The Branchburg News • April 2019
2 Editors & Publishers: Bill Haduch, Monita Casey Haduch Advertising Manager: Heather Sanchez Writer/Ad Sales: Karen C. Muller Design & Layout: Jacki Hasko Web Manager: Steve Skladany Mailing Services: Mike Sanchez Art:: Kevin Gora, Cathy Zehr, Megan Moore The Branchburg News is mailed monthly, free-of-charge to every mailing address in Branchburg Township. Free copies are also available for distribution in places of business, schools, and municipal offices. DEADLINES FOR NEXT ISSUE May 2019 April 10 For Ad Materials April15 For News Materials The Branchburg News is not liable for failure to publish an ad, for typographical errors, or errors in publication, unless, in our judgment, the error materially affects the content and advertising value of the ad. Compensation will not exceed the cost of the space in which an error occurs. The Branchburg News has the right to refuse any advertisement for any reason, and is not responsible for claims made by advertisers. We ask our readers to keep us informed of any misleading advertisements. Phone/Fax: 1-800-530-3046 Email: branchburgnews@gmail.com Mailing address: P.O. Box 5351 Branchburg, NJ 08876 Web: www.branchburgnews.com
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Trout Season Opens Apr. 6 At 8 am, waters in New Jersey will open for the 2019 trout fishing season. Stocked trout streams in Branchburg include the Lamington River, and the North Branch and South Branch of the Raritan River. For info, visit the NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife at https:// www.njfishandwildlife.com/trtinfo_spring19.htm. Lenten Pierogi Dinner, Apr.12 From 5:30-7 pm, Our Lady of Lourdes Rosary Altar Society and the Knights of Columbus will sponsor at Community Hall, 390 County Road 523, Whitehouse Station. The cost is $15 for adults and $9 for children under 12. Takeout orders are available. All are welcome and the proceeds will benefit the Rosary Altar Society Scholarship Fund. For info, contact Gerry Boylan: grandknight.6930@ gmail.com
Upcoming Events prizes and warm-up exercises. Registration starts at 9 am, and the cost is $20. Call 908-5342077 or register online at www. readingtonreformed.org and get Organize & Declutter a T-shirt. Proceeds will benefit Programs, Apr. 13 Family Promise of Hunterdon From 11 am to noon and again County and Readington Refrom 2 to 3 pm, professional orga- formed Church. nizer Jodi Jackson of Branchburg will present free programs on deBWC Flea Market, Apr. 27 cluttering and organizing. At Hab- From 10 am to 2 pm, at Branchitat Restore in the Marketplace at burg Central Middle School, Manville, 110 N. Main St., Man- 220 Baird Rd., the Branchburg ville. Info: 908-458-9770. Woman’s Club (BWC) will host an indoor flea market. Details for Church Walkathon, Apr. 27 participants and shoppers can be At 10 am at Pickell Park in White- found in the BWC article on page house Station, Readington Re- 7. formed Church will hold its 6th annual walkathon. Music, door
Coffee with the Mayor, Apr. 13 From 9:30 to 11 am at the Municipa Building. Listen, talk and learn about township issues and happenings in a casual setting.
Roast Beef Take Out Dinner, May 4 From 4 to 6 pm, Readington Reformed Church at 124 Readington Rd. will offer a take-out-only roast beef dinner. Adult tickets are $17 and advance tickets are highly recommended. Call Pat at 908-5268572 to order tickets no later than May 1. Ticket sales at door begin at 2 pm. on May 4.
This Month’s Recycling: Apr. 8, 22
For info, call 732-469-3363 or visit www.co.somerset.nj.us/recycle
Food Truck & Music Festival Planned for May 11 A fun-filled family day is expected to blossom at White Oak Park on Saturday, May 11, as the first Branchburg Food Truck and Music Festival takes place from 11 am to 7 pm. The event is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Branchburg, in conjunction with Branchburg Township. About 20 gourmet food trucks are expected, along with bands, vendors and kids’ activities (for example, face painting, games, bounce house and the like). There will be a beer and wine garden, separately cordoned off within the larger festival. It will have its own conrtrolled entrance for those of legal age, and there will be a police presence. The location of the event is approximately where the Branchburg Country Fair sets up its tent every September. Branchburg Recreation Director Glenn Burrell wrote: “That is the first choice, however, weather and field conditions may dictate a secondary location within the park.” As of the end of March, there was no information about establishing a rain date. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets, and a non-perishable canned or
boxed food item to help support the food pantry. Leashed dogs are permitted. Admission is $5 and kids under 10 are free. Facebook address is https://www.facebook. com/events/764585090600912/. It also possible to reach the facebook page by searching “Branchburg Food Truck & Music Festival.”
Soccer Tykes Registration Ends Apr. 6 The Soccer Tykes program for ages 4-8 is run by the Somerville High School Girls Soccer Team and is sponsored by Branchburg In-Town Soccer and Somerville High School Girls Soccer Booster Club (SHSGSBC). Registration is now underway and ends Apr. 6. These soccer team girls have been specially trained to share some of their exercises and soccer-related games with young children. For questions about Soccer Tykes, email Terry Edris at Terrye22@comcast.net if interested and registration form will be sent to you. --submitted by Terry Edris
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