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 BRIDGEWATER GARDEN CLUB, INC. Service & civic organization meeting 4th Wed. of the month, 3rd Wed. in Nov. (continuing 4th Wed. Jan-May 2027) at Sanctuary + Seed, 1600 Washington Valley Rd., Martinsville, NJ. Programs include speakers on horticulture, flower arranging, landscape design & conservation. Programs open to visitors at 11am following the monthly business meeting. New members always welcome! To attend a meeting or join, email us at: bwtrgardenclub@gmail.com or www.bridgewatergardenclub.org. BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP SENIOR CENTER 455 Somerville Rd., Bridgewater, NJ 908-725-8020 Open Mon.-Fri., 9am-2:30pm. An active social club for Bridgewater residents 55 & above. Physical fitness, educational, and recreational programs offered for free to promote healthy, active living. New members welcome. Questions? Contact Jennifer Osterberg at seniors@bridgewaternj.gov. BRIDGEWATER WOMAN’S CLUB P.O. Box 6071 Bridgewater, NJ A non-denominational, non-sectarian, non-profit service organization that supports local, state, national & international charities. Proud member of the GFWC & the NJSFWC. We succeed due to the combined efforts of many. Therefore, we welcome new members-your ideas, enthusiasm, talents & the time you have to offer. Join us!! If interested, visit: www.bridgewaterwomansclub.org or Facebook page. Regular meetings start at 9:30am at the PeopleCare Center, 120 Finderne Ave., Bridgewater, w/refreshments & business meeting at 11am. Next meeting dates: Dec. 8, Holiday Tap Performance; Jan. 12, Iceland Adventures; Feb. 9, Love Song Trivia. CENTRAL JERSEY HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER (CJHRC) A HUD certified housing counseling agency offering FREE counseling programs: Homeownership; Rental Counseling; Financial Literacy; Foreclosure Prevention; Homelessness Resources. Scan QR Code to start. • Call at 908-446-0036 • Email 2cjhrc@gmail.com • Visit our website at www.cjhrc.org for information and resources. • Stay Informed! Follow us on Facebook (Central Jersey Housing Resource Center) & Instagram (cjhrc_housing) for housing updates, resources & announcements. Looking for an affordable rental unit or thinking about buying? Join us for our FREE event where you can connect with experts, improve financial readiness, explore financial assistance, get application ready, navigate NJ affordable housing & much more. TO ATTEND, REGISTRATION REQ- USE QR CODE ON WEBSITE Affordable Housing Training & Info Expo Sept. 12, 9am-1:30pm Register to see more details. UNABLE TO ATTEND-USE QR ON WEBSITE TO GET STARTED Register for Upcoming Webinars online: Click on the “Upcoming Webinars & Events” title. Choose a CJHRC Webinar and register from the link on the flyer. Dec. 8, 6-7:15 PM-Housing Down Payment & Closing Cost Resources Learn about down payment & closing cost assistance. Jan. 5, 6-7:15 PM-Let’s Talk About Housing: Q&A Get your housing question answered! Feb. 2 & 9, 6-7:30 PM- A 2-Part Financial Literacy CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Build essential skills for financial stability. Feb. 4, 6-7:15 PM Understanding Digital Identity Theft & Online Scams Learn how to protect your identity and avoid scams. Mar. 1 & 3, 5:30–8:15 PM- A 2-Day Homebuyer CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Learn the steps to buying a home. Mar. 9, 6-7:15 PM-Affordable Housing 101: How to Begin-Learn how to rent or purchase through the State’s Affordable Housing Program. COURTHOUSE QUILTERS GUILD Beginning January 2027, meetings held 3rd Sun. every month, except holidays. Meeting time will be changing to 4-6pm. Workshops will generally be held from 11am-3pm. Visit our website for more information at www.courthousequilters.org/home. 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. FRIENDS OF SOMERSET REGIONAL ANIMAL SHELTER 100 Commons Way Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807 908-725-0308 www.fosras.com 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. For info or to join-contact Celeste atscc1995@gmail.com. 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 an international 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 available including outings (locally & in NYC), book club, hiking, French & German conversations, lunches, Mahjong, Bridge & 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 “Linked” Online COMMUNITY CALENDAR Nov • Dec 2026 • Jan 2027 NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL US AT 908-903-1799 “Linked” Online CLUBS & SERVICES “Linked” Online
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