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Festival of Trees 46th Anniversary
Festival of Trees 46th Anniversary December is the time to visit the Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center (EEC) to welcome winter and get into the holiday spirit! The festival is an indoor exhibit of decorated trees by various community groups and individuals alike. Enjoy holiday music and relax while viewing the beautiful trees! Please call 908-722-1200 (ext. 5328) or email mjuhasz@scparks.org to participate as an exhibitor and decorate a tree, to make group reservations or for more information. Suggested donation: $5 per person. Friday, December 6 through Sunday, December 29, 2024, 9:00am-4:30pm **Please note the EEC will be closed December 24 & 25** See you in December at the EEC – the perfect lead into the holiday season! Donate new, unwrapped Toys while you visit for Toys For Tots!
The Art of Recovery: Connecting Through Transformative Creativity
The Art of Recovery: Connecting Through Transformative Creativity In observance of September as National Recovery Month The Center in partnership with Community in Connection is pleased to present “The Art of Recovery.” “The Art of Recovery” showcases the transformative power of creativity in personal recovery. This exhibition highlights artistic expression as a vital healing tool, helping individuals process emotions, share their journeys, and reconnect with themselves and their communities. Through painting, sculpture, photography and more, participants find strength, resilience, and hope. “The Art of Recovery” celebrates how creativity fosters personal growth, reduces stigma, and unites communities.
Pop Up Holiday Art Sale
Pop Up Holiday Art Sale Give the gift of art this holiday season! The Center for Contemporary Art (“The Center”) in Bedminster will be holding a Pop Up Holiday Art Sale on Friday, December 13 from 10 am – 2 pm, Saturday, December 14 from 10 am – 4 pm, and Sunday, December 15 from 10am – 2pm. This holiday sale will feature work by more than 35 artists made up of The Center’s teaching artists and members including, Adnan Ali, Jennifer Evans Arbo, Barbara Arner, Vicky Batiste, Cecilia Blas, Serena Bocchino, Andrea Carroll, Minakshi Chaudhary, Robin Cunningham, Danielle D'Amico, Peggy Davo, Tracy DiTolla, Steven Epstein, Meeta Garg, Sharmila Ghosh, Aarti Gupta, Heather Hudson, Victoria Jeffers, Hilary Klimek, Linda Laustsen, William Metz, Rosemary O'Rourke, Bridget Peek, Bermuda Pierre, DeAnn Prosia, Anita Rachel, Shy Raguso, Elena Secula, Lori Semak, Aparajita Sen, Katherine Weiss, Martine White, Elaine Wladyga, and Betty Zheng 2D and 3D works of art will be available for purchase in a variety of mediums including acrylic, oil, watercolor, etchings, fiber art, drawing, ceramics, and more. Purchase an original work of art this holiday season and support local, talented artists and The Center at the same time!
Santa at the Commons
Santa at the Commons Santa will begin welcoming children of all ages for visits and photos filled with holiday magic. Located in Center Court on the shopping center’s Lower Level, visits to Santa Celebration will begin Saturday, Nov. 16 through Tuesday, Dec. 24 ‘Tis the season for Santa, shopping, and holiday events. Photos with Santa November 16 – December 24 Santa Cares Day Sunday Dec 1st 10am – 12pm Bridgewater Commons welcomes families to a sensory-friendly Santa experience. Make holiday memories in a soothing environment. PET Photos with Santa Tuesday December 3 & Thursday December 5 3pm-7pm Bring your furry, four-legged family members to meet Santa! Cats and dogs are welcome with their pet parents on a leash or in a carrier. A percentage of sales benefit the Somerset Regional Animal Shelter.
Holiday JAM – Jingle and Mingle
Franklin Municipal Complex 475 DeMott Lane, SomersetHoliday JAM - Jingle and Mingle Celebrate on Dec 13th to enjoy MUSIC - FOOD- FUN - PRIZES & MORE! You must be a Youth Center Member to attend. Become a member today at https://franklintwp.recdesk.com Help us "JAM for Good" in the Franklin Community! Provide holiday gifts for youth in need via our Holiday Hearts program or drop off items for the Franklin Food Bank to help local families A special holiday menu provided by the Franklin Police Department Community Relations Bureau "Cooking with Cops" program! ALL DONATED ITEMS: Must be dropped off at the Youth Center, 429 Lewis St., from Nov 6th to Dec 13th between 3pm-6pm For a list of most needed food bank items call (732) 246-0009 or visit franklinfoodbank.org/donate SIGN-UP FOR OUR HOLIDAY HEARTS PROGRAM TO DONATE HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR YOUTH IN NEED. YOUTH CENTER MEMBERS: are eligible to participate in a special "Positive Peer Pressure Challenge" Laptop giveaway sponsored by The Three Doctors Foundation threedoctorsfoundation.org Questions? Please give us a call at 732-873-7292
Holiday Lights Hayride
Holiday Lights Hayride Nov 28, 2024 to Dec 1, 2024 Dec 5, 2024 to Dec 8, 2024 Dec 12, 2024 to Dec 15, 2024 Dec 19, 2024 to Dec 22, 2024 Looking for family Christmas activities and holiday fun? Bring your family and friends for a festive holiday lights tractor-drawn hayride! It's that feeling you get when Christmas time comes, and you smell the cookies baking in the oven and the sound of holiday music coming from your Bluetooth speakers. So why not upgrade your yuletide joy with a holiday lights hayride at Norz Hill Farm! Join for a Magical Journey Through a Winter Wonderland Under the Twinkling Lights! Christmas time at Norz Hill Farm is always a special experience. There's something about the chilly air and Christmas lights that makes the whole place feel magical. One of our favorite Christmas activities here on the farm is the holiday lights hayride. Bundling up in a warm blanket and snuggling close to your loved ones as you ride through the farm, taking in the sights and sounds of Christmas. The best part is when you get back to the farmhouse and can sit by the fire with a mug of hot chocolate, feeling all
Yoga with Alpacas at Bluebird Farm
Yoga with Alpacas at Bluebird Farm - Reservations Required! Come join us for Yoga amongst the Alpacas in this peaceful, bucolic setting! You will not only be with the Alpacas for yoga, but you will also have the opportunity to feed and pet them!
25th Anniversary Stars and Promises – Once Upon A Winters Night
Somerville High School 222 Davenport Street, Somerville25th Anniversary Stars and Promises - Once Upon A Winters Night PETER MAYER : STARS & PROMISES Peter Mayer, singer, songwriter and guitarist is set to embark on his widely acclaimed Christmas tour “Stars and Promises.” Mayer has released 25 of his own albums, toured internationally with his own band, and has been lead guitarist for Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer band for three decades. The “Stars and Promises” concerts are engaging in live performance and made memorable with state-of-the-art sound and production. “Stars and Promises” brings its unique yuletide tradition to thousands of fans who have called this production, “a Christmas show like no other!”
