Saturday, March 5 Open house at Fit-’N-Firm Gym, 856 Route 206 South, Mountain View Plaza, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Use the circuit and machines and join classes in kickboxing, yoga, Zumba, low-impact, tai chi, personal training. Receive a coupon for free week and half-price class.
Prom evening
dress/tux sale
Saturday, March 5 More than 400 dresses to choose from for your next “dress” event. All sizes available as well as some junior and children sizes. Also tuxedo jackets, pants, vests and shirts. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Commons of the high school. All proceeds benefit Project Graduation. Contact G. Christiana at 599-4096, P. Forti at 359-2655 or D. Foti at 369-6291 with questions.
Slavic dinner
at Catholic church
Wednesday, March 9 All-you-can-eat pirohi, stuffed cabbage, kielbasa and sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, salad, dessert and beverage at St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, 1900 Brooks Blvd., from 4 to 7 p.m. During Lent, fish will also be served. $12 for adults (ages nine and older) and $5 for children eight and younger. Dinners are held on second Wednesday of each month throughout year. Orders to go are available. For information, call 908-725-0615.
Corned beef,
cabbage dinner
Saturday, March 13 A corned beef and cabbage dinner and bake sale will be held at South Branch Reformed Church, 870 River Road, from 4:30-7 p.m. A kids’ menu of hot dogs and macaroni and cheese will be available. Adults $12, children 6 to 12 $5, and children 5 and under are free. For reservations (not required) call 908-369-4956. Take-outs available.
Firehouse fish buffet
Friday, March 11 Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Co. 3 will hold its annual all-you-can-eat fish buffet from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the fire house on Woods Road. The cost is $11 for adults, $10 for seniors (60 and older), $9 for children 5-12 years old, and children under 4 free. Dinner includes baked tilapia, fried cod fish, fried clams, fried shrimp, chicken fingers, pierogies, vegetable medley, French fries, rice, homemade coleslaw, salad, desserts and beverages. For information, see www.hillsboroughfire3.org.
High schoolers
to stage ‘Phantom’
March 11-13, 18-19 Hillsborough High School Musical presents “The Phantom of the Opera” in the auditorium of the school, 466 Raider Blvd., at 7 p.m. on March 11, 12, 18, and 19, and 1 p.m. on March 13 and 19. Admission: $10. Tickets can be purchased at the door, by calling 908-431-6600, ext. 2099, or visiting the school box office on Feb. 26 from noon to 6 p.m., and March 1-3 and 7-10 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Free business
counseling session
Monday, March 14 A no-cost business counseling session is being offered from 1 to 5 p.m. by the Small Business Development Center at Raritan Valley Community College at Affinity Federal Credit Union in the Hillsborough Promenade, 315 Route 206, Suite 501. Make an appointment by contacting the SBDC at 908.526.1200, ext. 8516.
Indoor flea market
Saturday, March 19 Vendors are needed for the market to be held by the Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Co. 1 Ladies Auxiliary from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the township municipal building. For reservations, call Gail at 908-369-4811.
Triangle School
basket auction
Friday, March 25 Triangle Elementary Home and School Association will host their Spring Fiesta basket auction at Manville VFW Hall, 600 Washington Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and drawing starts at 8. For tickets or info, go to www.TriangleHSA.org or call 908-431-6600, ext. 7517. Prizes included a Great Wolf Lodge stay, four Disney Park Hopper passes, KitchenAid mixer, signed sports memorabilia and Bose sound dock.
Casino night
Saturday, April 9 The Hillsborough Band Parents Association will hold a casino night at the American Legion Hall, 232 Union Ave., Somerville. Doors open at 6 p.m. and games begin at 7.
Tickets will be sold at the door. Advanced tickets can be bought online at www.hhs-band.org or by e-mail to [email protected]. Tickets at $40 each include food, soft drinks and $60 in chips. Since a cash bar will be available, courtesy of the American Legion, you must be 21 and older to attend.
Grand prize will be a 64 GB iPad with Wi-Fi & 3G. Proceeds support the school band and guard programs.
Continuing events
Alzheimer’s support group 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.
Community events, meeting notices, public announcements and other items of local interest appear regularly in this column at no charge. Send to [email protected] or Community Calendar, c/o the Hillsborough Beacon, P.O. Box 350, Princeton, NJ 08542. Or fax to 609-924-3842.
Short e-mail submissions are preferred. Information in typed sentence format will be given priority, as opposed to fliers and handwritten material. Releases must include time, date, location, full street addresses and admission fee, if applicable. Priority is given to Hillsborough organizations.
