Eat Pancakes, Help Charity

For $7, Hillsborough residents can eat all the pancakes they want and help a soldier who sustained life-altering injuries in Iraq.

The Hillsborough High School Robotics Team hosts an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast this Sunday that benefits the Brendan Marracco Road to Recovery Foundation.  Want to know more about the soldier, Brendan Marracco? There's an information rundown on the website for the charity and a link to his blog.

Here's what's happening this weekend:

Where/When: 4:30 to 8 p.m. at in Hillsborough.
Why Go: Because there's a variety of Italian food including spaghetti, six sauces, salads and desserts, and to support Hillsborough's volunteer firefighters.
Cost: $11 for adults, $10 for seniors and $9 for children ages 5 to 14. 

Where/When: 6:00 p.m. Friday at the ARC of Somerset County
Why Go: It’s a safe and caring night for children ages three to 12, with activities and refreshments.
Cost: $15 

Where/When: 5:00 p.m. Friday at in Hillsborough.
Why Go: To shop a variety of vendors, get a free chair massage and to help Hillsborough Guidance Counselor Ian Progin’s fight with cancer.
Cost: Bring your wallet.

Where/When: 1:30 p.m. Friday at Lord Stirling Park’s Environmental Education Center in Basking Ridge.
Why Go: Because children ages infant to five and their parents can learn about reptiles through hands-on activities with live animals.
Cost: $10 per parent-child pair and $5 per additional child.

Where/When: 10 a.m. Friday at the Hillsborough Public Library
Why Go: It’s an interactive story time and musical activties for children ages two to six.
Cost: Free, but you’ll need to call the Children’s Desk at 908-369-2200, extension 14, to register.

Where/When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, 4 Gail Court, Hillsborough
Why Go: To see what’s for sale and score some useful items.
Cost: Bring your wallet.

Where/When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday,in Hillsborough
Why Go: Because you can enjoy baked goodies while your car’s beautified, and also help the high school’s instrumental group.
Cost:$5 for cars, $7 for SUVs. Bring your wallet for baked goods.

Where/When: 10 a.m. Saturday at the in Hillsborough
Why Go: To introduce your child to music in a fun Saturday program.
Cost: Free.

When/Where: Gates open at 8 a.m., first race at 1 p.m. at Moorland Farms off Route 202 in Far Hills on Saturday, Oct. 22.
Why Go: Considered the social event of the season, the steeplechase races are a chance to tailgate, picnic and meet friends. The races attract about 50,000 people each year, with social strata climbing the higher you stake your spot going up the hill. The race also benefits Somerset Medical Center in general, and the Steeplechase Cancer Center in particular.

Cost: $50 for one ticket before race day, $100 at gate, other information online or by calling 908-685-2929. Also buy tickets or parking spot from area merchants

Where/When: 3 p.m. Saturday at the Hillsborough Public Library
Why Go: To see magician Steve Woyce turn the library into a haunted house. Volunteers can help make ghosts appear, but a skeleton back together and more.
Cost: Free.

Where/When: 8 to 11:30 a.m. at the
Why Go: Because it’s all-you-can-eat pancakes and benefits the Brendan Marrocco Road to Recovery Trust.
Cost: $7 per person.

 When/Where: The exhibit by continues every Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. during October at the Brick Academy, 15 W. Oak St., in Basking Ridge.
Why Go: Besides learning more about the history of some local places, you may be intrigued to hear and see exhibits about some of the history that still may be among us. Do you remember Phyllis, in search of her lost love? Or elegant but haunting Blairsden? You decide if you believe. Some of these places aren't even usually open during the rest of the year.
Price: Free

When/Where: From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sunday at  in Bridgewater.
Why Go: To learn how to create the wedding of your dreams. Consult with wedding experts, choose your dream registry and enjoy complimentary food and drinks.
Pricing: Free.