With less than two weeks to go, excitement is growing for the launch of the annual Rotary Fair, which opens on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the Hillsborough Promenade, 315 Route 206.
The annual fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Hillsborough transforms the property adjacent to Lowe’s into a classic carnival with a colorful midway, over 20 amusement rides, games of chance, fireworks, food vendors and an expansive exposition of local businesses.
The Rotary Fair will open for five days beginning Tuesday, Aug. 13. Fair hours are 6-10 p.m. on Tuesday through Thursday, and 6-11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
About the Rotary Club of Hillsborough
Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members of more than 34,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work improves lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world.
The Rotary Club of Hillsborough currently has approximately 40 active members from Hillsborough and surrounding communities. Members include business and professional leaders who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. All funds raised by The Rotary Club of Hillsborough are used to support a wide variety of community service organizations and projects. The Rotary Club of Hillsborough meets every first and third Wednesday of the month, at 6:15 p.m., at The Landing Restaurant in Hillsborough. For more information about Rotary membership, see Ken Genco, Rotary Club membership director, at the Fair or contact Genco at (908) 229-5045 or kgenco48@gmail.com
