The Borough Improvement League hosts annual fundraisers and informative and entertaining programs for its members and the public throughout the year.
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"Brainy Borough Chili Challenge"
Scholarship Fundraiser
Sunday, February 26, 2012 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Old Franklin School, 491 Middlesex Avenue, Metuchen
$10 per person
Sample more than a dozen different local chilis and vote for your favorites. Only 100 tasting tickets will be sold, so purchase yours early! Proceeds benefit the BIL’s Scholarship Fund which, in its 82nd year, provides an annual $1000 scholarship to a graduating MHS student pursuing a career in education, medicine, or social work.
Want to buy tickets? Have questions? Feeling up to the challenge and want to enter
your chili? Prizes will be awarded for “People’s Choice” and “Judge’s Choice.”
Contact Kathi at 862-368-2202.
Click on the image below for a flyer about the event,
or here for an application to enter your chili.
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An Evening of Bellydancing
Thursday, March 15, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Demonstration and beginner instruction by Desert Reveries Belly Dance, a trio of Cabaret style belly dancers, as seen at last year’s JuneBug Art Fest. D'vorah and Leora, both professional dancers and dance teachers, and Azizah, dancer and troupe costumier.
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High Tea in May
Saturday, May 5, 2012, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Volunteer hostesses and donations of baked goods will be needed. $10 donation per adult ($5 for children up to 12 years old, free for children up to 6 years old).
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Family Fun Day
Saturday, June 9, 2012, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Fundraiser to benefit Fuccile Foundation, a federally recognized 501(c)3 that distributes donations to Metuchen area families in need.
****2011 Programs and Events****
Hometown Holidays Weekend Guide
A guide to the many local events happening December 2 - 4, 2011. Click on the image below to download a PDF version of the guide.
Christmas Tree Lighting
Sponsored by the Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce
Friday, December 2, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
local crafters and vendors, refreshments, Metuchen Collectibles
wrapping station manned by local scouts (bring your food bank donations as "tips")
Elegant Evening Reception of Local Arts & Crafts
at the historic Silzer House, 79 Graham Avenue, Metuchen, New Jersey
Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Dine downtown at one of Metuchen's variety of fine restaurants and drop in for some sophisticated shopping in one of the area's most gracious historic homes, inhabited for the evening by a selection of fine local artists, designers, crafters, and photographers. Click here for an event flyer.
Holiday House Tour
Sunday, December 4, 2011 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Our most popular annual event!
Five beautiful homes - each very different - are on the tour.
Tickets are only still $20 for adults and children over 12.
Raffle, Bazaar, Local Crafters and Vendors, Metuchen Collectibles, and Complimentary Refreshments at the Old Franklin School.
Click Here for an Event Flyer
"Billie" the B.I.L. Scarecrow won Third Place in the Metuchen Area Chamber of Commerce's 2010 "Scarecrows on Main" Contest!
Scrapbooking at the Old Franklin School!
Bring a scrapbook you are working on... we’ll provide the space and an expert will be on hand for guidance and supplies! Light refreshments will be provided. Please contact Chrissie tschrissie@yahoo.com if you want to be added to the mailing list.
The nominal registration fee ($5.00 for Friday Nights, $10 for weekend days) for non-members. All proceeds go towards the BIL’s annual scholarship fund, which awards a $1000 scholarship to a graduating Metuchen High School senior pursuing a career in education, medicine, or social work. 