‘Stuff the bus’
with food for pantry
Sat., Nov. 10 — Help the Hillsborough Township PBA 205 “Stuff the Bus” to replenish the local food bank for the winter months. Bring non-perishable food to Nelson’s Corner Shop-Rite, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prizes and giveaways from local businesses.
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. Contact club president Janet Gibson at 908-359-0176.
Students to present
‘A Christmas Carol’
Nov. 15-17 — Hillsborough High School Theatre presents “A Christmas Carol” at 7 p.m. on Nov. 15, 16 and 17 and at 1 p.m. on Nov. 17 in auditorium of school, 466 Raider Blvd. $12 brings reserved seating. Buy tickets on website HHSTheatre.org, at the door or visit theater box office from 6-9 p.m. Nov. 12-14. For information, call 908-431-6600, ext. 2099
Township hall hosts
indoor flea market
Sat., Nov. 17 — Ladies Auxiliary of Fire Company No. 1 holds market at Hillsborough municipal building, 379 South Branch Road. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Food available.
Red Cross to hold
a blood drive
Sat., Nov. 17 — American Red Cross drive in memory of Thomas Angeline and Mario DellaFera at Fire Company No. 2, 375 Route 206, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Make appointment at 1-800-RED-CROSS or go to www.redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code 02215959 or call Dawn Welches at 908-281-6260 or email [email protected]. Bring photo ID. Eat breakfast before giving.
Kids: Meet Santa
over breakfast
Sat., Dec. 1 — Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Company No. 3 at 324 Woods Road will hold its annual Breakfast with Santa. There are seatings at 8:15 and 10:45 a.m.; reservations are required. Tickets are $9 per person. Breakfast buffet includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, French toast, sausage, ham, hash browns. For instructions on making reservations, go to fire company website at www.hillsboroughfire3.org or call Mark Brownlie at 908-431-0527.
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, 60 Auten Road. Call 431-1300 if attending.
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, 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.

