Trick or Treat at the Grain House annual Halloween Brunch and see our spooky decorations! Halloween candy & trinkets, plus face painting & balloon animals for children! Adults: $29.95, Children 4-11 $12 Reservations recommended: 908-221-1150

Bernardsville resident Daniel Murnick will give an illustrated talk at Bernardsville Public Library on Sunday, October 28 at 2:00 pm about his trip in January 2018 to the Antarctic. Light refreshments will be served. Mr. Murnick, who took advantage of his sabbatical this year, will present maps, photos and highlights of his "Antarctic Expedition" that included visits to South Georgia Island and Elephant Island?both significant sites on the legendary voyage and amazing rescue of Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew in 1914-16. His expedition leaders included experts in Antarctic wildlife, geology, and environmental science. He'll illustrate his talk with photographs and descriptions of the Antarctic Ocean; islands and continental sites will be shown as well as impressions of international scientific research activity. He'll also cover the effects of climate change and human activity on the Antarctic environment with close up views of whales, seals, multiple penguin species, and sea-going birds, including the wandering albatross. Mr. Murnick is a Professor of Physics at Rutgers University with an interest in environmental science and conservation. His trip to Antarctica was organized by the MIT Alumni Association and was led by Professor Susan Solomon, a member of the National Academy of Sciences who is

Bernardsville resident Daniel Murnick will give an illustrated talk at Bernardsville Public Library on Sunday, October 28 at 2:00 pm about his trip in January 2018 to the Antarctic. Light refreshments will be served. Mr. Murnick, who took advantage of his sabbatical this year, will present maps, photos and highlights of his "Antarctic Expedition" that included visits to South Georgia Island and Elephant Island?both significant sites on the legendary voyage and amazing rescue of Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew in 1914-16. His expedition leaders included experts in Antarctic wildlife, geology, and environmental science. He'll illustrate his talk with photographs and descriptions of the Antarctic Ocean; islands and continental sites will be shown as well as impressions of international scientific research activity. He'll also cover the effects of climate change and human activity on the Antarctic environment with close up views of whales, seals, multiple penguin species, and sea-going birds, including the wandering albatross. Mr. Murnick is a Professor of Physics at Rutgers University with an interest in environmental science and conservation. His trip to Antarctica was organized by the MIT Alumni Association and was led by Professor Susan Solomon, a member of the National Academy of Sciences who is

Just in time for Halloween, on Tuesday, October 30 at 7:00 pm at Bernardsville Public Library, Prof. Deborah Hoeflinger will discuss witchcraft from the 1600s, when people were really chasing after witches and burning them at the stake, to today’s beliefs. She’ll talk about what caused people to believe in witches, what kind of people were accused of being witches, how they were treated, and what caused the witch craze to subside. From 1450 to 1750, thousands of people were tried as witches. In times when bad luck and illness had no obvious cause, it was convenient to blame witches, and catastrophic events like the Black Death fueled hysteria because there was no satisfactory explanation of the cause at the time. Even today, there are parts of the world where people still believe in witchcraft and hunt down anyone suspected of participating in it. Deborah Hoeflinger is an adjunct professor of History at County College of Morris. She holds a B.A. in Social Science from Montclair State University as well as a Master's Degree in Political Science and one in Reading Education from the same school. She is retired from Butler High School where she taught History for over 30

This is a community-focused event! Several different activities will take place on Division St., Main St., and at Borough Hall There will be music and entertainment! Fun for all ages! Free parking will be available in lots 1, 2, and 4 as a treat to parents.

You are invited to your own engagement party at the Olde Mill Inn! On Thursday, November 1st, we will be hosting a party just for newly engaged couples who have not yet selected their venue to start you off on this very important life journey. Please join us for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a small-plate tasting of wedding cuisine and sample signature drinks, along with live music. During the party, free engagement photos will be taken by Gary Flom Photography (saving you several hundred dollars), plus you can sample beauty and spa services by DePasquale the Spa (including a massage chair). Have some quick pics taken in a photo booth by Eclipse Entertainment, and check out some wedding flower arrangements. You can preview the “total wedding experience” and meet other newly engaged couples at the same time. Our wedding planners will be standing by to answer your questions and to help you prepare for your own unique wedding. And, you can meet our chefs to learn more about our wedding menus. Admission is complimentary for you and your guests (each couple may bring up to 4 guests), but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED at oldemillinn.com or through the link in this post. We

See legendary singer-songwriter, composer, record producer, and co-founding member of The Beach Boys, Brian Wilson along with long time bandmates Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin in a greatest hits concert event! Brian Wilson is a Kennedy Center Honors recipient, a Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, and a multiple-Grammy Award®-winner. As a member of The Beach Boys, Wilson was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1988 and honored with The Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001.

The Bridgewater-Raritan High School Band Parents Association will be collecting clothing, accessories, toys, linens and CDs/DVDs for their Clothing Drive Fundraiser. All donated items must be in good, usable condition and packaged in bags. For a list of items that are not acceptable, visit http://www.brhsband.org/clothing-drive.html. You can drop-off your donations at the Bridgewater-Raritan High School solar panel parking lot (600 Garretson Rd in Bridgewater) on Saturday, November 3, 2018 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. The clothing and other items that are collected are NOT SHREDDED, they are sent to those in need in 3rd world countries. The BPA will receive funds for every pound that is collected, which will go directly to the BRHS Marching Band program. Donations are tax deductible and donation receipt will be available upon request.

Dogs of any age can be trained, so if your dog is over 5 months of age and whether you graduated from a Puppy Class or you are just getting started with training, then this all-ages basic class at My Dog's Got Class is the course for you. Maybe your dog already knows a few things, maybe he doesn’t. Either way, we will work together in this class to make sure that your dog is challenged at the appropriate level. We address some BIG issues like jumping on counters (and people), stealing socks and shredding shoes, bolting out of the front door, and more. We will cover sit, down, wait, stay, come when called, walk nicely on leash, “leave that alone,” “spit that out,” and more. Does your dog already know how to lie down when you ask him to? Can he lie down and stay there while you walk away, open the front door, and bring in the mail? Can he hold himself in position until you tell him it’s OK to get up no matter what the distraction? If not, then this is the class for you! The first class starts 9 am on October 7. Registration is

Meet the winner and the finalists of the self-published fiction competition of the Morristown Festival of Books at Bernardsville Public Library on Sunday, November 4 at 3:00 pm. Winner Dee Ernst, author of “A Safe Place to Land,” S.W. Hubbard, who wrote “Treasure in Exile,” and Kim Sullivan Harwanko and Jeanne Ann, two members of the Between Friends Book Club which, as a group, wrote “Novel Women,” will have a roundtable discussion about their books, their writing process, and the road to publication. Books will be available for purchase and signing. This was the first year in which the Morristown Festival of Books featured self-published authors. A committee of twenty-one readers read the submissions and selected the winner. The committee was chaired by Bernardsville Readers' Services Manager Pat Kennedy-Grant who also moderated the Morristown Festival of Books panel discussion. The winner, Dee Ernst, a New Jersey native who now lives in Mt. Tabor, decided early to become a writer. It wasn't until the age of forty, however, that she resolved to give writing a real shot. She loved chick-lit and romantic comedy, but hated the twenty-something heroines who couldn’t figure out how to go and get what they wanted. So

Walking with Lanterns Sunday, November 4th Raritan Headwaters continues the tradition of celebrating a historic European festival celebrating autumn at the end of the agricultural year and the beginning of the harvest. Festive music plays as we carry our lanterns through the meadows of Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve on a moonlit night. You can arrive starting at 4pm. There will be an early walk for children starting at 5pm and a later walk starting at 6pm. Each admission will include a complete lantern with a light – there are smaller ones for children and larger ones for adults and snacks. Advance registration required due to limited capacity. $25 per person for non members, $20 for members, $15 for children 12 years old and younger. Lantern, bonfire, music and snacks included with admission. Fairview Farm is located at 2121 Larger Cross Road, Bedminster *For those do not wish to purchase a lantern, but would like to join in the festivities the fee is $10 for 12 and older.

Leonard Bernstein was born on August 25, 1918, and even now, 28 years after his death, he dominates the American music scene. From West Side Story to Chichester Psalms, from Candide to the MASS, from On the Town to his three symphonies, he composed a canon of music that is broader, more popular, and more singular, than any other that has been originated in this country. As a conductor, he was famous the world over, a force of nature on the podium, just as he was at the keyboard. As a teacher, he pioneered the use of television for music education in his Young People’s Concerts. As a public personality, he was widely known as an often outspoken social activist. On Sunday, November 4, at Pingry School, Stephen Sands leads the Somerset Hills Chorus in an orchestral and choral salute to New York’s greatest musician, featuring a performance of Chichester Psalms and excerpts from West Side Story and Candide. Tickets and Info: http://musicsh.org/concerts/

Audiences agree “this is the closest to ABBA you’ll ever get.” ABBA The Concert brings one of the greatest pop phenomena back to life and continues to be the top ABBA tribute group in the world. This amazing concert features ABBA'S most iconic hits including “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S,” “Money, Money, Money,” “The Winner Takes All,” and “Dancing Queen.”

Join us at Bernardsville Public Library on Sunday, November 11 at 3:00 pm to listen to an illustrated talk on "It's Alive! Frankenstein at 200," an exhibition now on view at The Morgan Library and Museum in New York City. Long-time Morgan Library docent Miryam Wasserman will speak about the art and artifacts (including comic books, film posters, publicity stills, and movie memorabilia) that explain how Frankenstein caught the popular imagination over the course of two hundred years. The show, on view through January 27, 2019, demonstrates how Mary Shelley created her monster—a classic of world literature and a masterpiece of horror. It traces the origins and impact of her novel, which has been repeatedly reinterpreted in spinoffs, sequels, mashups, tributes and parodies. Shelley conceived the archetype of the mad scientist, who dares to flout the laws of nature, and devised a creature torn between good and evil. The modern myth of Frankenstein is based on a long cultural tradition, also recounted in the exhibition with a vivid display of books, manuscripts, posters, prints, and paintings. Speaker Miryam Wasserman is a docent at The Morgan Library and Museum. She taught English at CUNY most of her career, and she continues

See Toto live in concert on their 40th anniversary tour! Historically, few ensembles in the history of recorded music have individually or collectively had a larger imprint on pop culture than the members of Toto. As individuals, the band members’ performances can be heard on an astonishing 5,000 albums that together have sold half a billion albums. As a band, Toto has sold over 40 million albums, amassing a catalog of indelible hits: “Hold the Line,” “Rosanna,” and “Africa,” among many others. Celebrating 40 years together and thousands of credits and accolades to their names, Toto remains one of the top selling touring and recording acts in the world.

Tricks Are Not Just for Therapy Dogs. Have a Therapy Dog or just a very talented pup? Then why not take a Dog Tricks Class and learn how to show off their skills on a Therapy Dog visit or just to entertain your friends? In this 6-week Trick class at My Dog's Got Class, you and your dog will learn how to perform advanced tricks such as Roll a Circus Barrel, Jump Through a Hoop, Say Their Prayers and so much more. You will also learn what to say and how to perform these tricks for an audience while earning your trick titles. Tricks are also a great way for you to bond with your dog and perfect your obedience skills. This class is taught by a Certified Trick Dog Instructor. You will receive trick titles upon completion of this class. Pre-requisites for this course: The dog MUST be a Basic Obedience class graduate. It is strongly recommended that dogs reliably perform sit, down and stay. The next class starts at 5:45 pm on November 15. Pre-registration is required and can be done at mydogsgotclass.com

“The audience, thrilled, alternately gasps and cheers. Parsons’ mission is to entertain and for three decades he has, at times magically.” –The Washington Post One of the most popular dance companies in the country, Parsons Dance prides itself on its crowd-pleasing, accessible works “noted for their wit, split-second shifts in tempo and mood, and sheer exuberance” (The Washington Post). Choreographed by David Parsons, eight dancers of talent and passion bring sexy athleticism, exuberant personality, and joyous movement to each and every performance.

The 31st Annual Branchburg Woman's Club (BWC) Craft Sale will be held Saturday, November 17 from 10 am to 3 pm in Branchburg Central Middle School, across from White Oak Park. A fundraiser for charities and student awards, it features handmade crafts, door prizes, a bake sale, refreshments, and (probably) a 50/50 Raffle. $1 admission for adults and free parking. From Highway 22, exit to Readington Road. After 2.5 miles, turn left onto Baird Road. School will be on your left. Crafter rental space: 8 ft. x 7 ft. space with 2 chairs and no table = $40 plus a separate returnable $25 escrow check. Limited number of 6 ft. tables available for $5 more. Crafters of handmade items only: email BWCcrafts@gmail.com or (908) 336-5160. Other: (908) 866-1824. No product representatives or commercial vendors. The Branchburg Woman's Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization through the New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs.

The Farmstead Arts Center will host The Gael's Honour, an early (15th and 16th century) Celtic music concert. The concert will be presented by award-winning Gaelic vocalist and harper James Ruff. Ruff has performed his craft across borders, from the Boston Academy of Music to the Canadian Opera Company to the Royal National Mòd in Scotland (where he was a finalist in the Gaelic Song competition). Come join us for an afternoon of centuries-old love songs and formal laments sung in both Scottish Gaelic and Irish, accompanied by the high art-music instrument of the Gael: the wire-strung Clarsach. Played for a thousand years until its dénouement around 1800, this instrument, technique, and repertoire have been brought back to life only in recent decades. You’ll relish the bell-like tones of the Clarsach, bringing to life the music of Turlough O’Carolan and other harper composers, and enjoy its historic kinship with the evocative Pibroch of the Highland Pipes.

November 22, 2018 @ 11:30 am - 5:30 pm Don’t miss our bountiful Thanksgiving Buffet at the Olde Mill Inn or Thanksgiving Dinner at the Grain House! You can enjoy the holiday and celebrate with family and friends while our chefs cook for you! Call 908-696-2335 for reservations.

Luke Skywalker begins a journey that will change the galaxy, as he leaves his home planet, battles the evil Empire, and learns the ways of the Force. Don’t miss Star Wars: A New Hope in concert, with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra performing John Williams’ Oscar®-winning score live to the complete film. Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm Ltd., and Warner /Chappell Music. © 2018 & TM LUCASFILM LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Join us at Bernardsville Public Library on Tuesday, November 27 at 7:00 pm to hear Stephen A. Oliver of Manhattan Ridge Advisors explain how to maximize your Social Security benefits. Mr. Oliver will demystify and simplify Social Security in order to better prepare attendees to make the best claiming choices for them and their families. The program will cover recent changes in Social Security and how they affect people of retirement age along with real examples of different claiming strategies which help illustrate how to avoid potential retirement mistakes and maximize benefits. There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the presentation. Mr. Oliver, a resident of Basking Ridge, has provided comprehensive wealth management and financial services for over 25 years. He founded Manhattan Ridge Advisors in 2005 and maintains offices in New York City, Bedminster, and Princeton. Prior to starting Manhattan Ridge Advisors, Mr. Oliver served as Managing Director and Branch Manager for Montauk Financial Group in New York City and as Senior Vice President for Montauk Capital Markets institutional division for five years. He holds a National Social Security Advisor (NSSA) designation. There is no charge to attend the program, but advance sign-up is

GRAMMY-nominated band Panic! At The Disco will bring their Pray For The Wicked Tour with Two Feet and Betty Who to Prudential Center! Pray For The Wicked follows Panic! At The Disco's critically acclaimed fifth album, Death Of A Bachelor and was the highest-selling rock album in 2016 and the fourth-highest selling album in 2016! Just added to the lineup will be supporting act Betty Who. The Australian born artist has quietly elevated herself to a worldwide phenomenon on her own terms!

Melissa Etheridge is one of rock music’s great female icons. Etheridge’s popularity is built around such memorable songs as “Bring Me Some Water,” “No Souvenirs,” and “Ain't It Heavy” for which she won her first Grammy® for Best Female Rock Vocal. For this special holiday show, Etheridge will be performing songs from her 2008 holiday album, A New Thought For Christmas,along with fan favorites and holiday classics such as “Merry Christmas Baby,” Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” “O Night Divine,” and more

Come join us and shop handmade crafts for your holidays! Jewelry, Home Décor, Knit & Crocheted items, Body Scrubs, and much much more. Bake sale and hot food will also be available.

Join us for the 2018 Craft Fair on December 1, 2018 at Bridgewater Raritan Middle School (128 Merriwood Road, off Foothill Road). Shop an amazing selection of hand-made items inside a warm, dry, school, no matter the weather (with plenty of parking). We'll also have delicious hot food available, along with an amazing bake sale. Come support the band programs at Bridgewater Raritan High School (the event is at the middle school) and take care of your holiday shopping! Crafters interested in a table should email brhscraftfair@gmail.com or visit http://www.brhsband.org/bpa-craft-fair-home.html.