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Ongoing
The Manville/Hillsborough Elks Club, at 1500 Brooks Blvd., Hillsborough, will host Hypnotist Denny More in a fundraising benefit for Jake Whitenight. The show is scheduled for 8 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. March 28 (doors open at 6 p.m.). Mr. More has appeared at The Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Caroline’s Comedy Club on Broadway, and on “The Jerry Springer Show.” This show is intended for an audience 18 years and older. Tickets are $20 — but only 200 seats available. For advance ticket purchase, call Kevin at 908-295-1895; Paul at 908-334-7968; Bonnie 908-500-8690; or Lynn 908-334-8229.
Sunnymead Elementary School is planning a 50th anniversary celebration for September 2009. The anniversary celebration will include an open house for all former and present Sunnymead Elementary students, families and staff. The planning committee is currently looking for any Sunnymead memorabilia or photographs to display at this very special event. Please contact Sunnymead Elementary School by e-mail at [email protected] for additional information.
Information on Hillsborough Township’s Summer Enrichment Camps is available online at www.hillsborough.k12.nj.us (click on “Services”). The camp will offer new courses for students who will be in the Transitional Program through the eighth-grade in September. The camp will run two weeks: July 6-10, and July 13-17.
Registration for the Somerset Valley YMCA’s Backyard Pool Program is underway. Three sessions are available and are reserved on a first come – first served basis. Each two-week session consists of eight, 30-minute lessons held in private pools from Monday through Thursday over a two-week period. For dates and fees, call the YMCA at 908-369-0490.
Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Co. no. 3 Auxiliary is sponsoring its annual Pancake breakfast with the Easter Bunny on March 28 at the firehouse, 324 Woods Road, Hillsborough. The menu will include pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, ham, bagels, yogurt, fruit, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, milk, and juices. Seating will be at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (doors will open 15 minutes prior to each seating). All tickets are $9 per person (children under 2 years old are free) and must be reserved in advance. For more information and to reserve tickets call 908-431-9110.
Register now for the Somerville Family YMCA’s third Hackers Open, the golf outing for non-golfers. This outing will be held at Neshanic Valley 9 Hole Academy Golf Course on May 15. For more information, contact Dan Levitt at 908-722-4567 or go to www.ymcasomersetvalley.org.
Volunteer Fire Company no. 2 is hosting Hillsborough Vendors Fair 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 4. Free admission. The fair will be held inside the firehouse of on Rt. 206 near Charlie Browns and across the street from Commerce Bank. Some of the vendors include At Home America, Katz Kustom Threads, Silver With An Attitude, Tastefully Simple, Hillsborough Racquetball Club, Mary Kay, Avon, Tupperware, Chocolates, Antiques, At Home America, Home & Garden, Crafts, Woodwork, LoTheMar Opals, bags, beautiful jewelry, Kay Jay Cards & sports, Sweets & Faux, Deva Jewelry, Home & Garden, Glorious Jewelry, Animal Pictures and Clothes and much more.
For information or reservations, e-mail [email protected] or Chris [email protected]Learning Express Toy Stores in Branchburg and Hillsborough are collecting food and items for cats and dogs for the Somerset Regional Animal Shelter through March. Items needed include non-clumping cat litter, moist and dry cat food, toys, paper towels, and dry dog food. The Hillsborough store is located at the Hillsborough Promenade — more information can be found at www.hillsborough.learningexpress-toys.com, or at shelter Web site, www.fosras.com.
Thursday, March 19
“The Majestic Orchid” will be presented by the orchid specialists at Duke Farms from 9:30 a.m. to noon March 19, 28; April 2, 16, 25; and May 7, 9, 21, 23. Participants will learn about the history and care of orchids, the special features of certain varieties, lighting requirements and how to encourage re-blooming. Class members will have the opportunity to view some of the more than 1,300 orchid varieties at Duke Farms and receive hands-on instruction on how to pot an orchid that they may then take home. The cost is $45 and advance registration is required — to learn more about the program or register, visit www.dukefarms.org or call 908-722-3700.
The Hillsborough Public Library Advisory Board will at 7:30 p.m. March 19 in the library conference room. Meeting are open to the public, but residents interested in attending are asked to call Christine Taylor, Administrative Assistant, in advance at 908-369-2200.
The Hillsborough Toastmasters Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Affinity Federal Credit Union in the Hillsborough Promenade.
Israeli Dancing at Temple Beth-El at 7:30 p.m. March 19. No experience necessary; singles are welcome. Cost is $7 for lesson and refreshments. Call Anna at 908-707-0028 to confirm attendance.
Friday, March 20
The Triangle Elementary School HSA will host its Spring Fling Basket Auction Friday at St. Mary’s Byzantine Church, 1900 Brooks Blvd., Hillsborough. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the drawing starts at 8 p.m. For tickets or more information, contact [email protected], call 908-874-3470, ext. 7, or visit Triangle School’s Web page at www.TriangleHSA.org.
Congregation Kehilat Shalom, 253 Belle Mead-Griggstown Road, Belle Mead, will participate inShabbat Across America at 6:30 p.m. Friday, with a Friday night Explanatory Service and a pot luck dinner. Participants should bring candles for a community-wide Shabbat candle lighting. Oneg immediately following service. For more information, call Robin R. Bengochea at 908-359-0420 or e-mail at [email protected].
Saturday, March 21
Roll Out and Celebrate,” a fashion show benefiting Hillsborough High School’s Project Graduation will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the high school. Tickets are $12 (students and seniors pay $8), and can be purchased in advance by calling 908-872-9863 or 908-256-6877.
Tickets will go on sale today for “A Night of School Spirit”, a new event open to all Hillsborough fourth-grade students (Amsterdam, Hillsborough Elementary, Sunnymead, Triangle, Woodfern and Woods Road schools) set for 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. April 17 at the Hillsborough Elementary School Gym. The $5 student ticket ($7 at the door) includes school vs. school activities, DJ Grace, light refreshments and much more. School spirit logos on sale at $1 each to decorate the gym — the school with the most logos wins a prize. Invite your friends to be part of this new event for the Class of 2017. Advance tickets recommended due to capacity limit – first come, first served. Tickets will be available at the municipal building from 8 a.m. to noon today, and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 25 and March 31. For more information, e-mail to [email protected]
Hillsborough Democrats are hosting a fundraising dinner party to kick off the 2009 campaign 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. March 21. Tickets are $100 each, and all are welcome to attend and meet the local Democrats. Call Ann at 908-698-1889, or John at 908-874-5546 for tickets.
Sunday, March 22
Temple Beth-El is hosting “Teatime at Temple Beth-El”, its first Passover dessert competition at 4 p.m. In addition to Passover Desserts prepared by the more than 30 chefs participating, there will be specialty teas provided by Teaberry’s of Flemington, and live music. The Temple Sisterhood will open the Judaica shop at 3:30 p.m. with Passover items. Admission to the event is $5; in honor of Mitzvah Day, a portion of the admission price will be donated to the JFS Kosher Food Bank. RSVP to Simona at [email protected] or call 908-369-7884.
Monday, March 23
The Hillsborough Family YMCA’s Running 101 clinic starts today, with the children’s session at 5 p.m., and adults at 6 p.m. s can help you reach your goal. This 8-week program, supported by a grant from Pepsico, covers what to wear, nutrition, stretching and other information to build healthy runners and will be taught by avid runners, Adele Morgan and Ali Ibrahim. Fees for the clinic are: adults with the Full Privilege membership: $85; Program Members: $125; Potential Members: $155. For more information visit the Web site at www.ymcasomersetvalley.org.
Tuesday, March 24
Registration for the 4-H Science-sational Day, sponsored by the Somerset County 4-H Youth Development Program, is open until March 24. A complete schedule of 4-H Science-sational Day activities and registration form is available from the Somerset County 4-H Office at 908-526-6644 or at the Web site at www.4HisTOPS.org. Advance registration is required. Participants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and, as usual, registration is likely to be filled before the deadline. Fees are non-refundable. For more information about 4-H Science-sational Day, or the 4-H program in general, contact the county 4-H Office at 908-526-6644 or 231-7000, ext. 7521.
Looking ahead
Vendors and crafters are invited to register for the Hillsborough Vendors Fair, sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Co. no. 2 and scheduled for April 4 and Oct. 10. Indoor spaces with two chairs are available for both events. Proceed from the events are used to support Hillsborough volunteer firefighters. For information and reservations, contact (Crafters) Chris at 908-359-0123 (or 908-369-7839) or e-mail [email protected][email protected]
The Neshanic Garden Club will meet at 10 a.m. March 26 at the Station House on Olive Street, Neshanic Station. The monthly study, “What’s New in Horticulture?,” will be presented by Frieda Miller. The guest speaker, Barbara Melera from the D. Landreth Seed Company will present the program. The company is celebrating its 225th year in business and it is the oldest seed company, and the fourth oldest business in the United States. A light luncheon will follow. All prospective garden club members are welcome. For further information, please call President Jean Stives at 908-359-6480.
St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, 1900 Brooks Blvd., Hillsborough, will sponsor an iconography workshop for adults March 27, 28, 29. The workshop will be presented by Marylyn Barone, a noted Pittsburgh-area iconographer. Those attending the workshop will write an icon on an 8-by-10 gesso covered board. The subject will be the Holy Napkin, an icon that is used throughout the Great Fast (Lent). Using a pre-prepared prototype, participants will learn techniques for faces, garments, gilding and background. The theology of iconography and aspects of Saint Nicholas’ life will be presented. The class will be Friday evening, all day Saturday and Sunday, noon until finishing. There is the opportunity for Saturday Vigil at 4 p.m. or Sunday Liturgy at 8:30 or 11 a.m. The cost of the program is $100, which covers all supplies — a deposit of $25 is required and the class will be limited to 20 people. For further information or an application, call the Rev. Ed Cimbala at 908-725-0615; or Marylyn Barone at 412-491-9927 or [email protected].
Woods Road Elementary School sixth annual craft and vendor fair will be held March 28. The fair is booking crafters and vendors — anyone interested should email Michele Tallman at [email protected], or call 908-874-3460, ext. 5307.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Hillsborough Fire Co no. 1 in Flagtown will host an Indoor Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 28 at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex. Vendors are welcome to reserve a table ($20 each). For reservations, call Gail at 908-369-4811.
Registration for 4-H TOPS Camp, a week-long day camp program sponsored by Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County, is underway. The camp is scheduled for June 29 to July 2, and is open to youth who have completed grades 1 through 6 by June 2009. Camp will be held at the Ted Blum 4-H Center on Milltown Road in Bridgewater. Registration fee is $200 until March 31; $250 beginning April 1. Full and partial scholarships are available to those who qualify. Contact the Somerset County Rutgers Cooperative Extension at 908-526-6644 or visit the Web site at 4HisTOPS.org to obtain information and an application.
St. Ann School, 29 Second Ave., Raritan, will hold a Trick Tray auction April 4. Doors will open at 5 p.m., with the first tickets pulled at 6:30 p.m. In addition to regular prizes, specials, super specials, 50/50 raffle, there will be two grand prizes: a Disney Trip valued at $2,000, and a Mac Book Laptop with Microsoft Office and Student, and Canon Pixma MP480 printer, valued at $1,500. Pre-sale entrance tickets are $10. For tickets or more informaiton, call Kelly Albright at 732-356-8313.
The Jointure of Somerset County is offering two financial education workshops lead by Hillsborough resident and Certified Financial Planner James Kinney, founder of Financial Pathways LLC. The workshops will offer an introduction to six crucial aspects of financial planning: Risk Management; Cash and Debt Management; Investments; Taxes; Retirement Planning and Estate Conservation; over three, two-hour sessions. The sessions will be at Hillsborough Middle School April 15, 22 and 29. See The Jointure catalog or visit www.jointure.org for more information. For more about Financial Pathways, check the Web site www.financialpathways.net.
Woodfern Family Night of Fitness and Fun, a free family night for Woodfern families, will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. April 17. The event is sponsored by the Woodfern Home and School Association, along with donations from Stop & Shop , Shop Rite and Wegmans, and will feature various fitness stations (i.e., mini-Yoga class, scooter races, jump rope, balance beam, hula hoops, etc.) for students to try, along with a nutrition station, with helpful nutritional handouts geared for kids and adults, and a Healthy Life Choices station. For younger siblings, there will be a mini-obstacle course and fun coloring pages.
For more information, contact Hillarie Scannelli at 908-369-0173 or [email protected]
Camplain Volunteer Fire Company no. 2 in Manville is sponsoring a fundraising bus trip to the NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series races at Darlington Raceway. The trip will depart Manville on May 7, returning on May 10th. The trip includes roundtrip motorcoach transportation from Manville; one night lodging at the Hampton Inn in Fredericksburg, Va.; two nights lodging at the Hampton Inn in Fayetteville, N.C.; transportation to and from the race track and race tickets. To inquire about prices and other information, contact the firehouse at 908-526-0439 and leave a message for Mark or Rob.
Neshanic Reformed Church and Christian Nurturing Center will be holding a flea market/vendor fair and carnival on May 15 and 16. Spaces are available for vendors to rent at $20 for the first space for both days, $10 thereafter. Mark the date to either rent space or come shop. For more information, call 908-369-5215.
Flea market vendors wanted for flea markets sponsored by Hillsborough Fire Co. no. 2 Ladies Auxiliary on May 16th and May 30. We are across from Commerce bank and near Charlie Browns. The flea markets are held outside behind the firehouse and the entrance is from Hamilton Road [turn at Burger King and Charlie Browns]. Parking will be on the grass behind the firehouse and in the parking lot above Hillsborough Radiology, but not in Hillsborough Radiology’s parking area. The tentative schedule for flea markets is June 13th and 27, July 11, Aug. 29 and Sept. 12 and 26. Flea market outside spaces are available for $15 each. Vendors can just show up that morning and pay then. For information and reservations, call 908-722-0620 or 908-725-4908, or visit the fire company Web site at www.HillsboroughFireCo2.com. Go to About, Membership and then Ladies Auxiliary for Ladies Auxiliary information.
