THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART 2020 Burnt Mills Rd., Bedminster, NJ For information, gallery hours & to register for classes, contact 908-234-2345, ext.100, info@ccabedminster.org, or visit ccabedminster.org. Current Exhibits: September 26 – December 7, 2025 Opening Reception: Fri., Sept. 26, 6-8pm Murmuration: A group exhibition of work by members of Co11ective Linda Mead: In Disarray Gabriella D’Italia: Getting Dressed in the Dark Photo Credit: No Time, Only Folds, Screen-Printed Cotton, Hand-Pleated, Pieced, Hand-Embroidered by Gabriella D’Italia. FARMSTEAD ARTS CENTER All events take place on the historic Kennedy Martin Stelle Farmstead at 450 King George Road, Basking Ridge. Art & Photography classes held throughout the year. For more information about upcoming events & classes visit www.farmsteadarts.org or email admin@farmsteadarts.org. Inside the Gallery Sept. 21–Oct. 26: Farmstead Members Fall Art Exhibition Theater in the English Barn The Lord Stirling Theater Company presents “Hound of the Baskervilles” Oct. 17, 18, 24 & 25, 7:30pm; Oct. 19 & 26, 2pm Special Events Sept. 20- “Colonial Farms, The Original Work from Home” presented by Bernards Township, Farmstead Arts & the Basking Ridge Business Alliance Sept. 27- “Trash or Treasure?” Antique Appraisals FRONTLINE ARTS 440 River Road, Branchburg, NJ A unique non-profit arts organization based in Branchburg, NJ, with a 50-year history (formerly the Printmaking Center of NJ) that connects communities through engaging arts practices rooted in papermaking & printmaking. SAVE THE DATE: Sept. 28, 12-3pm- A fun-filled Fall Pop-Up Market! Bring the whole family & explore our vibrant printmaking & papermaking studios, meet local artists & shop one-ofa-kind handmade goods. Enjoy hands-on art activities for kids & adults, live demos, & discover how we support veterans through the power of creative expression. It’s a day of art, community & inspiration for all! Get involved & visit us: www.frontlinearts.org or FB/Instagram: @frontlineartsstudio or 908-725-2110. TEXIER HOUSE AND MUSEUM Located in the center of the Watchung Circle, an open house is 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. Next Open Houses Sept. 7 & 21 & Oct. 11&12 for Somerset Journey Through the Past. 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. BRIDGEWATER GARDEN CLUB, INC. Service & civic organization meeting 4th Wed. of the month, October 2025, November 2025 (3rd Wed. of the month in Nov. only) & Jan. 2026-May 2026 at Sanctuary + Seed, 1600 Washington Valley Road, Martinsville, NJ. Programs include speakers on horticulture, flower arranging, landscape design & conservation. Open to visitors at 11:00am following the monthly business meeting. New members always welcome! To attend a meeting or join our club email us at: bwtrgardenclub@gmail.com. See our website: www.bridgewatergardenclub.org. THE ARTS CLUBS & SERVICES 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-profit service organization that supports local, state, national & international charities. We are a proud member of the GFWC & the NJSFWC. We welcome new members & seek your ideas, talents, enthusiasm & time you have to offer. If interested, visit: bridgewaterwomansclub.org or Facebook page. Regular meetings start at 9:30am at the PeopleCare Center, 120 Finderne Ave., Bridgewater, w/refreshments & business meeting at 10am. Programs follow at 11am. Through Sept., we are holding a “baby shower” for Mom’s Helping Moms, a non-profit that provides underserved families in NJ with access to the essentials they need to provide their children with a safe and healthy start. Upcoming programs include: Sept. 9: Get your Garden Ready for Winter Speaker: Roman Fabian, Leonard Buck Gardens Learn about pruning your plants for cold weather so they stay healthy & bloom again next spring! Oct. 14: So, You Think You Know Olive Oil? Speaker: Vicki Dole, Rutgers Cooperative Extension Take an Olive Oil Journey. Learn about how it’s made, different varieties, & which to buy. Then enjoy a taste test of several! Nov. 11: The Evolution of Thanksgiving Speaker: Paul Soltis-Historian, The Wallace House Thanksgiving has evolved over the years in the United States. Learn what has changed. Dec. 9: Holiday Celebration; details to follow. CENTRAL JERSEY HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER (CJHRC) HUD certified, non-profit agency in Somerville, NJ offering FREE housing counseling svcs., resources & webinars to assist with housing & financial goals. Individual counseling or a combination of counseling & an online program; contact a Counselor at 908-446-0036. Individuals completing our pre-purchase counseling (individual, online or virtual), a 12-month certificate is given after completing all reqs. Important for down payment assistance grants. Contact for more info or scan this QR Code to complete CJHRC intake form & tell us how we can help. Register for Upcoming Webinars Sept. 16 & Sept. 18, 5:30-8:15pm each night • 2-day Homebuyer Webinar •CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Nov. 17 & Nov. 19, 2025, 5:30-8:15pm each night • 2-day Homebuyer Webinar • CERTIFICATE PROGRAM COURTHOUSE QUILTERS GUILD The Courthouse Quilters Guild meets the 3rd Sunday of each month at the Hunterdon County Complex, 314 State Route 12, Building #1, Flemington. Business meetings are 6:30-8:30pm, but we have special workshops before the meeting. Visit our website for more information www.courthousequilters.org/home.html. FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER A non-profit volunteer organization committed to serving those affected by domestic abuse (24 hour emergency hotline: 866-685-1122.) Funds are raised to benefit Safe+Sound Somerset, a United Way agency. New members welcome. Friends of the Shelter, PO Box 23, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. For more information, please email us at friendsofthesheltersomerset@gmail.com. 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. 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 Elise Prezant, JFS at 908-725-7799, eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org, Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org, or jewishfamilysvc.org. Volunteers Needed: Volunteers interested in being matched with families seeking support from a caring home visitor or with seniors who are often isolated, lonely & eager for cognitive stimulation or with frail seniors who need someone to provide grocery shopping or other support; will receive orientation and training. Learn more by calling or emailing admin@JewishFamilySvc.org. Therapists Needed: JFS of Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties is seeking LSW/LCSW therapists. Hybrid work style & flexible hours based on population served. Welcoming & supportive team environment with group/individual supervision included & ongoing CEU training. JFS operates as a non-profit, social service agency striving to preserve & strengthen the quality of individual & family life for those of all faiths & beliefs in our tri-county community. Visit JewishFamilySvc.org. Café Europa: A social group for Holocaust Survivors. Call or email eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org. Job Seekers Success Group: A group for active job seekers that focuses on strategies & issues affecting a job search. Free of charge, open to the community. More info-call x108 or email eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org. “Linked” Online theconnectionsnj.com “Linked” Online COMMUNITY CALENDAR Sept • Oct • Nov 2025 Empowering at-risk families to achieve & maintain inde NEED TO PROMOTE AN EVENT OR “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE? CALL US AT 908-903-1799
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