With spring around the corner, a few of our excellent high schools are offering their spring musicals. Spring also marks the annual arrival of the Big Apple Circus as well as Somerville’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Bernards High School
25 Olcott Ave, Bernardsville
- March 2-3, 7pm.
- Bernards High School once again uses it village approach to create
theatre magic for this district-wide production. - $15 for Adults; $10 for Children/Seniors.
- Call (908) 204-1930 Ext. 2192 for more information.
Singin’ in the Rain
Somerville High School
222 Davenport Street, Somerville
- March 2-3, 7pm. March 4, 4pm
- More than 100 students are involved in the SHS production of the classic
musical “Singin’ in the Rain.” - Tickets, $10.
- Call (908) 243-1544 for more information.
Project Runway : Looking Your Best
Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey
1171 Route 28, North Branch
- Saturday March 3, 10am-12pm.
- For 3rd Grade Brownies, Juniors .
- Admission is $18.00, no cookie rewards accepted.
- Learn what it takes to be America’s next healthy model. Find out how to
look you best inside and out. - Try delicious healthy snacks and learn what is beautiful about you.
- Visit the website or call (908) 518-4400 for details.
Big Apple Circus
TD Bank Ballpark
1 Patriots Park, Bridgewater
- March 3 – 18.
- For its 34th Season the Big Apple Circus dares you to Dream Big!
- Tickets are from $15 to $50.
- Visit the Big Apple Circus website or call (800) 922-3772 for details.
Bridgewater-Raritan HS Project Graduation : Prom Preview Fashion Show and Brunch
Bridgewater Manor
1390 Route 202/206, Bridgewater
- Sunday March 4, 10:30am – 2pm.
- Includes a lovely brunch, prom related raffle items, favors, goodie
bags, fashion show and time together with friends. - Admission is $35.00.
- Proceeds to benefit Project Graduation, a fun filled night for all 2012
graduates. - Visit the Project Graduation website or call Judi Condo at (908) 672-6865 for more info.
Lace Making Demonstration
Bouman-Stickney Farmstead
114 Dreahook Road, Whitehouse Station
- Sunday March 4, 1pm-4pm
- Admission is free, donations accepted.
- Watch the lost art of making lace by hand. The ladies of the Lost Arts
Lacers of North Jersey exhibit their craft. - Visit the website or call (908) 236-2327 for details.
Scrabble Club
Time to Eat Diner270 Route 202/206 N., Bridgewater
- March 5 and every Monday in March, 7pm.
- North American Scrabble Players Association (NASPA) Club #580 meets
every Monday at Time to Eat Diner. - Players of all skill levels are welcome, from beginner to expert.
- There are no dues, but players are encouraged to order something from
the diner as a token of thanks for the facility. - Contact Scott Kitchen at d.scott.kitchen@gmail.com for more info.
Dog Walks at Lord Stirling Stable
Lord Stirling Stable
256 South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge
- Saturday dog walks are held 10:30am – 11:30am.
- Fee is $3 per dog.
- Contact Lord Stirling Stable at (908) 766-5955 for more information.
Somerville St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Main Street, Somerville
- Sunday March 11, 1:30pm.
- The parade will follow the usual route starting at the corner of Grove
and E. Main street and proceeding west through W. Main St., ending at
Immaculate Conception School on West End Ave. - Visit the website for more info.
Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium Shows
The Planetarium – Raritan Valley Community College
118 Lamington Road, Branchburg
- Many different shows happening throughout March.
- Admission is $6 for all shows and all ages.
- Visit the planetarium website or call (908) 231-8805 for more information.
3rd Annual “Run from Winter” 10K Race
Duke Island Park
Old York Road, Bridgewater
- Sunday March 25, 10am – Rain or Shine.
- Registration and packet pick up begins at 8:30am.
- $28 for USATF Members, $30 by 3/15/2012, $35 thereafter and on race day.
- The event proceeds benefit Middle Earth, a nonprofit that has served
youth in Somerset County for almost 40 years. - Visit the website or call Race Director Maggie Navatto at (908)725-7223 for more info.
Celebrate Read Across America Month
Barnes & Noble
319 Route 202/206, Bridgewater
- Saturday March 31, 11am.
- Join Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County in celebration of Read
Across America Month for a day of in-store activities and volunteer
opportunities. - Contact dhartman@literacysomerset.org or call (908)725-5430 for more information.