Community Calendar, issue of Oct. 16
Friends of Library to hold book sale
Sat., Oct. 18 — Friends of the Hillsborough Library annual book sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at library. Bargains support efforts to fund library activities and materials.
Foot race helps burn survivors
Sun., Oct. 19 — The non-profit Sons of the Flag will host a 5K run/walk at Hillsborough Fire Company No. 3 at 324 Woods Road. Registration opens at 7:15 a.m. for 8 a.m. start. Race fee $30, or $50 with T-shirt. Proceeds go towards research, funding and support for burn survivors.
Poll director to speak to Dems
Wed., Oct. 22 — David Redlawsk, director of the Eagleton Center for Public Interest polling and professor of political science at Rutgers University, will address the Hillsborough Democratic Alliance on New Jersey politics and polling at 7 p.m. at Avalon Assisted Living, 393 Amwell Road.
He is a former member of the Hillsborough Township Committee. He left for an academic position at the University of Iowa in 1999 and returned to New Jersey in 2009 to direct the Rutgers-Eagleton Poll.
For information, call Dale Gordon at 908-884-4502 or e-mail him at [email protected].
Holiday shopping at Millstone fair
Wed., Oct. 22 — Millstone Valley Columbiettes host 4th annual vendor fair at 6:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, 34 Yorktown Road. Vendors will have cash-and-carry items. Admission is free.
Panel discusses local drug trends
Wed., Oct. 22 — "Drug Trends in Our Community" will be explored in a panel discussion at the municipal building on South Branch Road, 7 p.m. Intended for the community and students in middle school and older. Film on "domino effect" of pills to heroin will be shown. Discussion will have a pastor, guidance counselor, mother, young adult in recovery and someone from the prosecutor’s office. Run by Hillsborough/Millstone Municipal Alliance.
Garden club to hear about bees
Thurs., Oct. 23 — The Neshanic Garden Club’s monthly meeting at 9:45 a.m. at Montgomery United Methodist Church, 117 Sunset Road, off Route 206 in Belle Mead. Georgette Migliore will demonstrate the element of size and the principle of proportion in the finished design of flower arrangements.
Christopher Obropta, specialist for the Water Resources Program, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, will provide a primer on the concept of the rain garden as a sustainable practice in home and community landscapes.
Lug a mug to a light luncheon at noon. Prospective members are encouraged to attend. For information, contact club president Barbara Zielsdorff at 908-359-1750.
Murder mystery benefits theater
Fri., Oct. 24 — Hillsborough High School Theatre will host its second annual Murder Mystery Dinner at 6:30 p.m. in the Commons at Hillsborough High School, 466 Raider Blvd.
The theme for the interactive evening of dinner, dancing and murder is "Hollywood" and red carpet dress is encouraged. Tickets are $15 per person or $105 for a table of 8. Dinner and entertainment included in admission price. Buy tickets at HHSTheatre.org. For information or questions, call 908- 431-6600, ext. 2099.
Kehilat Shalom rummage sale
Oct. 24 and 26 — Congregation Kehilat Shalom, at 253 Belle Mead–Griggstown Road in Belle Mead, will hold its annual rummage sale on Friday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., rain or shine. Household and kitchen items, clothing, children’s toys, tools, sports items, light furniture, books. Donations of gently used or new items will be accepted on Sunday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to noon and Monday to Wednesday, Oct. 20-22, from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Other times can be arranged by calling the office. Bicycles in any condition will be accepted for donation to the Boys and Girls Club of Trenton Bike Exchange Program.
Business group to meet socially
Mon., Oct. 27 — Hillsborough Township’s Economic & Business Development Commission will hold a business social event on at Pheasant’s Landing Restaurant, 311 Amwell Road, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Boy Scout troop goes medieval
Sat., Oct 25 — Boy Scout Troop 489 invites boys in grades 4, 5 and 6 to its Renaissance Festival recruitment event at Camp Dewitt, starting at 1 p.m. Participate in a variety of medieval activities, including jousting, an obstacle course, a sword-fighting demonstration, knife throwing and capture the flag. Food and snacks will be provided. For information, contact Scoutmaster Will Athanasiou at [email protected] or download the event flyer at http://www.troop489nj.com/download.htm.
Film focuses on medicines, heroin
Mon., Oct. 27 — Documentary film, "Kids Are Dying," about how prescription drug abuse and heroin are threatening young people, will be shown at Neshanic Reformed Church, 715 Amwell Road, 6 p.m. Presented by Michael DeLeon, president of Scared Straight Inc.
Pro football player to speak
Sat., Nov. 1 – Crossroads Community Church sponsors N.Y. Giants cornerback Prince Amukamara at dinner at Hillsborough Middle School, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mr. Amukamara will speak about football and his life lessons, questions and answers, raffle prizes and a few autographs. For information and to register, visit www.crossroadsnj.org/giants. Tickets are $12 each, dinner included.
Ornaments tree benefits animals
Sun., Nov. 2 — Tree lighting ceremony of Noah’s Tree to honor animal friends, 6 p.m. at Pet Valu, (Nelson’s Corner Shopping Center), Route 206 at Amwell Road. A donation of $5 per light can honor a pet or a needy animal. Go to www.coalitionforanimals.org for information, 908-369-0604.
Job seekers hear about resources
Wed., Nov. 5 — Jewish Family Service hosts free support groups 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 presentation will be "Job vs. Career: Use What you Have to Get What you Want" by Ruth Hollingsworth, president of Fair Aging.
To register, or for information about career counseling services, contact Elize Prezant at 908-725-7799, ext. 108,
or [email protected].
Funding is provided by grants from the United Way of Hunterdon County and Magyar Bank.
Church holds roast beef dinner
Sat., Nov. 8 — A roast beef dinner and bake sale will be held at South Branch Reformed Church, 870 River Road, 4:30-7 p.m. Adults $14, children 6-12 $6, children 5 and under eat free. Call the church office for reservations (not required but suggested) at 908-369-4956.
Church crafts fair features vendors
Nov. 8-9 — Sixth annual free craft/vendor fair. Saturday,10-4, and Sunday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church,105 Summer Road, Three Bridges. 50+ crafters/vendors, basket raffle, bake sale. For info, call 908-782-1475
Continuing
Community theater — Somerset Valley Players presents the musical "Footloose" from Oct. 24 to Nov. 9 at their theater at 689 Amwell Road (Route 514). It is directed by Christian Carrara, with music directed by Thomas Pepitone.
Shows are Fridays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.
For information, call 908-369-7469. Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for senior citizens and students.
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