The Connections Bernards Ridge Edition Sep/Oct/Nov 2021

COMMUNITY CALENDAR theconnectionsnj.com PAGE 74 NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL JODY 908-903-1799 EVENTS SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER ACTIVI IES HISTORIC CHESTER BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Non-profit organization representing over 50+ businesses in Chester. Promotes busi- ness growth, fosters the overall economic climate in the community & works closely with our members, local government, landlords & residents to build a prosperous quality of life. For more information, visit www.ilovechester.com Upcoming Event: Chester's 47th Annual Fall Craft Show September 11&12, 10am-5pm (Rain or Shine), Municipal Field & Perry St., Ches- ter, New Jersey. $5.00 Admission, children under 12 Free. No pets please. Get $1 off single admission when you sign up for ilovechester Events Alert Newsletter & register by 9/4/21 to. Visit www.ilovechester.com for details. THE ARTS THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART 2020 Burnt Mills Road, Bedminster, NJ 07921 For information, gallery hours & to register for classes, contact Elie Porter Trubert, Executive Director at 908-234-2345, ext. 100, etrubert@ccabedminster.org or visit ccabedminster.org . Upcoming Exhibits: Chroma Ter- ra, Curated by John Reinking - October 1 – December 11, 2021 Members’ Juried Exhibition, Juror: Mary Birmingham, Curator Visual Arts Center of New Jersey - October 1 – December 11, 2021 Opening Reception for both exhibits: Friday, October 1, 2021, 6-8 pm. FARMSTEAD ARTS CENTER Farmstead Arts is offering summer online art classes with in-person in- struction in the fall. Theater returns inside the English barn. Visit www.farmsteadartscenter.org for up-to-date information about upcoming events/exhibits, class descriptions & to register. Virtual Art Classes - Online (via Zoom). Art Exhibits – In our gallery. We look forward to seeing you online & in-person at the historic Kennedy Martin Stelle Farmstead (450 King George Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920) in the future. For more information email us at admin@farmsteadarts.org or call 908.636.7576. STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY 5 Morristown Road, Bernardsville, NJ 07924. 908-963-0365, studio7artgallery.com . Hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 10-4. NOTE: Studio 7 is open. Call Kath- leen to make an appointment to in- sure social distancing. UPCOMING EXHIBITS: October 1 - November 13 Janet Cunniffe-Chieffo - Still Life Paintings on Copper Reception: Friday, October 1 6-9pm James Fiorentino, Watercolor Paintings - Baseball in Black & White: Extra Innings CLUBS & SERVICES AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP Monthly meetings held virtually. Visit autoimmunegroup.com for dates & times or email autoimmunegroup@gmail.com 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, contact Member Chair, Carol DeCoste 908-766-0408 or visit brgcnj.com. BERNARDS LIONS CLUB International non-profit organization of ded- icated men & women serving Bernardsville & Bernards Township community. Lions’ core charity is helping sight impaired local- ly & around the world. Club is also commu- nity 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 al- ways 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 BernardsvilleNJ Transit parking lot on Route 202 & Claremont Road Opening for its 27th year, Satur- days through November 20, 9am - 1pm. Offering wide variety of fresh vegetables, fruits, poul- try, & pastured livestock products, as well as baked goods, prepared meals, plus new pop-up vendors with delicious edibles. For more information visit www.facebook.com/BernardsvilleFarmersMarket and www.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 Ber- nardsville with flowers, including their Mum Sale each fall. For Information, contact Member Chair, Pat Duncan, 908-295-1671 or visit bernardsvillegardenclub.com. September Meeting: Jeffrey Van Pelt: Rose Care Made Easy THE BONAFIDES OF SOMERSET HILLS Diverse group of women who take active interest in civic & social welfare of Somerset Hills community. New members welcome. NOTE: Business meetings will be announced via emails (outdoors or via Zoom) until further notice. For more in- formation & to join visit thebonafidesofsomersethills.org, facebook.com/thebonafidesofsomersethills, email: thebon- afidesofsomersethills@gmail.com or call Maureen Sciaretta at 908-766-5830 or Marilyn Winston at 908-626-0032. Want to join? Please send $25.00 annual dues (check payable to: The Bonafides) & contact information (name, address, phone number & email address) to: The Bonafides of Somerset Hills, P.O. Box 91, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Upcoming Events: Bonafides Garage Sale, Friday, September 10, Saturday September 11, 9am-3pm, 43 Victoria Drive, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. POSTPONED: Bonafides’ Designer Handbag Bin- go, Friday, May 13, 2022, St. James Chapel Hall, Basking Ridge. CROSSROADS4HOPE 3 Crossroads Drive, Bedminster, NJ 07921. Local, non-profit organization that creates a caring community to help individ- uals live with, through & beyond cancer. Delivers FREE online essential programs & services for entire family & caregivers including individual & group support, educational workshops, hands-on nutrition & healthy cooking education, classes to en- hance health & wellness. NOTE: VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING: All of our programs are being offered virtually & at no charge to people with cancer, survivors, loved ones, caregivers & bereaved. To learn more about our online offerings & to register, visit crossroads4hope.org/registration or call us at 908-658-5400. There is a community of support waiting for you. 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 in- formation email: friendsofthesheltersomerset@gmail.com or call Terry Thompson at 908-766-9844. Call Terry Thompson at 908-766-9844 for information about joining a meeting. NOTE: Meetings are virtual & held the first Monday of each month at 12:15pm. Upcoming Event: An Evening in the Meadow: Friday evening, September 17 (rain date Saturday, September 18). Outdoor event with food, drinks & entertainment on a magnificent farm in Far Hills. Event will benefit Safe+Sound Somerset, which as- sists those affected by domestic abuse. For more information, email us at friendsoftheshelter@gmail.com INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB (IFC) “Linked” Online Social club for foreign national women currently residing in the United States & American women who have lived inter- nationally. Its purpose is to foster cultural understanding, form social ties within the international community, provide a place to share mutual ex- periences through a variety of interests & activities. Monthly coffee mornings & other activities available. For more info visit www.ifcnjandny.org. NOTE: Meetings will be IN-PERSON be- ginning in September. 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 pro- grams & events, contact Elise Prezant, JFS at 908-725-7799 or eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org, Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org or jewishfamilysvc.org UPCOMING PROGRAMS Sharsheret Breast Cancer Awareness Program: October 12, 7pm. Soup for Soul: November 21, 6pm via Zoom. Wood fired stoneware with natural ash glaze by Scott Ross part of the “Chroma Terra” exhibition Window into Spring by Janet Cunniffe-Chieffo 22” x 28”, oil on copper