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The Incredible Somerset Restaurant Raffle

The Incredible Somerset Restaurant Raffle For $100.00 you can buy a chance at winning TWENTY $200.00 gift cards to the restaurants listed on the flyer. One winner will win $4,000 in gift cards to 20 incredible restaurants! There are only 150 raffle tickets available, so act fast! Drawing on May 22! Proceeds go towards capital improvements for the PeopleCare Center. To purchase tickets, contact Sheryl Guss at 909-752-2299 or sguss@peoplecarecenter.org

$100

NJ Audubon: Morning Walk at Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary

NJ Audubon: Morning Walk at Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary Enjoy a quiet morning at the Sanctuary walking the trails with an NJ Audubon staff or Associate Naturalist. Enjoy a quiet morning here at the Sanctuary walking the trails with an NJ Audubon staff or Associate Naturalist. These walks are informal and informative: birds, trees, tracks, wildflowers, reptiles, and amphibians are a few of nature’s wonders waiting for us to discover. The walks are cancelled if there is snow, rain, or weather warnings. Registration required by 4:00 PM the day before the walk. Pre-registration Required. COST: Free for members, $5 nonmembers. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please bring binoculars if you have them. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Loaner bioculars will be available. CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s programs require a minimum number of registrants to run. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance

NJ Audubon: Lord Stirling Park Birdwalk

NJ Audubon: Lord Stirling Park Birdwalk Join Dave Oster for a birdwalk at Lord Stirling Park, a great spot for flycatchers, vireos, and warblers. The Lord Stirling Park birdwalks have had up to 70 species and 13 warbler species in one day. This is a great spot for flycatchers, vireos, warblers, and goodies like Great-horned Owl, Red-headed Woodpecker, Alder Flycatcher, Marsh Wren, and in some years Prothonotary Warbler. We will also spend some time at the East Observation Deck, which overlooks the adjacent Great Swamp marshes. Trails are level but may be wet depending on recent rain. Please bring your own binoculars or spotting scope if desired. There will be no equipment available to borrow. Registration required. Walk-ins will not be permitted to participate. Cost: $20 members, $25 nonmembers. Ticket sales end on 5/17 at 4:00 PM. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s programs require a minimum number of registrants to run. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without

U-Pick Strawberries Opening Weekend

U-Pick Strawberries Opening Weekend Get all the details before you visit! Hours - Saturday/Sunday 9am to 4pm last car in at 3pm Picking depends on weather and crop availability, so please check our phone message or social media for any updates before you visit.We currently do not take credit cards or cash apps, an ATM will be on premises. Field fee is $5.00 per person plus cost of berries. (this fee includes your wagon ride to and from the picking field)Berries are $5 per lb. We do not pre-sell tickets - your field/wagon tickets can be purchased at the ticket tent on the front lawn of the big white house. No outside food or drink, Snyder's grill will be open with food, drinks, homemade ice cream, lemonade and more. Pre picked berries, seasonal produce, eggs, jar goods and our local honey will be available at our outdoor market. Activity area and Jumbo Jumper will be open for the kiddos, you can purchase tickets at the tent where you purchased your field tickets for $7 per child. Do I need to bring anything for picking? We supply complementary quarts for you to put your berries inWe also sell flat boxes at

Bugs and Blooms for Kids and Their Grown Ups

Bugs and Blooms for Kids and Their Grown Ups At Bug and Blooms our naturalists will guide grown ups and children through fun, hands on learning in our organic vegetable and flower gardens! Connect with other local families, learn valuable lessons about plants, the ecosystem and organic gardening, all while your child gains skills in social development, fine motor skills, sensory and language. Location: Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve, 2121 Larger Cross Road, Gladstone, NJ 07934

Spring Vendor Fair

Bradley Gardens VFC Auxiliary 24 Old York Road, Bridgewater

Spring Vendor Fair Come out and support all your local small businesses! So many fun Vendors and chances to win some door prizes!  We can’t wait to see you all there!

Touch-A-Tractor at Norz Farm

Touch-A-Tractor at Norz Farm Get Ready to Touch and Learn on a Real Farm!The Ultimate Farm Experience - Touch-A-Tractor Have you ever wondered what it would be like to climb aboard a real tractor and see what the farmer sees? Or, to sit in the driver's seat of a combine harvester and imagine yourself harvesting acres of grain? Well, now is your chance!Touch-A-Tractor is the ultimate family-friendly event where you can touch, explore and learn about tractors and other fascinating pieces of farm equipment. Bring your kids along to this interactive and educational experience where they can touch the tractors and learn about the different activities that take place on a farm. Children under 36 inches get to participate for free!Experience the thrill of climbing on board a real tractor and getting up close to other farm equipment, including plows, tillers, and seeders. This self guided event will take you through a journey of exploration, the Norz family will be around to answering any questions you may have about farm life.Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to touch and learn on a real farm. Grab tickets right now to get your family's spot at this unforgettable event. See you

The Hillsborough Record Riot

Hillsborough Municipal Building 379 S Branch Rd, Hillsborough

The Hillsborough Record Riot A giant record store lands in Somerset County! 40+ tables of LPs, CDs, 45s and more! All types of music. Great music and lots of VINYL!!! It's the Hillsborough Record Riot! Over 40 tables of vinyl and more (CDs! 45s!). Dealers from New Jersey and beyond displaying their inventory. All sorts of music, from punk to funk, indie rock, classic rock, country, jazz, soul and hip hop. Great music and family fun! The show runs from 10 AM to 5 PM (regular admission $5), with early admission starting at 9 AM ($15). Plenty of free parking! Meet you in the budget bins! PLUS DOOR PRIZES!

Basking Ridge Carter Day Street Fair and Festival

Basking Ridge Village 1 East Oak Street, Basking Ridge

Basking Ridge Carter Day Street Fair and Festival Charter Day Streetfair and Festival – Rain or Shine. Mr. Local History is BACK so get ready for a fun filled street fair and festival on Saturday, May 18,2024 in the Basking Ridge Village. On Charter Day – Add Your Photos to the Charter Day Instagram Wall. ADD #btcharterday to your Instagram or Facebook post! Take note: the event ends at 6pm. There will NOT be a nighttime concert according.to the Parks and Recreation Department. Click "I'm GOING" and tell your friends. Follow the updates at: Celebrate the 264th anniversary of Bernards Township as we honor the 1760 Charter of Bernardston and the founding of Bernards Township. Bernards Twp includes Basking Ridge, Lyons, Liberty Corner, and West Millington. The annual event, coordinated by the Bernards Twp Recreation Department is an annual event that promises to be a fun and festive day with food, games, rides for the kids, local vendors, art displays, service groups and reminders of history all joined together at this annual street fair and festival right in the heart of the Bernards Twp section of downtown Basking Ridge. The celebration started back on May 20, 1995 and has run every year since. The

Event Series Open Studio Saturdays

Open Studio Saturdays

Open Studio Saturdays with Frontline Arts February 24th from 12pm-3pm and then every third Saturday Members: $15 Non-Members: $25 Materials: You Provide Open Studios is a monthly event designed for community members to come together and create. It is not a led class, but rather an opportunity for those who have taken other classes to continue their creative process. During these sessions, up to five people can work in the studio at a time. To reserve equipment and workspace, participants must sign up online. This three-hour event allows participants to work on their projects while creating alongside others. It is not a class for learning new techniques, but it is a chance to build upon previous classes, skills, and techniques. A print-shop monitor will be present during the sessions to oversee equipment usage and answer general questions. The monitor can guide equipment usage, but will not offer detailed technical instructions or demonstrations. If you're looking to learn new skills or techniques, please visit our website for more information on our courses and one-on-one technical services. We hope to see you at Open Studios soon! Deadline to sign up is the Friday before the Open Studio slot at 12pm.

$25

Annual Watchung Community Picnic

Mobus Field 31 Brookdale Rd, Watchung

Annual Watchung Community Picnic Join the Watchung community at Mobus Field for their annual picnic! Food and refreshments, music and dance parties, inflatables, face painting, arts and crafts, pickleball and more!! Free for Watchung residents! Also featuring the Mayors Wellness Campaign - CPR demonstrations, health screenings, an exercise class and more!

Crystals, Stones, and More: Advice and Readings

Crystals, Stones, and More: Advice and Readings with Shannon Stumped and at a crossroads? Ready for the next step? Uncertain of what the future holds? Whether it's finding soul mates, love and relationships, career, soul healings, or sage spiritual guidance along the journey, come see Shannon and set the course for happier ever after in your life. All sessions always free. Sign-ins from noon to 2PM, with Shannon, who specializes in miracle-making (and a whole lot more), including: Decision-making Problem-solving Spiritual Guidance Wisdom Inspiration Encouragement Prayer Letting Go Cutting Soul Ties Soul Healings Wishes & Dreams Blessings Anointings Commitment Ceremonies Happiest Ever Afters NEW: Text Sunnyside Gift Shop to sign-up! 908-409-3884 What to Know: All sessions are in Divine timing (sign-ins by arrival time only); always free (no costs, no strings); complementary with all belief systems (secular or nonsecular) and all walks of life. For more information, you are welcome to contact Shannon @ JoyAlchemy.com.

NJ Audubon: Focus on Ferns

NJ Audubon: Focus on Ferns Discover the fascinating life cycle and structure of ferns in this workshop led by Teacher Naturalist Dorothy Smullen. View the common species of New Jersey ferns and learn how to use a simple key to identify species. Bring a 10x magnifier if you have one; loaner magnifiers will be available to use for the workshop. A short trail walk will follow. COST: $20 members, $25 nonmembers. Registration required by 5/17 at 4:00 PM. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s programs require a minimum number of registrants to run. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance unless due to health emergencies; however registrations can be transferred to another program in the future.

Event Series Laser Magic

Laser Magic

Laser Magic at RVCC Planetarium Enjoy a laser show featuring such selections as “Fireworks” by Katy Perry; “We Don’t Talk about Bruno” from Encanto; “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen; and “Let It Go,” sung by Idina Menzel. (Recommended for ages 6-12)

Str8Up Band returns to Riverside Inn

Str8Up Band returns to Riverside Inn Str8Up is a fun party band that plays a little bit of every genre! We can tailor our set list to your likes! Come out to Riverside Inn and grab some dinner and drinks!

Free
Event Series Ross Farms Concert Series

Ross Farms Concert Series

Ross Farms Concert Series May 2024 Jeiris Cook, local troubadour May 11 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm The Ross Farm, 135 N Maple Ave Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 United States Doors open 6:30 p.m., concert begins at 7 p.m. Tickets on sale now $25 all ages (Admission is included for "Band of Friends" members until the concert sells out; members should RSVP to NolaJH@msn.com) Jeiris Cook, if asked, will tell you his singing influences and style are reminiscent of the Motown era. A lifelong soul-stirring vocalist, his aim is to marry old and new while delivering audiences a performance that is truly unique and memorable. Joe Cirotti Trio May 18 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm The Ross Farm, 135 N Maple Ave Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 United States Join us after Charter Day festivities in downtown Basking Ridge for great live music from the Joe Cirotti Trio! Doors open 6:30 p.m., concert begins at 7 p.m. Tickets on sale now $25 all ages (Admission is included for "Band of Friends" members until the concert sells out; members should RSVP to NolaJH@msn.com) The Joe Cirotti Trio is a well-oiled string band from the shadows of Northwest Jersey’s Appalachian ridge. June 2024 Jackie Venson, Austin-based R&B/Soul Artist June 8 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00

Canned Goods at Sieminski Theatre

Canned Goods at Sieminski Theatre World Premiere!  Canned Goods by Erik Kahn tells the gripping tale of the secret incident that launched World War II. Don’t miss this harrowing account of Hitler’s devious strategy to fake an attack on Germany to justify his invasion of Poland in 1939.  Directed by Charlotte Cohn.

Amos Lee Transmissions Tour

Amos Lee Transmissions Tour at State Theatre New Jersey One of the shining stars of modern folk, Amos Lee creates the rare kind of music that’s emotionally raw yet touched with a certain magical quality. Lee’s musical style encompasses folk, soul, and jazz. He has been on tour with musicians such as Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello, Norah Jones, Paul Simon, Merle Haggard, John Prine, Dave Matthews Band, and most recently, Indigo Girls. Lee's songs include "Sweet Pea," "Colors," "Windows Are Rolled Down," "Arms of a Woman." On his 11th studio album, Transmissions, singer-songwriter Lee continues to expand his sonic range while sharpening his closely observed lyrics that squarely address death, aging, and love. The force behind such acclaimed albums as Mission Bell and Mountains of Sorrow, Rivers of Song, ever since his gold-selling 2005 debut Lee has been known for his association with a long list of collaborators and touring partners, from Paul Simon to Zac Brown Band. For the new project, he craved a return to an old-school style of recording, working with his longtime band in a studio in rural Marlboro, NY that was built by drummer Lee Falco and his dad out of reclaimed wood from an

$39

Riverside Inn presents Str8Up band

Riverside Inn presents Str8Up band Str8Up is a fun party band that plays a little bit of every genre! We can tailor our set list to your likes!

Free

High in the Mid 80’s

High in the Mid 80's It’s only been since Feb, but, it feels like forever since we’ve been here! Hope to see all our friends!

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