Alliance sponsors
Family Fun Night
Friday, Oct. 12 — Drug/alcohol prevention group sponsors family Zumba classes, magic show, fitness demonstrations and challenges. 7-9 p.m. Auten Road School. $10 per family.
Basket auction
helps robotics team
Friday, Oct. 19 — Parents and Alumni for Robotics Team 75 will hold a autumn basket auction on at the VFW, 600 Washington Ave., Manville. Doors open 6 p.m., drawings begin 7:45 p.m. $12 per person includes a sheet of tickets, door prizes and light refreshments. For information or tickets contact Irene at [email protected] or 908-369-4316.
Pig roast, raffle,
boost building fund
Saturday, Oct. 20 — Seatings at 4:45 and 6:15 p.m. at Clover Hill Reformed Church, 890 Amwell Road. Walk-ins on a “seats available” basis. Take out available. Benefits church building fund. Adults $12, children 5-12 $6, and under 5 free. Buy tickets through church office (908-369-8451). Baked goods table in the narthex. Raffle tickets for afghan blanket created by ladies of church (drawing after church next day). All goes to benefit building fund.
Flea market helps
Fire Company No. 2
Saturday, Oct. 20 — 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. Contact Katie 908-359-2785 or Cheryl at 908-725-4908.
Organic farm group
holds harvest dinner
Sunday, Oct. 21 — Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey holds fall harvest dinner in Coach Barn at Duke Farms, Hillsborough. Keynote by Gary Hirshberg, co-founder and chairman of Stonyfield Farm. Gary speaks about sustainability, climate change, profitability of ‘green’ business and organic agriculture and labeling of genetically engineered foods. Honored guest is Meg Hirshberg, founder of NOFA-NJ and a food activist.
More than a dozen restaurants will provide tastings of fall dishes. Craft beer will be provided through River Horse brewery and local wine will be poured by Alba Vineyards.
Awards will be presented to the Beginning Farmer Friend, Volunteer of Year, Founder’s Award, and Partner of Year. Tickets $75 for members and $90 for others. Go to www.nofanj.org or call 908-371-1111.
Vendor fair funds
Columbiettes group
Wednesday, Oct. 24 — The Millstone Valley Columbiettes host second annual vendor fair at 6:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, 34 Yorktown Road. Vendors include Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef, Mary Kay, doTERRA Oils, Thirty-One Bags. No admission fee, but donations are welcome to help the Columbiettes and charities they support, including Ronald McDonald House, U.S. troops, March of Dimes, Breast Cancer, Autism Foundation, ALS and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Flower show tips
will be shared
Thursday, Oct. 25 — The Neshanic Garden Club will hear Teri Holman on the N.J. Garden Club State Flower Show theme, “Mardi Gras Madness,” at its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. at the Station House, Olive Street, Neshanic Station. Ms. Holman will focus on hanging combination planters. The program will begin at 11. Lug a mug to a light luncheon at noon. Prospective members are encouraged to attend. For information, contact president Janet Gibson at 908-359-0176.
Food collection
for county pantry
Sat., Oct. 27 — Non-perishable food and drink donations benefit Somerset County Food Pantry. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at American Legion post, 429 South Main St. Sponsors are Marine Corps League 1284, American Legion Post 304, Boy Scout Troop 193.
Food festival helps
Manville squad
Sun., Oct. 28 — Samplings from menus of area restaurants to benefit Manville First Aid & Rescue Squad. 5:30 p.m. VFW hall, 600 Washington Ave., Manville. Sponsored by Manville Rescue Squad Auxiliary to replace and purchase equipment for the squad. $25 (limited tickets sold at door). Call Betty Ann at 908-725-3694 or any auxiliary member.
VFW hall to host
benefit for animals
Friday, Nov. 2 — People For Animals hosts a tricky tray at the Manville VFW, 100 Washington Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m.; drawings at 8. Tickets at $15 in advance and $20 at door includes tickets, hors d’oeuvres. Call 973-282-0890, ext. 311, or visit www.pfaonline.org. Event will benefit spay/neuter clinics and animal rescue program.
Garden club to hear
talk on tree pests
Thurs., Nov. 15 — Neshanic Garden Club meets at 9:45 a.m. at Station House, Olive Street, Neshanic Station. At 11 a.m. Nick Polanin of the Rutgers Master Gardener Program, will speak about the trees on community and state property, with a focus and pests and diseases. Lug your mug to the light luncheon at noon. Prospective members encouraged. Contact club president Janet Gibson at 908-359-0176.
Elks lodge hosts
tricky tray raffle
Saturday, Nov. 17 — Tricky tray basket raffle at Manville-Hillsborough BPOE 2119, 1500 Brooks Blvd., Hillsborough, Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Raffle begins at 7.$10 (includes one free sheet of tickets). No one under 18 admitted. Bring five non-perishable food items for the local food pantry and get a free grand prize raffle. For tickets call 908-725-1717 or 908-575-9610. Tickets must be purchased prior to event, and limited tickets will be sold.
Continuing events
Community theater — “Dial M for Murder” is performed by the Somerset Valley Players at the theater at 689 Amwell Road (Route 514) on weekends through Oct. 19. Tickets are $15 (or $13 for seniors and students) for Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. For tickets, go to www.svptheatre.org or call 908-369-7469.The air-conditioned theater is barrier-free.
Alzheimer’s support group — The Alzheimer’s Association has a support group in Hillsborough. Family members and caregivers come together to share information. Second Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. at Emeritus Senior Living, 60 Auten Road. RSVP to 431-1300.
Divorce support group — A non-denominational support group to help separated and divorced people to a new beginning. The group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, 7-8:30 p.m., at Hillsborough Presbyterian Church, Route 206 at Homestead Road. 908-295-6740.
Community events, meeting notices and items of local interest appear here at no charge. Send to [email protected] or Hillsborough Beacon, P.O. Box 350, Princeton, N.J. 08542, or fax to 609-924-3842.

