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CLuBS ANd SERvICES 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. Please 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. You are welcome to bring a brown bag dinner. Basking Ridge Group - Meets 4th Monday of every month Location: Adult Day Center of the Visiting Nurse Association of Som- erset Hills in Basking Ridge, 1:30pm. For information & directions, or in case of in- clement weather, please call the FARE Information Line (908) 766-0180, ext. 241 at the Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills or visit www.visitingnurse.org. Bereavement Group: Support group for all individuals who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, 10:30am-12pm, VNA of Somerset Hills. For information, directions, or to register, call (908) 766-0180, ext. 142 or ext. 118. You may leave a voice message. Upcoming Events: VNA Rummage Sale Donations: April 9-27, Mon-Sat 10am-1pm, Far Hills Fair- grounds. For more info: http://bit.ly/vnarummagesaledonations VNA Rummage Sale: May 6, 7, 8, Far Hills Fairgrounds. Fri, Sat 9:30am-3:30pm, Sun 12:30pm-3:30pm. Rain or shine. Credit cards accepted. For more info: http://bit.ly/thevnarummagesale WARREN WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING GROUP (formerly, Warren Ladies Lunch Group) Networking group for professional women from all industries & sizes. Looking for a diverse cross-section of industries & experi- ences. Group meets for lunch 1st Wednesday each month 12:30pm, Water & Wine Ristorante-Taverna, 141 Stirling Road, Watchung, 07069. Registration & reservations a MUST. RSVP through Meetup.com Website http://www.meetup.com/Warren- Ladies-Lunch/. 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. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Registration required unless otherwise noted. Junior Explorers: (Ages 4-6) Mondays, April 4, May 2, 4:15pm. 3rd Grade Reading Adventures: Tuesdays, April 5, May 10, 4pm. Baby Time: (Birth-15mos) Thursdays, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, 9:30am. Creature Comfort Read to the Dogs: (Ages 6 & up) Saturdays, April 9, May 14, 2pm. Investigating Insects: (Grades K-5) Wednesday, April 13, 10:30am. First Roots Music with Ms. Jenni: (Ages 3 & under with caregiver) Friday, April 15, May 20,10am. Tween Reads: (Grades 4-6) Tuesdays, April 19, May 24, 4pm. Book Buddies: (Grades K-2) Wednesdays, April 20, May 18, 4pm. Tweens Fun: (Grades 4-6) Wednesdays, April 20, May 11, 7pm. Legos at the Library: Sundays, April 24, May 29, 2pm. Tree Tales: (Grades K-5) Thursday, April 28, 4pm. Meet the Author Storytime Tara Lazar: Thursday, May 5, 4pm. Cartooning Workshop Graphic Artist Doug Baron: (Ages 7 & up) Saturday, May 7, 2pm. Drop in Storytime: (Ages 3 &up) Wednesday, May 25, 1:30pm. Drop in Rhyme Time: (Ages 3 & under) Friday, May 27, 10am. FAMILY FUN: No registration required. Saturday Stories: Saturdays, April 2, 9, 30, May 7, 28, 10:30am. Meet on story steps. Twilight Tales: Tuesdays, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 6:30pm. Movie Fun! - The Peanuts Movie: Monday, April 11, 2pm. Book Bingo: Tuesday, April 12, 2pm. Loud & Rowdy Tales with Storyteller Julie Pasqual: Saturday, April 16, 11am. Chess & Checkers Sundays: Sundays, April 17, May 22, 1:30pm. International Storytime: Thursdays, April 21, May 19, 6:30pm. Saturday Drop in Craft: Saturday,April 23, May 14, 10:30am. Touch the Music-The Jazz Fly: Sunday,May 15, 2pm. Movie Fun! - Annie Sing-Along Version: Thursday,May 26, 6:30pm. TEEN PROGRAMS: Anime Club: Wednesday, April 6, May 4, 7pm. Teen Advisory Board: Wednesday, April 13, May 11, 7pm. TAB can count for volun- teer time. ADULT PROGRAMS: Registration requested unless otherwise noted. Friday Night at the Opera: Fridays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 7:30pm. $5 at the door for each event. Monday Spring Concert Series: Mondays, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 1pm. Free concerts, Westminster Hall, Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church. No registration re- quired. Knit & Crochet Circle: Tuesdays, April 5, 19, May 3, 17, 10am. Bring your current project. Poetry Writing Series with Dianne Feula: Tuesdays, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 1pm. Astrology 101 with Magi Michael Zaikowski: Tuesday, April 5, 7pm. Evening Book Discussion: Tuesdays, April 5, Writings from the New Yorker: 1927- 1976, by E.B. White. May 3, Redeployment by Phil Klay; 7:30pm. Friday Art Series with Barbara Tomlinson: Fridays, April, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:30am. Send a check for $25 (Bernards Township Resident) or $50 (non-resident) made out to Friends of the Bernards Township Library with “Friday Art” in memo line to Bernards Township Library c/o Maureen Norton. Adult Game Day: Fridays, April 8, May 13, 1pm. Games provided. Friends Digital Memory Media Day: Saturday, April 9, 10am. Preserve your visual memories. Hotter than a Pepper Sprout, America’s Music Concert: Sunday, April 10, 2pm. National Library Week Kickoff Concert featuring the musical duo Nina Et cetera. The Golden Years of Mozart with Catherine Sprague: Thursday, April 14, 7pm. Daytime Book Discussion: Wednesdays, April 20, 10am. The Shooting Party by Anton Chekhov. May 18, People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks. Big Screen Thursdays: Thursday, April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, Noon. Recently re- leased feature film screenings. Bell Labs, the Beginnings of Today’s Digital Age: Thursday,April 21, 7pm. Presen- ters Jon Gertner & Mike Noll. Managing Your Financial Life Well - Things to Do, & Things to Avoid with Eve Ka- plan: Monday, April 25, 7pm. Family History Interest Group (FHIG): Tuesdays, April 26, May 24, 6:30pm. No prior experience tracing genealogical roots required. Papua New Guinea with Adventure Photographer, Alan Levin: Tuesday, May 3, 7pm. Rosie the Riveter - Women Working on the Home Front in WWII: Tuesday, May 10, 7 pm. Presented by Penny Colman. From Washington to Schwarzkopf - Great American Generals: Thursday, May 19, 7pm. Presenter Tom Worsdale, retired Air Force Lt. Colonel. BERNARDSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 Anderson Hill Road, Bernardsville, 908-766-0118. Open Monday-Thursday 10am- 9pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 1pm-5pm. All programs are FREE. Chil- dren under 8 must be accompanied by an adult at all programs. Most children’s programs are drop-in, but advance sign-up is required for some. Check library web- site www.bernardsvillelibrary.org for more programs. Register online or call library to sign up. ART EXHIBITS: Animal Spirit - The Birds and Beasts of Beth Lowell: Opening Reception, Sunday, April 3, 2-4 pm. On view April 3-May 1. Photographs of the Historic Dunster Squibb Property: On view in May. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Earthy Day Trash & Treasure Hunt: (Grades 1& up) Sunday, April 24, 2-3 pm. Art with Miss Amy: (Grades 1 & up) Sunday, April 3, 2-3pm. Cooks and Books: (Grade 1 & up) Saturday, April 9, 3pm. Food stories & recipes. Tech Time: (Grades 3 & up), Sunday, April 10, 2-3pm, Thursday, April 21, 4-5pm. Children use littleBits to learn technology & creative play. Sunday Science with John Lyga : (Grades 2 & up with adult) Sundays, April 17, May 15, 2pm. Registration required. Nutritious Snacks: (Ages 2½-5) Friday, April 29, 10:30am with dietician Allison Napolitano. Pre-Teen Community Service Opportunity: Thursdays, April 14, 28, 6:30-7:30pm. Earn community service hours. No sign-up needed. TEEN PROGRAMS: Teen Community Service Opportunity: Thursday, April 7, Saturday, 23, 3-4pm. Earn community service hours. No sign-up needed. Family Programs: Music with Sister Sing, Sister String: Friday, April 22, 10:30am. Mother’s Day Craft: Saturday, May 7, 2:30-4pm. ADULT PROGRAMS: Registration requested unless otherwise noted. Saturday Samplers - Book Discussion: Saturdays, April 2, May 7 3:30pm. Podcast of “Serial,” Season I led by Evelyn Fischel. No sign-up needed. Monthly Meditation:- Fridays, April 8, May 13, 10am. With Mary Bodenstein & Jean Leigh. No sign-up needed. Sound Healing and Meditation: Tuesday, April 12, 7pm. Experience the soothing effects of the gong led by Wanda Knapik. Bring your yoga mat or blanket & don’t wear watches, jewelry, & clothing with metal buttons. Advance sign-up requested. Saturday Crafters: Saturdays, April 16, May 21, pm. Work on your own projects & get tips from the group. No sign-up needed. Fifty Book Challenge: Saturday, April 16, 3pm. Challenge to read fifty books a year. Group meets quarterly. No sign-up needed. Movie Screening - Symphony of the Soil: Thursday, April 21, 7pm. Advance sign- up requested. National Poetry Month Reading: Sunday, April 24, 2pm. Poetry reading & open mic for local poets to share. Advance sign-up requested. Memoirs & Coffee: Tuesdays, April 26, 10:30am. Book group discussion of “The Pawnbroker’s Daughter” by Maxine Kumin. May 24, 10:30, “Bettyville” by George Hodgman. No sign-up needed. The Basics of Solar Panels: Tuesday, April 26, 7pm. Tom Voss will speak about solar panels installation & solar energy system. Advance sign-up requested. I Can and I Am - Believe in Yourself & Achieve Your Dreams : Wednesday, April 27, May 25, 7pm. Workshop to share what help you need & how to get it. Advance sign-up requested. The History of Faircourt: Saturday, April 30, 3pm.With local historian W. Barry Thom- son. Advance sign-up requested. Sundays at Three: Free Concert. Sunday, May 1, 3pm.Music of the 1960s “British Invasion ” No sign-up needed. CLARENCE DILLON PUBLIC LIBRARY 2336 Lamington Road, Bedminster Township, 908-234-2325. For more program in- formation & registration, visit front desk, call 908-234-2325 ext. 0, or email ref@dil- lonlibrary.org or visit www2.youseemore.com/clarencedillon Enroll ahead unless otherwise noted. $5 admission paid at door unless otherwise noted. SCLSNJ PEAPACK & GLADSTONE LIBRARY BRANCH Peapack & Gladstone Municipal Complex, School St., Peapack, 908- 234-0598, www.sclsnj.org Program dates & times subject to change. All programs are FREE. Registration required unless otherwise indicated. Visit website or call library for more information & to register. NOTE: Library will be closed May 24 for Staff Development Day & May 30 for Memorial Day. SYSTEM-WIDE SPECIAL EVENT - An Afternoon with Steve Forbes: Book signing & Q&A event: April 17, 1-4pm at SCLSNJ’s Bridgewater Library branch, 1 Vogt Drive. ALL AGES: Seed Share: Monday, April 4, 4-9pm. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Storytime: (2.5-5 yrs): Mondays & Thursdays, April 4, 7, 25, 28, May 2, 5, 9, 12, 23, 26, 10:30-11am. Rhyme Time: (Babies & Toddlers) Wednesdays, April 6, 27, May 4, 11, 25, 10:30- 11am. Toddler Dance Party: Friday, April 8, 10:30-11:15am. Paws for Reading: (5+ yrs) Saturdays, April 16, May 21, 10-11am. Gardening Thyme: (4-12 yrs) Tuesday, April 19, 4-6pm. “Martha Speaks” Movie & Craft: (2-5 yrs) Friday,May 13, 10:30-11am. TEEN PROGRAMS: Teen Volunteering: Thursdays, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, 5-6pm. ADULT PROGRAMS: Exploring the Night Sky: Monday, April 11, 7-8:30pm. Thursday Matinee Movie: Thursdays, April 14, 28, May 12, 26, 1-3pm. Book Discussions: “The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History” Wednesday, April 20, 7:30-8:30pm. “The Ice Twins” May 18, 7:30-8:30pm. Critically Acclaimed Film Series: Wednesday, May 4, 6-8:45pm. Eat Local - Healthy Eating, Healthy Living: Saturday, May 7, 2-3:30pm. Adult Coloring Club: Monday,May 9, 6:30-8:30pm. SOMERSET COUNTY PARK COMMISSION Information on all activities available at www.somersetcountyparks.org or by calling 908-722-1200. Duke Island Walkers: Wednesdays, 9:30 am. Free. Bernards Township Community Art Show: Through April 24, 9am-5pm. Free. Woodland Walks at Leonard J. Buck Garden: Tours on Sun- days, 2 pm, April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22. Fee $7/person. Eco-Rally: Through Friday, April 15. Maintain a daily log to show reduced energy & a greener lifestyle. Created posters will be displayed at Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Rd, Basking Ridge. Spring Pruning Demonstration: Held at Colonial Park Arboretum.Fee $15/ person. Register online, www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 732 873-2459 ext. 21. Horse Care Workshop 101: Saturdays, April 9, 16, 23, 30, 1pm-3pm. Somerset County Residents, $60, non-residents, $90. Spring Yoga: Wednesdays, April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8. Beginner class, 5:30-6:30pm. Fee $80. Experienced class, 7pm-8:30pm. Fee $100. Park Com- mission Headquarters,North Branch Park, 355 Milltown Road, Bridgewater. Spring Nature Ride: Sunday, April 10, 7am. Lord Stirling Stable, 256 South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge. Pre-registration required. 4th Annual Sourlands Smackdown: Saturday, April 16, 9am. Sourland Mountain Preserve. Call 908 231-0802, ext. 22 for information. Spring Plant Sale & Earth Day Celebration: Saturday, April 23, 10-5pm & Sunday, April 24, 12-5pm. Leonard J. Buck Garden, 11 Layton Road, Far Hills. Free. For in- formation call 908 234-2677. Project E.A.R.T.H - Swamp Search! Scavenger Hunt, Sunday, April 24, 12-3:45pm, Environmental Education Center Trails, 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge. Free. Arbor Day Native Tree Give-Away: Friday, April 29 & Saturday, April 30, 9am-4pm, Environmental Education Center & Rudolf W. van der Goot Rose Garden,156 Mettlers Road, Somerset. Two Dimensions of Botanical Art - Alana Van Rensselaer & Peggye Cole Tombro: Saturday, April 30-Sunday, May 29, 9am-5pm daily, Environmental Education Center. Free. Masters May Day Mini Golf Tournament: Sunday, May 1, 11-3pm, Colonial Park Putting Course. Competition open to mini-golfers age 55 & older. Pre-registration re- quired. Call 908-722-1200, ext. 226. Fee $8. Includes a box lunch. Garden Photography Workshop - Flower & Landscape: Tuesday, May 3, 9am- 11:30am. Fee $35/person. Pre-registration required. Call 908-234-2677. Adult Bocce League: League play begins, Tuesday, May 3. Registration deadline, Friday, April 26. For information, call 908-722-1200, extension 226. Horse Care Workshop 102 & 103: Saturday May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4. Horse nutri- tion & equine behavior. Workshop 102,10am-Noon & Workshop 103, 1-3pm. Lord Stirling Stable. Somerset County residents, $60, non-residents, $90. Mother’s Day Trail Ride: Sunday, May 8. Lord Stirling Stable. Registration required. For more information, visit www.flssnj.org. “Flower Buds – Let’s Get Growing” Children’s Garden Workshop: (Ages 5-8 with adult), Saturday, May 14, 10am-Noon. Rain date, May 21. Register online. www.somersetcountyparks.org or call 732-873-2459 ext. 21. Pre-registration by Fri- day, May 6, required. Family Fun Day: Sunday, May 15, 10am-Noon & 1-3pm. Lord Stirling Stables. For more information, call 908-766-5955. Introductory Horseback Ride: (Ages 12 & older & under 240 lbs, ages 9-12 with an adult), Sunday, May 22, 1pm. Registration Monday, May 9, 9am-4:30pm. Somerset County residents, $35, non-residents, $45. 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