September features many events that benefit great causes……
The North Branch Cluster Dog Show
North Branch Park
355 Milltown Rd, Bridgewater
- September 5-8.
- As one of New Jersey’s largest dog show weekends, the shows will draw many of the top show dogs from across the country representing approximately 175 different breeds.
- Visit the website or call Frank Cavalla at (908) 806-3760 for more info.
Giada De Laurentiis
Wegmans, Bridgewater
724 Route 202 South, Bridgewater
- Friday September 6, 6-8pm.
- Meet-and-greet book signing with Giada De Laurentiis, celebrity chef and author of the new children’s book series ‘Recipe for Adventure.’
- Pick up a free voucher at any Wegmans service desk ‘That’s T.H.E. Ticket’ location to reserve your space.
- ‘A Recipe for Adventure’ book must be purchased at Wegmans to attend. De Laurentiis will sign copies of the first two books in her new children’s series, Recipe for Adventure. Naples! and Paris!
- Call (908) 243-9600 for more info.
Saturday Samplers – Confederates in the Attic
Bernardsville Public Library
1 Anderson Hill Road Bernardsville
- Saturday September 7, 3:30pm.
- The next meeting of Bernardsville Public Library’s book group, Saturday Samplers, will discuss “Confederates in the Attic” (1998) by Tony Horwitz.
- Free, no sign-up is needed.
- Visit the library website or call (908) 766-0118 for more info.
Businesses and Libraries in the Digital Age: Networking Breakfast
Bernards Township Library
32 S Maple Ave, Basking Ridge
- Tuesday September 10, 9:30am.
- Learn how to promote your small business with social media, discover how your library and Reference USA can help spread your business’ reach, gather information from organizations such as the Rutgers Small Business
Development Center, Central New Jersey SCORE and network with local professionals. - Registration is requested but not required.
- Visit the library website or call (908) 204-3031 ext. 125 for more information.
Bradley Gardens Community Church Annual Fall Flea Market
Bradley Gardens Community Church
1 Anderson Hill Road Bernardsville
- Saturday September 14, 8am-2pm.
- The annual Fall Flea Market will be held rain or shine. Gather all your unwanted possessions and rent a space for $10 prepaid or $15 day of sale or come on out and search for treasures.
- There will be breakfast snacks and chili dogs available for sale. There will also be games and farm animals for the kids.
- For vendor information, Call Diane at (908) 720-5731.
The Fifth Annual SARA Golf Outing, Dinner, Tricky Tray and Silent Auction
Beaver Brook Country Club
25 Country Club Dr, Annandale
- Saturday September 14, 12:30pm.
- Summit Animal Rescue Association is holding an exciting fundraiser event. This has been a fun event for both golfers and non-golfers. The event is open to the general public.
- The fee is $135 per player, or $500 per foursome. For non-golfers the fee is $45. A portion of the registration fee is tax deductible.
- Visit the website or call Dan or Mary Roland at (732) 360-9797 for more info.
Sandy Relief Chili Cook-Off
Bridgewater United Methodist Church
651 Country Club Rd, Bridgewater
- Saturday September 14, 4-8pm.
- Free will donation for entrance, $5 for kid activities- bounce house, face painting, balloon animals, karaoke and more!
- All proceeds benefit Sandy Relief for the elderly, poor and disables on the Jersey Shore.
- Visit the website or call (908) 526-1414 for more info.
VNA Golf Classic
Neshanic Valley Golf Course
2301 S Branch Rd, Branchburg
- Monday September 16, 10:30am-7:30pm.
- Proceeds benefits VNA of Somerset Hills programs that provide residents of Morris and Somerset counties comprehensive home health, hospice, adult day and community wellness services regardless of ability to pay.
- Following the tournament, the outing will conclude with a cocktail and awards reception, buffet dinner and silent auction.
- Visit the website or call (908) 766-0180 ext. 140 for more info.
Free Prostate Cancer Screenings
Somerville Medical Center
110 Rehill Ave, Somerville
- Wednesday September 18, 2-4pm.
- Saturday September 21, 9-11am.
- Free prostate cancer screenings in the Somerset Family Practice Building.
- This PSA screening and exam by a urologist is for high-risk men age 35 and older and all men age 40 and older with no personal history of prostate cancer. As part of a research study, participants must complete a questionnaire.
- Pre-registration is required by calling 908-685-2814.
Halloween Costume Sale
Bernardsville Public Library
124 Old York Rd, Bridgewater
- Wednesday September 18, 3:30-5pm.
- Saturday September 21, 10am-2pm.
- Bernardsville Library’s Teen Group will host a Halloween costume sale. Inspired by the “Green” movement which is sweeping Bernardsville, the teens are collecting gently used costumes and accessories in a box in the library’s foyer.
- Visit the library website or call (908) 766-0118 for more info.
Hunterdon Central Marching Band Competition
Hunterdon Central Regional High School
84 Route 31, Flemington
- Saturday September 21, 5pm.
- The Hunterdon Central Marching Red Devils will host their 18th annual USBands Silver Star Marching Band Competition on Stewart Field.
- Food and merchandise will be available for purchase. Come join us for an evening of great food, live music and performances.
- Admission: $10 adults, $7 senior citizens/students & children under 5 free.
Film Series with Dr. Kalyan Ray – “Rules of the Game”
Bernards Township Library
32 S Maple Ave, Basking Ridge
- Thursday September 26, 12pm-3pm.
- Enjoy an expertly-selected film with commentary and insider information from Dr. Kalyan Ray, actor and professor of English at the County College of Morris.
- Visit the library website or call (908) 204-3031 for more information.
Annual Bazaar
Ridge Oak
150 Manchester Dr, Basking Ridge
- Friday September 27, 9am-5pm.
- Saturday September 28, 9am-1pm.
- Shop for collectibles, crafts, jewelry, door prizes, furniture, baked goods and more.
- In addition to the annual raffle for a homemade quilt, a Bose Wave Music System III and Samsung LED Smart HDTV, we are featuring a raffle for a homemade doll house.
- All proceeds benefit the Somerset Hills VNA, Bernards Twp. Police and the Basking Ridge First Aid Squad. Rain or shine.
- Free admission.
- Call (908) 221-0266 for more info.