The Connection Bernards-Ridge Edition Sept/Oct/Nov 2018

bernards-ridge Community Calendar www.theconnectionsnj.com . september - October - november , PAGE 94 “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 ARTSEE 8th Annual ARTsee Open Studio Tour, Saturday & Sunday September 28 & 29, noon-5pm. Visit www.artseetour.com for map & artist information. 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 tickets, visit https://www.greatswamp.org/ Upcoming Event: Gala & Silent Auction, Thursday, October 11, 6pm, Brooklake Country Club, 139 Brooklake Rd, Florham Park. This year’s hon- oree is Thomas Kean, former Governor of NJ. For more informa- tion & to purchase tickets visit GreatSwamp.org, or call 973-538- 3500. 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 Events: 45th Annual Fall Craft Show: September 8, 9, Municipal Field & Perry Street, Chester, 10am-5pm (Rain or Shine) Admission: $5 per person. $1 COUPON OFF SINGLE ADMISSION with a copy of this ad! Children under 12 free . No pets allowed. 35th Annual Harvest Celebration: October 13, 14, 10am-5pm (Rain or Shine) Free weekend event in Historic Downtown Chester. For detailed information about these events, visit www.ilovechester.com. RAWHIDE RESCUE, INC. Casino Night, Friday, September 28, 6:30-10:30pm, Red Oak Grille at the NJ National Golf Club, 579 Allen Rd., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. $65/person. Note: Attendees must be 21 years old For more information visit rawhiderescue.org o r rawhiderescue@hotmail.com. RIDGE OAK SENIOR HOUSING Ridge Oak Bazaar: Friday & Saturday, September 28, 29, 9am-3pm, 150 Manchester Drive, Basking Ridge. All raffle proceeds benefit the VNA of Somerset Hills, the Bernards Twp. PBA #357 & the Basking Ridge First Aid Squad. Rain or shine, FREE . For more information call 908-221-0266 or visi t www.ridgeoak.org. 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@ ccabedminster.org or visit us online at ccabedminster.org. Upcoming Events: The Comic Influence: Curated by Dr. Virginia Fabbri Butera, Ph.D Donald Lokuta - Mermaids and Other Crea- tures: curated by Donna Gustafson, PhD Faculty Exhibition - Wes Sherman: Sept. 14- Oct. 27. Opening Reception: Friday, Sept. 14, 6-8pm. 2018 International Juried Exhibition: Nov. 8- Dec. 22, Juror: Midori Yoshimoto, Ph.D Opening Reception: Thursday, Nov. 8, 6-8pm. 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: Paint & Sip: Friday, September 21, 7-9pm. With Priscilla Flores. $35 or Members $25. Includes supplies for painting & sipping. Register at www.jvanderveerhouse.org or call 908-396-6053. Bedminster Charities Fall Fest: Saturday, October 13, 11am-5pm. $5/person. Children 3 & under Free . Weekend Journey Through the Past: Saturday-Sunday, Octo- ber 13 & 14, 12-4pm. 30 significant historic sites open their doors for the weekend – many with significant Revolutionary War histories. Admission to all sites is free . Register at www.jvanderveerhouse.org or call 908-396-6053. Music From The Hamilton Era by Anne & Ridley Enslow: Sunday, November 11. Performances at 1 & 2:30pm. Museum Open 1-4pm. $20 per person. $10 Members. Children 12 & under, free . Register at www.jvanderveerhouse.org or call 908-396-6053. 16th Annual Colonial Christmas: November 24 & 25 December 1 & 2, 10am-4pm daily. Tree Lighting: Friday, November 23, 7pm. Experience A Colonial Christmas at Bedminster’s 1772 Jacobus Vanderveer House & Museum! 2 weekend-long celebration of the holidays 10am-4pm daily. Admission is $10/ person. Members free . Children 12 & under, free . STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY Fine art gallery at 5 Morristown Rd, Bernardsville, 908-630-9770. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturdat 10am-4pm & by appointment. Contact owner, Kathleen Palmer for information at 908-963-0365 , pskjpalmer @ verizon.net, www.studio7artgallery.com. Upcom- ing Events: People, Places & Things, Watercolor Paintings by James Fiorentino: September 1 - October 27. Artist Receptions: Fridays, September 7 & October 5, 6-9pm. 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 Member Chair, Carol DeCoste 908-766-0408 o r www.brgcnj.com. BERNARDSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Welcoming new members from Bernardsville & neighboring towns. Contact Karen Lajterman at 908-766,9900, info@bvillechamber.com & visit www.bvillechamber.com to check our calendar for meetings & special events. 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 thebonafidesof somersethills.org or emai l thebonafidesofsomersethills@gmail.com. Check facebook.com/thebonafidesofsomersethills. Meetings 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 our Co-President, Marilyn Winston at 908-626-0032. 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 or c all: 908-766-9844. HILLTOP CHURCH - MEMORY CAFÉ Meets first Thursday of the month September-June, Hilltop House, 14 Hilltop Rd., 2-3:30pm. Guests include anyone suffering with mem- ory issues & their caregivers. For more information call Cathy at 973- 543-0161 or Marilyn at 973-543-209 2 or willettstation@gmail.com. New guests welcome each month. 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. v isit 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 a t www.NNSHClub.org or s ee u s 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 Meeting: September 24. Elizabeth Roberts, Visiting Nurse, is present at each meeting to take blood pressure & discuss any health issues. Scheduled Trips: Bucks County Playhouse “Million Dollar Quarted” and Sand Castle Winery (Wine tour and Tasting) Catered Lunch: Thursday, September 13. Brownstone, Paterson - Jersey Dreamers “Oktoberfest”: Wednes- day, October 17. Hunterdon Hills Playhouse “A Playhouse Christmas”: Friday, November 16. 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 Alan Swider, Membership Chair at 908-415-1557 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 o r 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. UPCOMING EVENTS: September: 7 - Marvelous Musical Machines, Morris Museum, 10:30am 14 - Songs of the 1950s & 60s Michael Andrew, 10:30am 19 - Birding Identification, Somerset Cty Park Commission, 10:30am 21 - New Jersey Originals, Linda Barth, 10:30am 24 - New Jersey Inventions, Morris Museum, 10:30am 26 - Over Here Molly Pitcher, History on the Hoof, 10:30am October: 24 - Floral Arranging Workshop, Bernardsville Garden Club, 10:30am November: 7, 14, 21, 28 - Intro to Greek Dance Workshops, 10:30am C lub s and s e rv i C e s “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online “Linked” Online Boddhi Bear 2014 by Dan Fenelon Mixed Media Sculpture 36" x 18" x 6" Oak Tree with Buck by James Fiorentino watercolor, 33" x 25"