Library program
helps job seekers
Thursday, March 1 — Job seekers can get help finding employment in a Somerset County Library System program at the Hillsborough Library, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Classes on basic computer use, business-related databases, programs about looking for positions for workers age 40 or older, plus one-on-one help with resumes, are among the services SCLS provides.
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 at the door: adults, $11; seniors 60 and older, $10; children 5 to 12, $9; children 4 and under free.
Prom dresses,
tuxes on resale
Saturday, March 3 — Evening dresses and tuxedo jacket go on sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the high school Commons. More than 400 dresses, in all sizes, to choose from for “dress event.” Some tuxedo jackets available.
Proceeds go to Project Graduation. Questions? Call Gwen 908-599-4096 or Patty 908-359-2655.
Temple will host
Purim carnival
Sunday, March 4 — Congregation Kehilat Shalom, 253 Griggstown Road, Belle Mead, will host a Purim carnival from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. There will be music by Showstoppers, plus games, crafts, refreshments, hamantaschen, and raffle. $6 per child. Call the temple office at 908-359-0420 or e-mail [email protected].
RoboRaiders, library
co-host science fair
Thursday, March 8 — Team 75 (the 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 Children’s Desk and tell us what you will demonstrate. Questions? Ask at library or call 908-369-2200, ext. 14.
’Titanic’ tickets
selling online
Friday, March 9 — Hillsborough High School Theatre presents “Titanic: The Musical” at 7 p.m. March 9, 10, 16 and 17 and 1 p.m. March 11 and 17 in the auditorium of Hillsborough High School, 466 Raider Blvd. $12 reserved seating.
Buy tickets on www.HHSTheatre.org, at the door or visit the HHS Theatre box office from 6 to 9 tonight (March 1) or next Monday through Thursday, March 5-8. For information, call 908-41-6600 ext. 2099.
Eat pancakes,
support school band
Saturday, March 10 — The Hillsborough High Marching Band will benefit when people dine on pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs and a beverage — all served by members of the Raider Marching Band — in an flapjack fundraiser breakfast at Applebee’s, 315 Route 206. The cost is $10. Seatings are at 8-9 or 9-10 a.m. For tickets, email [email protected].
Church dinner
features corned beef
Saturday, March 10 — Annual corned beef dinner and bake sale at South Branch Reformed Church, 870 River Road, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Reservations not required but suggested; call 908-369-4956. Adults $13, children (6 – 12) $6 and children 5 and under free. There will be a children’s menu of hot dogs and macaroni and cheese. Take-outs will be available.
High school band
holds clothing drive
Saturday, March 10 — Hillsborough High School Band will collect used clothing from 10 a.m. to noon at the front entrance to the school, 466 Raider Blvd.
For information, call 908-240-6218.
Foothill to host talk
on memory loss
Wednesday, March 14 — The Alzheimer’s Association’s Greater New Jersey Chapter will present a free program on the basic information of memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease” from 6 to 7 p.m. at Foothill Acres Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 39 East Mountain Road. Obtaining a diagnosis and current research will be discussed. Call 973-586-4300 to reserve a seat.
Project Graduation
hosts comedy show
Saturday, March 17 — Three comics will present an adults-only show at 8 p.m. at Polish Falcons hall, 140 Falcon Road, to benefit Project Graduation. $35 per person. Tables of 8-10 people Cash bar, dessert bar, coffee, tea. Bring your own appetizers or other food. Contact Leigh Freeman at 908-391-1397 or [email protected].
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.
Triangle HSA to host
basket auction
Friday, March 23 — The Triangle Elementary School HSA will host its “All That Glitters” basket auction at the Manville VFW Hall, 600 Washington Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; drawing starts at 8. Prizes include iPad2, xBox with Kinect, Disney World Passes, two Great Wolf Lodge stays and a night in Atlantic City.
Advanced ticket sales end Tuesday, March 13. Tickets normally sell out prior to event. For tickets or info, go to http://www.TriangleHSA.org or call 908-431-6600, ext. 7517.
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
Dump tickets: Township annual clean-up dump tickets will be available March 19 through April 20. Details to be announced.
—“”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.
Send community events, meeting notices, public announcements and items of local interest 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.

