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Things to Do: Marching Band's Carwash, Many 9/11 Observances

And then there's Family Fun Day on Saturday at Fellowship Village.

  • September 9, 2011
 

The award winning Ridge High School Marching Band will demonstrate this Saturday that musicians can wash cars as well as they can perform a great version of a tune on their instruments, and on the field.

The band holds its annual Car Wash fundraiser from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. this Saturday at Ridge High School. Members of the band and their parents will provide a sparkling hand-washing of your cars for a donation.

The car wash takes place rain or shine! Ridge High School is located on South Finley Avenue in Basking Ridge. Reservations are not necessary! Donations support the band’s many activities, including instructors, uniforms, costumes, and transportation to five competitions throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

This weekend also includes many 9/11 observances in the area, including the Liberty Corner Fire Company's dedication of a memorial to firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11. Mayor John Malay is scheduled to give the address.

The firefighters have been working on the memorial in front of the firehouse on Church Street, which includes a piece of metal from the Twin Towers in lower Manhattan. Fundraising bricks for the walkway also are still for sale.

There's also Family Fun Day at Fellowship Village on Saturday! Pony and train rides, craft and bake sales, free fun food, live music by the David Aaron Sextet, arcade games, face painting, balloon characters, caricatures, and arecade games are all on tap!

Ridge Marching Band Car Wash
When/Where: From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at Ridge High School in Basking Ridge.
Why Go: To help raise funds for this award-winning band and drive off shining.
Pricing: Donations gratefully accepted. 

Family Fun Day
When/Where: From 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday at Fellowship Village in Basking Ridge.
Why Go: Celebrate family ties and fun. Amusements and activities for all ages. Pony and train rides, crafts and music, all help to create family memories .
Pricing: Free admission.

Dedication of Liberty Fire Company's 9/11 Memorial
When/Where: At noon Sunday at Liberty Corner Fire Company in Liberty Corner.
Why Go: To witness and honor the dedication of the fire company's 9/11 Memorial intended to memorialize the sacrifice of the 343 firefighters of the Fire Department of the City of New York who lost their lives on that day. A piece of steel from the Twin Towers is incorporated into the monument. Mayor John Malay will be the keynote speaker. 
Pricing: Free.

Learn to Backyard Compost
When/Where: From 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday at Leonard J. Buck Garden in Far Hills.
Why Go: To save money on soil amendments and fertilizer while joining the green movement. Get ready to get dirty and learn to enrich your garden soil and protect the environment.
Pricing: $12 per person. Registration required.

Seventh-Annual Century for the Cure Bike Ride
When/Where: From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday at Camp Riverbend in Warren Township.
Why Go: To cycle for proceeds to benefit cutting-edge research and programs at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey. Be a "Virtual Rider" and help raise funds without participating in the picturesque 40 or 80 mile route. Either way, you help pedal towards a cure.
Pricing: Donations gratefully accepted. Registration required.

Somerset Hills Kennel Club's Championship Dog Show
When/Where: From 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday at North Branch Park in Bridgewater. Check event status in case of rain.
Why Go: Come see the country's top show dogs compete for the coveted title of Best In Show. A variety of vendors and the opportunity to see different breeds up close and speak with knowledgeable owners and breeders make this event perfect for "man's best friend" and owners.
Pricing: Free admission.  

Live Healthy, Live United Fair
When/Where: From 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Adult Day Center in Bridgewater.
Why Go: Because local residents are invited to bring their whole family to enjoy fun activities, massages, and fitness demonstrations while learning options of on how to live a healthy life. Somerset Patriots mascot, Sparkee, will be on hand to join in the fun of contests and prizes.
Pricing: Free admission. 

Back-To-School Jamboree
When/Where: At 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at The Bridgewater Township Library in Bridgewater.
Why Go: For children ages 3 and older to kick off the school year with a celebration of silly songs.
Pricing: Free. Registration is not required.

Rain Gardens and Rain Collection Program
When/Where: From 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday at Duke Farms in Hillsborough.
Why Go: To learn how to build your own rain garden to help soak up rainwater. Hey, Irene...How does your garden grow?
Pricing: $20. Registration required. 

"E-Mail 9/12" A Staged Reading Honoring 9/11
When/Where: At 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at Somerset Valley Theatre in Hillsborough.
Why Go: To hear this emotional, original staged reading by Hillsborough resident Midge Guerrera honoring 9/11 victims and their families on this 10th anniversary of the terror attack.
Pricing: Free admission. Reservations not required.

Build Your Own Flashing Police Car
When/Where: At 10 a.m. on Saturday at Lowes in Hillsborough.
Why Go: The Build and Grow clinic continues with building a cool police car with stickers and a flashing light.
Pricing: Free. Registration required.

Art Show
Where/When: From 2:15 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday at The Library of the Chathams.
Why Go: Take some time out on Sunday to view “Spectral Selves,” an art show featuring paintings, prints, and drawings worked in oil, acrylic, and Conté.
Pricing: Free.

Sixth Annual Warren Township Classic Car Show
When/Where: From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday at Municipal Grounds Park in Warren Township.
Why Go: To check out a wide variety of antique, classic, race cars, and motorcycles. Don't miss the Cub Scout Pinewood Derby.
Pricing: Free admission.

Warren Township Remembrance of 10th Anniversary of 9/11
When/Where: At 9 a.m. Sunday at the 9/11 Heroes Memorial at the Municipal Complex in Warren Township.
Why Go: To honor the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11 and find comfort among neighbors and a nation.
Pricing: Free.

Sports Memorabilia Auction
When/Where: Events begin at 12:30 p.m. and continue throughout the doubleheader on Sunday at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater.
Why Go: To bid on high quality sports memorabilia and participate in a tribute to those who perished in 9/11. All monies raised from the auction will be donated to Operation Shoebox New Jersey.
Pricing: $10 for special reserved seating. 

Bridgewater Township September 11 Ceremony
When/Where: At 12:45 p.m. on Sunday at Bridgewater Township Municipal Building in Bridgewater.
Why Go: To honor the 10th Anniversary of 9/11. In addition to the traditional program, there will be a Moment of Remembrance. Come unite with neighbors and a nation.
Pricing: Free. 

Freedom Maze and Memorial
When/Where: From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday at Norz Hill Farm & Market in Hillsborough.
Why Go: To come out to the farm for a day of fun while honoring our nation's bravest heroes. Try your luck at navigating the Freedom Maze. All proceeds from the maze and farm tours will go directly to the EMS's of Hillsborough.
Pricing: Activities vary.

Somerville 9/11 Ceremony and Tree Planting
When/Where: At 8:45 a.m. on Sunday at the 9/11 Memorial Clock Tower in Somerville.
Why Go: To witness and honor the planting of a memorial tree and the reading of the names of the 39 Somerset county residents killed at the World Trade Center.
Pricing: Free.

Somerville Jazz Festival
When/Where: From 1 to 6 p.m. on Sunday at the Somerset County Court House Green.
Why Go: Because over 30 artists will entertain you with the smooth sounds of Jazz. An array of affordable artwork and crafts as well as delicious food and beverages will be available. Help support our troops by donating personal care items for Operation Shoebox being collected at the JazzFest.
Pricing: Free admission. 

 

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