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December 7, 2012
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Bernardsville

Open to everyone

Dec.7

BERNARDSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL-- ALICE IN WONDERLAND,Jr.

Grades 7 & 8 production at 7:00PM in the Middle School cafeteria.

Bedminster   

Open to everyone

 

Dec. 7, 8 & 9

 

COLONIAL CHRISTMAS

10:00am-4:00pm

The Friends of the Jacobus Vanderveer House Present the 10th Annual Colonial Christmas at the Jacobus Vanderveer House & Museum on River Road in Bedminster. Holiday Shopping, Museum Tours, Festive Trimmings,Colonial Re-enactors, Caroling,Colonial Musicians, Santa Visits. Special Exhibition by Noted Landscape Artist John Phillip Osborne

$10 Admission, Free to Children 12 & Under, School Groups Free

Please use River Road Park Entrance. For a complete schedule of events and information visit www.jvanderveerhouse.com

Basking Ridge

Open to everyone

 

Dec. 7

 

 

 

Dec. 8

 

 

 

Dec. 14

NEW - SOMERSET HILLS YMCA PROGRAMS

Dec. 7 - Vendor Night Out - 6:00-9:00om. This event provides a wonderful holiday shopping opportunity for all in the community - there will be jewelry, knits, beauty supplies and more.See flyer for details.

 

Dec. 8 - Teen Scene - 7:30-9:30pm. This is a great opportunity for 6th, 7th and 8th graders to get together and participate in fun activities. See flyer for details.

 

Dec. 14 - Kids Night Out - a fun night for kids to play at the Y while their parents have a night off.  See flyer for details.

Bernardsville

Open to everyone

Dec.7 & 8

HEARTWORKS ANNUAL GINGERBREAD OPEN HOUSE

Friday and Saturday join Heartworks to decorate a preassembled gingerbread house. All proceeds benefit a holiday act of kindness. See flyer for details. 

Heartworks is a (501)c3 organization that is continuing the acts of kindness that sustained so many families in the weeks, months and years following September 11, 2001.

Bernardsville   

Open to everyone

Dec. 8

THE NUTCRACKER

The Repertory Dancers present The Nutcracker, Act II at Bernards HS PAC on December 8 at 1:00 and 4:30pm. See flyer for details.

Bernardsville   

Open to everyone

 

Dec. 8

 

 

 

 

Dec. 10

 

 

 

Dec. 12

NEW - BERNARDSVILLE LIBRARY PROGRAMS  

Story Time with Local Author Jacqui Boulter-Saturday, December 8 at 10:30 am.  Jacqui Boulter will read her book, "Where Horses Fly," the story of a girl who catches a brass ring from the Flying Horses Carousel on Martha's Vineyard.  Ages 2-1/2 to 5 years.  Free.  No sign-up is needed.

 

Fancy Nancy Grateful Garland-Monday, December 10, 4:00 pm.  Free family craft program.  We'll make a garland for your mantel.  No sign-up is needed. Just drop in.

 

Ornament Workshop-Wednesday, December 12, 4:00-5:30 pm.  An ornament extravaganza.  Free family craft program.  Advance registration is required at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8BYJN3X.

Mendham

Open to everyone

Dec. 15

NEW - WILDLIFE REHABILITATION OPEN HOUSE WITH WOODLANDS WILDLIFE REFUGE

2:00-4:00pm.

The Nature Center at Schiff Nature Preserve, Mendham, NJ - See flyer for information

Livingston, NJ

Students ages 14-21

Dec. 16

LIVINGSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA YOUNG ARTIST CONCERTO COMPETITION

The Livingston Symphony Orchestra will hold its 2012-2013 Young Artist Concerto Competition on December 16 at Livingston High School, Livingston, New Jersey.  The competition is open to all legal residents of the State of New Jersey between the ages of 14 and 21.  The winner receives a $1000 scholarship to further his/her music studies and will perform the winning concerto at the Livingston Symphony Orchestra's March 23, 2013 concert.   See flyer for information. 

Gladstone

Open to everyone

Dec. 16

A FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS

Sunday, December 16 at 4:00 pm

St. Luke's Episcopal Church

182 Main St, Gladstone   New Jersey   07934

 

The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is the story of the fall of human kind, the promise of the Messiah, and the nativity of Jesus and features traditional readings, well-loved congregational Christmas carols and special carols sung by the choir under the direction of Dr. Brian Harlow. 

 

This service follows the traditional format established by King's College, Cambridge, England and broadcast by the BBC every Christmas Eve since 1928. The service has since been adapted and used by churches all over the world. This year's music includes pieces by Americans, William Billings, Brian Harlow; Englishmen Philip Ledger, Gustav Holst and John Rutter; and Estonian composer Avo Pärt.

 

A free will offering will be taken. For more information, visit www.stlukesgladstone.org or call the parish office at 908-234-0002.

Somerset Hills

4th & 5th grade students

Dec. 17

NEW - TENTH ANNUALSPELLING BEE

The GFWC Woman's Club of the Somerset Hills invites all 4th and 5th graders to participate in a spelling bee. Registration ends on Dec. 17.The competition will take place Thursday, January 10th at the Bedminster Township School. See flyer for information and registration form.

Bernardsville, Peapack/Gladstone, BernardsTownship, Long Hill Township,

Mendham, Chester,

Dec.

NEW - HEALTH MATTERS NEWSLETTER FROM BERNARDS TOWNSHIP

December programs for the community which include a flu shot clinic, free rabies clinic and low cost radon kits. Click for newsletter.

Bernardsville   

Open to everyone

Until

Jan. 3

NEW - BERNARDSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW

A selection of images by BHS visual arts students will be on display at the Bernardsville Starbucks.

Somerset Hills

Girls grades 4-8

 

Jan. 3

NEW - SOMERSET HILLS GIRLS LACROSSE

Spring 2013 Online Registration Opens Thursday, January 3rd.

http://www.somersethillsgirlslacrosse.com 

 

Open to Girls in Grades 4 - 8

Registration is on a First Come First Served Basis

Availability Based on Number of Parent Coach Volunteers

See Website for Details, Or Contact Sharon Warren 908-766-2977

Bernardsville   

Open to HS Students

Jan. 8

NEW - BERNARDSVILLE RECREATION SKI PACKAGE

5 trip package to Camelback for high school students.   The trips will run Wednesdays immediately after school is out. The dates of the trips are:

January 8,   January 15,   January 29,   February 5,   February 12.

See flyer for details.

Bedminster

Open to everyone

Jan. 17 - Mar. 21

NEW - CREATIVE ENDEAVORS MUSIC AND ACTING SCHOOL

Open mic for kids and teens talent showcase. See flyer for information.

Bernardsville   

Open to all students, grades 2-8

Winter

BERNARDSVILLE RECREATION BASKETBALL PROGRAM

Winter recreational program. See flyer for information and registration.

Grades 2 -     Program starts Jan. 5

Grades 3-4 - Program starts Jan. 5

Grades 5-8 - Program starts Dec. 2

Bedminster

Open to everyone

Winter

CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART

Winter Art Classes for all ages. Click here for brochure. 

 

INFORMATION FOR ADULTS

 

Bernardsville

Open to everyone

 

Dec. 9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dec. 10

 

 

 

 

 

Dec. 11

NEW - BERNARDSVILLE LIBRARY PROGRAMS  

Free Concert-Latin Jazz Ensemble-Sunday, December 9 at 3:00 pm. "Frank & 3 To Clave," a Latin jazz ensemble headed by Frank Villafaņe, pianist, composer, and music arranger.  He plays piano "con clave" in the styles of Eddie Palmieri, Peruchin and Sergio Mendes.  The other members of his ensemble are bassist Victor Mendoza, drummer Larry Evans, and percussionist/vocalist Jose Chavarria. Doors open at 2:45 pm.  Free.  No sign-up is needed.  Funded by the Friends of the Bernardsville Library.

 

Choke Management Techniques-Monday, December 10 at 7:00 pm. Learn how to stay calm and act quickly if your child chokes.  This class is non-accredited, but follows American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines. Free. Advance registration is required as space is limited.  Sign up at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JLH3RWV.

 

Yoga! Your 60-Minute Holiday Vacation-Tuesday, December 11 at 7:00 pm. Make an appointment with yourself for 60 minutes of soothing music, gentle stretching and rejuvenating Yoga poses.  Bring a yoga mat or towel.  Free.  Advance sign-up is requested at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/J5Z8H2C.

Somerset Hills

Dec. 7

SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH

The Board of Education invites staff members, parents and community members to provide input for the background, training and experience necessary for the new superintendent of schools. Please click here to complete an online survey. Surveys must be completed by December 7. 

Bernardsville

Open to everyone

Dec. 14

BERNARDSVILLE RECREATION--RADIO CITY'S CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

Friday, December 14.  Bus leaves the Bernardsville Pool parking lot on Seney Drive promptly at 4:00 p.m. for a 9:30 p.m. performance giving time for site seeing and a bite to eat.   The bus will leave the city immediately following the performance.  Tickets are $64.00 per person which includes orchestra seats and motor coach transportation (ticket is discounted $30.00).

Please contact the Bernardsville Recreations with any questions: 

908-766-2546.   See flyer for details. 

Bedminster

Open to everyone

Winter

CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART

Winter Art Classes for adults. Click here for brochure.