HILLSBOROUGH: Community calendar for week of April 7

Football, cheering
signups are open
   Friday, April 8 — Hillsborough Dukes Pop Warner Football & Cheer will hold open registration from 7-9 p.m. at Hillsborough Elementary. It’s the last in-person registration to qualify for early-registration discount. For information, visit www.hillsboroughdukes.com.
Sunnymead School
HSA basket auction
   Friday, April 8 — Sunnymead School Home and School Association’s annual tricky tray and basket auction will be held at St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 1900 Brook Blvd. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission of $25 includes dinner and one sheet of tickets. For information and to reserve a seat, contact Kim Wright at 908-874-3054.
Casino night
boosts band group
   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-mailing [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.
   Clothing drive
helps raise money
   Saturday, April 9 — Unwanted clothing will be collected to benefit the Hillsborough High School’s Project Graduation 9-2 p.m. in the municipal building parking off Beekman Lane.
   The group will collect gently used wearable and usable men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, including shoes and belts. People are asked to tie items tightly into plastic bags.
   Other items, like handbags, stuffed animals, bedding, curtains and towels, and hard toys that can fit in a 24-inch-square box are acceptable, too.
   Project Graduation is a drug- and alcohol-free party for high school seniors following the graduation ceremony on June 22. The group will bus 600 or so seniors to Dave & Buster’s arcade and restaurant in Philadelphia to spend a last all-night with their classmates.Direct questions to 908-872-2485 or 908-883-2152.
   Tricky tray
for fire auxiliary
   Sunday, April 10 — Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary of Millstone Valley Fire Department at firehouse, 2365 Amwell Road, East Millstone. Admission $4. Doors open 1 p.m., drawings begin at 2. Extra raffles and door prizes. Free coffee and cake. For details, call Arlene Scheer, 732-873-3445.
   Free counseling
for businesses
   Monday, April 11 — Free business counseling session, led by the Small Business Development Center at Raritan Valley Community College, will be held at Affinity Federal Credit Union in the Hillsborough Promenade, 315 Route 206, from 1-5 p.m. Make an appointment by contacting the RVCC SBDC at 908-526-1200, ext. 8516.
Staff music show
funds scholarship
   Thursday, April 14 — The Hillsborough Grand Staff Ensemble will have its spring concert at 7 p.m. at Auten Road Intermediate School, 281 Auten Road. Suggested donations are $5 for adults, $2 for students/seniors and $10 for a family.
   Proceeds are awarded to a Hillsborough High School senior planning to pursue a degree in music.
   The Grand Staff ensemble is made up of staff and friends of the school district, under the direction of Nancy Gallagher and Gary Smith.
   Donations are always accepted for the scholarship. For information, contact Patti Robbins at [email protected].
   Christian author
will sign her books
   Thursday, April 14 —Book signing and open house from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Avalon Assisting Living at Hillsborough, 393 Amwell Road. Meet Christian fiction author Carrie Turansky, a Lawrenceville resident and author of “Along Came Love,” “Seeking His Love” and “Mail-Order Brides,” stories with characters who face the challenges of life with God’s help and direction.
   Refreshments, wine and cheese will be served. To RSVP or with questions, call 908-874-7200.
   Kids can learn
about flag squad
   Friday, April 15 — Parents and students of current seventh graders or older are invited to learn about the Hillsborough Winterguard from 7-9 p.m. at Auten Road School. Students can try their hand at spinning flags and meet with Guard Director Joe Dobis, his staff and current members.
   The event includes a performance of the Winterguard’s award-winning 2011 show, “The Leaves Will Be Greener.”
   For information about the evening or becoming a member, contact [email protected] or [email protected] or visit www.hhs-band.org.
    Learn tips to talking
with aging parents
Tuesday, April 19 — Laurie Rowe from the Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services will talk about “Five Secrets to Starting (and Finishing) Tough Conversations” about decisions on eldercare plans at Emeritus at Hillsborough senior living community, at 5:30 p.m. Dessert, coffee and tours will be available. Free. People personally involved in the care of older family members will benefit, as will anyone who anticipates having to make decisions involving an older relative.To attend, call 908-431-1300 by April 15. Continuing events
Alzheimer’s support group — The Alzheimer’s Association has a 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.
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