Elks charity dance
celebrates winter
Saturday, Feb. 18 — “Winter Wonderland” dance at. Manville-Hillsborough BPOE 2119 at post at 1500 Brooks Blvd, Hillsborough. 7 to 11 p.m. $20 per person. Light fare of foods, beer, wine and soda. Business casual attire. 908-575-9610 or 908-722-4691. Proceeds benefit lodge charities.
Gardeners to hear
about orchids’ care
Thursday, Feb. 23 — The Neshanic Garden Club will hold its regular monthly meeting at 9:45 a.m. at the Station House on Olive Street, Neshanic Station.
At 11 a.m. Susan Gange, owner/operator of Stony Brook Orchids in Pennington, will demonstrate orchid care, exhibiting and designing. Bring a bag lunch and a mug; beverages and desserts will be provided. Prospective members are invited. For information, contact club president Janet Gibson at 908-359-0176.
Jr. Raiders take
sports registrations
Friday, Feb. 24 — Junior Raider football, cheer and track signups will take place from 6-9 p.m. at the Municipal Building on South Branch Road. Students entering kindergarten to grade 8 in September 2012 are welcome to participate. Also being held on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Participants are required to register at www.jrraiders.org. Payment is accepted in the form of credit card, check or cash. Those paying by cash or check must come in person on Feb. 24 or 25. Anyone needing a jersey (e.g., new tackle player or old one is too small) must come in person and get fitted.
Families are asked to bring a non-perishable food item in support of the Hillsborough Food Bank.
Fish fry buffet
at local firehouse
Friday, March 2 — Hillsborough Fire Company No. 3 will hold its annual fish fry buffet from 4:30 to 8 p.m. on Woods Road. Menu includes baked tilapia, fried cod, fried clams, fried shrimp, chicken fingers, pierogies, vegetable medley, French fries, rice, homemade cole slaw, salad, desserts, drinks.
Tickets will be sold at the door: adults, $11; seniors 60 and older, $10; children 5 to 12, $9; children 4 and under free.
RoboRaiders, library
co-host science fair
Thursday, March 8 — Team 75 (Hillsborough High School Roboraiders) and the Hillsborough Public Library are co-hosting a science fair from 4-9 p.m. for students in grades 5-8.
Judges will award prizes. Possible topics include chemistry, ecosystems, electricity, mixtures and solutions, genetics and the environment. You can work on your own, with a partner, or in a group of three. Sign up at the library’s Children’s Desk and tell us what you will demonstrate. Questions? Ask at library or call 908-369-2200, ext. 14.
Community gardens
is club meeting topic
Thursday, March 22 — The Neshanic Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting at 9:45 a.m. at the Station House, Olive Street, Neshanic Station. At 11 a.m. master gardeners Jerry Hirsch and Marylin Hulme will talk about Branchburg’s community garden and about growing flowers and vegetables in a personal community plot garden.
Lug your mug to the light luncheon at noon. Prospective members are encouraged to attend. For information, contact club president Janet Gibson at 908-359-0176.
Comedy Night
benefits cancer kids
Saturday, March 24 — The Optimist Club sponsors its third annual Comedy Night with three comedians from 7-10 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, 34 Yorktown Road. Eat, laugh and make a difference; proceeds will go to children with cancer who attend Camp Quality in Blairstown. You may bring food and drinks. Tickets are $30 apiece and all tickets must be sold prior to the event. Must be 21 or older to attend. 908-963-0052.
Firehouse sponsors
bunny breakfast
Saturday, March 31 — A pancake breakfast featuring the Easter bunny will be held at the Fire co. No. 3 firehouse at 324 Woods Road. Seatings at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. Pancakes, French toast, hams, scrambled eggs, fruit. Tickets at $9 per person (under two free but must sit on lap) needed in advance. Reserve at [email protected] or 908-625-3090.
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, confidential atmosphere.
Meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. in the sunroom at Emeritus Senior Living, 600 Auten Road. Call 431-1300 if attending.
Community events, meeting notices, public announcements and items of local interest appear in this column at no charge. Send to [email protected] or Community Calendar, c/o the Hillsborough Beacon, P.O. Box 350, Princeton, N.J. 08542, or fax to 609-924-3842.

