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“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 FARMSTEAD ARTS CENTER Bluegrass Bar-B-Q Barn Dance: Saturday, September 9, 6- 9 pm. Music by mandolinist Wayne Fugate and Uncommon Ground (www.waynefugate.com/music). $10 cash only at the door, children 12 & under FREE. HISTORIC CHESTER BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 44th Annual Fall Craft Show: Saturday & Sunday, September 9, 10, 10am-5pm (Rain or Shine), Municipal Field & Perry Street, Chester. $5/person. $1 off single admission with this Ad. Children under 12, free. No pets allowed. 34th Annual Harvest Celebration: Saturday & Sunday, October 14,15, 10 am-5 pm. (Rain or Shine). For more information, visit www.ilovechester.com. MORRISTOWN FESTIVAL OF BOOKS 4th Annual Morristown Festival of Books: Friday & Satur- day, October 13 &14. All day, FREE. Meet authors at five locales, along South Street, Morristown. RIDGE OAK SENIOR HOUSING Ridge Oak Basement Blow Out Sale: Friday, June, 2, 9-3pm, 150 Manchester Drive, Basking Ridge. Collectibles, art work, furniture, housewares, toys. Rain or Shine, 908-221-0266. ARTSEE 7th Annual ARTsee Open Studio Tour: Saturday & Sunday, September 23, 24, 12-5pm, Basking Ridge. For more info, visit www.artseenj.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: Synthesizing Nature: Friday, September 15-Satur- day, November 4. Curated by Cory E. Card (View Arts Center) and Wes Sherman. Lucas Kelly curated by Wes Sherman. Faculty Exhi- bition: Gary Godbee . Opening Reception: Friday, September 15, 6-8 pm. THE JACOBUS VANDERVEER HOUSE & MUSEUM 3055 River Road (River Road Park) Bedminster 07921. Upcoming Programs: Pre-registration required. Register online at www.jvanderveerhouse.org or contact Muse- um Coordinator Taryn Bossert Nie at 908-396-6053 or tnie@jvanderveer house.org. Muse- um open 1-4pm. Open House Sunday: Sunday, September 10, Museum open 1-4pm. Walk in the footsteps of Generals George Washington and Henry Knox. $10 pp; members free; children 12 & under free. For more info, visit www.jvanderveerhouse.org. Colonial Tavern Night: Friday, September 29, 7pm. Learn to create Colonial cocktails. $30 pp, advance registration required. Bedminster Charities Fall Fest: Saturday, October 14,11am-5pm, River Road Park, Bed- minster. Live music, entertainment, & food. Admission $5 pp, Children 3 & under free. Visit http://bedminstercharities.org/. Paranormal Night at the Vanderveer House: (Ages 16 & older) Saturday, October 21. Two Sessions: 6:30-8pm & 8:30-10pm. Tickets $15 pp. Members $5. Advance registration required. Session limited to 25 people. “A Taste of Change” by Peter G. Rose: Sunday, November 5, 2pm. Museum Open 1-4pm. $10 pp. Members Free, Children 12 & under free. 15th Annual Colonial Christmas: Saturday-Sunday, November 25, 26 & December 2, 3. Tree Lighting: Friday, November 24, 6:30pm. House Tours: Daily,10am-4pm. Admission $10 pp. Members Free. STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY Fine art gallery at 5 Morristown Road, Bernardsville, 908-630-9770. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am- 4pm & by appointment. Upcoming Events: Paintings and Drawings by Anthony Panzera, NA; William Bouguereau - It’s All in the Details: Septem- ber 1 - October 28. Artist Receptions: Fridays, Sep- tember 8, October 6, 6-9pm. Contact owner, Kathleen Palmer for information at 908-963- 0365, pskjpalmer@verizon.net www.studio7artgallery.com BASKING RIDGE GARDEN CLUB Meets first Monday of the month, 9:30 am, September through May at the Somerset Coun- ty Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Rd, Basking Ridge. For more infor- mation, contact Joan Patterson 908-766-1436 or www.brgcnj.com. BERNARDSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Meetings held third Tuesday of each month, 9am, Bernardsville Public Library, 1 Anderson Hill Road, Bernardsville. Welcoming new members from Bernardsville and neighboring towns. Contact Eileen Loughnane at info@bvillechamber.com or visit website at www.bernardsvillechamber.com BERNARDSVILLE KIWANIS CLUB A non-profit organization working towards building a better community, providing scholar- ships and enhancing goodwill. Meets every Tuesday, 6:30pm, Bernards Café & Grille, 8 Mine Brook Rd., Bernardsville. New members always welcome. For more information, con- tact 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.thebonafidesofsomersethills.org or email thebonafides- ofsomersethills@gmail.com. Check www.facebook.com/thebonafidesofsomersethills. Busi- ness meetings held 2nd Wednesday of each month, September-June, 10 am, Liberty Cor- ner Presbyterian Church, Douglas Hall, 45 Church St., Liberty Corner. Upcoming Event: Bonafides’ Tricky Tray: Friday, November 10, St. James Chapel Hall, 184 South Finley Avenue, Basking Ridge. Doors open, 6:30pm. Drawing, 8pm. If you are interested in joining The Bonafides, please call Bonafides’President, Sue Brewer at 908-766-2052. COOPERATIVE SENIOR HOUSING 59 West End Ave, Somerville, 08876. GREAT HOUSING OPTION FOR SENIORS! A 501(c)3 non-profit organization offering attractively affordable housing for seniors aged 62 & above. Housing units offered in Warren Township in beautiful ranch homes. For information, please call 908-526-8130 or visit us at www.chchousing.org INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS CLUB Cultural and social activities connecting women who have lived or are living internationally. Meets monthly. For more information, 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 activi- ties including wine tasting, dining out, book discussion, day trips, bridge/bunco/Mahjong & much more. Visit us at www.NNSHClub.org or 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 questions call Lina Calabrese 908-234-2377. Future Meetings: September 25, October 23, November 27. Refreshments are served at 12:30pm. Elizabeth Roberts, Visiting Nurse, present at each meeting to take blood pressure and discuss any health issues. Upcoming Event: Meditation & Chair Exercise, Tuesday, September 26. Upcoming Trips: Spirit of Philadelphia - Lunch & Cruise: Wednesday, September 20. Guided tour of the National Constitution Center, Philadelphia. Live at the Sands - Frank, Dean & Sammy Revisited Show: Thursday, October 19, Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe Pennsylvania. Sight & Sound - Miracle of Christmas: Wednesday, November 8, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Annual Christmas Luncheon: Monday, December 4, Basking Ridge Country Club, Bask- ing Ridge. 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. Con- tact R. Goodman at 908-647-0435 for more information or visit www.bernardsvillerotary.org. Upcoming Event: Family Fall Fest and Classic Car Show: Sunday, October 1 (Rain Date October 15), 1-5pm. Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Road,Basking Ridge. SOMERSET COUNTY SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER 202 Mount Airy Rd., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Open Monday-Fri- day 9am-3pm. All seniors welcome to participate in all activities. Lunch served daily - reservations required 24 hrs in advance, by 10am. Volunteers 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. Trans- portation available to center. Programs begin at 10:30am unless noted. Ongoing Programs: Dancercise: Mondays, 10:30am. Tai Chi: Wednesdays, 1pm. Upcoming Programs: Helen Vasko Discussion Group: Tuesdays, September 5, October 3, 10:30am. FREE Blood Pressure Screenings: Tuesdays, September 5, October 3, 10:30am. Disasters that Shaped New Jersey: Tuesday, September12, 10:30am. Clifford Seay Sings the Songs that You Love: Wednesday, September 20, 10:30am. Crooners of the 1930-1960s, performance by Gordon James: Friday,September,22,10:30am. Rubber Stamping Halloween Gift Card Workshop: Wednesday, September 27, 10:30am. Triskaidekaphobia (fear of the number 13): Friday, October 13, 10:30am, Meg Wastie Museum of Early Trades & Crafts. Vintage Views - Photographic Journey, Walter Choroszewski: Friday, October 20,10:30am. Rubber Stamping Thanksgiving Gift Card Workshop: Monday, October 25, 10:30am. Halloween Celebration: Tuesday, October 31, 10:30am. SPEECH MEISTERS TOASTMASTERS CLUB Worldwide non-profit organization which helps develop public speaking presentation & leadership skills. Meets every Wednes- day, noon, Bernards Township Library, 32 So. Maple Ave., Basking Ridge. For information, contact Ken Schaefer at 732-356-6148 or visit www.speechmeisters.org SWIM, INC. Provides free aquatic exercise for adults with mobility impairments. State wide organization, with 17 chapters across NJ. Three locations in Somerset County: Somerset Hills YMCA, contact Dr. Paul Kiell, 908-230-3581, Somerset Valley YMCA, Bridgewater, contact Janet McCloskey, 908-704-0630, HRC Fitness, Hills- borough, contact Angela Horan, 908-399-3097. Accepting new participants & seeking volun- teers. For additional information contact Eileen Loughnane, 908-766-6085, info@swim-inc.org or visit our website at www.swim-inc.org VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF SOMERSET HILLS (VNA) 200 Mt. Airy Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920, 908-766-0180. Adult Day Center of the Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills offers free tours of its facilities Monday- Friday between 10am & 3pm. Call Maria 908-766-0180 x 260. For information about the Day Center, visit www.visitingnurse.org Caregiver Support Group (FARE): Bridgewater Group - Meets 2nd Wednesday of every month, The Chelsea in Bridgewater across from Green Knoll Grill, 6pm. Welcome to bring a brown bag dinner. Basking Ridge Group - Meets 4th Monday of every month Location: Adult Day Center of the VNA of Somerset Hills, Basking Ridge, 1:30pm. For information, call the FARE Information Line (908) 766-0180, ext. 241 or visit www.visitingnurse.org. Bereavement Group: Support group. Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, 10:30am- 12pm, VNA of Somerset Hills. For information, call (908) 766-0180, ext. 142 or ext. 118. VNA Rummage Sale Donations: Monday-Saturday, September 9-27, 10am-1pm, Far Hills Fairgrounds. For more info: http://bit.ly/vnarummagesaledonations VNA Rummage Sale: October 6,7, & 8, Far Hills Fairgrounds. Friday & Saturday 9:30am- 3:30pm, Sunday 12:30-3:30pm. Rain or shine. Credit cards accepted. For more info: http://bit.ly/thevnarummagesale BERNARDS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY, BASKING RIDGE 32 South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge, 908-204-3031. Open Mon.-Thur. 9:30am-9pm, Fri. 9:30am-5pm, Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1pm-4pm, e-mail Rlufkin@ bernards.org. For further information on all programs & to register, please visit our website at www.bernardslibrary.org or call 908-204-3038. Registration required unless otherwise noted. FAMILY PROGRAMS: Twilight Tales: Tuesdays, September 5, 12, 19, 26; October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; November 7, 14, 21, 28; 6:30pm. Turtle Dance Music: Saturday, September 16, 10:30am. Saturday Stories: September 9, 30; October 21, 28 (Halloween), November 11; 10:30am. Saturday Drop-In Craft: September 23, October 28 (Halloween), 10:30am. November 18, 1pm. Somerset Hills Kennel Club: Saturday, October 14 at 10:30am. Outragehisss Pets, A Live Animal Event: Saturday, October 7, 10:30am. Hootin’ Halloween Monster Mash with Presley and Melody: Monday, October 30, 6:30pm. Book Bingo: Friday, November 10,3pm. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Fall 10-week Storytime Sessions: September, 12. Junior Explorers: (Ages 4-6) Tuesdays, September 12, October 2, November 6; 4:15pm. Baby Time: (Birth-15mos) Thursdays, September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, Novem- ber 2, 9, 16, 9:30am. Preschool Yoga Storytime: (Ages 5 & under with adult) Friday, September 15, 10:30am. African Mask Making: (Ages 5-9) Thursday, October 5, 12, 4pm. Registration requested. Somerset Hills Kennel Club: (All ages) Saturday, October 14, 10:30am. Creature Comfort Read to the Dogs: (Ages 6 & up) Saturdays, September 16, October 14, November 11, 2pm. Legos @ the Library: Sundays, September 24, October 8, November 12, 26, 2pm. Steam Time: (Grades 3-6) Thursdays, Paper Circuits, October 12; Engineering Chal- lenge, November 9, 4pm. Tortoise and the Hare’s Puppet Show: Wednesday, November 8; 7pm. No registration required. Endangered in New Jersey- Great Swamp Education Center Outreach: Friday, Novem- ber 10; 10:30am. Tweens Fun: (Grades 4-6) Thursdays, September 28, Light Saber Workout; October 26, Comic Book Drawing Workshop; November 16, Event TBD. 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