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Cub Scouts pose at the Montgomery police station. From left are Sean Shelton, Adrian Carley, Drew Macias, Layne Carley, Jack Macias and Donovan Miller.

Cub Scouts from Hillsborough Pack 1776 recently visited the Montgomery Police Department as part of the "Law Enforcement is a Big Job Achievement" program. Officers James Gill and Jason Clifford taught the Scouts about bicycle safety. The Scouts learned about the importance of safety equipment as well as maintenance. The Scouts toured the station and…

Community calendar, issue of Dec. 4 Variety show benefits school’s debate club Fri., Dec. 5 — High school students and faculty members perform in variety show, 7 p.m., in auditorium of Hillsborough High School, 466 Raider Blvd. Admission is $5. Open to the public. Proceeds benefit school Debate Club. Coffee house boosts donations to food…

The 80-member Raritan Valley Symphonic Band will present its annual free holiday concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, in the auditorium of Bridgewater-Raritan High School at 600 Garretson Road. Under the musical direction of Dr. Christopher G. Sumner, the band will liven this holiday season with a concert titled "Joy," because the band hopes…

Job seekers group hears about finances Wed., Dec. 3 — 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 "The Financial Impact of Job Loss," presented by Ken Bland, community relations specialist…

Community Calendar, issue of Nov. 13 Fri., Nov. 14 — Free concert by Nashville Christian recording artist P.J. Anderson will be hosted by St. Joseph’s Church, 34 Yorktown Road, at 7:30 p.m. for an evening of music and fellowship. Classical music plays at church Sun., Nov. 16 — A concert, "La Vie,"of music by Ravel,…

Senor Corner column CHAPTER A Our next monthly meeting is Thursday, Dec. 4, and our speaker will be Linda Rapacki from Ridewise, a source of sustainable travel alternatives in Somerset County. We will be entertained by members of the Raritan Valley Chorus with holiday music and will lead a singalong. The next Pizza & Movie…

CHAPTER A   Our next monthly meeting is Thursday, Nov. 6, and our speaker will be Rod Hirsch from Operation Shoebox. Members should bring in items to donate to deployed troops. Be sure to wear red, white and blue to this meeting. We also will hold our annual Dollar Sale so bring along any items…

More than 30 writers from Hillsborough, throughout New Jersey and beyond will attend Author’s Day at the Hillsborough Public Library at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15. Buy books and get them signed in the program room and throughout the library. Listen to authors read from their books in the west wing. Authors from many genres…