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A look at what's going on around town this week.Lord Stirling Park Riding Stable will be the site of a spring hayride to welcome the milder weather to Basking Ridge. There are also 5K and pick-up basketball events over the next seven days. Here's a look at what else is happening this week: Monday-College admissions consultant Rana Slosberg will provide a free course on college support for students with LD or ADHD in the large conference room of the 4-H Center of the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Get your exercise at William Annin Middle School. Those ages 30 and older are able to play pick-up …
This week, you can take part in a rock n' roll event and play some hoops, all while helping to raise funds for Basking Ridge organizations. Here's a look at what else is happening this week: Monday-The Bernards Board of Education meeting will be held at the Oak Street Elementary School at 7 p.m. Tuesday-The Bernards Township Committee will hold its meeting at 8 p.m. at the Bernards Township Municipal Court. Wednesday-A program called "Extinction is Forever" will be held for children ages 4 to 6. The program is about the animals that were on this earth that are now gone. It will be held at 4 p…
You can take some time to this weekend to enjoy more student theater in a production of a classical music. Also this week, learn many essential things about your town, your kids and even dogs. Here's a look at what else is happening this week: Monday-The Recreation, Parks and Pathways Advisory Committee will hold its meeting at the first floor conference room at Bernards Township Municipal Court at 7 p.m. Tuesday-Reference librarian Ruth Lufkin will give a presentation on how to use print and online tools to help in job searches in Bernards Township Library's Program Room B at 7 p.m. …
If you were planning on attending a workshop at the Somerset Hills YMCA last week, fear not. The event, which was pushed back by poor weather conditions, will take place to kick off this week. Here's a look at what else is happening this week: Monday-Postponed due to weather last week, an inspirational workshop at 7 p.m. at the Somerset Hills YMCA by Andrea Mastrobattista could help you discover how to release your fear and reach your life goals. Tuesday-The Ridge High School ice hockey team heads to Bridgewater Sports Arena to begin its quest for a state title in the Public A tournament …
Along with a number of useful workshops and interesting productions, you can take a nice guided stroll through the woods this week. Here's a look at what else is happening this week: Monday-An inspirational workshop at 7 p.m. at the Somerset Hills YMCA by Andrea Mastrobattista could help you discover how to release your fear and reach your life goals. UPDATE: The workshop was postponed due to weather until 7 to 8:30 p.m. next Monday, Feb. 28, Mastrobattista said. Tuesday-A showing of children's movie "Ramona and Beezus" will be put on at the Bernards Township Library in Program Room B at 2 p.…
The week starts out with Valentine's Day, and a celebration on Monday and a lesson on how to take care of your heart on Tuesday help celebrate the season. Here's a look at what else is happening this week: Monday-There will be a Valentine's Day celebration at the Somerset County Senior Wellness Center from 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., with jazz musician Gordon James performing. Tuesday-As part of American Heart Month, Fellowship Village will be hosting a free-of-charge lesson in cholesterol and blood pressure readings. Heart-healthy refreshments will be served. Wednesday-Lord Stirling Park …
A movie screening and a heart-warming horseback ride are just part of what you can do this week in Basking Ridge. Here's a look at what else is happening this week: Monday-Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Bernards Township Recreation Department for the Summer Camp Lottery. Call 908-204-3003, go to the township website, or email the recreation department. Tuesday-The Bernards Township Municipal Alliance will be holding its meeting at the Municipal Court in the Town Hall Conference Room at 6 p.m. Wednesday-A screening of the film "A Race to Nowhere" by Vicki Abeles will be held at the …
You can partake in enjoying some chili at a cook off, as well as checking out Ridge High School's own shot put invitational this week. Here's a look at what else is happening this week: Monday–This is your final day to bring your live Christmas trees for recycling to North Branch Park in Bridgewater. The Somerset County Park Commission has been accepting all natural trees for recycling during the month of January, and this is the last opportunity to do so. Make sure the trees are undecorated and bring them to the northern end of the parking lot near the lighted ball field. Tuesday–The …
Important issues will be discussed in Basking Ridge this week. A presentation on preventing bullying will take place on Monday, while stopping domestic violence will be the topic of a program on Sunday. Here's a look at what else is happening this week: Monday–The Bernards Township Library will be the site of a presentation entitled Addressing and Preventing Bullying. The presentation is geared toward both parents and teachers, and will be given by Dr. Steve Tobias and Rob Berkman of Far Hills Country Day School. It will be held in Program Room B at 7 p.m. Registration is required, and those …
Start your week by celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Morris Museum, before taking in some of the arts—with performances of "Wild Party" and "13"—at the Ridge High Performing Arts Center over the weekend. Here's a look at what else is happening this week: Monday—The Morris Museum will host a Martin Luther King Jr. Day Workshop, where "peaceful collages" will be made between noon and 2 p.m. The museum will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday—The Ridge High boys basketball team hosts Gill St. Bernards at 7 p.m. Wednesday—The Bernards Library will host Teen Project Runway, a …
The week begins with a Board of Education meeting and ends with some school spirit as the Ridge High School varsity cheerleading team competes at Roxbury High School. Here's a look at what else is happening this week: Monday—The Bernards Board of Education will meet at William Annin Middle School at 7 p.m. Tuesday—Sanctuary Studios hosts Mommy, Me and Movement, a four-week series that helps tone muscles while building a closer bond with your child. The program, which is for newborns to age 2, runs from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. The four classes cost $65 or $20 for a drop-in session. Wednesday—The …
Looking for something to do this week? Here's some ideas for ways to start the New Year by learning something and/or having fun" Monday—The Bernards Township Committee will hold its annual reorganization meeting at the municipal building at 7 p.m. The Township Committee meeting then will be held followed by the annual community gathering at the Liberty Corner Fire Co. Tuesday—Helen Vasko will lead a discussion on New Year's Goals and Resolutions at the Somerset County Senior Wellness Center at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday—The Ridge High School wrestling team hosts North Plainfield at 7 …
With students home from school and New Year's on the horizon, here's a look at things to do this week: Monday—With most events cancelled due to the blizzard, grab a sled and head to the nearest park. Where's the best place in town to slide down a hill? Let us know, maybe we'll see you there. Tuesday—The Bernards Township Library presents "Toy Story 3" in Program Room 3 at 2 p.m. Wednesday—The Ridge boys and girls indoor track teams will compete in the Somerset County Championship at Lehigh University. Thursday—Follow the Winter Whiffleproof at Lord Stirling Environmental Education …
Looking for something to do this week? Forget about something important that was on your calendar? Here's a list of events for each day: Monday—The Bernards Township Board of Education will meet at William Annin Middle School at 7 p.m. Tuesday—The Lord Stirling Environmental Education Center will host a Winter Solstice Walk to ring in the season from 4 to 5:30 p.m. A naturalist will accompany family and friends for a walk through the Great Swamp. Animal activity will be sought on the shortest day of the year. Register in advance. Open to all. $8 per person. Wednesday—The Senior …
