COMMUNITY CALENDAR theconnectionsnj.com PAGE 62 NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL JODY 908-903-1799 EVENTS THE ARTS THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART 2020 Burnt Mills Road, Bedminster, NJ 07921 For information, gallery hours & to register for classes, contact Cyndi Wish, Executive Director at 908-234-2345, ext. 100, info@ccabedminster.org or visit ccabedminster.org. Upcoming Exhibit June 17 – August 27, 2022 Opening: June 17, 6-8pm Members’ Non-Juried Exhibition & Sale Judge: M’Kina Tapscott, Executive Director, Artworks, Trenton’s Visual Arts Center FARMSTEAD ARTS CENTER All events take place on the historic Kennedy Martin Stelle Farmstead, 450 King George Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. For more information about upcoming events and classes visit farmsteadartscenter.org, email admin@farmsteadarts.org or call 908.636.7576. Theater in the English Barn - “Cobb” by Lee Blessing– presented by Lord Stirling Theater Company June 17, 18, 24, 25, 7:30pm, June 19, 26, 4pm. To purchase tickets, visit our website or farmsteadarts.eventbrite.com Art, Photography, and Guitar Classes – Held through the year. Visit our website for class descriptions & to register. Summer classes will be held in July & August. Art Show in the Farm House - Garden State Watercolor Society’s Small Works Exhibit: June 12 – July 17; Reception July 17, 2 - 4pm. STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY 5 Morristown Road, Bernardsville, NJ 07924. 908-963-0365, studio7artgallery.com. Hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 10-4. UPCOMING EXHIBIT: Sojourning through the Seasons, Jim Rodgers Through June 30, 2022 CLUBS & SERVICES BASKING RIDGE GARDEN CLUB Meets first Monday of the month, 9:30 am, September – May, Somerset County Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. For more information visit brgcnj.com. BERNARDS LIONS CLUB International non-profit organization of dedicated men & women serving Bernardsville & Bernards Township community. Lions’ core charity is helping sight impaired locally & around the world. Club is also community focused; helping those in need, supporting our schools, police, fire/rescue, & fostering community well-being. Meetings held first & third Tuesday of the month, 6:30pm, Café Rustica, 3188 Valley Rd., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. New members always welcome. Visit e-clubhouse.org/sites/bernards/ or write us at The Bernards Lions Club PO Box 352, Bernardsville, NJ 07924. BERNARDSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE “Linked” Online Welcoming new members from Bernardsville & neighboring towns. Contact the Chamber at 908-766-9900, info@bvillechamber.com & visit bernardsvillechamberofcommerce.com to check our calendar for meetings & special events. BERNARDSVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET NJ Transit Station Parking Lot, Route 202 & Claremont Road, Bernardsville. 28th season will open Saturday, June 11-Saturday, December 17, 9am-1pm. Variety of farm fresh produce, baked goods, gourmet prepared foods & specialty items. For more information visit facebook.com/BernardsvilleFarmersMarket & instagram.com/bernardsvillefarmersmarket BERNARDSVILLE GARDEN CLUB Meets third Tuesday of each month, September – May at members’ homes for breakfast or lunch. Since 1930 they have beautified Bernardsville with flowers, including their Mum Sale each fall. For Information, contact Member Chair, Pat Duncan, 908-295-1617 or visit bernardsvillegardenclub.com. THE BONAFIDES OF SOMERSET HILLS Diverse group of women who take active interest in civic & social welfare of Somerset Hills community. Meetings held 2nd Wednesday of the month at Bernards Township Community Center, 289 S. Maple Ave., Basking Ridge. New members welcome. For more information email: thebonafidesofsomersethills@gmail.com or call Maureen Sciaretta at 908-766-5830 or Marilyn Winston at 908-626-0032. THE FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER A non-profit volunteer organization committed to serving those affected by domestic abuse (24 hour emergency hotline: 866-684-1122). Funds are raised to benefit Safe+Sound Somerset, a United Way agency. New members welcome. For more information and/or to join a meeting email: friendsofthesheltersomerset@gmail.com or call Terry Thompson at 908-766-9844. NOTE: Meetings are virtual via zoom & on the first Monday of each month, 12:15pm. INDEPENDENCE FOR VETERANS A registered 501c-3 nonprofit based in Bedminster, NJ. Charity organization is community focused, & supports the local 200+ homeless veterans residing at 2 transitional housing facilities by providing food, brand new clothing, toiletries, & necessities. Several designated Food & Clothing Drives are held yearround with many Somerset County businesses participating. All items collected are hand-delivered by dedicated volunteers. Organization is currently fundraising to afford housing for these brave veterans. For further information visit i4v.org, email info@independenceforveterans.org or contact: Mrs. Stacia McDonough at 908-470-1930. Current Campaign: Operation Giveback – Requesting each American donate $1.00 to assist homeless veterans. That’s $300+ million that could solve homelessness amongst the brave veterans. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB (IFC) “Linked” Online Social club for foreign national women currently residing in the United States & American women who have lived internationally. Club fosters cultural understanding, promotes formation of social ties within the international community, provides a place to share mutual experiences through a variety of interests & activities. Monthly coffee mornings held September – June with presenters & wide variety of activities available including outings (locally & in NYC), book club, food appreciation, weekly hiking, out to lunch, movies. For more info visit www.ifcnjandny.org or email ifcnjboard@gmail.com. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SOMERSET, HUNTERDON & WARREN COUNTIES “Linked” Online 150-A West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876 Unless otherwise noted, for information or to register for programs & events, contact Elise Prezant, JFS at 908-725-7799 or eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org, Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org or jewishfamilysvc.org Volunteers Needed: Be a caring home visitor supporting seniors who are often isolated, lonely & eager for cognitive stimulation or are frail & need assistance with grocery shopping, etc. 9 hour orientation & training program over 3 evenings. Cafe Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors Job Seekers Success Group: Wednesdays, July 6, August 3, Sept 7, 7-9pm, via ZOOM. Expanding Horizon Programs Social Learning Group: 10-week program, meeting on Sundays, for teens on the Autism spectrum. Social Club for Young Adults with Asperger Syndrome or Developmental Challenges: Group meets twice a month. Sibling Support Group: Peer Support for brothers & sisters of children with special needs. Parent Support Group: Peer Support for parents with a special needs child. Led by a licensed clinical social worker with experience working with families of special needs children. 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 & Warren. Visit us on Facebook or email JWCofSH@yahoo.com. http://njsfwc.org/ NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF SOMERSET HILLS (NNSH) Non-profit, social organization open to ALL AREA RESIDENTS offering variety of activities including wine tasting, dining out, book discussion, day trips, bridge/canasta/ Mahjong & more. Visit us at NNSHClub.org or see us at facebook.com/Newcomers & Neighbors of Somerset Hills, NJ. PEAPACK GLADSTONE HAPPY ROCKERS All local & surrounding town residents 55 years plus are invited to attend monthly meetings. NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME. Meetings held 4th Monday of every month (except July, August, & December) at Municipal Building, 1 School St., Peapack, NJ. Refreshments served at 12:30pm, meeting 1pm. Laura Cummings, Visiting Nurse, is present at each meeting to take blood pressure & discuss health issues. Upcoming Events: Sept. 21, Li Greci Staaten, Fiesta De San Gennaro; Oct. 25, Villa Roma, Callicoon, NY. Caesar's Extravaganza; November 15, The Shore Club, Spring Lake, NJ. "Let the Good Times Roll". Questions? Call Lina Calabrese 908-234-2377. THE ROTARY CLUB OF THE SOMERSET HILLS Service Above Self - Meets every other Tuesday. For meeting dates or other information, contact Club President, Lauren Carpenter at lauren@carpsonline.net. Visit us at rotarysomersethills.org Cherry Blossoms by Jim Rodgers, 12" x 16", oil on panel JUNE – JULY - AUGUST 2022
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