March 2013 Events

As the winter winds down, here is what’s happening in March.

Big Apple Circus

TD Bank Ballpark
1 Patriots Park, Bridgewater

February 28 – March 17.
Big Apple Circus Presents Legendarium, A Journey into Circus Past.
Tickets start at $20.
Visit the Big Apple Circus website or call (800) 922-3772 for details.

Splendid Life Meditation

Bernardsville Public Library
1 Anderson Hill Road Bernardsville

Friday March 1, 10am.
Join Fauzia Burke for Splendid Life Meditation. Learn to manage stress,and be happier and more creative.
Free, no sign-up needed.
Visit the library website or call (908) 766-0118 for more info.

The Life and Death of the Hindenburg

Somerset County Library
35 West End Ave , Somerville

Saturday March 2, 3-4pm.
What caused the deadly destruction of the luxury ‘lighter than air’ dirigible in Lakehurst, New Jersey? New research from NASA scientists and charred memos pulled from the rubble of Germany’s bombed cities tell a far different story than many of us were led to believe.
Visit the website or call (908) 725-1336 for more info.

Lace Making Demonstration

Bouman-Stickney Farmstead
114 Dreahook Road, Whitehouse Station

Sunday March 3, 1pm-4pm
Admission is free, donations accepted.
The Lost Arts Lacers will demonstrate lacemaking. Making exquisite pieces of hand-made lace dates back to the 15th century.
Visit the website or call (908) 236-2327 for details.

Zumba For A Cause – Hickory Tree Chorus

Martinsville Community Center
1961 Washington Valley Road, Martinsville

Sunday March 3, 2-4pm. Doors open at 1:45pm.
Join the fun with Zumba For A Cause, to benefit the Hickory Tree Chorus chapter of Sweet Adelines International, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization.
Save $5! Register by March 2 for $20; Registration is $25 March 3 and at the door.
Visit the website or call (908) 338-0802 for more information.

English-As-A Second-Language (ESL) Classes

Bernardsville Public Library
1 Anderson Hill Road, Bernardsville

Every Monday and Thursday through April 4, 3pm and 7:15pm.
Bernardsville Public Library will hold English-As-A-Second-Language (ESL) classes. There is no charge to attend and students may sign up for more than one time slot if they wish. Limited childcare for children aged three and up is available during the evening sessions.
Free. Advance sign-up is requested.
Visit the library website or call (908) 766-0118 for more info.

Designer Handbag Bingo

Somerville Elks Lodge
375 Union Ave, Bridgewater

Friday March 8, 6pm.
Proceeds to raise funds for the support of HomeSharing, a non-profit agency providing an affordable shared housing solution for residents of Somerset, Middlesex, Hunterdon, Union and Morris counties.
A wide array of handbags from internationally known designers will be the prizes during this entertaining evening.
Doors open at 6pm, with a cold buffet at 6:45 pm. The bingo games start at 7:30 pm.
Cost of the event, which includes the buffet and ten bingo cards, is $35 in advance, $40 at the door.
Visit the website or call (908) 526-4663 for more info.

Boats

Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College
118 Lamington Rd, Branchburg

Friday March 8, 7pm.
The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College will present Terrapin Puppet Theatre’s production of Boats. The performance is part of the Theatre’s Family Series and is recommended for ages eight and older.
Tickets are $25.
Visit the website or call (908) 725-3420 for more information.

Somerville St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Main Street, Somerville

Sunday March 10, 1:30pm.
Visit the website for more info.

Saturday Crafters