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August 2, 2013
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Bernardsville    

Open to everyone

Summer

 

SHEF ENRICHMENT ACADEMY

Give your student the boost they need before diving back into the school year by enrolling them in one of the SHEF Enrichment Academy's upcoming courses:  

 

Math:

Gateway to Algebra I: (This course will review important math concepts necessary for success in Algebra I.)      

Gateway to Geometry:(This course will review the important Algebra I skills necessary for success in Geometry.)        

Gateway to Algebra II: (This course will review important Algebra I skills as well as provide a preview of Algebra II.)                    

 

Fitness

Girls Pre-Season Fitness Camp

 

Music in the Somerset Hills

The Singing Actor

Summer Voices

Music Technology Camp

 

The program guide and registration are available through the SHEF website -  www.shefnj.org.  Click here for the   Course catalog.   

 

*Courses will be held at Bernards High School and are open to students from the surrounding area.  

 

**The SHEF Enrichment Academy courses are for enrichment only and will not provide academic credit.

Bernardsville   

Open to everyone

Aug. 4

FREE VOCAL PERFORMANCE @ ST. BERNARD'S CHURCH

You are happily invited to attend an afternoon of song on Sunday, August 4th at 3:00pm, held in the Great Hall of the Parish House.  Performers will include Diana and Greg Corliss with David Dockery on piano, as well as several of Diana's voice students.  Music from many different genres will be featured, so there will be something for everyone to enjoy.  

 

Come support the rich musical tradition that St. Bernard's helps to foster in the community at this free concert.   Hope to see you there!

 

The Great Hall of the Parish House at Saint Bernard's Church is located at:  88 Claremont Road, Bernardsville,.  For further information, please go to www.StBernardsNJ.org, or call:  908.766.0602.

Bernardsville   

Open to everyone

 

Aug. 5

 

 

 

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Aug. 9

NEW -BERNARDSVILLE LIBRARY PROGRAMS  

Drop-In Craft and Coffee--Monday, August 5 at 10:30 am. Enjoy a cup of coffee while your child does a dump truck craft.  Free family program.  No sign-up is needed.

 

Vegetable Prints--Tuesday, August 6 at 10:30 am. Printmaking with vegetable stamps. Come dressed to get messy! Free family craft program.  No sign-up is needed.

 

F.A.S.T. Story Time--Friday, August 9 at 10:30 am. Sensory-sensitive story time for children of all abilities.  Free family program.  No sign-up is needed.

Bernardsville   

Open to everyone

Aug 5 & 10

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

American Association of University Women's Annual Used Book Sale.

July 29 - Aug 1 & Aug 5 & 10.  9am-3pm, 2 - 6 hour shifts each day.

At Bernardsville Middle School (no aircon).  Receive bags of books at loading dock.  Sort & set up books on tables.  Pack up unsold books.  Proceeds support our local libraries, scholarships, the BMS Media Dept. & AUUW.  Sign up - contact Bonnie at (908) 647-2791.  somersethills-nj.aauw.net

Bernardsville   

Open to everyone

Aug. 8-10

NEW -SOMERSET HILLS AAUW ANNUAL USED BOOK SALE

Thurs. & Fri. Aug.  8 & 9 from Noon to 8pm and

Sat. Aug.  10  from 9 am - 3pm.   At Bernardsville Middle School. 

Free Admission.  (For August 8 admission numbers are distributed beginning at 9am.)  Books $1.25 or less with rare & choice books priced individually.  Proceeds support local libraries, scholarships, the Middle School Media Dept. & the American Association of University Women.  somersethills-nj.aauw.net 

Bernardsville

Open to everyone

Aug. 12-16

SPLASH! INTERFAITH KIDS DAY CAMP

Where 4-12 year olds will learn about care for area rivers...

Eco-friendly arts!  Interfaith storytelling!  Games!  NJ river project!  Music!  FUN!

 

Saint Bernard's, in cooperation with the Islamic and Jewish congregations of our community, will sponsor a week-long educational experience for children ages 4-12!

 

Half-day option: 9:30am - 12:00 noon

Full-day option:  9:30am - 5:00pm

Scholarships available.

 

Location:   St. Bernard's Parish House, 88 Claremont Road, Bernardsville

More info:  www.SplashCampNJ.com  [email protected]

 

Led by Betsy LaVela and supported by GreenFaith, the program will focus on the environment, with special attention paid to the rivers in scripture and the rivers of our region.  Adults and teenagers who are interested are invited to call 908-766-0602 for more information.

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. 

Somerset Hills

Fall

NEW -BMS SPORTS - COACHES NEEDED

Looking for a field hockey and soccer coach for our Middle School Sports program. Season starts after Labor Day through the end of October. No weekends. Perfect for an underemployed college grad. Contact Diane Greenfield at [email protected]

Somerset Hills

Fall

(Practices start in August)

SOMERSET HILLS BULLDOGS FOOTBALL AND CHEER Registration for the 2013 season is NOW OPEN.  The Board and the Coaches are working hard to make this the best season yet.  This season is quickly approaching with practices starting in August, so please take the time to register your child today and join us for another exciting season of Somerset  Hills Bulldogs Football and Cheer.  

Register for the 2013 Season on-line at http://www.somersethillsbulldogs.com.

Somerset Hills

Fall

 

SOMERSET HILLS SOCCER CLUB

Registration for the fall season has begun. See the attached flyer for information. 

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

 

Aug. 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aug. 8

BERNARDSVILLE LIBRARY PROGRAMS  

Learn About Crowd Funding--Monday, August 5 at 7:00 pm. Are you a budding entrepreneur who needs to find investors?  Crowd-funding is the way things are done these days when it comes to raising money for your idea, product or invention.  Learn about crowd-funding websites like Kickstarter from Basking Ridge resident Nick Romer, inventor of the Kreat-a-lope�, best-selling author, and an 18-year veteran of the home shopping industry.  Free.  Advance sign-up is requested at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JGMVRZF.

 

Koran by Heart--Thursday, August 8 at 7:00 pm. Watch this 80-minute documentary which follows three 10-year olds who leave their native countries to participate in one of the Islamic world's most famous competitions-a test of memory and recitation known as The International Holy Koran Competition.  They compete on the pronunciation, recitation and perfected memorization of the Koran.  After the film, M. Ali Chaudry, President of the Islamic Society of Basking Ridge, will be on hand to discuss the subject and answer questions.  Funded by a grant from the NEH and ALA.  Free.  Advance sign-up is requested http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FKL7Z2B.