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April 12, 2013
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Basking Ridge

Open to everyone

 

 

 

 

 

April 13

 

 

 

 

April 19

 

 

 

April 19

 

 

 

 

Aug. 4-10

 

 

 

 

 

April 26

 

 

 

 

April-June 

SOMERSET HILLS YMCA PROGRAMS

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

 

Teen Adventure - exciting activities that provide 7th & 8th graders with healthy risk-taking opportunities. This mission-driven program is designed to fill the gap in programming for this age group. The next all-day event will be held at the Y's Mount Airy branch on Saturday 4/13.

 

Kids Night Out -- Friday 4/19  from 6-10pm - a fun night for kids to play at the Y while their parents have a night off.

 

 

The Teen Scene event is happening Friday 4/19 from 7:30-9:30pm, is a great opportunity for 6th, 7th and 8th graders to get together and participate in fun activities.

 

 

The Prague Trip is a wonderful opportunity for teens, age 15+, to join a SHYMCA delegation on a trip to Prague this summer for the Y International Youth Festival. The event encourages international teens to celebrate life, culture and diversity and to discover their power to make a positive social impact locally and globally.

 

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 13

RECYCLED SPORTING GOODS SALE

Sporting Goods Sale - 9:00 - 3:00 to benefit Bedwell's Green Team. See flyer for details. 

Bernardsville   

Open to everyone

 

April 13

 

 

 

April 15

 

 

 

April 19

 

NEW -BERNARDSVILLE LIBRARY PROGRAMS  

Poetry and Potato Chips--Saturday, April 13 at 3:00 pm. For pre-teens, Grades 4-6. Craft a book spine poem and submit it for our poetry contest. Free. No sign-up is needed.

 

Crafty Hands--Monday, April 15 at 4:30 pm. With Earth Day coming up, we'll make an earthy craft. Free family craft program. No sign-up is needed.

 

Family Sing-Along-Friday, April 19 at 10:30 am. We'll sing all our favorite songs. Free family program. No sign-up is needed.

Bernardsville

Open to everyone

April 18

BERNARDSVILLE RECREATION SUMMER CAMP

Registration begins April 18.  See flyer for information.  

Bernardsville   

Open to everyone

 

April 20 - June15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

April 26

EVENTS AT SCHERMAN-HOFFMAN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

Family Fun At Scherman-Hoffman

Saturday, April 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 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

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 

Bernardsville   

Open to everyone

April 21

NEW -CATHY SUTCLIFFE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON

The second annual Cathy Sutcliffe Memorial Scholarship Luncheon will take place on Sunday, April 21, at Bistro 73, at noon. Proceeds from the lunch will benefit scholarships awarded to graduating Bernards High School seniors.   See flyer for information.

Gladstone

All Middle School students/parents

April 24

NEW FOOD INC.

A film about the food industry - see flyer for details.

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 29 to

May 11

NEW RIDGE MAVERICKS SOCCER - FALL SEASON TRYOUTS

See flyer for information

Morristown

Open to everyone

May 4

TUNES FOR THOMAS

11:00 - 3:00 - Lewis Morris Park

Family activities and music to benefit the Valerie Fund in honor of Thomas Rice, a three year old who died of a brain tumor. The Valerie Fund's mission is to provide support for the comprehensive

healthcare of children with cancer and blood disorders. See flyer for information. 

Morristown

Open to all BMS 8th grade students

May 9

(deadline May 1)

NEW MORRISTOWN COTILLION

The Spring Cotillion is being held on May 9 at the Westin Governor Morris Hotel from 7:30 - 10:00pm. All Bernardsville Middle School 8th grade students are invited by invitation to attend. If you did not receive an invitation, please contact Melinda Gillespie at mpgillespie@verizon.net. Music will be by Krazy Kat. Cost $40.

RSVP is by May 1.

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

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 

Bernardsville

Open to everyone

Summer

"GODSPELL"

The Somerset Hills Drama Workshop/The School of St. Elizabeth are running a summer drama camp and staging a production of "Godspell". All students going into Grade 5 and up are invited. Begins July 1 and meets from 9:30-12:30 Mon.-Thur.  Cost: $300. For more information, contact mardrew1441@yahoo.com 

Somerset Hills

Open to everyone

Summer Camp

MUSIC IN THE SOMERSET HILLS

Musical opportunities during the summer for students entering grades 3-12.   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

 

April 14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

April 14 -April 20

 

 

April 18

 

BERNARDSVILLE LIBRARY PROGRAMS

"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.

 

National Library Week, April 14-April 20: Communities Matter @ your library. Join us for a reception Sunday, April 14, 5:00-6:00 pm. Free. No sign-up is needed.

 

Poetry Reading for Poetry Month--Thursday, April 18 at 7:00 pm. Local residents whose poems were selected for the Raritan Valley Federation of Libraries Poetry Anthology will read their work. Free. Advance sign-up is requested at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CFRKHYT.

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.

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

 

 

 

 

 

May 2 & 3

 

June 13 & 20

NEW -ANNUAL HEALTH SCREENING AND MALE CANCER SCREENING

These screenings are inexpensive and convenient ways to identify and prevent disease. See flyers for details. Pre-registration required.

 

Health Screening

Health Screening in Spanish

Male Cancer Screening