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September 21, 2012

Bernardsville

Open to boys

1st to 4th grade

Sept. 21

CUB SCOUT PACK 150

Come join in on the fun and adventure of cub scouting. Pack 150-Bernardsville invites you to our first pack meeting and Open House on Friday, Sept. 21 from 7:00 to 8:30pm in the Bedwell Cafeteria. All interested boys in first to fourth grade are welcome. Please visit the website at www.bernardsville150.mypack.us<http://www.bernardsville150.mypack.us/>.

Upcoming events

Family Camp Out - October 13th Lewis Morris Park -Morristown Pack Meeting -October 19th 7:00 -Bedwell -Rocket Distribution Rocket Launch- November 4th Fall Hike- November 18th Pinewood Derby - January 17th 2013

For further information, please contact Eileen Lowdon at 630-615-8238 or cubpack150@verizon.net. We look forward to seeing you!

                      

Sept. 24-29

THE RIGHT PRESCRIPTION FOR NEW JERSEY

The Department of Education has initiated a campaign titled The Right Prescription for New Jersey to be observed during the week of September 24-29. This campaign is in partnership with several agencies to raise awareness of the problem of prescription drug abuse and to promote responsible management of prescription drugs.

 

In response to the ongoing, high-risk behavior among adolescents, this campaign promotes a five-step challenge, as detailed on the attached flyer. r. During the week, there will be statewide media and educational events targeted to parents.

Bernardsville   

Open to everyone

 

Sept. 28

 

 

 

 

 

Oct. 2

NEW - BERNARDSVILLE LIBRARY PROGRAMS  

From Our Farms--Friday, September 28 at 10:30 am. An educational program with an autumnal theme from Rutgers on the role of farms, sources of food and good nutrition. For ages 3 and up. Free. Advance sign-up is required at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZQW9NJW.

 

Pre-Teen Crafters--Tuesday, October 2 at 6:30 pm. Origami workshop. Grades 4-6. Free. No sign-up is needed.

Bernardsville

Open to everyone

 

Sept. 27-

Oct. 25

 

 

Oct. 13

NJ AUDUBON/SCHERMAN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY PROGRAMS

Little Naturalists - Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 ending Oct. 25.

Click for flyer

 

Hike & Seek

Hike & Seek™ is a National Wildlife Federation fundraising event that inspires children's sense of adventure by combining a nature hike and a scavenger hunt. The event takes place on Saturday, October 13 at the Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary at 11 Hardscrabble Road. See flyer for details.

Basking Ridge

All High School Students

Tuesdays Starting Oct. 2

NEW - YMCA - MODEL UN PROGRAM

a Model UN program being offered to high school students by the Somerset Hills YMCA. The program is designed to provide local high school students with an opportunity to increase their global awareness. The students will assume the roles of delegates and debate current issues that affect the global community.  See flyer for details.

 

Basking Ridge

Open to everyone

Oct. 7

NEW - 1770S FESTIVAL

10:30-4:30- Sunday, Oct. 7

Each year the Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center holds the Lord Stirling 1770s Festival at the site of Lord Stirling's estate. Lord Stirling was a Major General in Washington's army during the War for Independence.  The festival has re-enactors and tradesfolk true to the Colonial period.  There are "hands-on" activities for all ages.  The 1770s Festival is an educational and entertaining way to learn about Colonial times. The 1770s Festival will be held rain or shine.

Click here for more information.

 

 

Oct. 21

NEW - HUNGER WALK

Help support BMS Brigade, a group of service-oriented students from Bernardsville Middle School, as they raise funds for Morristown's Community Soup Kitchen and Outreach Center via Hunger Walk 2012.  Please join us, rain or shine, on Sunday, October 21, at 1:00 P.M for the 5K walk, which begins and ends at 36 South Street, Morristown.

 

Click the link below to donate on-line or for additional information: 

http://www.active.com/donate/HungerWalk2012/TeamBMSBrigade.

Gladstone

Open to everyone

Oct. 28

NEW - ORGAN SPOOKTACULAR

Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 4:00pm

St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 182 Main St., Gladstone, NJ

Brian Harlow plays concert of atmospheric organ music to put you in the mood for Halloween. Selections will include Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor, a transcription of Chopin's Funeral March, and exciting French Toccatas.

 

Families and children are welcome!

 

Parking on premises. Ticket prices:$20/Adults, $15/Seniors(65+), $10/Students, $8/Teaching Associates Student

Tickets available at www.showclix.com/events/13008  or at the door

 

Contact email: Valerie@MusicSH.org

Contact phone number: 973-339-7719

Website: www.MusicSH.org

Bernardsville

Open to everyone

Nov. 3

"RUN FOR THE HOSES" 5K RUN AND WALK AND KIDS "FUN RUN"

The Bernardsville Fire Company and First Aid Squad is hosting its first annual "Run for the Hoses" 5K Run and Walk and Kids "Fun Run" on Saturday, November 3.  The event will begin and end at Bernards High School and the run will go through scenic Bernardsville.   Click here for flyer.     Please visit www.bernardsvillefire.org for registration, sponsorships and general information about the event. Please contact Anthony Falconeri at join22fire@gmail.com with any questions.

Bernardsville

Open to students ages 5-12

Fall

NEW - BERNARDSVILLE RECREATION FALL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

See flyer for details

Bedminster

Open to everyone

Fall

CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART - FALL CLASSES

Classes for children and adults - see flyer for details. 

Basking Ridge

Open to everyone

September

ADVENTURE GUIDES AND Y-TRAIL PROGRAM

This enriching program has a focus on strengthening relationships between fathers and their children. See flyer for details.

Morristown

Open to everyone

Fall

ART CLASSES AT THE MORRIS MUSEUM

Art classes for students and adults - see flyer for details. 

Bernards Township, Bernardsville, Chester Borough, Mendham Borough, Mendham Township, Peapack/Gladstone & Long Hill Township

Tuesdays

VACCINES FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM
For all children birth to 18 years who are not covered by health insurance to receive appropriate vaccinations in a timely manner at no cost. The goal is to eliminate vaccine-preventable disease in children. This federally funded, state operated vaccine supply program provides pediatric vaccines at no cost to doctors and health care providers who serve children who might not otherwise be vaccinated due to the inability to pay.
See flyer in English and   in Spanish. 

 

INFORMATION FOR ADULTS

Bernardsville

Open to everyone

    

JOB OPPORTUNITY - EVENT PLANNER

The Somerset Hills Education Foundation is seeking a Part-Time Event Planner for the 10th Annual Chili Cook Off. See flyer for information.


 

Sept. 21

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

Sept. 25

 

   

 

Sept. 30

NEW - BERNARDSVILLE LIBRARY PROGRAMS  

Craft Boutique to Benefit Bernardsville Library--Friday, September 21, 11:00 am-5:00 pm. Drop by to find gifts, pottery, totes and see a cupcake decorating demonstration by Ann Ficula (noon). Participating vendors are Adrienne Juleus (greeting cards); Barbara Marchio (totes & travel bags); Christine Pane (original handbags & fashion accessories); Daisy Schimoler (hand-crafted Majolica ceramics); and Jackie Skarzynski (jewelry).

 

Memoirs & Coffee Book Discussion--Tuesday, September 25 at 10:30 am.  The book under discussion will be "The Hare with Amber Eyes" by Edmund de Waal. Free. No sign-up is necessary.

 

Movie Screening: "Forks Over Knives"--Sunday, September 30 at 2:00 pm.  A movie that will introduce viewers to the 'plant-strong' movement which could change the way they eat, look and feel.  Free. Advance sign-up is requested at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SLJ9KZ6.

Bernardsville

Open to everyone

Sept. 29

NEW - 8TH GRADE CAR WASH

8:00-12:00 See flyer.

Bernardsville

Open to everyone

 

 

Sept. 23

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Oct. 7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

Fall

NEW - NJ AUDUBON/SCHERMAN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY PROGRAMS

Mushroom Meander

Sunday, Sept. 23 -- 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Join Dorothy Smullen, former president of New Jersey Mycological Association on a stroll through the woodland trails looking for mushroom and fungi. Not only are fungi important as nature's recyclers but many also are essential for the health of oak and pine forests. Come and check out the variety.  Please preregister by calling 908-766-5787See flyer.

 

Fall Foliage Highlights and Basics of Tree Id

Sunday, Oct. 7 -- 2:00 - 3:30 pm

Why do tree leaves turn color?  How do you identify trees both in summer and winter?

Learn some basic tree vocabulary in order to identify trees in an indoor and outdoor presentation.  Check out the variety of trees on the trails at Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary. Limit 15.

Preregister by calling 908-766-5787. $7 members; $1See flyer for details.

 

Natural Crafts and Digitial Photography Workshops

See flyer for details.

Somerset Hills

Open to everyone

Oct. 5

BHS ICE HOCKEY TEAM   SECOND FUNDRAISER

The 2012 SHIHA Golf Outing will take place at Fox Hollow Golf Club in Branchburg, NJ on Friday October 5th starting with a 1pm Shotgun and Dinner/Auction to follow. We already have some excellent sponsor/player participation and items donated by the NHL, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers and Washington Capitals. See attached flyer.

 

Participants and Sponsors can sign-up/register for the event by visiting the Outing Website using the link below or contacting Jason Blain at 908-327-3045.

http://www.golfdigestplanner.com/21484-SomersetHillsHockey

 

Somerset County

Oct.

NEW - SOMERSET COUNTY OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES

Workshops for parents and professional. Click for information:

The Gang Wise Project - Oct. 4 - Somerville

The Gang Wise Project - Oct. 16 - Franklin (flyer in Spanish)

Autism Workshop - Oct. 25

Bedminster

Open to everyone

Fall

CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART - FALL CLASSES

Classes for adults - see flyer for details. 


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