Electronics Recycling, Miles For Matheny, More in Upcoming Events

The next few days promise to be very busy for both special events — and also a convenient electronics recycling event to be held in Bernardsville.

This Sunday sees the return of Miles for Matheny, an annual celebration of spirit that will be held in Liberty Park and invites runners, walkers, bikers and spectators to the party before a triumphant Wheelchair Walk founded by the late Lu Huggins of Basking Ridge.

The Bernards Township PBA Local 357 also is holding its annual wine tasting fundraiser on Friday night at centrally located Dolce. 

Heartworks Annual Yard Sale
When/Where: Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. a.m. at the Heartworks office, 19 Morristown Road (Route 202) in Basking Ridge, near the Bernardsville border.
Why Go: Pick up some bargains while supporting the many worthwhile and generous "Acts of Kindness" by this group of local residents which was started after Sept. 11, 2001.
Cost: Pay for what you buy.

Bernards Township PBA Wine Tasting
When/Where: Friday starting at 7 p.m. at Dolce off North Maple Avenue in northern Basking Ridge. at 9 a.m.
Why Go: Enjoy wine, friends and appetizers at an event that also raises fund for local civic initiatives, such as an annual scholarship for local young people going into law enforcement careers.
Cost: $60 per ticket, call 908-719-WINE or email btpba357@gmail.com. Tickets also will be available at the door.

E-Waste Recycling
When/Where: Saturday at 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bernards High School on Olcott Avenue in Bernardsville.
Why Go: The Bernardsville Green Team is hosting its third annual recycling event, with drive-thru service and off-loading of items to recycle computers, printers and other electronic waste, even televisions! The event is using funds from Somerset County, so is open to all county residents. 
Cost: Free.

Pedals for Progress Used Bike Drive
When/Where: Saturday at 9 a.m. at Bernardsville United Methodist Church on Church Street in Bernardsville.
Why Go: Because used children’s and adult’s bicycles are being accepted to send to people in developing countries around the world.
Cost: $10 donation with each donated bicycle to defray the cost of shipping.

Miles for Matheny
When/Where: Sunday starting at 8:30 a.m. and lasting until mid-afternoon at Liberty Park in Peapack-Gladstone.
Why Go: The Matheny Medical and Educational Center is holding its annual fundraiser and community event with a 5K Road Race, different cycling events, refreshments and more
Cost: Register or just be a spectator.

Natura Food Demo
When/Where: Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Cherrybrook Bedminster store on Route 206.
Why Go: If you’re looking for information on natural foods, a representative from Natura will be giving out free samples and coupons.
Cost: Free. 

Raw Rescue Dog Adoptions
When/Where: Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Cherrybrook Bedminster store on Route 206.
Why Go: If you’re looking for your newest best friend, there will be Raw Rescue adoptions at the store throughout the day.
Cost: Free. 

Antique Appraisal Day
When/Where: Saturday at 12 p.m. at the Lamington General Store on Lamington Road in Bedminster.
Why Go: If you bring two antiques to the store, you can get a verbal appraisal of any antique pieces you might have.
Cost: $3. 

Lamington Choir and Festival Orchestra Perform
When/Where: Saturday at 7 p.m. on Lamington Road in Bedminster.
Why Go: The Lamington Choir and Festival Orchestra are performing JS Bach Christ Lag & Vaughan Williams Five Mystical Songs in a concert conducted by Liza Calisesi.
Cost: $10.