Music in park
continues tonight
Thursday, July 12 — The season of Music in the Park continues from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Ann Van Middlesworth Park.
Bring chairs or blankets.
Concerts continue Thursdays in July. July 19, it’ll be Scott Langdon and Lou Davelman, and July 26, the Tone Rangers.
Flea market helps
Fire Company No. 2
Saturday, July 14 — Fire Co. No. 2 will hold a flea market behind the firehouse at 375 Route 206.
Browse the merchandise or rent a space for $15.
Other dates are Aug. 25, Sept. 8, Sept. 22 and Oct. 6.
Contact Katie at 908-359-2785 or Cheryl at 908-725-4908.
Author Lew Freimark
book-signing event
Saturday, July 14 — Author Lew Freimark will sign copies of his book, “Soccer Tales,” from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Hillsborough Pool, Racquet & Fitness Club, 345 Amwell Road. Mr. Freimark is a resident of Belle Mead.
Nations come together every four years to play a World Cup of soccer. The United States is thought to be the next great cradle of soccer civilization. So who better to nurture the soccer babies than the Shoelace Monster himself?
The Shoelace Monster came from Brazil to the United States, riding musical notes of the rainforest. After coming to America, he started following the children of the Vipers soccer team. With shoelaces flying, the children of the Vipers learned to love and play the world’s game.
Nothing could stop their passion and hilarity, not even an evil referee and her boss, the Big Commish.
Follow along with the Shoelace Monster as he recalls the best times of his life with his friends, the Vipers soccer team.
Business networking
meeting scheduled
Wednesday, July 18 — Quarterly Hillsborough business networking and business card exchange (no agenda or speakers) event 7 to 9 a.m. at Jump!Zone Hillsborough, 6 Jill Court (Building 23) off Stryker Lane.
Light breakfast fare available.
Blood drive set
at Manville-Hillsborough Elks
Wednesday, July 18 — A blood drive will be held at the Manville-Hillsborough Elks from noon to 4:30 p.m.
Donors must be 16 years or older and at least 110 pounds to donate. Those who are 16 are permitted to donate with parental consent, but must bring a signed consent form.
All donors also must present an ID with photo and/or signature at the time of their donation.
For any other questions on eligibility, call 800-933-2566.
Health decision-making
discussion offered
Thursday, July 26 — Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center, 395 Amwell Road, will host a program, “Deciding for Others: Legal and Ethical Responsibilities,” by Raymond Stine, an elder care, disability and health care attorney who practices in Hillsborough.
Light dinner at 6 p.m., presentation 6:15 to 7:15.
Determining a patient’s competence and understanding the procedural requirements for making decisions for others as well as overall decision-making in health-care setting will be the focus. RSVP to 908-281-4400.
Israeli folk dance
session to be offered
Thursday, July 26 — Free session of Israeli folk dancing, led by Anna Paun, in multipurpose room at Temple Beth-El, 67 Route 206, Hillsborough 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Call 908-304-3185 for info. Wear comfy shoes. Kids OK, too.
Register for campout,
fishing derby night
Friday, Aug. 3 — Annual township campout and fishing derby in Ann Van Middlesworth Park.
Family night of camping, fishing, fun and games. Register with the Recreation Department at www.hillsborough-nj.org. Registration deadline is July 31.
Walker, runners needed
for Steeplechase Run
Sunday, Sept. 30 — Steps Together is a united team that will participate in the Steeplechase Distance Run in Hillsborough on Sept. 30. For a $25 donation, participants receive guided training via email and invites to attend local training sessions.
Eight beneficiaries are participating in the program — five families and three nonprofits. Participants select who they’d like to participate on behalf of.
More information can be found at www.steps-together.com.
Continuing events
Crafters wanted — For fourth annual craft show Nov. 3 and 4 at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Three Bridges. Call 908-782-1475 or email seascraftshow@gmail.com.
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.
Divorce support group — A nondenominational support group to help separated and divorced people to a new beginning. The group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Hillsborough Presbyterian Church, Route 206 at Homestead Road. Call 908-295-6740 for information.
Alternative worship — “Bagels, Bible and Belief” at 9:30 a.m. summer Sundays at the Hillsborough Presbyterian Church on the corner of Homestead Road and Route 206. Come casual, have a bagel and lemonade and explore “The First Seven Days: An Introduction to Celtic Spirituality.”
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