The Connection Bernards-Ridge Edition Feb/Mar 2019

Bernards-Ridge Community Calendar www.theconnectionsnj.com . February - March , PAGE 74 “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE – CALL JODY 908-903-1799 aC T i v i T i e s / e v enT s T H e ar T s FARMSTEAD ARTS CENTER All events take place at Farmstead Arts Center, 450 King George Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. For more information contact Kathy Harris, Director at 908-636-7576, email admin@farmsteadarts.org , visit farmsteadartscenter.org . Purchase tickets & class registration at farmsteadarts.eventbrite.com SUNDAY CONCERTS: General Admission $15 in advance, $20 at the door Seniors, students & Farmstead members $10 in advance or at the door. Alexander Hamilton Concert: Sunday, February 17, 2pm, Colonial music specialists. Celtic Journey: Sunday, March 17, 2pm. Heather Mulvey, sopra- no/guitar Palisades Virtuosi: Sunday, April 7, 2pm. Chamber music ensemble. Young Artist Award Recital: Sunday, May 19, 2019, 2pm. NJ’s high school classical artists. FREE. History Lectures in the Farmhouse: Crazy Daisy: Juliette Gordon Low, Intrepid Founder of the Girl Scouts. Sunday, March 31, 3pm. FREE. Revolutionary Tea: An 18th Century Tea Experience: Sunday, April 28, 2-3:30pm. FREE. ART SHOWS IN THE FARMHOUSE: Ridge High School Students Artwork: February 3-February 24. Women in the Arts Exhibit: March 3-April 7, 2019, Reception: March 3, 1-4pm. Annual Members’ Art Show: April 14-June 9, 2019, Reception: April 14, 1-4pm. Gallery Hours: Saturday, 1-4pm, Monday-Wednesday, 10am-1pm. Art Classes: Visit www.farmsteadartscenter.org for class descrip- tions & to register. HISTORIC CHESTER BUSINESS ASSOCIATION A non-profit organization representing over 50+ businesses in Chester. Mission: to promote busi- ness growth, foster the overall economic climate in the community and work closely with our members, local government, landlords and resi- dents to build a prosperous quality of life. For more information, visit www.ilovechester.com THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (CCA) 2020 Burnt Mills Road, Bedminster, NJ 07921. For information, gallery hours & to register or classes, contact Elie Porter Trubert, Executive Director at 908-234-2345, ext. 100, etrubert@ccabedminster.org or visit us online at ccabedminster.org. Upcoming Events: The National Association of Women Artists 130th Anniversary Exhibition: Wall Sculpture; Col- lage: Other Dimensions both curat- ed by Jeffrey Wechsler, through March 2, 2019. The Center for Con- temporary Art Members’ Juried Exhibition at the Bernardsville Pub- lic Library, March 3-28, 2019. THE JACOBUS VANDERVEER HOUSE & MUSEUM 3055 River Road (River Road Park) Bedminster 07921. Pre-reg- istration required. Register online at www.jvanderveerhouse.org or contact Museum Coordinator Kristina Poggi at 908-396-6053 or kpoggi@jvanderveerhouse.org. Museum open 1-4pm. STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY Fine art gallery at 5 Morris- town Road, Bernardsville, 908-630-9770. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm & by appointment. Contact owner, Kathleen Palmer for information at 908-963-0365, pskjpalmer@verizon.net , www.studio7artgallery.com. Upcoming Event: Seascapes: Shifting Sands, Seas, Skies, April 5-May 26, 2019; Reception: Friday, April 5, 2019, 6-9pm. BASKING RIDGE GARDEN CLUB Meets first Monday of the month, 9:30 am, September through May at the Somerset County Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Rd, Basking Ridge. For more information, contact Member Chair, Carol DeCoste 908-766-0408 or www.brgcnj.com . BERNARDSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Welcoming new members from Bernardsville & neighboring towns. Contact Karen Lajterman at 908-766,9900, info@bvillechamber.com & visit www.bvillechamber.com to check our calendar for meetings & special events. THE BONAFIDES OF SOMERSET HILLS Group of women who take an active interest in the civic and social welfare of the Somerset Hills community. Meetings held 9:30am 2nd Wednesday of each month, Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church, Douglas Hall, 45 Church St., Liberty Corner. For more infor- mation and to join visit thebonafidesofsomersethills.org or email thebondafidesofsomersethills@gmail.com or call Maureen Sciaret- ta at 908-766-5830 or Marilyn Winston at 908-626-0032. Upcoming Event: Bonafides Designer Handbag Bingo: Friday, May 17, 2019, St. James Chapel Hall, 184 South Finley Avenue, Basking Ridge. CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY CENTRAL NJ (CSCCNJ) 3 Crossroads Drive Bedminster, NJ 07921. CSCCNJ is a local, non- profit organization that creates a caring community to help individ- uals live with, through & beyond cancer. Delivers essential pro- grams & services including individual & group support; education- al workshops; hands-on nutrition & healthy cooking education; classes to enhance health & wellness; FREE social activities for the entire family & caregivers. In 2019, the organization celebrates 15 years of community & compassion. For more information about our programs & services, call 908-658-5400 or visit us online at cancersupportcnj.org . Upcoming Events: Teen Social: Thursday, February 7, 5:30-7pm; Hope Rising: Wednesday, March 20, 6pm; both events at Cancer Support Community Central NJ. THE FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER A non-profit volunteer organization which is committed to serve those affected by domestic abuse. Funds are raised to benefit Safe+Sound Somerset, a United Way agency. For more information go to: info@friendsofthesheltersomerset.org or call: 908-766-9844. GREAT SWAMP WATERSHED ASSOCIATION (GSWA) A non-profit environmental organization, dedicated to protecting & improving the water resources of the entire Passaic River region. 568 Tempe Wick Road, Morristown, 973-538-3500. Open Mon- Fri, 9am-5pm. To register or purchase tickets, visit https://www.greatswamp.org/ Upcoming Events: Registration required unless otherwise noted. Groundhog Day Hike: Saturday, February 2, 12-2pm, Rifle Camp Park, 387 Rifle Camp Rd., Woodland Park, NJ. FREE for GSWA members. Evening Briefing: Lawncare & Gardening - Environmentally- Friendly Solutions: Thursday, February 7, 6:30-8pm, Parsippany - Troy Hills Public Library/Main Library, 449 Halsey Rd., Parsippany, NJ. FREE. Evening Briefing - Green Infrastructure for Managing Storm Water: NJ’s New Rules: Tuesday, February 12, 6:30-8pm, Summit Free Public Library, 75 Maple St., Summit, NJ. FREE. Pre-Valentine’s Day Wine & Cheese Tasting: February 13, 5:30- 7:30pm, GSWA HQ - 568 Tempe Wick Rd., Morristown, NJ. FREE. Dog and Family Hike: Saturday, February 16, 1-3pm, GSWA Con- servation Management Area (CMA), 1 Tiger Lily Rd., Harding Twp., NJ. FREE for GSWA members. Evening Briefing - Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Solu- tions: Wednesday, February 27, 2019, 7-8:30pm, Madison Public Library, 39 Keep St., Madison, NJ. Frog Watch & CoCoRaHS Training Workshop: Wednesday, March 6, 6-8pm,GSWA Headquarters, 568 Tempe Wick Rd., Morristown, NJ. Breakfast Briefing - Lawncare & Gardening: Environmentally Friendly Techniques: Tuesday, March 12, 2019-8-9:30am, GSWA Headquarters, 568 Tempe Wick Rd., Morristown, NJ. Evening Briefing - Water Quality Report Card: Tuesday, March 12, 6:30-8pm, Summit Free Public Library, 75 Maple St., Summit, NJ. Evening Briefing - Environmentally Sound Cleaning Products: Thursday, March 14, 6:30-8pm, Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library (Main Library), 449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ. Vernal Pool Exploration Hike: Friday, March 29, 7-9pm, GSWA Conservation Management Area (CMA), 1 Tiger Lily Lane, Harding Township, NJ. No registration needed. Paterson Falls Explorer Hike & Tour: Sunday, March 31, 12:30- 3pm, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, 72 McBride Ave, Paterson, NJ. No registration needed. HILLTOP CHURCH - MEMORY CAFÉ Meets first Thursday of the month September-June, Hilltop House, 14 Hilltop Road, Mendham, 2-3:30pm. Guests include anyone suf- fering with memory issues & their caregivers. For more information call Cathy at 973-543-0161 or Marilyn at 973-543-2092 or willettstation@gmail.com . New guests welcome each month. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB The IFC is a social club for foreign national women currently residing in the United States and American women who have lived international- ly. Its purpose is to foster cultural understanding, form social ties with- in the international community, and provide a place to share mutual experiences through a variety of interests and activities. Monthly coffee mornings and other activities available. For more info. visit http://www.ifcnjandny.com. JUNIOR WOMEN’S CLUB OF SOMERSET HILLS Mission: To actively participate in community service projects & contribute to local organizations in need. Meetings held first Tuesday of the month at various locations throughout Basking Ridge, Bernardsville and Warren. Visit us on Facebook or email JWCofSH@yahoo.com . http://njsfwc.org/. NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF SOMERSET HILLS (NNSH) A non-profit, social organization open to ALL AREA RESIDENTS offering a variety of activities including wine tasting, dining out, book discussion, day trips, bridge/bunco/Mahjong & much more. Visit us at www.NNSHClub.org or see us at www.facebook.com/ Newcomers & Neighbors of Somerset Hills, NJ. 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