Tuesday, March 26, 2013
The Delaware Raptor Center is vising the JCC.
Sometimes there's just not enough days to go around, but each week we'll give you an idea of something to do to relax, spend time with family and just take some time for yourself. Want a place to take the kids during their week off from school so they can still have the opportunity to get a little education? Head on over to the Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center for Birds of a Feather Day with the Delaware Valley Raptor Center. The organization is dedicated to the rehabilitation and conservation of birds of prey, including hawks, eagles, owls, falcons and vultures. They will be bringing some of their birds to meet kids throughout the day Friday. The program is for children in grades kindergarten through sixth, from 9 a.m. to …
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Tap into your literary side by enjoying tea, conversation and a reading with an award-winning poet.
Sometimes there's just not enough days to go around, but each week we'll give you an idea of something to do to relax, spend time with family and just take some time for yourself. This week, those who wish to enjoy a literary experience can attend tea and conversation with award-winning New Jersey poet Anne Marie Macari at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 24, at the Bernardsville Public Library at 1 Anderson Hill Road in Bernardsville. Julie Maloney of Mendham, director of Women Reading Aloud, will conduct an up-close and personal interview with the poet, a Lambertville resident. WRA and the library are co-hosting Macari's appearance. Audience members also will have a rare opportunity to ask the author questions about her work and her writing …
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Saturday, March 16, 2013
We've got your list of meals, music to fill the day.
Sometimes there's just not enough days to go around, but each week we'll give you an idea of something to do to relax, spend time with family or just take some time for yourself. And now that March is here, we’re getting a jump start on preparing you for the fun of St. Patrick’s Day, with a list of specials and events happening all throughout Somerset County.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Maintain a healthy garden and relax at a workshop on how to prune your own environment.
Sometimes there's just not enough days to go around, but each week we'll give you an idea of something to do to relax, spend time with family and just take some time for yourself. Even if spring isn't quite here yet, you can put yourself in the frame of mind for some relaxing and healthful gardening at an upcoming workshop that will show you how to prune your own private greenery to make it healthy and beautiful. The staff at Somerset County's Leonard J. Buck Garden in Far Hills will herald spring with “Pruning Fundamentals,” a workshop that will help the homeowner improve landscaping techniques. The workshop is scheduled to be presented the county's rock and foliage garden at 11 Layton Road in Far Hills from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesday…
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Those who wish to immerse themselves in portraying nude figure studylcan sign up for one or more sessions.
Sometimes there's just not enough days to go around, but each week we'll give you an idea of something to do to relax, spend time with family or just take some time for yourself. This week, you can put on your beret and tap your inner artist by signing up for four (or perhaps one) long pose figure sessions with artist Maryann Ficker at the Watchung Arts Center, 18 Stirling Road, in Watchung. Classes will feature one model maintaining the same pose for all four sessions. The long sessions are designed to provide artists enough time to complete a figure painting or detailed drawing. Open to all artists and is non-instructional. Ficker will be a facilitator during the classes, which can be taken as a four-session program or, if room is …
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
It will be held Saturday at PetSmart.
Sometimes there's just not enough days in the week, but every Wednesday we'll give you an idea of something to do to relax, spend time with family and just take some time for yourself. This weekend is a great opportunity to find your new best friend—the next dog looking for a home. Home for Good, a non-profit animal rescue will be hosting a dog adoption event Saturday at PetSmart on Promenade Boulevard in Bridgewater. The mission of the organization is to rescue, nurture and adopt all kinds of dogs into foster homes. It is based in Summit, and also has offices in Berkeley Heights. Those who are considering adopting should pre-apply online before the event because an approved application is required for all meets and greets, and adoptions. …
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Mel Leipzig is coming to the Center for Contemporary Art.
Sometimes there's just not enough days in the week, but every Wednesday we'll give you an idea of something to do to relax, spend time with family and just take some time for yourself. Living legend New Jersey painter Mel Leipzig is visiting the Center for Contemporary Art in Bedminster Thursday to discuss painting, art and the Romantic Realism exhibit, currently on display at the center. Leipzig, according to a release from the center, was recently featured in an NJN documentary that aired across the country, and was on the cover of the November issue of “Professional Artist” magazine. In addition, the release said, Leipzig was featured in the December/January issue of “International Artist.” The exhibit at the center, for which Leipzig …
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
This weekend through March, enjoy the winter woods and learn how maple trees can be tapped for the sugar that becomes syrup.
Sometimes there's just not enough hours in the day, but each week we'll give you an idea of something to do to relax, spend time with family and just take some time for yourself. Continuing a tradition in the Northeast United States, including New Jersey, that began centuries ago with the Native Americans and colonists, the Somerset County Park Commission invites children and adults to a 90-minute program to witness how Maple tree sap can produce delicious New Jersey maple syrup. The series of weekend demonstrations are free and begin this Saturday morning at the Environmental Education Center's Sugar Shack at 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge. During a series of programs that will continue through March 10, the trees are tapped. …
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Thursday, January 24, 2013
This weekend is chance for train buffs to enjoy an event hosted by the Somerset County 4-H.
Sometimes there's just not enough time to go around, but every week we'll give you an idea of something to do to relax, spend time with family and just take some time for yourself. This weekend, get ready to explore the wonderful world of trains with the Somerset County 4-H Winter Train Show. To be held Saturday and Sunday at the 4-H on Milltown Road in Bridgewater, the annual fair will feature demonstrations and much more. It will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. There will be hands-on activities, as well as information and demonstrations about the O-Scale trains and layout. Each year, 4-H members and others head out to see the different exhibitions, watch the trains and share their knowledge about them. Admission to the show is…
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Warren's Yuletide Bonfire Festival keeps growing with activities and fun for families.
Sometimes there's just not enough days in the week, but every Wednesday we'll give you an idea of something to do to relax, spend time with family and just take some time for yourself. This week, you can escape the winter doldrums with the outdoor fun at the Warren Township Yuletide Bonfire Festival on Saturday, the township's fifth annual such event. Each year, residents donate their Christmas trees and on the night of the bonfire, local volunteer firefighters ignite the trees and crowds gather to watch. But over the years the township's Recreation Commission has expanded the offerings to include musical performances, rides on a horse-drawn carriage, and marshmallow roasting (sponsored by Warren Patch). During colder winters, ice skating …
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Chimney Rock? Green Knoll? Olde Mill Inn? While I like them all this Irish lad will be at Mannion's Pub for the highest of the High Holy Days! Sláinte!! more ›