The Connections Bridgewater Somerville Edition Feb/Mar 2022

COMMUNITY CALENDAR theconnectionsnj.com PAGE 39 NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL JODY 908-903-1799 social worker with experience working with families of special needs children. LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF SOMERSET COUNTY (LVSC) 120 Finderne Avenue, Box 7, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 908-725-5430; cell: 908-342-6143. www.literacysomerset.org LVSC volunteer tutors help adults in Somerset county learn to read, write, & communicate in English. FREE VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON program offerings: One-to-One and Small Group Tutoring; English Conversation Groups; & U.S. Citizenship Preparation Support. VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED: Virtual training provided fall, winter, & spring. To become a tutor, register for services, or learn more about our programs, please visit our website or call us. 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. RUTGERS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF SOMERSET COUNTY 310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 908-526-6295 The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County has a wide variety of in-person events, classes, & programs for all ages. From virtual youth based clubs to live cooking classes, our offerings are completely FREE & open to the public. For more information, please visit somerset.njaes. rutgers.edu SPEECH MEISTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB Worldwide non-profit organization which helps develop public speaking presentation & leadership skills. Meetings held every Wednesday at noon, Somerset Hills Lutheran Church, 350 Lake Road, Basking Ridge. For information call Ken Schaefer at 732-356-6148. ZUFALL HEALTH CENTER “Linked” Online 71 Fourth St., Somerville, NJ 08876, 908-526-2335. Nonprofit provider of medical, dental, behavioral health & educational services. 24/7 Hotline for victims of sexual assault, cancer screening & more. Visit zufallhealth.org for more info, or call for an appointment. Se Habla Espanol. LIBRARIES SCLSNJ BRIDGEWATER/ SOMERVILLE LIBRARY BRANCHES Bridgewater Branch: 1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater, NJ 08844, 908-458-8415, sclsnj.org Somerville Branch: 35 West End Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876, 908458-8445, sclsnj.org SCLNJ’s Programs Registration required for most programs. For registration assistance call 908-458-8415. Program dates & times subject to change. For complete list of program information &/or to register visit SCLSNJ.org BRIDGEWATER LIBRARY BRANCH Important Notice: Library is offering virtual & in-person programs. Programs listed are either Virtual or at the Library - location is noted at end of each program listing. FAMILY PROGRAMS Gift of Story: February 10, 4:30-5:15pm (virtual) A St. Patrick's Day Celebration of Irish Music and Song: With Fiona Tyndall and Friends: March 17, 6:30-7:30pm (Library) CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Geo-Quiz: (Grades 3-4) February 14, 5:45-6:30pm (Library) Meet the Author: Graphic Novelist Jerry Craft: (Grades 2-7) February 22, 4:30-5:30pm (virtual) STEAM: Tape Resist Art: (Grades K-2) March 14, 5:45-6:30pm (Library) TWEEN AND TEEN PROGRAMS Teen Sketch Night: Figure and Fashion Drawing: (Grades 7-12) February 8, 6-7:30pm (Library) Tween Craft Lab: Clay Creations: (Grades 4-6) March 3, 6:30-7:30pm (Library) Teen Paint Night: (Grades 7-12) March 22, 6-7:30pm (Library) ADULT PROGRAMS Meet the Author: Sheryll Cashin - The Landmark Story of Interracial Love and Marriage: February 10, 7-8pm (virtual) Class on BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Downloads): February 24, 6:30-7:30pm (Library) Music of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War: February 16, 7-8pm (virtual) Cooking with Chef Rob: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by Baking Popular Irish Treats: March 3, 7-8pm (virtual) Planning for Children With a Disability: March 8, 6:30-7:30pm (virtual) SOMERVILLE LIBRARY BRANCH Important Notice: Library is offering virtual & in-person programs. Programs listed are either Virtual or at the Library - location is noted at end of each program listing. NOTE: Library closed February 21. FAMILY PROGRAMS Gift of Story, February 10, 4:30-5:15 p.m. (virtual) CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS A Tiger New Year: (Ages 4-7 years) February 10, 4:30-5pm (Library) Meet the Author: Graphic Novelist Jerry Craft: (Grades 2-7) February 22, 4:30-5:30pm (virtual) Music With Miss Donna: (Ages birth - 5 years & caregivers) February 28, 11-11:30am (Library) SOARING Into Kindergarten: (Ages 4-5 & caregivers): • Talking: March 3, 11-11:45am (Library) • Singing: March 10, 11-11:45am (Library) • Reading: March 17, 11-11:45am (Library) • Writing: March 24, 11-11:45a.m (Library) • Playing: March 31, 11-11:45am. (Library) TWEEN AND TEEN PROGRAMS Creative Crafts: Boomerang Paper Airplane: (Grades 4-12) March 17, 5-5:30pm (Library) ADULT PROGRAMS Meet the Author: Sheryll Cashin - The Landmark Story of Interracial Love and Marriage: February 10, 7-8pm (virtual) Music of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War: February 16, 7-8pm (virtual) Cooking with Chef Rob: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by Baking Popular Irish Treats: March 3, 7-8pm (virtual) Upcycle Craft: Paper Wreaths: March 5, 1-2:30pm (Library) Planning for Children With a Disability: March 8, 6:30-7:30pm (virtual) FEBRUARY - MARCH 2022

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