The Connections Bridgewater Somerville Apr 2020

theconnectionsnj.com Community Calendar . APRIL - MAY , PAGE 51 NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL JODY 908-903-1799 CLUBS AND SERVICES 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/. LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF SOMERSET COUNTY (LVSC) Through a network of trained volunteer tutors, LVSC promotes adult literacy in Somerset county. Current program of- ferings: One-to-One & Small Group- Tutoring; English Conversation Groups & U.S. Citizenship Preparation Classes. VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED: Training provided fall, winter & spring. To become a tutor, to register for services or to learn more please visit literacysomerset.org or call 908-725-5430. NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF SOMERSET HILLS (NNSH) A non-profit, social organization open to ALL AREA RESIDENTS of- fering a variety of activities including wine tasting, dining out, book discussion, day trips, bridge/canasta/Mahjong & much more. Visit us at NNSHClub.org or see us at facebook.com/ Newcomers & Neighbors of Somerset Hills, NJ. PIECED TOGETHER QUILTERS P.O. Box 8097, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. Meets 2nd & 4th Wednes- days of the month September - June, Green Knoll Rescue Squad Building, North Bridge Street, Bridgewater, 7-9:30pm. Social meet- ings July & August. All levels. Visitors welcome! Handicap Acces- sible. For information contact ptq.newjersey@gmail.com & visit www.piecedtogetherquilters.org . Upcoming Meetings: April 8 - Challenge Reveal ; May 13, May 27 - Guest Speaker ; June 10 - Pot Luck Dinner ; June 24 - Social ; July 22 - Sew-In , 3-8:30pm; August 8 - Sew-In , 3-8:30pm. RUTGERS MASTER GARDENERS OF SOMERSET COUNTY Rutgers Cooperative & Extension Office of Somerset County HELPLINE-NJAES, 310 Mill- town Road, Bridgewater is open 9am-Noon, Monday-Friday. Inquiries can be made by phoning 908-526-6293 press option 4 or resi- dents can bring sample of their problem to the office on Milltown Road or email complete description of their problem to rcemastergardener@co.somerset. nj.us. For more information visit somerset.njaes.rutgers.edu/garden SAFE+SOUND SOMERSET (formerly Resource Center of Somerset) 427 Homestead Road, Hillsborough 08844-1400, 908-359-0003, x 201. Pri- vate, nonprofit agency serving people affected by domestic abuse in Somer- set County. Provides emergency shel- ter to survivors of domestic abuse, adults & children. Free of charge. Visit our website safe-sound.org , 24 Hour Text or Call Hotline: 866-685-1122. Upcoming Events: SPEAK™ 5K – Sunday, April 5, 9am. Duke Island Park, Bridgewater. Annual run/walk organized & led by Somerset County teenagers to raise awareness about teen dating abuse & healthy relationships throughout their lives. Registration 8am. Entrance fee $30. Register at h ttps://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/ Bridgewater/Speak5KRunWalk. For questions, contact kcantwell@ safe-sound.org . ZUFALL HEALTH CENTER 71 Fourth St., Somerville, NJ 08876, 908-526-2335. Nonprofit provider of medical, dental, be- havioral health & educational services. 24/7 Hotline for vic- tims of sexual assault, cancer screening & more. Visit zufallhealth.org for more info, or call for an appointment. Se Habla Espanol. Good as New Shop for Treasures: Wednes- day & Friday, 10am-5pm, Thursday, 10am- 6pm, third Saturday 10-3pm. SCLSNJ BRIDGEWATER LIBRARY BRANCH 1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater, NJ 08844, 908- 458-8415, sclsnj.org. Program dates & times subject to change. All programs FREE. Registration required unless other- wise indicated. Visit website or call library for more information & to register. NOTE: Library will be closed April 12, May 10, 19, 24, 25. FAMILY PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: From Russia With Love: (All ages) Presented by Ensemble Barynya May 9, 2-3pm. A Midsummer Night’s Dream Live Performance: (All ages) May 16, 2-3:30pm., Somerset County Vocational and Technical School, 14 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater. That Physics Show: (All ages) May 30, 10:30-11:30am. CHILDREN PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Preschool Storytime - Story & Craft: (Ages 3-5) April 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18; 10-10:45am. Save the Waves: (Grades 1-5) April 7, 2-2:45am. Little Explorers: (Ages 3-5) Vietnam , April 16; Peru, May 21, 10- 10:30am. Author Visit: Jennifer Hansen Rolli: (Grades K-5), April 18, 10- 11am. Marigolds Around the Library: (Grades Pre-K- 2) May 2, 10-11am. TEEN PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Your Guide to Financial Aid: (Grades 9-12) April 2, 6-8pm. Peep Dioramas for Teens: (Grades 7-12) April 14, 7-8pm. Tween Book Lover’s Club: Graphic Novels: (Grades 4-6) April 23, 7-8 pm. ADULT PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Pollinators in Peril: How You Can Help to Protect Native Polli- nators: April 16, 2-3pm. Common Myths About Long-Term Care: Medicare, Medicaid, & Disability Insurance: April 21, 7-8pm. Gardening With Deer: April 29, 7-8pm. Susan B. Anthony: Failure is Impossible: May 2, 2-3pm. SCLSNJ SOMERVILLE LIBRARY BRANCH 35 West End Ave., Somerville, NJ 08876, 908-458-8445, sclsnj.org . Program dates & times subject to change. All programs FREE. Registration required unless other- wise indicated. Visit website or call library for more information & to register. NOTE: Library will be closed May 19, 25. FAMILY PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Family Storytime: Twilight Tales: (Families with children), April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 14, 21, 28; 7-7:30 p.m. CHILDREN PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Twig Weaving: (Grades 3-5) April 6, 11-11:45am. Planting the Garden Box: (Ages 3-7) April 9, 10:30-11:15am. Earth Day Happening: (Grades 1-4) April 22, 4:30-5:15pm. Storytime in Spanish: (Ages 3-7) May 6, 7-7:30pm. TEEN PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Acts of Kindness: (Grades 7-9) April 9, 2-4pm. Make a Duct Tape Pouch & Wallet: (Grades 7-10) April 11, 10am – noon. May the 1st Be With You: (Grades 7-10) May 1, 5-8pm. Beaded Wind Chimes: (Grades 6-12) May 16, 2-4pm. ADULT PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Trivia Night: The Beat Goes On: April 2, 7-8pm. Women and Heart Health: April 11, 2-4pm. True Color(ing): April 14; May 12; 11am-noon. The History of Maritime New Jersey: Presented by Steve Nagiewicz: May 6, 7-8pm. Bingeable: A Podcast Discussion Forum: May 28, 7-8:30pm. Florian Schantz Jazz Combo: Music Across America: May 30, 2- 3pm. SOMERSET COUNTY PARK COMMISSION Offers programs & activities for all ages at gen- eral use parks in Bridgewater, Somerset, & Skill- man; Environmental Education Center, Basking Ridge; Lord Stirling Stable, Basking Ridge; Park Headquarters, Bridgewater; Leonard J. Buck Garden, Far Hills; Colonial Park Gardens, Som- erset & championship golf courses in Bridgewa- ter, Somerset, Warren & Neshanic Station. For information on all activities available & to regis- ter, visit somerset countyparks.org or call 908- 722-1200. Duke Island Walkers: Weekly walking group meets every Wednes- day, 9:30am, Duke Island Visitor’s Center. FREE. Woodland Walks at Leonard J. Buck Garden: Sunday afternoons 11 Layton Road, Far Hills, April 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 2pm. $7 pp. Please, no organized groups. Pre-registration NOT required. Spring Pony Programs: Pony Pals – (Families) Wednesday, April 8, Tuesday, April 21; Saturdays, May 2, May 30, Lord Stirling Stable, 256 South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge. Enroll online or call Stable office to register. 2-4 years: 10-11am, 45-minute program includes a pony story & lead line pony ride. $10 per child/parent pair; addi- tional siblings ages 2-9, $5 each. 5-7 years: 1:30-2:30pm, 60-minute program includes a pony story, pony-related game or craft, lead line pony ride. $12 per child/parent pair; additional siblings ages 5-9 may attend $6 each. 7-9 years: 11:30am-1pm, 90-minute program stu- dents will help groom a pony, learn about what ponies eat, discover the work involved with taking care of a pony. Students will also make horse-related craft, take part in pony ride. $15 per child. Additional siblings (ages 7-9) may attend-$10pp. Hummingbirds: Thursday, April 16, 10-11:30am, Leonard J. Buck Garden, 11 Layton Avenue in Far Hills., $15. Pre-registration required online or by calling. Macro Photography: Saturday, April 18, 9:30am-Noon, Environ- mental Education Center (EEC), 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge, For more information contact dross@scparks.org. $20pp. Pre-registration required. Herbal Tea Making: Thursday, April 23, 1-3pm, Environmental Ed- ucation Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge. No experi- ence needed. Supplies provided. FREE. Pre-registration required online or by calling. Spring Plant Sale and Earth Day Celebration: Saturday, April 25, 10am-5pm & Sunday, April 26, Noon -5pm, Leonard J. Buck Gar- den, 11 Layton Road, Far Hills. No admission charge. Project E.A.R.T.H - Swamp Search!: (All ages) Sunday, April 26, Noon-3:45pm, Environmental Education Center trails, 190 Lord Stir- ling Road, Basking Ridge. FREE. LIBRARIES RECREATION “Linked” Online