908-782-3909 or visit: www.hunterdonprevention.com.
Attention: dog owners
The City of Lambertville has an ordinance that requires all dogs to be on a lease (Ordinance No. 9-2.1) and requires the owner of a dog to clean up its excreta. Public property includes sidewalks, parks and playgrounds, public streets and the curb (Ordinance No. 9-2.3). When going for a walk in the park or on any public street, remember to lease your dog and be prepared to clean up. The fine for the first offense is $25-100; the second offense, $75-150; and the third offense, $150-500.
Special blood drive
During September, the Blood Bank at Hunterdon Medical Center will give all blood donors a coupon for a free Italian ice from Rita’s in Flemington as a thank you for their support. To be eligible to donate blood, a person must be at least 16 (16-year-olds need a note from parents for consent), be in good health and weigh at least 110 pounds. To schedule an appointment or for more information, call Hunterdon Medical Center at 908-788-6405.
Choral group holds auditions
The Bucks County Choral Society, under the direction of Artistic Director Thomas Lloyd, is holding auditions for new singers for the coming season. There are openings in all sections for singers with prior choral experience and good music reading skills. Repertoire for the coming 38th anniversary season will include: Bach’s "St. Matthew Passion"; "Down The Road – Four Settings of Langston Hughes," a newly commissioned work by Ricky Ian Gordon; Aaron Copland’s "In the Beginning"; and a program of opera choruses with soloists from the Academy of Vocal Arts. To schedule an audition, call 215-598-6142 or apply online at www.buckschoral.org/meet-bccs_auditions.pl.
ACME Screening Room
On Sept. 24 and 25 at 7 and 9:05 p.m., "Katyn," will be shown. Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film, it is the work of Poland’s Andrzej Wajda. After Germany’s invasion of Poland, Joseph Stalin ordered the liquidation of the Polish officer corps, slaughtering nearly 22,000 men in Katyn Forest. Based on this event, Katyn tells the story of four fictional officers and their families as they struggle to uncover the truth. Based on the novel "Post Mortem" by Andrzej Mularczyk (In Russian with English subtitles. Not Rated). Buy advance tickets at: https://friends-of-lambertville-library.ticketleap.net. ACME Screening Room is at 25 S. Union St., Lambertville. Check www.nickelodeonnights.org or call 397-0275 for information. Subtitles are available for those who are deaf or hard of hearing on films that provide them.
Animal Alliance
Planned Pethood Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic is open every Friday and Sunday. Pricing is as follows: All dogs regardless of size or gender, $125; female cats, $75; male cats, $55. There are no extra charges for pregnancy or retained testicles, and no fees are ever added on to the surgery price. All vaccines are $20 and there is no office visit charge. The clinic is located at 1410 Route 179 North in Lambertville and appointments can be made by calling 609-818-1952.
Playgroup registration
The Mt. Airy Playgroup is accepting fall registrations for its preschool. The class of 3-, 4- and 5-year-old meets three days a week during the school year. To sign up a preschooler or for more information, contact Beth Robinson at 397-9446 or call the Mt. Airy Church office at 397-2086.
Volleyball Wednesdays
The community is invited to play volleyball at First Presbyterian Church, Lambertville, on Wednesdays, starting at 7 p.m. Men, women, children and families are welcome. All is done in a casual and relaxed style. Scorekeeping is optional. Bring a friend and neighbor and join in.
Scouts collecting for Animal Alliance
Delaware Township Girl Scout Troop 1235 members are collecting donations for Animal Alliance dog rescue as part of their Bronze Award project. Donation boxes are in Sergeantsville at Town Hall, the Sergeantsville Inn and Bobby’s Place. Items needed are canned and dry food, Innova, Evolution, Solid Gold, Merric, California Natural, Science Diet and toys, blankets, towels, small beds and cleaning supplies. Find the full wish list at www.animalalliancenj.org.
Attention: West Amwell
For West Amwell Township residents and tenants, the single-stream recycling depot schedule for 2010 is every other Saturday, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more details, visit www.westamwelltwp.org or call the clerk at 397-2054, ext. 10. Dates are: Sept. 25; Oct. 9 and 23; Nov. 6 and 20; and Dec. 4 and 18 and Dec. 31. Accepted materials are newspapers; corrugated cardboard and brown paper bags; office, bond, copier and computer paper; magazines and catalogs contained in brown bags or boxes; clear, brown and green glass; aluminum and tin cans; HDPE, PETE and other plastics No. 1 through No. 7, rinsed – these items may be co-mingled.
Trust market open Thursdays
The Hunterdon Land Trust Alliance’s Farmers’ Market at Dvoor Farm is open Thursdays from 3-7 p.m. It also is open Sundays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. until Nov. 21. The Alliance offers special members-only deals at the Thursday Market. Stop by its booth near the entrance of the market Thursdays to become a member and find out the weekly special. The market welcomes volunteers or farmers interested in participating in this community resource. To get involved, call 908-625-8241 or e-mail [email protected]. To learn more about the Alliance, visit www.hlta.org.
Scrabble anyone? for seniors
Free scrabble games are held every Friday afternoon at 12:30 at the Flemington Area Senior Center on Gauntt Place. Call 908-788-1359 for more information.
Lambertville: Recycle more!
While curbside recycling program for Lambertville residents has increased from 14 percent to an estimated 28 percent of municipal solid waste, residents still are far from reaching the goal (mandate) of 50 percent.
Residents in other counties are recycling at much higher rates than Lambertville residents. So what is missing?
Before putting something in the trash, take a second look.
Are you recycling glass, plastic, newspaper, magazines, junk mail, copy paper, notebooks, phone books, soft cover books and file folders?
How about paper bags, tissue boxes, shoe boxes, cereal boxes, toilet paper and paper towel rolls?
Do not forget shampoo, conditioner and detergent bottles.
If your neighbor’s trash has been removed, but your trash has not been picked up, chances are you have too much recycling in the bag, and you will need to remove the recyclable materials before city staff can take your trash.
Basketball anyone?
Men over 40 Basketball Group is looking for players. Games are Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. at Lambertville Public School, 200 N. Main St., Lambertville.
St. Peter Nursery
St. Peter Nursery School is centrally located on Route 518, 10 minutes from Lambertville. The school offers classes for 3- and 4-year-olds, featuring new classrooms and a larger playground. Visit www.stpeterns.org, contact Margaret Kelly at [email protected], or call 609-466-6511 for more information.
Stockton has indoor market
The Stockton Farmers Market will be open every weekend: Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, contact Dawn at 610-3532.
Open gym set
The West Amwell Recreation Committee is offering an open gym for community adults Mondays from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at South Hunterdon Regional High School.
Alzheimer’s Association support group
The Alzheimer’s Association offers support group programs for families and caregivers to come together to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and discuss their feelings and concerns. A support group will be held in Flemington on Oct. 13 at 7 p.m., Hunterdon Medical Center, 4th Floor Conference Room, 2100 Wescott Drive. For additional information, call the Alzheimer’s Association caregiver Helpline at 1-800-272-3900, or visit www.alz.org/nj.
Cub Pack 32 seeks members
Cub Scout Pack 32 is for children in first through fifth grade who live in East Amwell Township, West Amwell Township or Lambertville. Cub Scout activities for the year include games, crafts, hiking, fishing, etc. Learn what Cub Scouting is all about. Visit www.cubscoutpack32.com for more information and to see the schedule of events.
Health challenge
Dr. Carleen Thum of River’s Edge Chiropractic announces The Fall Community Health Challenge. Complimentary muscle and nerve scans for neurospinal health with consultation and report will be offered. State-of-the-art Insight Scanner objectively evaluates patterns of spinal and nerve function. The top three scores are eligible to win wellness prizes. All services are complimentary with no obligation. To be tested, call 609-397-4390 during September and October.
FACT drive for volunteers
FACT (Fighting AIDS Continuously Together) Bucks County is holding a volunteer drive in hopes of getting support for events that directly benefit those affected and effected by HIV and AIDS in Bucks, Hunterdon and Mercer counties. Send an e-mail request to [email protected]www.factbuckscounty.org.
Hearing screening
Hunterdon Medical Center offers Dial-A-Hearing Screening. By calling 908-788-2951, a person will be able to get a hearing screening at his or her own home. The screening is offered to help determine if the caller needs a more comprehensive hearing test. The way the test works is: Have a pen and paper when calling, and the test will walk the caller through the step-by-step process. To get screening results, call the speech and hearing department at Hunterdon Medical Center at 908-788-6424, Monday-Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
HIV counseling
The Hunterdon County HIV center, 1030 Route 31N, Lebanon, offers testing services. This confidential and personal service, open to anyone who seeks guidance, is offered in Hunterdon and Warren counties and funded through a grant from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services and supported by the Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders. For information, call 908-806-4893 or e-mail [email protected].
Blood needed
Seventy percent of the blood used at Hunterdon Medical Center comes from donors in the community. The center depends on regular volunteer blood donors to maintain an adequate and safe blood supply. To be eligible to donate blood, a person must be at least 17 years of age, be in good health and weigh at least 110 pounds. To schedule an appointment or for more information, call 908-788-6405.

