THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART 2020 Burnt Mills Rd., Bedminster, NJ Art & ceramics classes are available year-round for all ages! Registration for Fall Classes workshops and Friday night Arts is open, for adults and children ages 5-15. To enroll in classes, call 908-234-2345,ext. 101, info@ccabedminster.org or visit ccabedminster.org. Our gallery is open 7 days a week to the public, besides holiday hours or closures listed on our website. Current Exhibits: Sept. 25-Dec. 7 Fired En Masse Nov. 6-Dec. 13 Fellowship Village Exhibition Upcoming 2027 Exhibit: Jan. 29-Mar. 28 International Juried Ceramics Exhibition FARMSTEAD ARTS CENTER All events take place on the historic Kennedy Martin Stelle Farmstead at 450 King George Road, Basking Ridge, NJ. Art and Screenwriting classes are held throughout the year. Visit our website, www.farmsteadarts.org, for class descriptions & to register or email admin@farmsteadarts.org. Art Exhibition: November 8-December 13 Art show featuring works by artists from the Matheny Arts Access Program: Holiday Boutique-Annual Arts & Crafts Sale Sun., Nov. 29, 12-5pm. Handcrafted wares suitable for everyone on your shopping list! FRONTLINE ARTS 440 River Road, Branchburg, NJ A unique nonprofit arts organization based in Branchburg, New Jersey, with a 50-year history (also known as the Printmaking Center of New Jersey), connecting communities through engaging arts practices rooted in papermaking and printmaking. As a 2026 recipient of the NJEDA A.R.T. Grant, Frontline Arts is offering FREE arts workshops to reach a wider audience in Plainfield (Union County), Asbury Park (Monmouth County), and Orange (Essex County) through December. Book our studio space, become a member, or inquire about our mobile workshops for community events. We unite artists, veterans, and broader communities through the tactile power of print and paper. Get involved & visit us: www.frontlinearts.org, on Facebook/Instagram: @frontlineartsstudio or 908-725-2110. TEXIER HOUSE AND MUSEUM We are located in the center of the Watchung Circle. Open houses held most 1st & 3rd Sundays, 2-4pm with add’l openings for special holidays & events. There are 5 rooms full of historical artifacts, for touring independently or listening to stories & Watchung history from docents. For more information, visit WatchungHistory.org for photos of Texier House items, memories of long-time residents & a vast collection of Watchung history gathered from the Internet. WATCHUNG ARTS CENTER A beautiful, historic building, at 18 Stirling Rd. in Watchung, NJ. A nonprofit art gallery, performance venue & arts education center. We offer painting classes for adults & children and yoga classes for adults yearround. Please enroll at our website www.watchungarts.com. Upcoming Art Exhibits: Members Show: Dec. 8-Jan. 9; Reception: Dec. 12, 5-7pm. Upcoming Performances: Amani’s 23rd Annual Holiday Concert - Dec. 6 at 3pm. Chris De Vito Holiday Jam - Dec. 13 at 3pm. LOVE ALWAYS-Art, Community and Giving What do you love the most? Love Always is an ongoing community project created by artist Jesús Núñez of J. Nunez Galleries. Through original art, shared messages & participatory activities, people come together to support charitable causes. Schools, nonprofits & community organizations are welcome to explore partnerships with us. Discover the Love Always collection or learn how to get involved at www.jnunezgallery.com or hello@jnunezgallery.com. THE ARTS CLUBS & SERVICES NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL US AT 908-903-1799 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 brgcinfo.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 FARMERS’ MARKET NJ Transit Station Parking Lot, Route 202 & Claremont Road, Bernardsville. Open Sat., through Nov. 21 (exc. Oct. 17) from 9am-1pm. Find a wide variety of fresh fruits & vegetables, pasture-raised meats & poultry, prepared meals, baked goods, pickles, fresh flowers, & specialty items. For current info., go to www.bernardsvillefarmersmarket.com. See us also on Instagram and Facebook. BERNARDSVILLE GARDEN CLUB Founded 1930 & meets 3rd Tues. morning of the month, Sept.-May. Visit bernardsvillegardenclub.com to learn more & for meeting times & locations. We welcome anyone interested in cultivating friendship through gardening & beautification of our community. BISHOP JANES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 22 S. Finley Ave., Basking Ridge bjumc.org or 908-766-1108 Email us at office@bjumc.org. Join us for most holidays as well. We have a place for you. Weekly Sunday Worship at 9:30am. All services are streamed on Facebook and YouTube. 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. 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. HISTORIC CHESTER BUSINESS ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 320, Chester, NJ 07930 Join the dozens of businesses already working together in the HCBA. There are sponsored events, special partnerships, and of course plenty of opportunities. We come together, keep each other strong, and work together for the better good of us all. Protect your investment, elevate the visibility of your business, foster mutual commitment towards shared objectives and work together as one! Contact Hcbanjmarketing@gmail.com for more info. 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 in-house 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. November 22, 7PM – Interfaith Thanksgiving Service to be held at St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 500 US-22, Bridgewater. 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 the 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 including outings (locally & in NYC), book club, hiking, French & German conversations, lunches, Mah Jongg, Bridge & much 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 Volunteer Dept. 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 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. A non-profit, social service agency striving to preserve & strengthen the quality of individual & family life all faiths & beliefs in our tri-county community. Café Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors. 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. “Linked” Online sight-impaired locally & around the world. Club is also commu COMMUNITY CALENDAR Nov • Dec 2026 • Jan 2027 “Linked” Online Empowering at-risk families to achieve & maintain inde “Linked” Online
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