Somerset Hills School District

July 12, 2019

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7/15/2019 Family Game Night 7- 8:30 pm
Bernardsville Public Library, 1 Anderson Hill Road, Bernardsville www.bernardsvillelibrary.org
Bring the whole family to this night of fun and games at the library. Ages 5 and up. Free. No sign-up is needed.

7/16/2019 Write A-Way 6-7 pm
Bernardsville Public Library, 1 Anderson Hill Road, Bernardsville www.bernardsvillelibrary.org Do you love to write poems, short stories, novels or scripts? This creative writing program encourages free writing time, opportunities to collaborate with your peers, and engaging in fun writing prompts. For Grades 9-12. Free. No sign-up is needed.

7/17/2019 Living by Design 7:00 pm
Bernardsville Public Library, 1 Anderson Hill Road, Bernardsville www.bernardsvillelibrary.org
Board certified coach Diane Penola will present “Living by Design Rather than Default,” an interactive workshop focusing on creating strategies which promote positive change in your life. “Be a coach, not a critic,” she says. Ms. Penola will cover topics such as improving self-image as a function of conquering the internal dialogue; composing affirmations that neutralize negative thoughts and encourage new behavior patterns; and using playful visual images to aid in building new habits. She will also provide guidance in the development of personal goals and attendees will go home with tools to enhance daily living. Free. Advance sign-up is requested at www.bernardsvillelibrary.org

7/18/2019 College Essay Writing Workshop 7:00 pm
Bernardsville Public Library, 1 Anderson Hill Road, Bernardsville www.bernardsvillelibrary.org College Essay Writing Workshop with Alisha Davlin. For juniors & seniors. Start your college essay and get a head start on your applications. Free. No sign-up is needed.

7/19/2019 Yoga Story Time with Pamela Nixon 10:30-11:00 am
Bernardville Public Library, 1 Anderson Hill Road, Bernardsville www.bernardsvillelibrary.org Stretch, relax and listen as yoga meets stories. For children ages 2-1/2 to 5 years of age. Free. No sign-up is needed.

7/22/2019 Magic Show with Jim Vagias 7:00-8:00 pm
Bernardsville Public Library, 1 Anderson Hill Road, Bernardsville www.bernardsvillelibrary.org Abracadabra! Magic, humor, and audience participation are the hallmarks of this popular magician’s show. Ages 5 and up. Free. No sign-up is needed.

7/23/2019 "Verily, Madly Thine" - Live performance by The Shrewd Mechanicals 7:00 pm
Bernardsville Public Library, 1 Anderson Hill Road, Bernardsville www.bernardsvillelibrary.org The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents The Shrewd Mechanicals, a five actor ensemble performing “Verily, Madly Thine,” scenes from Shakespeare’s romances with a sprinkling of music. The 60-minute production brings to life the joy, wit, poetry and music of the world’s greatest playwright. “Verily, Madly Thine” focuses on the special brand of temporary madness that overtakes people when they fall in love! It features a wonderful array of moments from Shakespeare’s plays as well as a few selections from more contemporary authors who have been inspired by one of Shakespeare’s originals. Free. Advance sign-up is requested at www.bernardsvillelibrary.org.

7/25/2019 Yes, You Can... Raise Financially Aware Kids 7:00 pm
Bernardsville Public Library, 1 Anderson Hill Road, Bernardsville www.bernardsvillelibrary.org
Learn how to develop lifelong values of money, work and education in children with the ultimate goal of financial independence. This presentation will include how to teach basic savings techniques to kids, money management through allowances, explaining “needs” vs “wants,” and how to have productive family conversations about money. The program is hosted by Merrill Financial Advisor Lauren Schneider with a presentation by Josh Kurtz, Vice President of American Century Investments. Free. Advance sign-up is requested at www.bernardsvillelibrary.org.

7/26/2019 Friday Afternoon at the Movies 2:00 pm
Bernardsville Public Library, 1 Anderson Hill Road, Bernardsville www.bernardsvillelibrary.org Join us to watch “The Martian” (2015). When astronauts blast off from the planet Mars, they leave behind Mark Watney (Matt Damon), presumed dead after a fierce storm. With only a meager amount of supplies, the stranded visitor must utilize his wits and spirit to find a way to survive on the hostile planet. Meanwhile, back on Earth, members of NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring him home, while his crew mates hatch their own plan for a daring rescue mission. Free. Advance sign-up is requested, but not required, at www.bernardsvillelibrary.org.

7/29/2019 Pearl Observatory's Inflatable Planetarium 7:00-8:00 pm
Bernardsville Public Library, 1 Anderson Hill Road, Bernardsville www.bernardsvillelibrary.org By Invitation Only! Pearl Observatory’s Inflatable Planetarium. Log two hours of reading by July 22 to receive an invitation to this mobile planetarium. For children ages 5 and up. Free.

8/30/2019 Summer Art Camps at The Center for Contemporary Art in Bedminster
Weekly full- and half-day summer art camps are now underway until August 30th, for children and teens ages 5-15 years old. Camps are designed to stimulate creative expression through projects, themes and activities that change each week! Children who attend our art camps have fun and at the same time develop important artistic techniques and learn about the principles of visual art, historical periods, and well-known artists. Register online https://bit.ly/2st8pyG