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Issue: 2013-48

December 6, 2013

Christmas Tree Lighting - Tonight, Friday December 6th (Rain or Shine)

Though the weather outside might be frightful - Santa will arrive on the fire truck at 6:45 and the Tree Lighting will be at 7:00pm.

Due to the weather, some of the events, attractions and entertainment have been canceled.

Santa will be available for visits after the Tree Lighting in the Multipurpose room.

Hot chocolate and cookies will be served.

Admission to the Christmas Tree Lighting event is free and all residents are invited.

Township Committee Honors Marissa Jackson

Hillsborough High School Junior, Marissa Jackson was recently honored at a Township Committee meeting and received a proclamation for her being one of thirteen high school students selected nationwide to participate in the 2013 George Washington Carver Summer Internship Program at Iowa State University.

Congratulations Marissa!

Pictured above: Mayor Frank DelCore and Marissa Jackson

Hillsborough Township Parks & Recreation 2013-14 Winter Brochure Now Available

The 2013-14 Hillsborough Recreation Winter Brochure is available online at the Township website www.hillsborough-nj.org. Online registration is a quick and easy way to be part of the fun. Don't miss out! Register today!

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Recycling Calendar: 'First Saturday,' Tire Drop-off

First Saturday of the Month' Drop-off

Somerset County residents can take advantage of the next First Saturday of the Month Drop-off event to clean up around their homes on Dec. 7 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Somerset County Recycling Center, located at 40 Polhemus Lane, Bridgewater, N.J. 08807.

First Saturday drop-off events enable busy residents to recycle tires, clean textiles and usual curbside items in one fell swoop, as well as help people in the community who are less fortunate by donating food items for a local food bank.

As part of the program, residents can drop off up to eight tires - with or without rims, scrap metal, used motor oil, oil filters, antifreeze and usual curbside materials, including chipboard items and plastic bottles and containers, marked #1 through #7. Chipboard includes gift, shoe, shirt and all retail boxes, as well as cereal, cookie, pasta, cake and cracker boxes, without the plastic liners. Also poster board, backing from writing pads and empty, dried-out steel paint cans are accepted.

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Hillsborough YMCA - Operation Shoebox Packing Event - Saturday, December 7th

Volunteers are invited to join Operation Shoebox New Jersey staff pack gift boxes and send Christmas greetings to U.S. troops deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan at the Hillsborough Family YMCA on Saturday, Dec 7th from 10am - 2pm.

There will be raffles with hourly drawings for prizes and gifts.

For more information, please contact Valerie Giacopelli at vgiacopelli@ymcasomersetvalley.org - www.ymcasomersetvalley.org - 908-369-0490

Call Operation Shoebox New Jersey headquarters at 908-698-0333 for further information or check the website at www.opshoeboxnj.org

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Seasons: Music in the West Wing of the Hillsborough Library!

Wednesday, December 11 at 7 pm

Join us for an evening of holiday magic as Seasons returns with their unique fusion of Celtic, folk, and original seasonal music!
Relax and enjoy the beautiful sounds of the violin, mandolin, Celtic harp, hammered dulcimer, and more! Refreshments will be served.

Hillsborough Township to Host Community Blood Drive and Family and Friends Adult CPR Class

All Participants Entered in Drawing to Win Super Bowl Tickets

This event will take place on Thursday, December 12th from 3-7 p.m. at the Peter J. Biondi Building located at 379 South Branch Road. All donors will be entered to win a pair of tickets to the 2014 Super Bowl at MetLife Stadium. Hillsborough Rescue Squad is providing the Adult Family and Friends CPR Class.

The drive will be conducted by Somerset Medical Center as part of the hospital's new mobile blood collection program. This event is a special opportunity for neighbors to help neighbors; all blood collected at the drive will stay within the community to be used by patients at Somerset Medical Center. Each pint of blood carries the potential to save two lives.

The blood donation process is safe, efficient and takes approximately 45 minutes. Donors must be at least 17 years old and weigh 110 lbs. (Donors who are 16 may donate with parental consent and need to weigh at least 120 lbs.) Appointments are encouraged and can be made by calling Pam Borek at 908-369-8314 or pborek@hillsborough-nj.org

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Annual Holiday Basket Auction

The Hillsborough High School (HHS) Choir and Choir Parents Association will present their Annual Holiday Basket Auction on Friday, December 6, 2013 in the HHS Commons. The doors will open at 6:45pm, and the first ticket will be pulled at 8:30pm. All are welcome to attend. This year's auction will feature items such as Keurig and SodaStream machines, Bobby Flay cookware and much more. This is the Choir's biggest fund raiser, and all proceeds will benefit the HHS Choral program, including our year end Senior Awards.

Admission and basket tickets are available for purchase at the door or in advance by contacting the HHS Choir Parents Association at hhschoirparents@gmail.com or by calling:

Tom McKenna at 908-403-8646 or
Barbara Turck at 908-872-8300

Come out and support a good cause.

Sponsored by the HHS Choir and Choir Parents Association

2013 Community Holiday Dinner

The 2013 Community Holiday Dinner will take place on December 25th 2pm-4pm at Ted Blum 4H Center of Somerset County 310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, NJ. This dinner is at no cost to those who attend, but you must have reservations to be seated. Seating is limited to 200 so call early! RSVP: 4-H Office 908-526-6644 By 12/18/13

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Registration for the 2014 Spring season is now open!

The cost per-player is based on the league that the player is registered for:
*   Tee Ball Farm (players who are 5 years old on May 1, 2014) $125
*   Tee Ball Colonial (players who are 6 years old on May 1, 2014) $145
*   Instructional Pioneer (players who are 7 years old on May 1, 2014) $145
*   Minors Rookie, International and Cactus $195
*   Majors & Babe Ruth Pacific, Gulf, Junior, Senior and Graduate $225
*   Buddy League $35

The 2014 Spring season early registration ends December 27, 2013. The process of forming teams will begin in early January. Players who register after January 3, 2014 will be placed on a team only if roster sizes permit. To avoid late fees, please register by December 27, 2013.

Visit the Hillsborough Baseball League website to register:
http://www.hbl.leag1.com

Hillsborough Middle & Auten Road Schools Discount Card on Sale Now!!!

HMS/ARIS 2013-2014 Discount Cards are on sale now at a cost of $10.00 each, with all proceeds going to ARIS and HMS school programs and teacher grants. The card includes reusable discounts shown below from 36 local businesses; valid through 9/30/14. Additional details are noted on the actual Discount Card. Special Promotion: Buy 5 cards, get 1 card free!

If you would like to purchase a discount card, please email Wendy Holt, HMS HSA Discount Card Committee Chairperson, at wenholt@aol.com. Purchases will be redeemed quickly upon receipt of payment (checks only).

Please note: If you have students at either ARIS or HMS, you will be given opportunities to purchase Discount Cards at their respective Open Houses in August, and through fliers distributed the first week of school.
Thank you for your support!

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Important Dates To Remember

December 10