Big Band, swing music
continues series in park
Thurs., July 24 — John Nobile’s Summer Swing Orchestra, playing in the tradition of the great swing and jazz orchestras of the 1930s and ’40s, plays 7-8:30 p.m. at Ann Van Middlesworth Park (located off Amwell Road on 17 Pleasant View Road). Bring a chair or a blanket.
Flea market benefits
fire company auxiliary
Sat., July 26 — Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 Fire Auxiliary will hold an outdoor flea market at 375 Route 206, next to Hillsborough Radiology and across from TD Bank. The market is behind the firehouse in the parking lot off Hamilton Road. Parking is on the grass behind the firehouse and in the upper parking lot. No parking at Hillsborough Radiology.
Flea market spaces are $15 each. Vendors can show up that morning and pay, with no reservations needed.
For information, call 908-722-0620 or 908-725-4908. Direct questions to 908-359-0123 or cberju@gmail.com.
Local Democrats hold
campaign kickoff picnic
Sun., July 27 — Hillsborough Democrats will hold a campaign kickoff picnic for the Le/Beggiato campaign for Township Committee from 2 to 6 p.m., rain or shine, at the outdoor pavilion of Polish Falcon Camp, 140 Falcon Road. Home-cooked barbecue, salads, drinks and dessert, sports and games.
Democratic county and Congressional candidates have been invited. Price is at door is $30/person or $50/family at the door. Checks may be made out to Committee to Elect Le and Beggiato and mailed to 425 Willow Road, Hillsborough, 08844.
Country rock music
continues park’s series
Thurs., July 31 — Sun Dog plays good-time music from the 1960s through today, 7-8:30 p.m., at Ann Van Middlesworth Park (located off Amwell Road on 17 Pleasant View Road). Bring a chair or a blanket. Sun Dog plays current hits, 1980s rock and pop, classic rock and country and Southern rock.
Boy Scout troop to hold
annual blood drive
Thursday, July 31 — Boy Scout Troop 1776 will be sponsoring its ninth annual blood drive at the Neshanic Reformed Church from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The drive is held every year in honor of Silvano Zobele, father of Eagle Scouts John and Thomas Zobele. Mr. Zobele died of leukemia in 2005 and benefited during his battle with the disease from donated blood products.
To set up an appointment, contact Judy zobele at Judy.zobele@verizon.net.
Golf outing boosts
high school basketball
Thurs., July 31 — 10th annual Hillsborough High School boys’ basketball golf outing at Royce Brook Golf Club. 1:30 p.m. shotgun start. Player fee of $130 includes golf and dinner. If interested in playing or sponsoring the outing, call Coach Ian Progin at 908-642-2225 for information.
Fishing, campout
make for fun night
Fri., Aug. 1 — Township campout and fishing derby in Ann Van Middlesworth Park, located off Amwell Road on 17 Pleasant View Road. Enjoy a family night of camping, fishing, kickball games, a night hike, and a campfire. Register with Recreation Department online at www.hillsborough-nj.org. Registration required by July 31. Bring your tent.
Campout only: $5 per person; campout with dinner, $10 per person. David L. Thomas Sr. Memorial Fishing Derby for children ages 14 and younger, accompanied by an adult, begins at 5 p.m. and concludes at 7.
Job seekers group
explains LinkedIn
Wed., Aug. 6 — Jewish Family Service hosts a free support group for job seekers who are unemployed, underemployed or seeking a career change from 7-9 p.m. at 150-A West High St., Somerville.
The topic is "Everything you Always Wanted to know About LinkedIn, But Were Afraid to Ask" by Andy O’Hearn, communications advisor and coach.
To register, or for information about Career Counseling Services, contact Elise Prezant at 908-725-7799, ext. 108, or eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org.
Last night of concerts
to have surprise artist
Thurs., Aug. 7 — Surprise musical guest plays 7-8:30 p.m. at Ann Van Middlesworth Park (located off Amwell Road on 17 Pleasant View Road). Bring a chair or a blanket.
Motorcycle ride raises
money for scholarship
Sat., Aug. 9 — First motorcycle ride and BBQ fundraiser for Col. Stanley L. Lapidow Scholarship. Cycle ride starts at Lapidow residence, 14 Warner Drive, and ends at Manville Elks Lodge, 1500 Brooks Blvd., for food, beer, party, music and games from 1 to 6 p.m.. Rain or shine. Proceeds go to Rutgers Army ROTC cadet who best displays potential leadership in career as Army officer. 908-672-9098.
Music festival plays
Aug. 9 at Applebee’s
Sat., Aug. 9 — The Hillsborough Music Festival will beheld from 2 to 10 p.m. in the parking area behind Applebee’s off Route 206. Free admission. Benefits "My Son, Your Daughter," the Jonah Johnson Youth Scholarship Fund providing suicide prevention and anti-violence education in the community.
Rotary fair scheduled
for six August days
Tues.-Sat., Aug. 12-17 — Rotary Club fair, 6-10 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, and 2-7 p.m. Sunday on field adjacent to Lowe’s in the Hillsborough Promenade, 315 Route 206. Food, rides, games, events, vendors. On Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, buy a wristband and ride all night for one price. On Friday night there will be fireworks.
The fair is the major fund-raising event of the Rotary Club of Hillsborough and yields funds that are given back to the community in various ways.
For information on being a vendor call Anthony Franchini at 908-334-9304.
Firefighters to host
their Junior Olympics
Sat., Aug. 16 — Hillsborough Fire Co. 2 will host the annual Junior Firefighter Olympics at starting at 10 a.m. at its station at 375 Route 206.
School cheer team
benefits from car wash
Sat., Aug. 23 — Hillsborough High School’s competition cheer team will hold a car wash fundraiser in the Applebee’s parking lot on Route 206 from 7 to 11 a.m. $7 per car. For advance tickets (by Aug. 15) or to make a donation, mail checks made payable to HHS Competition Cheer Team to 462 Township Line Road, Hillsborough 08844. Prepaid tickets will be mailed back.
Sourland Mountain
will challenge bicyclists
Sat., Sept. 6 — "Sourland Spectacular" bicycle rally with challenging routes for serious cyclists, and shorter alternatives for casual riders. Routes of 23 to 63 miles all include significant climbs.
Routes begin and end at the Otto Kaufman Community Center on Skillman Road. Park across the street at Montgomery High School.
Following the morning rides, bikers will return to the starting point for a gourmet picnic lunch, with brownie sundaes for dessert.
Proceeds benefit the non-profit Sourland Conservancy. Fee is $40 per person, with discounts for early registration. Fee for ages 12 to 16 is $20. For registration and information, visit www.Sourland.org/spectacular.
Continuing events
Community theater — Somerset Valley Players presents a musical adaptation of the Robert Louis Stevenson classic, "Treasure Island," through Aug. 3 at their theater at 689 Amwell Road (Route 514).
Shows are Fridays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Children can have a pirate-themed party at the theater in conjunction with the children’s production.
For information, call 908-369-7469. Tickets are $10 with a $2 processing fee for those bought online at www.svptheatre.org. The theater is air conditioned and handicapped accessible.
Youth cheer, football — Registration is open until Aug. 9 for the Jr. Raiders fall football and cheer season. Go to http://jrraiders.org for costs and registration.
Coping with addiction — Parents of Addicted Children helps parents understand and cope with drug problems they are facing, and will face, with their children. Meets first and third Monday of the month, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Neshanic Reformed Church, 715 Amwell Road.
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 7 p.m. at Mary, Mother of God Church at 157 So. Triangle Road. Call 908-431-1300 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 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Hillsborough Presbyterian Church, Route 206 at Homestead Road. Call 908-295-6740.
Summer Shabbat services: Congregation Kehilat Shalom, at 253 Belle Mead–Griggstown Road, will offer Friday night Shabbat services on July 25, and Aug. 8 and 22, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Registration for religious school and Hebrew High (Kehi-loft) continues throughout the summer. Summer facility tours and meetings with Rabbi Susan Falk can be made by appointment.
For information, call 908-359-0420 or email admin@kehilatshalomnj.org.
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