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Tuesday, March 12, 2013

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Learn to Prune Your Garden For Health and Beauty

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

Sketch or Paint Live Model at Watchung Arts Center

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

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Animal Rescue Holding Adoption Event in Bridgewater

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

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Renowned Painter to Discuss Art at Bedminster Center

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

Learn (and Taste) the Art of Maple Sugaring

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. …

Kennon Gilson

7:43 pm on Monday, February 4, 2013

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Tuesday, January 22, 2013

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Train Show Rolls Into 4-H

The 4-H is hosting the annual event.

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 members and others head out to see the different exhibitions, watch the trains and share their knowledge about them. Admission to the show is $4 for …

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

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Enjoy a Winter Bonfire Saturday

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 …

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

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Get Mental Health in Order as New Year Begins

Yoga centers and spas offering deals to start 2013.

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 is the new year, and that means resolutions about losing weight, spending time with family and turning over a new leaf. And we could give information about deals at local gyms and more. But this time, we wanted to focus on mental health, preparing to be happy in the new year and surrounded by people you love. So today, we present some great deals at local yoga centers and spas throughout the county, all designed to help give a little peace of mind at the start of the year. It’s time to get in great mental shape for the new year. Know of any other …

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

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Movie Theater, Mall Open Around Christmas

Many will close early on Christmas Eve, and several restaurants are taking reservations.

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. Did we miss anything? Do you know of any stores open, or restaurants offering deals? Let us know in the comments!

Ken Kaus

11:45 am on Wednesday, December 19, 2012

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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

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VoiceWorks to Perform Songs of Christmas

The group will be hosting a concert Friday in Martinsville.

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 VoiceWorks. The group will be performing holiday songs from shows like “White Christmas” and many more. The cost of attending the concert is $15, and all …

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