The Connection Bernards-Ridge Edition Jun/July/August 2018

bernards-ridge Community Calendar www.theconnectionsnj.com . June - July - august , PAGE 78 “LINK” YOUR ENTRY TO YOUR WEBSITE – CALL PRACHI 908-903-1799 aC T i v i T i e s / e v enT s T H e ar T s GREAT SWAMP WATERSHED ASSOCIATION (GSWA) A non-profit environmental organization, dedicated to protecting & improving the water resources of the entire Passaic River region. 568 Tempe Wick Road, Morristown, 973-538-3500. Open Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. To register or purchase tick- ets, visit https://www.greatswamp.org/ Upcoming Events: Music Festival in Morristown: Sunday, June 10, 1-5pm, Hartley Farms Polo Field, 9 Hart- ley Farms Road, Morristown. Tickets $20 adults, $10 students, 13 & under, free. Craft your Own Walking Stick: (Ages 12 & up): Thursday, June 28, 6-8:30 pm, Great Swamp Watershed Association’s Conservation Management Area, 1 Tiger Lily Lane, Harding Twp. Make your very own walking stick and hit the trails.$30. Refreshments served. HISTORIC CHESTER BUSINESS ASSOCIATION A non-profit organization representing over 50+ businesses in Chester. Mission: to promote busi- ness growth, foster the overall economic climate in the community and work closely with our members, local government, landlords and resi- dents to build a prosperous quality of life. For more information, visit www.ilovechester.com Upcoming Event: 20th Annual Spring Chester Craft Show: Saturday & Sunday, June 2 & 3, Municipal Field, 134 Main Street, Chester. Rain or Shine. Admission, $4. No dogs/pets allowed. $1 off a single admission with this AD. Note: Vendors, please visit www.chestercraftshow.com. PEDAL FOR THE PUZZLE 8th Annual Bike Ride and Charity Fund Raiser for Autism: Saturday, July 21, 7am- 3pm. Somerset Hills Learning Institute, 1810 Burnt Mills Road, Bedminster. Regis- tration - Basic: $75; VIP: $125; Kids under 12: Free. At the Door - Basic: $100; VIP: $150; Kids under 12: Free. Sign up online to participate and attend at http://pedalforthepuz- zle.com/registration/. For more information, visit www.pedal- forthepuzzle .com o r contact Lauren Holmes at 908-658-9900 or at lholmes@pedalforthepuzzle.com THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (CCA) 2020 Burnt Mills Road, Bedminster, NJ 07921. For information, gallery hours & to register or classes, contact Elie Porter Trubert, Executive Director at 908-234-2345, ext. 100, etrubert@ ccabedmin- ster.org or visit us online at ccabedminster.org. Upcoming Events: 2017 International Juried Exhibition Solo Award Winners: Through June 9 Mike Cole - New Merz Works! Jill Kerwick - Almost Definitely Liz Mitchell - To Fly Toward A Secret Sky: Through June 9 Annual Non-Juried Members’ Exhibi- tion: June 22 – August 31 Opening Reception: Friday, June 22, 6-8 pm. THE JACOBUS VANDERVEER HOUSE & MUSEUM 3055 River Road (River Road Park) Bedminster 07921. Pre-reg- istration required. Register online at www.jvanderveerhouse.org or contact Museum Coordinator Kristina Poggi at 908-396-6053 or kpoggi@jvanderveerhouse.org. Museum open 1-4pm. Upcoming Programs: Patriotic Tie Dye: Sunday, June 3, 1pm. Bring 1 item of your choice to tie dye, dying materials provided. $10 per person. Members & children 12 & under, Free. Yoga in the Park: Sunday, June 10, 10:30am-12:30pm, River Road Park, Bedminster. Light breakfast served followed by a tour of the museum. $10 per person. Members & children 12 & under, Free. Movie in the Park: Friday, June 22, 8:30pm. Tour the museum and watch N ight at the Museum 3 on outdoor movie screen. $10 per family. Members Free. No outside refreshments please. Rain Date: Saturday, June 23. Register at www.jvanderveerhouse.org or call 908-396-6053. 3rd Annual Field of Honor® Community Picnic: Sunday, July 8, 1pm-4pm. Flag Display: July 2-11. Archaeology Camp: (Grades 3-7) July 23-27, 1-5pm. Learn about the science of archaeology & about Colonial life. Activities: making Lenape pinch pots, tin lanterns, ice cream making, and a mock artillery drill. Fee: $200 includes all supplies. For information and registration, visit www.bedminster.us, or call 908-212-7014. STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY Fine art gallery at 5 Morris- town Road, Bernardsville, 908-630-9770. Gallery hours: Tues-Sat 10am-4pm & by appointment. Contact owner, Kathleen Palmer for infor- mation at 908-963-0365, pskjpalmer@verizon.net, www.studio7art g allery.com. Upcoming Events: Summertime - Featuring all the artists of Stu- dio 7: July 4-August 25. BASKING RIDGE GARDEN CLUB Meets first Monday of the month, 9:30 am, September through May at the Somerset County Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Rd, Basking Ridge. For more information, contact Barbara Burger 908-580-1522 or www.brgcnj.com. BERNARDSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Meetings held third Tuesday of each month, 8:45am, Bernardsville Public Library, 1 Anderson Hill Road, Bernardsville. Welcom- ing new members from Bernardsville and neighboring towns. Contact Karen Lajterman at 908-766,9900, info@bvillechamber.com or visit website at www.bvillechamber.com BERNARDSVILLE KIWANIS CLUB A non-profit organization working towards building a better com- munity, providing scholarships and enhancing goodwill. Meets every Tuesday, 6pm, Bernards Café & Grille, 8 Mine Brook Rd., Bernardsville. New members always welcome. For more informa- tion, contact Spencer Wissinger at 908-766-4456. THE BONAFIDES OF SOMERSET HILLS Group of diverse women who take an active interest in civic & social welfare of Somerset Hills Community. To join, visit www.the- bonafidesofsomersethills.org or email thebonafidesofsomer- sethills@gmail.com. Check www.facebook.com/thebonafidesof- somersethills. Business m eetings held 2nd Wednesday of each month, September-June, 10am, Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church, Douglas Hall, 45 Church St., Liberty Corner. If you are interested in joining The Bonafides, please call Bonafides’Presi- dent, Sue Brewer at 908-766-2052. THE FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER A non-profit volunteer organization which is committed to serve those affected by domestic abuse. Funds are raised to benefit Safe+Sound Somerset, a United Way agency. For more information go to: info@friendsofthesheltersomerset.org o r call: 908-766-9844. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB The IFC is a social club for foreign national women currently residing in the United States and American women who have lived internationally. Its purpose is to foster cultural understanding, form social ties within the international com- munity, and provide a place to share mutual experiences through a variety of interests and activities. Monthly coffee mornings and other activities available.For more info. visit http://www.ifcnjandny.com. NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF SOMERSET HILLS (NNSH) A non-profit, social organization open to ALL AREA RESIDENTS offering a variety of activities including wine tasting, dining out, book discussion, day trips, bridge/bunco/Mahjong & much more. Visit us at www.NNSHClub.org o r see us at www.facebook.com/ Newcomers & Neighbors of Somerset Hills, NJ. PEAPACK GLADSTONE HAPPY ROCKERS All local and surrounding towns’ residents 55+ are invited to join our monthly meetings held 4th Monday of the month (except July, August, December). Refreshments 12:30, meeting 1pm, Peapack Gladstone Municipal Building, 1 School Street, Peapack. Any ques- tions call Lina Calabrese 908-234-2377. Future Meetings: June 25, September 24. Elizabeth Roberts, Vis- iting Nurse, is present at each meeting to take blood pressure & discuss any health issues. Scheduled Trips: West Point Tour, Lunch at Thayer Hotel and a Cruise on the Hudson: Thursday, June 28. Bucks County Playhouse “Million Dollar Quarted” and Sand Castle Winery (Wine tour and Tasting) Catered Lunch: Thursday, September 13. ROTARY CLUB OF BERNARDSVILLE “Service Above Self” meets every Tuesday, 7:45am for breakfast at Olde Mill Inn. 225 US Hwy 202, Basking Ridge, 07920. Evening meeting held once a month. Call before attending. Contact R. Goodman at 908-647-0435 for more information or visit www.bernardsvillerotary.org. SOMERSET COUNTY SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER 202 Mount Airy Rd., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Open Monday-Friday 9am-3pm. All seniors welcome to participate in all activi- ties. Lunch served daily - reservations required 24 hrs in advance, by 10am. Volun- teers always wanted for Meals on Wheels Program. For more information about the Center & programs call Kristen Grieco at 908-204-3435 or visit www.co.somerset.nj.us. Transportation available to center. Programs begin at 10:30am unless noted. Ongoing Programs: Dancercise - Mondays, 10:30am, Tai Chi - Wednesdays, 1pm. Monthly Book Club - 3rd Thursday of each month, 12:30pm. C lub s and s e rv i C e s “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online Flat’ner by Mike Cole