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October 5, 2012
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(Schedule subject to change)
 

Bernardsville

Open to everyone

Oct. 6

NEW - PET ADOPTION

11th Hour Animal Adoption -- At the Masonic Lodge in Bernardsville (across from the Old Library) Saturday, October 6th, From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Basking Ridge

Open to everyone

Oct. 7

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. 

Mendham

Open to everyone

Oct. 8 & 26

Nov. 5-9

NEW - SCHIFF NATURAL LAND TRUST FALL PROGRAMS

Fall programs - for vacation days and other days in Oct and Nov. See flyer for details.

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

Oct. 10

Oct. 11

Oct. 19

Oct. 20

FLU SHOTS -- BERNARDS TOWNSHIP HEALTH DEPARTMENT

$20 for residents and $30 for non-residents and they are also available for no charge for those with a valid Medicare Part B card. Participants should consult with their doctor before receiving the flu vaccine. Clinical services are provided by the Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills. For additional information, call (908) 204-2520.

 

Since New Jersey law requires that children up to 59 months of age attending any licensed child-care center or pre-school facility, must receive at least one dose of influenza vaccine between September 1st and December 31st of each year they have included shots for children who are age 4 and older to assist parents in obtaining this vaccination for their pre-school child.   See flyer for all details. 

Bernardsville

Open to Bernardsville boys 4th -7th grades

Oct. 11 & 12

BERNARDSVILLE RECREATION - BOYS GARDEN STATE BASKETBALL

See flyer for details 

Bernardsville   

Open to everyone

 

 Oct. 12

 

 

 

Oct. 13

NEW - BERNARDSVILLE LIBRARY PROGRAMS  

Community Helper Story Time-Friday, October 12 at 10:30 am. Stories about firemen and policemen, and a real one might show up. Free family program. No sign-up is needed.

 

Chocofest-Saturday, October 13 at 3:00 pm. Grades 4-6. Celebrate chocolate. Contests and chocolate trivia questions. Free. No sign-up is needed.

Bernards Township

Open to everyone

Oct. 14

NEW - YMCA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

The 17th annual International Festival at the Somerset Hills YMCA will take place on Sunday October 14th from 1-4pm. This festive event celebrates the diverse cultures of our community and of the world. The festival will feature music, art, dancing, and cuisine from many different countries. The event is open to the public - all are welcome. See flyer for details.

Somerset Hills

Oct. 15

NEW - SOMERSET HILLS LACROSSE CLUB

Spring 2013 Somerset Hills Lacrosse Online Registration opens Oct. 16th. Parent meeting Bernard's High School October 15th. Please see attached flyer for full information. 

 

Oct. 21

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. 

 

As of Friday, October 5, the BMS Brigade direct link isn't working; we appreciate your patience, hoping that our link will be restored before you opt to donate elsewhere.  

Gladstone

Open to everyone

Oct. 28

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

BERNARDSVILLE GREEN TEAM CLEAN UP DAY

Clean-up day throughout Bernardsville - Saturday, November 3rd at 8 am- 10 am.  See flyer for information.  

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.

Gladstone

Open to everyone

Nov. 18

NEW - MICHELANGELO'S FRESCOES

Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel frescoes were brilliantly restored between 1980-1999. In a richly illustrated talk, on Sunday, Nov. 18 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Richard Somerset-Ward will show the frescoes, before and after restoration, and explains some of the methods and techniques Michelangelo used to paint them. Click here for more information or please contact the church office at St. Luke's,  (908) 234-0002.

Somerset Hills

Open to girls, 11 & 12 years old

 

GIRLS TRAVEL SOCCER- SOMERSET HILLS SOCCER CLUB

Somerset Hills Soccer Club is looking to add a few more players to their U-11/U-12 girls travel soccer team. Girls born between 8/1/2000 and 7/31/2002 are eligible to join. If you are interested in learning more about this team, please email travel@shsc.net.

Bernardsville

Open to students ages 5-12

Fall

BERNARDSVILLE RECREATION FALL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

See flyer for details 
Job Opportunity for Adult or High School Student:

After School enrichment supervisor for Bernardsville Recreation.  Job duties are to check attendance of the participants going into the afterschool recreation enrichment programs.  Must be at school by 3:15pm take attendance, stay with children until class starts at 3:45pm in designated classroom at Bedwell.   Program days are Tuesdays - Friday for 8 weeks beginning Oct 2nd.     Please call Bernardsville Recreation at 908-766-2546. EOE

Bedminster

Open to everyone

Fall

CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART - FALL CLASSES

Classes for children and adults - 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

 

Oct. 10

 

 

 

 

 

Oct. 14

NEW - BERNARDSVILLE LIBRARY PROGRAMS  

Annuities: The Pros and Cons--Wednesday, October 10 at 7:00 pm. Certified Financial Planner Eve Kaplan will present an objective overview of these complex investment instruments. Free. Advance sign-up is requested at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JGMVRZF.

 

Free Concert: Sundays at Three-Sunday, October 14 at 3:00 pm. Listen to the newly formed jazz quartet "Brynn, Grover & Jazz Jump."  Their sound specializes in arrangements of The Great American Songbook interspersing clever medleys with elements of swing and Jump/Blues from the 1940's. Funded by the Friends of the Bernardsville Library. Doors open at 2:45 pm. Free. No sign-up is needed to attend.

Bernardsville

Open to everyone

 

 

Oct. 7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fall

NJ AUDUBON/SCHERMAN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY PROGRAMS

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. 

Bernardsville

Open to everyone

Oct. 9

BERNARDSVILLE GREEN TEAM EVENT

Deer Management Presentation - Tuesday, October 9th at the Bernardsville Library from 7:30 pm to 9 pm. See flyer for information. 

Bernardsville

Open to everyone

Oct. 15

Oct. 23

Oct. 30

NEW - SHEF NEWCOMER'S COFFEES

Whether you are new to the schools, or just want to meet with friends, join representatives from the Somerset Hills Education Foundation (SHEF) to talk about the many programs SHEF has provided and get your ideas. See flyer for details.

Oct. 15 and Oct. 23 - Bedwell

October 30 - BMS

Somerset Hills

Oct. 25

NEW - SHEF COMPUTER WORKSHOP

New Date - Oct. 25 at 10am. A Free computer seminar sponsored by the Somerset Hills Education Foundation to learn how Google Docs can simplify your volunteering and streamline your documents. See flyer for details.

Somerset Hills

Oct. 25

NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF SOMERSET HILLS

This non-profit social organization will be hosting a Welcome Coffee on Thursday, October 25th from 10 a.m.- noon at the Bernardsville Library..  New and long-time residents of Bedminster, Basking Ridge, Bernardsville, Bridgewater, Warren and surrounding communities are invited to come find out about the many activities this club offers -- including day trips, book groups, socials, scrapbooking, gourmet dining, foreign policy, expat gatherings, bunco, bridge and more!   For additional information, visit Facebook.com/Newcomers & Neighbors of Somerset Hills, NJ, check out our website www.somersethillsnewcomersclub.com or call Carol Rosenberg 908 470-1015 or Sheila Miller 908 766-4030. See flyer for additional details.

Basking Ridge

Open to everyone

Oct. 26

(tickets available until Oct. 15)

NEW - AN EVENING WITH BILL MOYERS-

Friday, October 26 at 7:00 pm.  A benefit for the Friends of the Bernardsville Library at Dolce Basking Ridge.  Mr. Moyers, host of Moyers and Company, will speak about the influence of the media on democracy.  Tickets are $100/person and are available at the library until October 15.

Somerset Hills

Nov. 1

NEW - 8TH GRADE HOLIDAY WREATH AND GREENERY SALE Place your order today for beautiful wreaths, boxwood trees and more! Your purchase will help offset the cost of the 8th grade trip to New York City! Click here for color brochure and order form or see your favorite BMS 8th grade student to order. Items will be ready for pickup on November 27th. Thank you for your support!

Somerset County

Oct.

SOMERSET COUNTY OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES

Workshops for parents and professional. Click for information:

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.