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. Summer and the warm weather may not have arrived yet, but you can have a preview of one of summer's treats this weekend. Just close your eyes and think of the beach, shorts and flip-flops! The area's newest Red Mango, located in Basking Ridge is going to celebrate the store's grand opening Saturday with an all-day free frozen yogurt giveaway for the community. The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., …
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 …
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. Sunday at the Bernardsville Public Library on Anderson Hill Road in Bernardsville. Mendham resident Julie Maloney, director of Women Reading Aloud, will conduct an up-close-and-personal interview with Macari, a Lambertville resident. WRA and the library are co-…
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. Saturday night, make a date to join the fun at the Watchung Art Center's New Jersey Idol finals, where 10 performers from across the state will compete to win prizes including studio time, publicity and a cash prize. All of the participants are between 15 and 29 years of age, and will be judged by a panel including recording artist Lisa Coppola, Entertainment Attorney Lou Takacs and songwriter-producer-manager Mark D…
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 …
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 …
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, 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, 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 …
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. And with Christmas approaching, we want to give you a list of places that are still open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day if you’re looking to get out of the house. The Bridgewater Commons Mall will not be open Christmas Day, but will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Christmas Eve for all your last-minute shopping needs. Barnes & Noble, in the Somerset Shopping Center, will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Christmas …
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. And now, we’re ready for a little holiday singing. The VoiceWorks Christmas Extravaganza is being held Friday, featuring Pitch Black (a vocal jazz choir), the Impulse Handbell Ensemble and the VoiceWorks Musical Theatre Ensemble, with a collection of holiday concert favorites. A total of about 40 students from the three ensembles will be performing, according to Ryan Guth, managing and artistic director of …
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. And at this time of the year, many people are stressing over finding just the right gift for someone special—and if you've been pondering such a purchase, stop by the Wagner Farm Arboretum Holiday Boutique. Original, one of a kind, hand-made and organic items offered for sale include jewelry, paintings by local artists, framed and/or matted photographs, stationery, local honey, homemade chocolates, jams and …
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 Friday, it's time to grab a friend and head over to the Basking Ridge Country Club on Madisonville Road in Basking Ridge for a chance to nibble, sip, shop and socialize at Ladies Night Out. The event begins at 7 p.m. "This event is a great way to start—or finish—your holiday shopping," said Bernards Township Police Patrolman Ray Gizienski. The event—with a $30 admission that includes a light dinner, drinks and …
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. And this time we’re talking about getting fully prepared for the holiday season by heading over to the Bridgewater Commons Mall for a visit with the man in red himself. On Friday, Santa Claus arrived at the mall, ready for photos and much more with those looking to kickstart the season. Sitting in the Santa set in the center court of the mall, he will be there to take photos with children, full families and …
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. It's time again to make plans to sip, savor and socialize at the 15th annual A Taste of the Hills gala fundraiser, to be held on Sunday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Fair Winds at Basking Ridge Country Club. The annual event in elegant surroundings is a chance to escape the everyday (and cooking) while dressing up and sampling some of the best food and drink in the Somerset Hills. Hosted by the Friends of the …
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. And we want you to prepare for the scary as the Somerset County Park Commission hosts its Mischief Night Madness miniature golf at the Colonial Park Putting Course in Franklin Township Oct. 26. The event, to be held from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., will feature its share of ghosts and goblins among the golfing fun. In addition to golf, admission will include many more Halloween goodies this year, with Spooky Tails from …
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. And this weekend, we are encouraging you to take your spot in history throughout the county, participating in Somerset County’s Weekend Journey Through the Past. The event, to be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., is an annual program being done through the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission to teach about the historical tourist attractions throughout the county…
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. Northern Somerset County played more of a pivotal role in the Revolutionary War than some people may realize. And this weekend, those who are curious about this area's past can step back in time at the Somerset County Park Commission's annual Lord Stirling 1770s Festival in Basking Ridge. A key part of this festival, which takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, is authenticity. Along with re-enactors…
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. And this weekend's event is completely out of this world. The Civil Air Patrol will be saluting the Space Shuttle with a special event at North Branch Park Saturday, as the members take shuttles they have built to model those created by NASA and launch them, all in one day. The program will begin with the first launch at 10 a.m. as members of the Lone Eagle and Curtiss Wright Composite Squadrons launch five …
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. And this weekend, we're inviting you to remember a Raritan Borough hero as the borough honors John Basilone in a parade and more for three days straight. Basilone, a late Raritan resident, was the only Marine to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross during World War II. He also returned to action after winning the medal, and was killed in action. Basilone is also the only Marine to have…
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 sign up to escape to some prime New Jersey swampland to derive inspiration from the serenity of nature—and maybe the agility of some of the creatures within. The Somerset County Park Commission has announced dates for the autumn session of Beginners Classic Hatha Yoga “In the Swamp” at the Lord Stirling Environmental Education Center, at 190 Lord Stirling Road in Basking Ridge. This low-…
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. Ever dreamed of setting up an easel and tapping your inner artistic talents? Well, now is your chance, and you don't even have to go very far for some art guidance as well as inspiration in a beautiful setting. The Somerset County Park Commission has scheduled a horticulture lecture, “Watercolors in the Garden” at the Leonard J. Buck Garden in Far Hills on Aug. 30. The full-day session will run from 9:30 a.m. …
