By: centraljersey.com
Thursday, Oct. 14 – The Pleasure Horse Club of Central Jersey invites all horse enthusiasts to its meeting at 7:15 p.m. at the Millstone Township Community Center, 463 Stagecoach Road, Clarksburg section of Millstone Township (located between the Clarksburg Inn and firehouse). It will be hosting guest speaker and farrier Dave Witkins.
For more information, contact Marion at 732-866-1641 or visit www.pleasurehorseclubcj.webs.com.
Daylily discussion
Thursday, Oct. 14 – Mary Pabst, a member of the Daylily Society and a grower of such plants, will bring her expertise and years of experience to the meeting of the Allentown Garden Club. In addition to an interesting presentation, she will offer daylilies for sale.
The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Allentown Methodist Church on Church St. (next to LaPiazza). All are welcome.
For more information, go to www.AllentownGardenClub.org or call presidents John and Susan Brandauer at 609-259-7640.
Annual 5-mile run, nature trail walk
Saturday, Oct. 16 – Robbinsville Township will host the 17th annual Tomm May 5-Mile Run and Nature Trail Fun Walk at Tantum Park in Robbinsville. The fun walk starts at 9:15 a.m. and the 5-mile run begins at 10 a.m.
Registration is $25 for the run and $12 for the fun walk. Short-sleeved shirts will be given to pre-registered entrants. Cash and merchandise prizes will be awarded in various male and female divisions. A disc jockey will provide music at the event and there will be free post-race food and refreshments.
Proceeds will benefit the Thomas J. May Nature Trail at Tantum Park.
For more information or to register online, visit www.robbinsville-twp.org/recreation.html.
Clothing fundraiser
Sunday, Oct. 17 – The Robbinsville High School Class of 2011 will hold a clothing fundraiser at the high school. Drop-off is in the front foyer from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Put clothing in well-tied plastic bags. Package shoes in separate bags. No furniture, appliances or books. Accessories, household items (made of fabric) and toys (both hard and soft) will be accepted.
Turkey dinner
Sunday, Oct. 17 – The Hope Fire Company will hold this event at the firehouse, 82 Route 526, Allentown, starting at noon. The cost is $15 for all you can eat, and $16 for take-out.
For more information, call Jeremy Wikoff at 609-259-3480.
Liz Taylor & jewelry
Tuesday, Oct. 19 – At its general meeting at 2 p.m. at the Hamilton library, the BUNWC Tri-County Chapter of the Brandeis National Committee will present Peter Stavrianidis, whose program will be "Elizabeth Taylor: My Love Affair With Jewelry."
Filled with history, romance and some of Elizabeth Taylor’s own personal designs, Mr. Stavrianidis will describe how each piece of jewelry is representative of a specific person or moment in her life.
This program is open to the public at no charge. For more information, call 609-298-4515.
Art auction
Friday, Oct. 22 – The Robbinsville-Hamilton Rotary Club’s annual Art Auction/Silent Auction will be held at the Nottingham Ballroom, 200 Mercer St., Hamilton Square.
The 6:30 p.m. preview and 7:30 p.m. auction will feature art in all media and price ranges. Major credit cards accepted. Ten-dollar admission includes light hors d’oeuvres by food sponsor Dolce & Clemente and other refreshments.
Proceeds benefit the National Guard State Family Readiness Council, Robbinsville-Hamilton Rotary Foundation, Womanspace, Boys & Girls Club of Trenton & Mercer County.
Gift auction
Saturday, Oct. 23 – A gift auction sponsored by the Women’s Association of Allentown will be held at the Allentown First Aid Building on Route 526. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the calling begins at 8.
Two sheets of tickets will be provided with a $5 donation; additional packets of 25 tickets are $1 or three packets for $2. All proceeds support projects in the Allentown area. No one under 18 years old is permitted.
Halloween parade
Sunday, Oct. 31 – Millstone Township will hold its 21st annual Halloween parade. Parking, registration and parade lineup will take place between 1:45 and 2 p.m. at the fields behind the Clarksburg Inn on Route 524. The parade will begin promptly at 2 p.m., at which time Route 524 will be closed to through traffic.
Goody bags will be distributed and prizes will be awarded for scariest, funniest, prettiest, most original and most patriotic costumes.
Donations of individually wrapped candy are needed and will be accepted at the Millstone Firehouse, located at Route 524 in Clarksburg, between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
This event is being coordinated by the Millstone Township Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and is sponsored by Millstone Township area businesses and organizations. For more information, call 609-371-0365.
Spooktacular
Sunday, Oct. 31 – This year’s fall festival in New Egypt will be Spooktacular! The festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in historic, downtown New Egypt. The spooky festivities will include a costume contest, a haunted house, hay rides, a costumed pet parade, Spooky Story Time and a pumpkin- carving contest. Live music will be provided by the band Shadowroad. There will be food, inflatables, games, and shopping available.
For more information or to request a vendor application, contact Lori Parsells at 609-758-7461 or by e-mail at [email protected].
Free paper shredding
Saturday, Nov. 6 – Robbinsville Township will hold a free residential paper-shredding event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or until truck is filled) at the township firehouse, 1149 Route 130 North. Rain or shine. Proof of township residency required: driver’s license, tax bill or utility bill.
Bring: paper material and file folders, receipts, bills, financial statements or anything you have not recycled for confidentiality concerns. One hundred pound limit. Do not bring: books, magazines and newspapers. These items can be disposed of through the regular curbside pickup service.
For more information, call the Department of Public Works at 609-259-0422.
Bazaar and auction
Saturday, Nov. 6 – Allentown United Methodist Church, 23 Church St., Allentown, will hold its 40th annual Country Bazaar & Auction from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Auction begins at 10 a.m.
Large flea market, rummage area, baked goods, books, toys, clothes, crafts, lunch. Soup to-go by quart. Inside and out, rain or shine.
For more information, call Barbara Fennimore, 609-758-7272.
Craft/vendor show
Saturday, Nov. 13 – The Hope Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will hold this event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the firehouse, 82 Route 526, Allentown. Tables are available. Call Gerri at 609-208-0127.
Blood drive
Saturday, Nov. 13 – The Central Jersey Blood Bank will hold its annual drive along with its sponsor, the Women’s Association of Allentown, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Allentown United Methodist Church, 23 Church St., Allentown. Once again the Women’s Association will be assisted by local Girl Scouts.
Tack auction
Saturday, Nov. 20 – A tack auction hosted by the Pineland Riders Pony Cub will be held at the Columbus Grange, 88 Atlantic Ave., Columbus. Preview begins at 1 p.m., auction begins at 2. All new items, English and western, gifts and food.
For more information, call 609-668-9328.
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