The Connections Bridgewater-Somerville Edition June July August 2021

COMMUNITY CALENDAR JUNE AUGUST theconnectionsnj.com PAGE 39 NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL JODY 908-903-1799 Sibling Support Group: Peer Support for brothers & sisters of children with special needs. Parent Support Group: Peer Support for parents with a special needs child. Led by a licensed clinical 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 www.literacysomerset.org Through a network of trained volunteer tutors, LVSC helps adults in Somerset county learn to read, write, & communicate in English. FREE VIRTUAL program offerings: One-to-One and Small Group Tutoring; English Conversation Groups; & U.S. Citizenship Preparation Classes. 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 & Neigh- bors of Somerset Hills, NJ. RUTGERS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF SOMERSET COUNTY NOTE: Office is closed to the public due to COVID-19. The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County has a wide variety of online events, classes, & programs for all ages in 2021. From virtual youth based clubs to live cooking classes, our online offerings are completely FREE & open to the public. For more information, please visit somerset.njaes.rutgers.edu SAFE + SOUND SOMERSET 427 Homestead Road, Hillsborough 08844 -1400, 908-359-0003, x 201. Private, nonprofit agency serving people affected by domestic abuse in Somerset County. Provides emergency shelter to survivors of domestic abuse, adults & children. Free of charge. Visit safe-sound.org , 24 Hour Text or Call Hotline: 866-685-1122. ZUFALL HEALTH CENTER 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. Good as New Shop for Treasures: Unique boutique with best prices. Wednesday & Friday, 11am-5pm, third Saturday 10-3pm. LIBRARIES RARITAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 54 E. Somerset Street, Raritan, NJ 08869, 908-725-0413, raritanlibrary.org CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Kids Summer Reading Club: Begins June 21-Au- gust 21. Storytimes for Babies & Toddlers: Babies: Tues- days; Preschool & early elementary aged children: Thursdays. Additional programming for children, including pro- fessional performers, author visits, crafts will also be offered. ADULT PROGRAMS Adult Virtual Chair Yoga with Breda & Adult Craft Classes held monthly. Additional adult program- ming will be announced closer to the date. Check our website or Facebook for most up to date information! 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, 908-458-8445, sclsnj.org SCLSNJ’S VIRTUAL AND OUTDOOR PROGRAMS Registration required. Programs subject to change. For complete list of programs & more information visit SCLSNJ.org NOTE: Library closures: Bridgewater branch closed July 4, 5. Somerville branch closed July 5. Library hours are subject to change. For complete branch locations & hours: sclsnj.org/about/branch-locations OUTDOOR PROGRAMS AT THE BRIDGEWATER BRANCH Big Time Storytime: (Families with children) 10-10:30am. Register now: June 25, sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4931515 ; July 16, sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4931517; August 6, sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4919710 Teen Outdoor Movie Night: “Wonder Woman 1984”: (Grades 6-12) June 25, 8:30-11:30pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4930874 Brain Games: (Grades 4-6) June 29, 10:30-11:30a.m. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4931519 Cold Rain and Snow: Outside Concert: (All ages) July 11, 1-2pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4876957 Tween Trivia: (Grades 4-6) July 20, 10:30-11:30am. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4920032 Book Lovers Club: Graphic Novels: (Grades 4-6) August 10, 10:30-11:30am. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4920144 OUTDOOR PROGRAMS AT THE SOMERVILLE BRANCH How to GrowCucumbers: (Grades 4-12) June 10, 2-3pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4903570 Book Bingo: (Ages 3-6 & caregiver) 6:30-7 pm. Register now: June 28, sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4909341 ; July 12, sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4909348 ; July 26, sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4909367 VIRTUAL FAMILY PROGRAMS Virtual Animal Adventure: (All ages) June 11, 4:30- 5:30p.m. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4894469 Penelope the Powerful Parrot: Presented by Som- erset County Hope and Healing in English and Spanish: (All ages) June 22, 4-5pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4926700 Animal Show: (All ages) July 7, 4:30-5:15pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4883002 The Zanimal Show: (All ages) August 18, 2-2:45pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4889869 VIRTUAL CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Drawing Workshop: Author/Cartoonist Mark Pari- si: (Grades 2-7) June 23, 4-5pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4879729 VIRTUAL TWEEN AND TEEN PROGRAMS SAT Strategy: (Grades 9-12) July 15, 5-6:30pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4910228 Meet a Stop Motion Animator: (Grades 9-12) July 21, 5-6pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4930898 Book Club: Animal Scientists: (Grades 4-6) August 3, 2-2:45pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4914516 VIRTUAL ADULT PROGRAMS When the News Finally Came: Remembering Juneteenth: June 17, 7-8pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4894651 Meet the Author: Pegi Ballister-Howells: June 30, 7-8pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4891921 Teterboro Airport: Then and Now - Presented by Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum of New Jersey: July 26, 7-8 pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4898446 Going Against the Archival Grain: Pop Culture Archives - Capturing a Music Scene, Regional Zines, and Local Beer: August 30, 7-8pm. Register now: sclsnj.libnet.info/event/4924065