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Ongoing
The Alzheimer’s Association has a newly formed support group in Hillsborough. Family members and caregivers come together to share information and support in a safe and confidential atmosphere. Meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. in the sunroom at Emeritus Senior Living, 600 Auten Road, Hillsborough. All are welcome. Call 431-1300 if attending.
Project Graduation of Hillsborough High School is collecting new and gently used prom and eveningwear (juniors and woman’s, short and long dresses) for a sale to be held at HHS on March 5, 2011. Have the dress clean and on a hanger. Contact G. Christiana at 599-4096, P. Forti at 359-2655 or D. Forti at 369-6291, or drop off your items at the attendance office at HHS.
Thursday, Jan. 6
Israeli dancing lessons will be offered at Temple Beth-El, Hillsborough. Sessions will be held in the temple’s multipurpose room from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Jan. 6 and 20, and Feb. 3 and 17. The cost, which includes refreshments, is $7 per session. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information, visit the website at www.bethel.urj.net or call 908-722-0674.
Tuesday, Jan. 11
The Woman’s Club of Hillsborough will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room at the Hillsborough Municipal Building. The January program will be hosted by two members. The group will be making a stamped item. Anyone interested in attending or who needs more information may call Jo Van Driel at 908-359-7683.
Wednesday, Jan. 12
St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church will sponsor a Slavic dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. in the St. Mary Parish Center, 1900 Brooks Blvd., Hillsborough. The cost is $12 for adults (ages 9 and up) and $5 for children (8 and under), and includes all-you-can-eat pirogi, stuffed cabbage, kielbasa and sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, salad, dessert and beverage. Dinners are held the second Wednesday of every month throughout the year. Orders to go are available. For more information, contact St. Mary’s at 908-725-0615.
Looking ahead
The Knights of Columbus will hold a basketball free-throw contest from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, at Christ the King School in Manville. Open to anyone ages 10 to 14. All participants will receive a T-shirt and certificate as well as a chance to advance to the state finals.
The Neshanic Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, at the Station House on Olive Street in Neshanic Station. Walter Choroszewski, renowned photographer and lecturer, will present "The Great Tree Adventure." Also, club member Jeannie Geremia will speak about the New Jersey State Flower Show. A light luncheon will be served before the program. Members are asked to "lug a mug" to help protect the environment. Prospective members are encouraged to attend. For more information, call Diana Reinhardt at 908-369-4362.
The Somerset Valley YMCA will host a Camp Open House on Sunday, Jan. 30, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at each branch – Bridgewater, Hillsborough and Somerville. Go to www.ymcasomersetvalley.org to see the 2011 camp guide. Somerset Valley YMCA summer camps now have ACA accreditation.