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March 29, 2013
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Bernardsville

Open to everyone

Mar. 31 - Early Registration

BERNARDSVILLE RECREATION - BERNARDSVILLE POOL MEMBERSHIP  

Take advantage of the early registration discount.   Discounts apply to applications received or postmarked by March 31, and those that registered on line on or before March 31, 2013. On or after April 1, the discount no longer applies. Early discount prices are as follows: Resident Family, $410; Non Resident Family, $615.   Swim lessons and swim team are also available.   To register, log onto https://register.communitypass.net/Bernardsville, or you can print the registration form on the Borough web site at: http://www.Bernardsvilleboro.org, click on Recreation/Pool Membership form, and mail or bring it to the Recreation office at 166 Mine Brook Road, Bernardsville.  

Bernardsville   

Open to everyone

 

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April 11

 

NEW -BERNARDSVILLE LIBRARY PROGRAMS  

Extreme Draw-On!-Tuesday, April 2, 10:30-11:30 am and 4:00-5:00 pm. Release your inner artist through hatching and scratching for a reverse drawing. Ages 3 and up. Free. No sign-up is needed.

 

Teddy Bear Sleepover--Wednesday, April 3. Bring your teddy bear or stuffed animal to the library for a sleepover between 4:00 and 6:00 pm. During the evening, you'll receive email photos of your buddy's activities at the library. Pick him up at Story Time on Thursday morning, April 4 at 10:30 am. Free family program. No sign-up is needed.

 

Drop-In Craft and Coffee--Monday, April 8 at 10:30 am. Enjoy conversation and relax as your child does a craft. The library supplies the coffee and craft materials. Free family craft program. No sign-up is needed.

 

I Haiku, Do You?--Tuesday, April 9 at 4:15 pm. Haikus are short poems that rely on description. Learn all about haiku and write one for our poetry contest. Free family program. No sign-up is needed.

 

Elephant and Piggie Story Time--Thursday, April 11 at 10:30 am. Celebrate this book series by popular author Mo Willems. Free family program. No sign-up is needed.

Basking Ridge

Open to everyone

 

 

 

 

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April-June 

SOMERSET HILLS YMCA PROGRAMS

The Somerset Hills YMCA has several upcoming events for families. See attached flyers for each.

 

Y Splash- This low-cost program, for children ages 3-5, is designed to build swimming skills and teach the children about water safety. The class will be held the first week of April and is  30 minutes a day for four days.

 

Basketball Tournament -  Basketball fans age 9 and up are invited to celebrate the March Madness college basketball tournament by participating in shooting contests and three-on-three games at the Y during the first week of April.

 

Friday Family Night6-8pm - a great opportunity for families to spend quality time together and have fun.

 

Lucia Bocchino Art Contest - artists in grades K-12 can submit art for the "Exhibition of Inspirational Women: Who Inspires You?". The Lucia Bocchino Fund will generously donate awards in five categories. Art will be on display at the Y from April 29 - May 11.

 

Lifeguard Certification or Recertification- With summer around the corner, spring is the perfect time to become certified as a lifeguard. The Y offers certification and recertification trainings in the months of April, May and June.

Bernardsville   

Open to everyone

 

April 6 - June15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

April 26

EVENTS AT SCHERMAN-HOFFMAN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

Family Fun At Scherman-Hoffman

Saturday, April 6, 20, May 4, 18, June 1, 15;

2:00 to 3:00 P.M.

Bring your family to Scherman Hoffman for a fun-filled hour exploring with our naturalists our habitats and the animals and plants that live here. Cost: FREE.

Location: Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, 908-766-5787. shws@njaudubon.org 

 

An Evening With The Frogs

Friday, April 26, 7:00 - 8:30 P.M.

Come for a night adventure to the world of amphibians! We'll start with a short slide presentation of the frogs of the Sanctuary, and then we'll head out with flashlights, buckets and nets to the vernal pools and frog ponds. We'll listen and look for anything that hops, crawls, or swims! Due to the sensitivity of the habitat, program is limited to 15 people.Pre-registration required by 4/24, call 908-766-5787.

Location: Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville. 908-766-5787. shws@njaudubon.org 

Cost: $5 members, $7 nonmembers.

Bernardsville

Open to everyone

April 13

NEW -RECYCLED SPORTING GOODS SALE

The Bedwell HSA Green Team is sponsoring a used sporting goods sale.

Donate your sporting goods -- See flyer for various dates and times to donate your used sport goods.

 

Sporting Goods Sale - 9:00 - 3:00 See flyer for details. 

Bernardsville

Open to everyone

April 18

BERNARDSVILLE RECREATION SUMMER CAMP

Registration begins April 18.  See flyer for information.  

 

Bernardsville

Open to everyone

April 20

BERNARDSVILLE CLEAN UP DAY

8:00 - 10:00AM 

Residents will be volunteering to help pick up litter in Bernardsville. Participants can register via e-mail by submitting their name and location they would like to clean. It can be any area of Bernardsville that needs attention. You can register as a group or an individual, or you can just participate that day by reporting to Base Camp to obtain trash bags. Please byo gloves. If students would like a form filled out for community service, please include that in the e-mail. See flyer for details. 

Bernardsville

Open to everyone

April 20

FREE ELECTRONICS RECYLING DAY

8:00-1:00 BHS

Drop off any unwanted electronics. See flyer for items accepted. 

Bernardsville

Open to everyone

April 20

NEW - USED BIKE DRIVE             

9:00 AM to 12:00 noon

A used bike collection for Pedals for Progress will be hosted by the Bernardsville United Methodist Church, 22 Church St.   Used adult and children's bicycles in good condition will be accepted to be sent to help individuals in developing countries around the world.  Sewing machines in working condition will also be accepted.  Pedals for Progress requires a $10 donation with each bike to help defray the cost of shipping.  A receipt will be given for each bike and donation.  For more information, see flyer.

Gladstone

Open to everyone

April 20

HARMONIUM CHAMBER SINGERS

7:00 pm - Peapack Reformed Church, 224 Main Street, Gladstone

The Harmonium Chamber Singers are 24 of the most advanced members of Harmonium Choral Society, including a large number of music educators. Directed by Dr. Anne Matlack, they specialize in unaccompanied repertoire in an eclectic mix of styles. This program includes choral music from William Byrd to Benjamin Britten, Elizabethan madrigals and Matthew Harris' Shakespeare Songs Book VI.  Price $10- $20; For tickets: www.MusicSH.org/concerts 

Email: info@MusicSH.org, Phone: 973-339-7719.

Website: www.MusicSH.org 

Stanhope

Open to everyone

April 27

CAMP COLEY FUN DAY

2:00 - 7:00pm Rain or Shine.

Fun Day is open to all boys and girls 3rd grade through 12th grade and parents. There will be many activities including camp games, songs, BBQ dinner, parent session and an evening camp fire program with smores. The cost is only $5 For more information, see flyer.  

Basking Ridge

Open to everyone

April-May

RIDGE MAVERICKS SPRING SOCCER

Registration is open for spring soccer. See flyer for details.  

Bernardsville

Open to everyone

May 18

CRIMSON CAFÉ

Save the Date -- Bernards High Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble

Crimson Café - Celebrating New Orleans

Saturday, May 18, 6:30 pm. Performing Arts Center

Music and Buffett Supper - All are Welcome

Adults $40.00,   Seniors $20.00, Students $10.00                                

Bernardsville

Open to everyone

June 14

Registration deadline

NEW - ST. JOHN ON THE MOUNTAIN VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

July 15-19 - 9:30-12:00 - for Children ages 3 to rising 4th graders $60*

See flyer for details.

Youth volunteers also needed- Rising 5th grade and up.

Bedminster

Open to everyone

Spring/

Summer

THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART

Spring Art Classes & Summer Art Camps  - See brochure attached.

Morristown

Open to everyone

Spring/

Summer

MORRIS MUSEUM

See attached for:

Spring Workshops 

Summer Workshops 

Somerset Hills

Open to everyone

Summer Camp

NEW - MUSIC IN THE SOMERSET HILLS

Music in the Somerset Hills is proud to offer outstanding educational opportunities for students during the summer months in our summer music camps.  Our camps are designed to meet the specific musical and educational needs of children entering grades 3-12.  For 2013, we are offering the following camp programs: See flyer for details.

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

2nd Tuesday of Month

CHILD HEALTH CONFERENCE

The Bernards Township Health Department conducts a monthly no cost clinic for children who are not covered by health insurance which ensures that children receive appropriate vaccinations in a timely manner.  

The services provided are: Growth and development assessments, Immunizations for newborns through children 18 years of age, Nutrition assessment and counseling, and Information and education on childhood health, safety, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) in the area, Pediatric Dental Program, NJ Snap (Food Stamps), etc. This influenza vaccine is available to those who attend at our Child Health Conference.

Phone the Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills at 908-766-0180 for an appointment or phone the Bernards Township Health Department at 908-204-2520 for further information

Flyer in English   Flyer in Spanish 

 

INFORMATION FOR ADULTS

 

Bernardsville   

Open to everyone

 

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April 14

 

 

NEW - BERNARDSVILLE LIBRARY PROGRAMS

Meet Star-Ledger Reporter Mark Di Ionno--Saturday, April 6 at 2:00 pm. Award-winning columnist Mark Di Ionno will talk about his debut novel, "The Last Newspaperman," as well as the roots of yellow journalism and the rise of our celebrity media culture. Free. Advance sign-up is requested at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FFH7RBW.

 

Restoring our Landscape After Sandy--Thursday, April 11 at 7:00 pm. A panel of experts will address the concerns of residents on how to restore the natural beauty of their landscape after Superstorm Sandy. The panel will discuss preferred planting techniques, what species to plant and what invasives to avoid, and how proper planning can avoid unnecessary expense. Free. Advance sign-up is requested at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FN5RXK2.

 

"Call of Life" - A Movie Screening--Sunday, April 14 at 2:00 pm. Watch the first feature documentary to investigate the growing threat to Earth's life support systems from the unprecedented loss of biodiversity. The movie will be followed by a discussion led by Rhea Landig, Director of Development for Species Alliance, which produced the film. Free. Advance sign-up is requested at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JN565GT.

Bernardsville   

Open to everyone

April 27

HOW TO USE WILDFLOWER FIELD GUIDES

Workshop and Walk

April 27, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Learn how to use identification keys to different wildflower guides. Review terms of leaf and flower structure. Bring your favorite guide, camera and magnifier loupe. Following an indoor activity, we will walk the trails to see what is in bloom at Scherman Hoffman.

Pre-registration is required, call 908-766-5787. Limited to 15.

Location: Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, 908-766-5787. shws@njaudubon.org 

Cost: $7 members, $12 nonmembers.