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Bridgewater-Somerville Community Calendar

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September - October - November

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FRIENDS OF SOMERSET REGIONAL

ANIMAL SHELTER (FOSRAS)

Upcoming Events:

10 Year Anniversary Celebration,

Saturday, Sept, 29,

11:00am-4pm, Somerset Regional Animal Shelter, 100 Commons Way,

Bridgewater. For more information visit us at www.fosras.com. Volunteer ori-

entations are the first Saturday of every month, 1pm at the shelter.

Heart and Sole Shelter Walk,

Sunday, Oct. 14, 10am-2pm, Apple Grove,

Duke Island Park, Bridgewater. Walk is rain or shine.

HOWL-O-WEEN Adoption Day,

Saturday, Oct. 27, 11am-5pm. 100 Commons

Way, Bridgewater. Visit us at www.fosras.com.

Black Caturday Adoption Day,

Saturday, Nov. 24, 11am-5pm.

Home for Holidays Adoption Day,

Saturday, Dec. 22, 100 Commons Way,

For more information about these events please visit www.fosras.com.

PALERMO SHOW STABLE

1555A Burnt Mills Road, Bedminster.

2012 Show Dates:

Palermo Summer/ Fall

Circuit Finale

Palermo Oktoberfest,

Palermo Jumper Fes-

tival & Grand Prix

Palermo Winter Festival Opener,

mo Winter Festival I

, Dec. 1, 2. All shows open to the public. Free Admission. For

more information about the shows or the stable, please call Gretchen Ornia

Pacher at 908-719-7500 or visit the stable at www.PalermoShowStable.com.

SAMSARA CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER

1 Eastern Avenue, Second Floor East, Somerville, 08876. All classes are $10

unless otherwise noted. All classes are complimentary for patients of Sam-

sara Chiropractic. Space is limited. Please call 908-300-8800 to RSVP. All

events are at office.

Upcoming Events:

Thursdays, Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1 7-8pm: Book Club. Sept. 6 Book -

by John Douillard

Fridays, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 7: 7-9pm: Motivational Movie Night. Sept. 7

Conversations with God

Monday, Sept. 17, 7-8pm:

Back to School Night for the Wellness-Minded Parent

Thursdays, Sept. 20, Oct. 25, Nov. 15, 7-8pm:

Wellness Club

Mondays, Sept. 24, Oct. 29, Nov. 26, 7-8pm:

Wednesdays, Sept. 26, Oct. 31, Nov. 28 (office hours):

Wonderful Wellness

Saturday, Sept. 22, 10-1pm:

Patient Appreciation Day/Chiropractic’s Birthday

Tuesday, Oct. 9, 12-1pm, Monday, Oct. 22, 7-8pm:

Stress Relief

Tuesday, Nov. 13, 12-1pm, Monday, Nov. 19, 7-8pm:

Surviving the Holidays

SOMERSET COUNTY CULTURAL &

HERITAGE COMMISSION

Upcoming Event:

7th Annual Somerset County Weekend Journey Through

Saturday, Oct. 13, 10am-5pm, Sunday, Oct. 14, noon-4pm. A col-

laborative heritage tourism program showcasing 27 significant historic sites

countywide. Open to the public. Free of charge. For details and a list of sites,

visit www.SCHistoryWeekend. com or call Pat McGarry at 908-231-7110.

THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (CCA)

2020 Burnt Mills Road, Bedminster, NJ 07921, 908-234-2345.

Faculty Show,

through Sept. 8.

Closing Reception

(with the Faculty),

Sept. 7, 6-8pm.

Harry Simon Gallery Show,

Sept. 21- Oct. 27.

Sept 21, 6-8pm.

Juried Exhibition - Edward Ramoran, Juror,

Opening Reception,

Friday, Nov. 2, 6-8pm.

Incognito: A Night of

Disguises and Surprises,

Oct. 27, evening.

Artful Expressions Holiday Bou-

Friday, Nov. 16, 5:30-8:30pm,

Special Preview Shopping Party,

day, Nov. 17, 10am-3pm, open to the public, free.

Fall Art Trips:

Thursday, Sept. 20,

Museum of Modern Art,

Thursday, Oct. 18,

Princeton Museum,

Saturday, Nov. 10,

Simon Gallery,

Monday, Oct. 15. Call

to register. Gallery hours: Monday-Wednesday, 9am-5pm, Thursday, 9am-

8pm, Friday-Saturday, 9am-3pm. Closed Sunday and major holidays. For

further information, please call (908) 234-2345 or

visit The Center for Contemporary Art online at

ccabedminster.org. Contact Elie Porter Trubert,

Executive Director at (908) 234-2345, ext. 100,

etrubert@ccabedminster.org

STUDIO 7 FINE ART GALLERY

5 Morristown Rd., Bernardsville, 908-630-9770.

Gallery hours Tuesday through Saturday 10am-

4pm and by appointment.

Upcoming Event:

Farms-En Plein Air,

BernARTsville Art

Walk and Reception,

Friday, Sept. 7, 6-9pm.

& Light, works by Stephanie Amato,

BernARTsville Art Walk and Reception,

Oct. 5, 6-9pm. Contact owner, Kathleen Palmer for

more information at 908-963-0365, pskjpalmer@

verizon.net, www.studio7artgallery.com.

A.A.R.P. SOMERSET HILLS CHAPTER #5275

The American Association of Retired Persons (A.A.R.P.) holds meetings on

the second Friday of the month in the First Presbyterian Church of

Bernardsville, 321 Mine Hill Road (Route 202). 9:30am.

Upcoming Events:

Friday, Sept 14 Program topic -

Medical Fraud,

Friday, Oct. 12, Program

Superstitions.

New members welcome. Please call Flo Cox at 908-

AMERICAN RED CROSS OF

GREATER SOMERSET COUNTY

Chapter House, 14 West Cliff Street, Somerville, NJ 08876. Classes held at

14 West Cliff Street, Somerville. To register, visit redcross.org or call 1-800-

RED-CROSS. Space is limited - register early. For more information contact

Suzanne Anderson at Suzanne.Anderson@redcross.org or call 908-725-

Upcoming Courses:

Adult CPR/AED:

Wednesdays, Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Mon., Sept 10.

Adult First Aid/CPR/AED:

Fridays, Sept 28, Oct. 26, Sunday, Sept 30.

Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED:

Saturdays, Sept 8, Oct 6.

CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers:

days, Sept 16, Oct. 14.

Monday, Oct. 15.

Babysitter’s Training:

Saturdays, Sept. 15, Oct. 13.

Cat and Dog First Aid:

Friday, Sept. 21.

Volunteer with the Red Cross:

Orientations will be held at 14 Cliff Street,

Somerville, Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21, 6:30pm-7:30pm. For more information

contact Suzanne Anderson at Suzanne.Anderson@redcross.org or call 908-

BEE SHARPS OF SOMERVILLE

Square Dance Open House and Lessons.

Come and try a free square

dance lesson. FREE OPEN HOUSE, Mondays, Sept. 10, 24, 7:30-9:30pm,

Adamsville School, 400 Union Ave, Bridgewater. Lessons every Monday,

starting Oct. 1. For more information call 908-642-5816 or visit

http://www.squaredancing.com/beesharps.

B.I.G. (Believe, Inspire, Grow)

Inspiring business organization designed to empower women to business.

B.I.G. Bridgewater pod (group) meets second Wednesday of every month at

12 noon, Kitchen At 18 West, 18 West Somerset Street, Raritan. For addi-

tional information, visit www.believeinspiregrow.com or contact Bridgewater

B.I.G. leader, Natalie Shafer at natalieshafer@ gmail.com or 908-938-4999.

BRIDGEWATER SENIOR CENTER

455 Somerville Road, Bridgewater. Many free programs available to resi-

dents of Somerset County. Either pick up a calendar or go online to

www.bridgewaternj.gov and click the link. Like to jazz dance? Try out for a

The Bridgewater Roxies.

Call Donna Langel at 908-725-8020 or

BRIDGEWATER SENIOR CLUB

Meets every Tuesday,12 noon at Bridgewater Senior Center, 455 Somerville

Road, Bridgewater. For information call Donna Langel, Bridgewater Senior

Center, 908-725-8020. New members welcome!!

CATHOLIC CHARITIES, DIOCESE OF METUCHEN

Worried about keeping your home warm for the winter? Beginning Oct. 1,

2012 Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen will begin accepting applica-

tions for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

Applications accepted until April 30, 2013. Call 908-333-2271 or visit us at

92 East Main St,. Suite 406, Somerville, Monday-Friday 9am-4pm to see if

CENTRAL JERSEY HOUSING

RESOURCE CENTER, (CJHRC)

600 First Ave., Raritan, NJ. Provides low and moderate-income individuals

and families with free housing information and group education programs.

Housing counselors available to assist clients Monday-Friday during normal

business hours. Call 908-704-9649 or visit www.cjhrc.org.

Money in Motion – Financial Literacy & Savings Match Program,

9, 5:30pm-9pm. Pre-requisite for CJHRC Savings Match program. Applica-

tions accepted on first come first served basis. Location: TBD.

Spanish Step by Step Pre-Purchase Homeowner Education Program,

day, Oct. 14, 4pm-7pm, Peapack-Gladstone Bank, 619 East Main Street,

Step by Step Pre-Purchase Homeowner Education Program,

9pm. Locations TBD.

For more information on these FREE programs or to register call 908-704-

9649 or visit www.cjhrc.org.

COOPERATIVE HOUSING

62 East High Street, Somerville, 08876. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

offering affordable housing for low/moderate income seniors aged 62 and

above making less than $57,000 per year. For more information call 908-526-

8130 or visit www.chchousing.org.

HOLISTIC MOMS NETWORK (HMN)

OF SOMERSET COUNTY

A national non-profit organization connecting parents and individuals inter-

ested in holistic health & green living. Meets monthly at Bridgewater Library,

7pm. All are welcome, not just Moms! For a list of meeting topics,

http://home.homewebs.com/hmnsomersetctynj/. For more information

about HMN call Parvathi at 908-203-1422, email pmalangi@ yahoo.com or

visit www.holisticmoms.org.

HOMESHARING

Social service non-profit organization-mission is to prevent homelessness

through shared affordable housing in 5 counties - Hunterdon, Middlesex,

Morris, Somerset & Union. Also assists clients in locating and using support

services such as food bank and low-cost medical care. Free of charge.

For more information visit www.homesharing.org, email homesharing@

verizon.net or call 908-526- HOME(4663).

INTERNATIONAL AND ISRAELI FOLK DANCING

Sept. 6, 20, Oct. 4, 18, Nov. 1, 15, Dec. 13, 27, Jan. 10, Temple Beth-El, US

Hwy 206, Hillsborough. Suggested donation $7.00. Refreshments and

drinks provided. For more info call 908-304-3185.

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SOMERSET,

HUNTERDON AND WARREN COUNTIES

Non-profit, non-sectarian social service agency serving the tri-county area.

150-A West High Street, Somerville, N.J. Contact JFS at 908-725-7799 or

Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org for more information or to register for upcom-

ing events below.

Discover Gypsy Brahms:

Sunday, Oct. 14, 2:30-5:00pm. For reservations,

call: 908-725-7799 or email: Events@JewishFamilySvc.Org.

Breast Health; Promoting Well Being:

Oct. 25, 7-9pm, Bridgewater JCC.

Prime Time Expo:

Sunday, Nov. 18, 12pm-5:30pm, Shimon & Sara Birn-

baum JCC, 775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater, 08807. If you are retired, or

even thinking about retirement, you won’t want to miss this event!

Family and Senior Mentor Volunteers Needed:

Orientation and training

through a 9-hour program over 3 evenings.

JFS is Recruiting for AmeriCorps Positions:

Stipends and educational

grants provided. For more information please contact Career Services Coor-

dinator, Elise Prezant, 908 725-7799 or eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org.

Café Europa:

Social group for Holocaust Survivors - Sept. 12, Oct. 17, Nov.

14. Contact JFS at 908-725-7799 or eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org for

more information.

Job Seekers Support Group:

Group for active job seekers. Free of charge

and open to the community. Wednesdays, Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7. Contact

JFS at 908-725-7799 or eprezant@ JewishFamilySvc.org to register.

Social Learning Group:

10 week program, meeting on Sundays, focuses

on social, relationship and communication skills for teens on the Autism

Social Club for Young Adults with Asperger Syndrome or Developmen-

tal Challenges:

Group meets monthly.

Sibling Support Group:

Peer Support for brothers and sisters of children

with special needs.

Parent Support Group:

Peer Support for parents with a special needs child.

Led by a licensed clinical social worker with experience working with fami-

lies of special needs children. Group will meet for 6 sessions.

JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOMERSET,

HUNTERDON AND WARREN COUNTIES

775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater, 08807. Nonprofit organization raising funds

to support and fulfill needs of Jewish people in our tri-county area, Israel,

and around the world. For more information visit www.jfedshaw.org or con-

tact Melanie Porfido at mporfido@jfedshaw.org / 908.725.6994 ext. 204.

Upcoming Events:

Imagine 2012,

Oct. 23, 10am (Boutique Shopping

begins at 8:30am), Bridgewater Manor. For more information or to register,

visit www.jfedshaw.org or call 908.725.6994 ext. 204.

JUNIOR WOMEN’S CLUB OF SOMERSET HILLS

Meetings are first Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm

at the Ridge Oak

Senior Center Clubhouse, 150 Manchester Drive, Basking Ridge.

check website for changes in meeting locations.

For more information log

on to www.gfwc.homestead.com or email the club at jwcofsh@yahoo.com.

LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF SOMERSET COUNTY

A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to promote literacy

throughout the community by providing student-centered tutoring for adults.

Like us on Facebook! And follow us on twitter @litsomerset!

For more infor-

mation contact Jay Muldoon, Executive Director at info@literacysomerset.org

or call 908-725-5430.

Upcoming Events:

Coach Bag Bingo For A Cause,

day, Sept. 28, PeopleCare Center, 120 Finderne Ave. Bridgewater. Doors

open 6pm. Purchase tickets online at www.literacysomerset.org or by calling

Holiday Gift Wrap

– Looking for volunteers to help wrap gifts

at the Barnes & Noble, Somerville Circle. Contact Dorice Hartman, Develop-

ment Director at dhartman@literacysomerset.org or call 908-725-5430.

Holiday Soiree,

Friday, Nov. 30, 6-8:30 pm, Bridgewater Library. Celebrate

Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County’s 31st Anniversary. Contact Dorice

Hartman, Development Director at dhartman@literacysomerset.org or call

908-725-5430 for ticket information.

MARTINSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

1949 Washington Valley Road, Martinsville, NJ 08836, 732-356-1326. Join us

for morning Worship Service each Sunday at 10am.

Upcoming Event:

(Pre-School-High School students) Sunday, Sept. 9. Activities for Sun-

day School children will begin at 9am.

RESOURCE CENTER OF SOMERSET

Private, nonprofit agency serving people affected by domestic abuse in

Somerset County. Provides emergency shelter to survivors of domestic

abuse, adults and children.

Free of charge.

For more information, please

visit www.resourcecenterofsomerset.org, or call Department of Community

Affairs (908) 359-0003, ext. 223.

Upcoming Events:

Starry Night On Broad-

Friday, Oct. 5, Basking Ridge Country Club, Basking Ridge. More infor-

mation available on our website: http://www.resourcecenterofsomerset.

org/events/a-starry-night-on-broadway/.

24th Annual Candlelight Vigil for vic-

tims of domestic violence,

Thursday, Oct. 11, 6-8pm Historic Somerset

County Courthouse, Somerville.

AC T I V I T I E S

C LUB S AND S E RV I C E S

Clock Tower, Coach Barn

at Duke Farms,

Livingston, oil, 14" x 11".

September Exhibit at

Studio 7 Art Gallery: Duke

Farms En Plein Air.

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