With fall in full swing, here’s a few things happening in October……
4-H Clover Ensemble Youth Group
Somerset County Ted Blum 4-H Center
310 Milltown Rd, Bridgewater
- Tuesday October 1, 7-8:30pm.
- Every first Tuesday of the month (October 1 through March 1).
- The 4-H Clover Ensemble is a free enthusiast group offered by Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station for children in grades 4 through high school.
- Learn acting, play writing, improv, set and costume design from an experienced drama instructor.
- Call (908) 526-6644 for more info.
Nooks, Kindles, iPads, Oh My!
Bernards Township Library
32 S Maple Ave, Basking Ridge
- Monday October 7, 7-7:15pm.
- Did you know that the Bernards Township Library has free e-books available to download? Do you need help downloading them to your e-reader or other mobile device? Come to this hands on workshop for one-on-one technical assistance from library staff.
- Bring your charged device and any login information for the best experience.
- Registration is requested but not required.
- Visit the library website or call (908) 204-3031 ext. 116 for more information.
Meet the Author of “The Great Truth”
Bernardsville Public Library
1 Anderson Hill Road Bernardsville
- Tuesday October 8, 7pm.
- Janet Pfeiffer, a motivational speaker and award-winning author of “The Great Truth: Shattering Life’s Most Insidious Lies That Sabotage Your Happiness Along With the Revelation of Life’s Sole Purpose,’ will speak.
- Free, advance sign-up is requested.
- Visit the library website or call (908) 766-0118 for more info.
Friday Night at the Opera
Bernards Township Library
32 S Maple Ave, Basking Ridge
- Friday October 11, 7:30-9:00pm.
- Enjoy clips of opera productions with lively commentary and background by Dr. Robert Butts.
- To register send a check for $25/6 lectures made payable to ‘Friends of the Bernards Township Library’ to Jacquelyn Ridzy, Bernards Township Library, 32 S. Maple Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ, 07920 or pay $5/lecture at the door.
- Visit the library website for more information.
Bridgewater Commons Mall Crawl
Bridgewater Commons Mall
400 Commons Way, Bridgewater
- Sunday October 13, 10:00am-2:30pm.
- Win gift cards and prizes from participating Bridgewater Commons merchants, while helping all babies be born healthy.
- Opening ceremonies and registration are at 10 a.m. Registration prior to and also day-of from 10 to 11 a.m.
- Registered, paid participants go to participating mall merchants between the hours of 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Door prizes to be drawn at 2 p.m.
- Visit the website or call (732) 952-9019 for more info.
Susan Werner
Raritan Valley Community College
Route 28 and Lamington Road, North Branch
- Thursday October 17, 12pm and 7pm.
- The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College will kick off its Club28 series with Susan Werner’s Hayseed Project.
- Hayseed, Susan Werner’s newest CD, contains 12 songs focusing on such topics as farming, rural America, food safety and the comic potential of herbicides.
- Visit the website for more info.
Family History Interest Group
Bernards Township Library
32 S Maple Ave, Basking Ridge
- Tuesday October 22, 6:30-9pm.
- Meets the 4th Tuesday of each month (except December).
- The Family History Interest Group provides opportunities for those interested in family history and genealogy to share information and experiences and be more successful in their search.
- No prior experience in tracing genealogical roots is necessary. All are welcome at these free programs.
- Visit the library website or call (908) 204-3031 for more information.
Halloween Sing and Dance Along and Arts and Crafts
Stage Stars Studios
217 W Main Street , Somerville
- Friday October 25, 3-5pm.
- Saturday October 26, 3-5pm.
- Don’t miss this (not scary) kid friendly Halloween event. A Halloween sing and dance along and arts and crafts activities.
- $15 admission per participant for the whole event. Come dressed in your Halloween costume.
- Registration is required.
- Call (908) 947-0332 or contact StageStarsStudios@gmail.com for more info.
Live Haunted House
Stage Stars Studios
217 W Main Street , Somerville
- Friday October 25, 7-10pm.
- Saturday October 26, 6-9pm.
- Haunted House featuring live actors.
- Admission is $10.
- Register or drop in.
- Call (908) 947-0332 or contact StageStarsStudios@gmail.com for more info.
Step Out Walk To Stop Diabetes
TD Bank Ballpark
860 E Main St, Bridgewater
- Saturday October 26, 2pm.
- Walk for those you love. For yourself. For the 26 million Americans with diabetes. Join Us.
- Visit the website for more info.
Homecoming Run for RAH 5K Charity Race
High Point Solution Stadium
1 Scarlet Knight Way, Piscataway
- Sunday October 27, 9:00am-12pm.
- The Homecoming 2013 Run for RAH 5K (USATF-sanctioned) and 1-Mile Fun Walk marks the Rutgers University Alumni Association’s 5th annual race event in support of Rutgers Against Hunger!
- Proceeds from Run for RAH 2013 will benefit The Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS).
- 5K Race: $20 ($18 USATF-NJ Members) 1-Mile Fun Walk: $15
- Visit the website for more info.