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J.M. Clifford is a singer-songwriter and music educator from Brooklyn, NY.  His music draws on Bluegrass, Folk and Americana.  Clifford’s debut record, “On a Saturday Night,” was featured in The Bluegrass Situation and received rave reviews from Bluegrass Today and Holler Country.  Clifford was an Official Showcase Artist at the 2023 IBMA Business Conference in Raleigh, NC.  He is also an accomplished songwriter.  His single “Slow Rolling Train” earned him a spot in the final round of the 2023 Rocky Mountain Songwriting Festival and the 2022 IBMA Songwriter Showcase.  He was invited back to perform his latest single “Complicated Man” at the 2023 IBMA Songwriter Showcase.  Clifford has toured nationally, and his end-of-summer lineup took him along the East Coast, featuring performances at The Outpost in North Carolina, The Highlands Bluegrass Festival in New York, and the Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival in Maine. Clifford’s upcoming record was produced by platinum-selling artist Ron Pope and features Bronwyn Keith-Hynes (fiddle), Seth Taylor (guitar), Jeff Partin (dobro), and Jeff Picker (bass).  The record’s first single, “Complicated Man,” was released on September 20, 2023 and was added to the New Grass editorial Spotify playlist.  His second single, “Raised in the Ashes” was added

Autocrossing has been a premier activity for the New Jersey Chapter from the beginning. If you have questions about what an autocross is or how the event is organized, please go here. Each driver will usually get at least 8 timed runs during the day. Your best time counts toward the competition. Each cone that is knocked down, or displaced from the box in which it stands, adds a 2 second penalty. The Venue: The TD Bank Ballpark lot allows courses that yield typical run times of about 45 seconds. Most drivers run the course using 2nd gear. Course map: TBA Minimum Age and License: Drivers must be at least 17 years of age and have full driver's license. Car requirements: You do not need to own or drive a BMW to participate.  However, your car should be in safe condition to run at an autocross.  Please consult the tech document here. Instruction: Instructors will be available to ride with you at no charge.  We strongly recommend that drivers with little or no autocross experience have an instructor in the car for the first few runs. BMW CCA Membership: Per requirements of BMW CCA national office, all participants must be members of BMW CCA. Please include your BMW CCA membership number in your Profile. If you

Sunday, April 6th, 13th, 27th  1pm Sunday, May 4th, 18th, 25th  1pm Brighten your spring with a captivating and informative tour of the Leonard J. Buck Garden. Enjoy the magnificent drifts of native wildflowers and spring perennials blooming throughout the garden, as well as azaleas, dogwoods, and many colorful flowering shrubs and trees.? Discover the great variety of plants growing among the rock formations and woodlands, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty that surrounds you. Tours will be held Sundays in April. For organized groups and garden clubs, please call 908-722-1200 x 5621 to schedule a private tour.  Fee: $5 per person

Come Spectate! The Tour of Somerville has restaurants and shops open for the Memorial Day holiday. Outside seating is plentiful along the course. Or, host a BBQ on the back straight! The back straight has always been an athlete favorite for generations, so continue the tradition! DSA Community Zone We have kids’ bounce houses, a Pop’s Bike Shop Kid’s Course, food trucks, and an expo area in Turn 1! Alumni Celebration We’re inviting all past alumni to the 80th edition of the Tour of Somerville. We’re asking everyone to RSVP so we know how many to expect to our dedicated Alumni tent at the start/finish line on West Main Street. We hope you’ll join us! Plan Your Day at The Race The Tour of Somerville is America’s Longest-Running Bike Race, held every Memorial Day in downtown Somerville, New Jersey. It is an exciting event that offers cycling races with historical significance that have launched the professional careers of many Olympians and National Champions. The downtown area features a 1.1-mile course with four turns with no elevation change, making it “the easiest race to finish but the hardest race to win.” The entire course will be surrounded by fans who will be