Job support group to hear ‘coach’ speak
Wed., July 10 — Jewish Family Service’s next support group free session for active job seekers who are unemployed, underemployed or seeking a career change, 7-9 p.m. at 150-A West High St., Somerville.
The topic is “The Defining the Key Elements of the Job Search” presented by Neil Cooper, Cooper Leadership Coaching. Funding for this program is provided by grants from The United Way of Northern New Jersey, The United Way of Hunterdon County and Magyar Bank. Registration is required for possible change of location. Contact Elise Prezant at 908-725-7799 or [email protected].
Concerts in park continue tonight
Thurs., July 11 — The Tone Rangers play from 7-8:30 p.m. in the free Music in the Park concert series at Ann Van Middlesworth Park. Turn off Amwell Road at Pleasant View Road (one-half mile west of high school.)
Sponsored by the Hillsborough Education Foundation, in conjunction with Hillsborough Parks and Recreation Department.
Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. For information, visit www.HEF.org.
Bowling for Billy helps youth’s family
Sat., July 13 — Carolyn Tighe will host a Bowl for Billy fundraiser at Strike ‘n Spare Lanes in Green Brook, 8-10 p.m. Tickets at $20 each include two hours of bowling, shoes, dessert, coffee and three raffle tickets for gift baskets. Email Carolyn at [email protected].
Auxiliary sponsors outside flea markets
Sat., July 13 — Flea markets behind the Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Co. No. 2 at 375 Route 206 and Hamilton Road starts at 9 a.m. Market outside spaces are $15 each. Vendors can show up the day of market without a reservation. Also to be held Aug. 17, Sept. 7 and 21, and Oct. 5. For information, call 908-722-0620 or 908-725-4908.
Swing band plays in concert in park
Thurs., July 18 — The Summer Swing Orchestra plays from 7-8:30 p.m. in the free concert series at Ann Van Middlesworth Park. Turn off Amwell Road at Pleasant View Road (one-half mile west of high school.) Sponsored by the Hillsborough Education Foundation, in conjunction with township Parks and Recreation Department. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. For information, visit www.HEF.org.
GOP club organizes golf outing, dinner
Fri., July 19 — Hillsborough GOP Club golf outing to at Royce Brook Golf Club. 11:30 a.m. registration and lunch and 1 p.m. shotgun start. Dinner in the tent with prizes and awards. We are looking for sign sponsors, event sponsors, and golfers. Contact Tod Mershon at 908-295-1368 for information and pricing.
College representatives to answer public’s questions
Thurs., Aug. 1 — Raritan Valley Community College will host an information session for prospective students, 5-7 p.m., in the township library at 379 South Branch Road.
Representatives will provide information about the 90 associate degree and certificate programs, as well as non-credit, professional/personal development opportunities, the admissions and enrollment processes, paying for college, and transfer and career opportunities.
For information, phone 908-526-1200 or e-mail [email protected]. No RSVP is required to attend.
RVCC’s main campus is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg Township. RVCC @ Bridgewater, located at 14 Vogt Drive, offers technical, trade, credit and non-credit courses.
Continuing events
Farmers market — The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey holds a weekly market at Duke Farms at 1112 Duke’s Parkway West to sell produce and seedlings from NOFA incubator farms on property. The market will be open Saturdays and Sundays from noon-4 p.m.
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.
