THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART 2020 Burnt Mills Rd., Bedminster, NJ For information, gallery hours & to register for classes, contact 908-234-2345, ext.100, info@ccabedminster.org, or visit ccabedminster.org. Current Exhibits: September 26 – December 7, 2025 Murmuration by Co11ective. Co11ective Members: Katrina Bello, Berendina Buist, Joseph Castronova, Nova Darkstar, Frank May, Wes Sherman, Elie Porter Trubert, Katie Truk. Linda Mead: In Disarray; Gabriella D’Italia: Getting Dressed in the Dark Photo Credit: Overflow, Intaglio Print with Drawing, by Linda Mead FARMSTEAD ARTS CENTER All events take place on the historic Kennedy Martin Stelle Farmstead at 450 King George Road, Basking Ridge. Art & Photography classes held throughout the year. For more information about upcoming events & classes visit www.farmsteadarts.org or email admin@farmsteadarts.org. Art Exhibition November 2 – December 14: Frontline Arts 52 Reasons to Love a Vet Holiday Boutique: Annual arts and crafts sale Sunday, November 30, 12pm-5pm. Featuring handcrafted wares suitable for everyone on your shopping list! FRONTLINE ARTS 440 River Road, Branchburg, NJ Nestled in a Somerset County park, we welcome individuals & families of all backgrounds to explore the transformative arts of papermaking & printmaking. Connect, create, & grow together in a thriving, inclusive community that celebrates imagination, learning, & shared experiences. Open to all, our visual arts facility features a gallery space, printmaking studio, darkroom, & studio for papermaking. Every Sun., free Veterans Workshop invites military veterans to deconstruct uniforms, create prints, & share their stories. The last Sun. each month welcomes non-veterans to attend! Get involved & visit us: www.frontlinearts.org or FB/Instagram: @frontlineartsstudio | 908-725-2110. BASKING RIDGE BUSINESS ALLIANCE A business & community ‘connection’ providing opportunities for business owners to grow their business by staying informed, connecting with their community & networking with other professionals locally. Monthly meetings 2nd Tues. of the month, 8-9am. Networking Night 4th Tues. of the month, 5-7pm. More info at www.brbanj.org. BASKING RIDGE GARDEN CLUB Meets first Monday of the month, 9:30am, Sept-May at the Somerset County Environmental Education Center,190 Lord Stirling Rd., Basking Ridge. Info: visit brgcnj.com or email clang34@aol.com. BERNARDS LIONS CLUB International non-profit organization of dedicated men & women serving Bernardsville & Bernards Twp. communities. Lions’ core charity is helping sight-impaired locally & around the world. Club is also community-focused; helping those in need, supporting schools, police, fire/rescue & fostering community well-being. Meetings 1st & 3rd Tues. of the month, 6:30pm, Café Rustica, 3188 Valley Rd., Basking Ridge. New members always welcome. Visit FB or bernardslionsclub.org/ or write The Bernards Lions Club, PO Box 352, Bernardsville, NJ 07924. BERNARDSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Welcomes new members from Bernardsville & neighboring towns. Contact us at info@bvillechamber.com or 908-766-9900.Visit bernardsvillechamberofcommerce.com to check our calendar for meetings & special events. THE ARTS CLUBS & SERVICES NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL US AT 908-903-1799 BERNARDSVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET NJ Transit Station Parking Lot, Route 202 & Claremont Road, Bernardsville. Open Saturdays through Dec. 13, 9am-1pm (No market Nov. 29). Select from a wide variety of fresh fruits & vegetables, pasture-raised meats & poultry, as well as prepared meals, baked goods, pickles, fresh flowers & specialty items. For current information visit bernardsvillefarmersmarket.com. See us also on Instagram & Facebook. BERNARDSVILLE GARDEN CLUB Meets the third Tuesday of every month from Sept.-May at a member’s home. The meetings, open to the public, are held at the Bernardsville Public Library, 1 Anderson Hill Rd, Bernardsville & will be advertised in advance. Established in 1930, we invite you to join us in beautifying our borough together. For more information, please visit BernardsvilleGardenClub.com or email us at bernardsvillegardenclub@gmail.com. BISHOP JANES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22 S. Finley Ave., Basking Ridge bjumc.org or 908-766-1108 Homespun Holiday Bazaar In conjunction with the Basking Ridge Business Alliance’s Winter Market, Sat., Dec. 6, 11am-6pm, handmade & home-baked items will be available for purchase along with a Jewelry Table, Attic Treasures, & a Silent Auction. Stop by for lunch until 4:30pm. Options to include homemade quiche, salad, soup, chili, salad & hot dogs. THE BONAFIDES OF SOMERSET HILLS Founded in 1968, we are a diverse group of women who take an active interest in the civic & social welfare of the Somerset Hills community. Over the past 57 years, we have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars through various fundraising events & contributed back to local community charities. Business meetings held at the Bernards Twp. Community Center, 289 S. Maple Ave., 2nd Wed. of the month. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME. Questions? Interested? Contact:The Bonafides, PO Box 91, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 for $50 annual dues payment. Email-thebonafidesofsomersethills@gmail.com facebook.com/thebonafidesofsomersethills BRICK ACADEMY MUSEUM 15 W. Oak St., Basking Ridge, NJ In the town center, the historic 1809 Brick Academy houses a museum with a permanent exhibit, “What Put Somerset Hills on the Map,” an 1890s schoolroom, rotating exhibits of unique & interesting themes & handsomely framed, over-sized maps recreated from historical documents. The museum is open 1st Sun. ea. month 2-4pm. FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER PO Box 23, Basking Ridge, NJ For more information please email us at: friendsofthesheltersomerset@gmail.com. A non-profit volunteer organization committed to serving those affected by domestic abuse. Funds are raised to benefit Safe+- Sound Somerset, a United Way agency. New members welcome. HOME OF SOMERSET COUNTY 98 West End Ave., Somerville, NJ 908-704-1920 Empowering at-risk families to achieve & maintain independence. Offering emergency shelter, case management, financial counseling, food security & basic needs assistance to families in need of housing stabilization. HOME provides a community-based approach to helping neighbors through a network of interfaith congregations & community partnerships. We welcome new houses of worship & volunteers to join our network in providing the most basic needs to households who are struggling in Somerset County. IMPACT100 GARDEN STATE Founded in 2013, we were inspired by the growing national trend in women’s collective giving. The collective giving model enables us to combine the donations of many women to award meaningful grants to local nonprofits. Members represent a mosaic of backgrounds, occupations, experiences, priorities & interests. Together, we prove that the power of one woman multiplied by many equals an impact that can change lives. INDEPENDENCE FOR VETERANS Multi-award-winning Bedminster-based 501(c)(3) non-profit which focuses on hand-delivering brand new clothing, toiletries, bedding, groceries, essentials, etc. to the struggling veterans residing at NJ’s veterans homeless shelters. For further info, visit i4v.org. Comments or questions? Email info@independenceforveterans.org or contact: Mrs. Stacia McDonough at 908-470-1930. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB (IFC) Social club for foreign-born women currently residing in the US & American women who have lived internationally. Club fosters cultural understanding, promotes social ties within an international community, and provides a place to share mutual experiences through a variety of interests & activities. Monthly coffee mornings held Sept– June with presenters & a wide variety of activities available including outings (locally & in NYC), book club, hiking, French & German conversations, lunches, Mahjong, Bridge & more. More info at ifcnjandny.org or email ifcnjboard@gmail.com. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SOMERSET, HUNTERDON & WARREN COUNTIES 150-A West High Street, Somerville, NJ For information or to register for programs & events, contact (unless otherwise noted) Elise Prezant, JFS at 908-725-7799, eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org, Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org, or jewishfamilysvc.org. Volunteers Needed: Volunteers interested in helping community members in need, contact the JFS Volunteer Dept. to learn how to get involved. Whether being matched with a homebound older adult or family seeking support from a caring, consistent visitor, grocery shopping for older adults & people with disabilities or sharing a skill through pro-bono work, there are many ways to help. To learn more call 908-725-7799 or email volunteer@JewishFamilySvc.org. Therapists Needed: Seeking LCSW/LPC therapists. Hybrid work style, flexible hours based on population served. Welcoming & supportive team environment with group/individual supervision included & ongoing CEU training. JFS operates as a non-profit, social service agency striving to preserve & strengthen the quality of individual & family life for those of all faiths & beliefs in our tri-county community. Café Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors. Call or email eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org. Job Seekers Success Group: A group for active job seekers that focuses on strategies & issues affecting a job search. Free of charge, open to the community. More info-call x108. Expanding Horizon Programs: Social Learning Group: A 10-week program, meeting on Mondays, focuses on social, relationship & communication skills for neurodivergent teens. Call x107 or email kateg@jewishfamilysvc.org. Social Club: for Young Adults with Autism or Developmental Challenges. Group meets weekly, alternating between virtual & in person. Call x107 or email kateg@jewishfamilysvc.org. Parent Support Group: Peer Support for parents with a special needs child. An opportunity to come together with other parents who share similar experiences of parenting. Led by a licensed clinical social worker with experience working with families of special needs children. Group will meet to learn, share & explore the issues most important to participants. Did you know? JFS Accepts Car Donations! Call 877-JFS4-CAR (877-537-4227) or email donorsupport@careasy.org to learn how you can maximize this tax-deductible donation & make a lasting impact on the organization through this quick & seamless process. Learn more at www.jewishfamilysvc.org. JUNIOR WOMEN’S CLUB OF SOMERSET HILLS The JWC of Somerset Hills has almost a century of community service to Bernadsville, Basking Ridge, and Warren. We are part of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs “Linked” Online “Linked” Online theconnectionsnj.com “Linked” Online COMMUNITY CALENDAR Nov • Dec 2025 • Jan 2026 Empowering at-risk families to achieve & maintain inde
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