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May 3, 2013
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Basking Ridge

Open to everyone

May 3

BTO LACROSSE CLASSIC TO SUPPORT BRYAN'S DREAM FOUNDATION

The 8th grade Somerset Hills Lacrosse Club boys team will take the field with eight other teams from around the area and four 7th and 8th grade girls team will also play. The event also features a silent auction, music, great food, a 50/50 raffle and a Speed Gun shoot out. Tournament begins at 4:00 pm. And admission is free.

This is the longest running event for Bryan's Dream Foundation which provides support and assistance to children and families affected by pediatric brain tumors. See flyer for more details. 

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. 

Bernardsville   

Open to everyone

 

May 4 - June15

EVENTS AT SCHERMAN-HOFFMAN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

Family Fun At Scherman-Hoffman

Saturday, 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 

Basking Ridge

Open to everyone

 

 

 

 

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Aug. 4-10

SOMERSET HILLS YMCA PROGRAMS

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

 

NEW - Ripple Swim event - Sunday, May 5th from 11:30-4pm.

The Ripple Swim is an event to raise awareness of the importance of mental health as a community-to-community tribute to the families of Newtown, CT. Everyone is invited to swim in the Somerset Hills YMCA pool and help to reach the 109 mile distance from Basking Ridge to Newtown - all ages and abilities are welcome to participate - whether that be one lap or the entire 109 miles. Those interested can register on the Somerset Hills YMCA website, www.somersethillsymca.org.

 

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.

 

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.

Basking Ridge

Open to everyone

May 5

FAMILY FUN DAY AT LORD STERLING STABLES

The Somerset County Park Commission & The Friends of Lord Stirling Stable present the 30TH ANNUAL FAMILY FUN DAY at Lord Stirling Stable on Sunday, May 5.

Games on Horseback Begin at 8AM -- General Family Activities Begin at 10AM.See flyer for more details. 

Bernardsville   

Open to everyone

 

May 7

 

 

May 8

 

 

 

May 10 

 

NEW -BERNARDSVILLE LIBRARY PROGRAMS  

Pre-Teen Crafters--Tuesday, May 7 at 6:30 pm. Decorate a tile from Bee 'n Crafty. Grades 4-6.  Free.  No sign-up is needed.

 

Mother's Day Craft Open House--Wednesday, May 8 at 5:00-7:00 pm.  Drop in to make a special gift for Mom's special day. Free family craft program.  No sign-up is needed.

 

F.A.S.T. Story Time--Friday, May 10 at 10:30 am. A story time for sensory sensitive children of all abilities. Free. No sign-up is needed.

Peapack

Open to everyone

May 10

NEW -BINGO NIGHT TO SUPPORT BLANKETS+ PROGRAM

A bingo night will be held Friday, May 10 from 7:00-9:00 PM at the Peapack Reformed Church. Open to all ages, the event will raise funds to benefit the Blankets+ program, a special mission of the Church World Service. Cost is $5 per card, with a $20 limit for families. Light refreshments will be served. Non-monetary prizes for winners will be awarded. The church is located at 224 Main St. in Gladstone. For more information, contact office@peapackreformed.org or 908-234-2733.

Peapack/Gladstone

Open to everyone

May 11

MUSIC IN THE SOMERSET HILLS

An evening of toe-tapping jazz music for the whole family at Peapack Reformed Church in Gladstone.  The concert will feature a performance by vocalist David Thorne Scott, and the Somerset Hills Community Chorus performing jazz legend George Shearing's "Songs and Sonnets."  Tickets are $20 each for adults, $15 for seniors, and $10 for students.  They may be purchased online at www.MusicSH.org, or at the door while supplies last. See flyer for more information. 

Basking Ridge

Open to everyone

To

May 11

RIDGE MAVERICKS SOCCER - FALL SEASON TRYOUTS

See flyer for information 

Somerset Hills

Open to everyone

To May 14

SOMERSET HILLS SOCCER CLUB

Travel team tryouts for 2013-14 season. See flyer for all 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

By May 24

NEW -HONOR A STAFF MEMBER TODAY!  

SHEF has initiated its 5th annual end of year Staff Tribute Program where parents can make a donation to SHEF in the name of a SHSD staff member.   Staff Tribute Donation Forms were mailed to all families on April 22nd.  Or, click here for the Donation Form.  Mail your donations by May 24th.

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

Summer

MORRIS MUSEUM

See attached for:

Summer Workshops 

Bedminster

Open to everyone

Summer Camp

NEW -MR. THURLOW'S SUMMER SOCCER CAMP BROCHURE

See attached brochure for camp information.

Bernardsville

Open to everyone

Summer Camp

BERNARDSVILLE RECREATION SUMMER CAMP

Registration begins April 18.  See flyer for information.  

Bernardsville

Open to everyone

Summer

SHEF ENRICHMENT ACADEMY

The Somerset Hills Education Foundation is pleased to announce a new initiative - the SHEF Enrichment Academy.  The Academy, launching in July of 2013, will offer a host of courses to be held at The Somerset Hills School District facilities.  Reasonably priced, these courses will enhance or enrich students' current academic pursuits and help develop various skills, abilities, talents and interests.  The SHEF Enrichment Academy courses will not provide academic credit. The program guide and online registration will be available in the next few weeks through the SHEF website - www.shefnj.org.  Questions can be addressed to:  shefenrichment@shsd.org

Bernardsville

Open to everyone

Summer Camp

NEW -CAMP INVENTION

Discount until May 30. See flyer for information.

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. 

Tewksbury

Open to all rising Grades 1-4

July 8-12

EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE CAMP WITH THE PEARL OBSERVATORY

The Pearl Observatory is a traveling earth & space science education company. See flyer for all details. 

Bernardsville

Open to everyone

Summer Camp

MUSIC IN THE SOMERSET HILLS

Summer Camp programs - See flyer for detail. 

Guitar Camp - July 22-25 (Monday-Thursday: 10:00am-1:00pm)

 

The Singing Actor - August 5-8 (Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-12:00pm)

 

Summer Voices - August 12-15 (Monday-Wednesday: 8:30am-1:00pm; Thursday: 8:30am-2:00pm)

 

Music Technology Camp - August 19-22 (Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-12:00pm)

Bernardsville

Open to everyone

Summer Camp

NEW JERSEY AUDUBON CAMPS THROUGH THE SCHERMAN HOFFMAN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

Summer camp for Pre-K through 10th grade. 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

Somerset Hills

 

PLANNING FOR SHEF'S FUTURE!

The SHEF Trustees are thrilled to announce the establishment of THE SOMERSET HILLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION PETER J. MILLER ENDOWMENT FUND to honor Superintendent Pete Miller who is retiring on June 30, 2013 after serving the district admirably for 35 years.  Establishing an endowment in the name of Pete Miller recognizes his many contributions, his values and his long term commitment to The Somerset Hills School District (SHSD).  By establishing this fund the SHEF Trustees are planning for the foundation's future - honoring its long-term commitment to promote and provide education opportunities by funding innovative programs and projects for the benefit of the students of the SHSD.  SHEF's goal is to raise $35,000 by June 30 in honor of Peter Miller's 35 years of dedication to the district.  With leading gift contributions by SHEF Trustees already pledged, SHEF is looking forward to the support of the Endowment fund by parents, alumnus and community members who share our commitment to the students of the SHSD.  To pledge or to make a contribution, CLICK HERE to download the Endowment Fund Letter of Intent. 

Bernardsville   

Open to everyone

 

May 3

 

 

 

 

 

May 8

NEW -BERNARDSVILLE LIBRARY PROGRAMS  

Opening Reception--Friday, May 3, 6:00-8:00 pm. Join us during the May BernARTSville Art Walk. The exhibition of paintings and sculpture by alumni of the New York Academy of Art will be presented both at Bernardsville Public Library and across the street at Studio 7 Fine Art Gallery. Free. No sign-up is needed.

 

ACL Injury Prevention--Wednesday, May 8 at 7:00 pm. Angelo Scarpati and Zachary Barnard of Optimal Physical Therapy & Performance Institute will discuss the problem of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and how to reduce the incidence of these injuries through performance exercise training programs. Free. Advance sign-up is requested at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BMLTG7C.

Bernardsville   

Open to everyone

May 19

HOMES OF DISTINCTION

Sunday May 19, 3 to 6 pm. Come join your friends and neighbors at our third annual spring cocktail party at a magnificent area home as you support the Bernardsville Library Foundation. Enjoy either Westover, the home of Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey B. Haines, or Harmony Hollow, the home of Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Schlott. Tax-deductible donation of $100 pp. Information available at the Library, at www.bernardsvillelibrary.org/events, or

from Kathleen Palmer at 908-963-0365.

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

 June 13 & 20

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.

 

Male Cancer Screening