HILLSBOROUGH: Community calendar for week of April 21

   Clover Hill church
to observe Easter
   The Clover Hill Reformed Church at 890 Amwell Road will hold Maundy Thursday observance tonight, April 21, at 7:30 p.m. The Reverend John William Cherry’s sermon, based upon St. John 13:1-17, will be entitled “Do What You Know.” Communion will be celebrated.
   Easter worship on Sunday will be at 9 and 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Cherry’s sermon, at each service, will be based upon Jeremiah 31:1-6 and St. John 20:1-18, and entitled “Grace in the Wilderness.”
   For information, call 908-369-8451 or visit www.cloverhillchurch.org.
Rotary Club
sponsors egg hunt
   Saturday, April 23 — Free Easter egg hunt, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Hillsborough, for children 8 and younger at Pheasants Landing, 311 Amwell Road. Hunt begins at 11 a.m. Bring a Basket. Eggs will be filled with a treat (plus some “golden egg” prizes). Bring your camera for photos with the bunny.
   Direct questions to 908-281-1288.
   Tea Party to hear
pro-life organizer
   Wednesday, April 27 — The Hillsborough Tea Party will hold its monthly meeting at the Christian Community Chapel, 211 Route 206. Betty Larosa, vice chair of the N.J. Republican Pro-Life Coalition, will speak at 7:30 p.m., followed by discussion and light refreshment.
   The public is invited. Call Susan at 908-745-8024 for information.
Used clothing drive
at Woods Rd. School
   Saturday, April 30 — Woods Road School will hold a used clothing drive from 2-6 p.m. in the school parking lot. Proceeds will go towards the 4th grade party.
   To be collected are wearable clothing (men, women and children), shoes, belts, handbags, linens, stuffed animals and hard toys that can be put into cardboard boxes no bigger than 2-by-2 feet.
Roast beef dinner
at Reformed Church
   Saturday, April 30 — A roast beef dinner and bake sale will be held at the South Branch Reformed Church, 870 River Road, from 4:30-7 p.m. To reserve tickets in advance, call 908-369-4956. Adults $12, children (6 to 12) $5, children 5 and younger free. Take-outs available.
   Fire company hosts
first flea market
   Saturday, April 30 — Flea market at the Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Co. No. 2 at 375 Route 206, across from TD Bank. Starts at 9 a.m. The markets are held in the upper parking lot of Hamilton Road. Parking is on the grass behind the firehouse and in the upper lot, above Hillsborough Radiology, which won’t allow parking in its lot.
   Future markets will be on May 2, June 11, July 16, Aug 20, and Sept. 10.
   Outside spaces are $15 each. Vendors can show up without a reservation. There are absolutely no flea market spaces inside or outside for Oct. 15 vendor fair.
   For details, call 908-722-0620 or 908-725-4908, or check the Web at www.HillsboroughFireCo2.com. Go to About, Membership and Ladies Auxiliary. .
   Choir will wash
cars as fundraiser
   Saturday, April 30 — Hillsborough High School Choir will host a car wash in the parking lot of the elementary school, 435 Route 206, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds will help buy choir attire and fund a future competition trip. For information, call 908-431-6600, ext. 3227.
   Temple Beth-El
to hold blood drive
   Sunday, May 1 — A blood drive will be held at Temple Beth-El, Route 206, Hillsborough, 8 a.m.-1:15 p.m. For information or to schedule an appointment, call Rochelle at 908-359-5359.
Jewish School
to hold open house
   Friday, May 15 — The Congregation Kehilat Shalom religious school is accepting enrollment for the fall and will hold an open house from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the school at 253 Belle Mead–Griggstown Road, Belle Mead.
   Meet Rabbi Susan and principal Shari Rothstein, take a tour of the school, visit with congregants and get a car wash from students.
   The school explores the Jewish culture, arts and sprituality, and teaches about Israel and the Hebrew language.
   For information, call 908-359-0420
   Garden club to sell
plants at meeting
   Thursday, May 26 — The Neshanic Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. at the Station House on Olive Street, Neshanic Station. Past President Jean Stives will present the monthly study on irises.
   The main event will be a plant auction of items brought in by club members. Proceeds will help the club continue its gardening efforts. Prospective members are encouraged to attend. Call Diana Reinhardt, 908-369-4362 for information.
   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. Call 431-1300 if attending.
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