Name: Welcoming Week at Somerset Hills YMCA
Start: 2026-09-10T09:00:00-04:00
Location: Somerset Hills YMCA

Somerset Hills YMCA

<h1>Welcoming Week</h1>
<h2>September 10 – September 19</h2>
<h3>Together, we can make sure everyone feels like they belong</h3>
Celebrated each year in September, Welcoming Week is an annual event that connects neighbors and celebrates communities coming together to promote cross-cultural understanding and raise awareness of the benefits of welcoming everyone.
<h4>OPEN TO ALL</h4>
Somerset Hills YMCA is proud to celebrate Welcoming Week! We are thrilled to open our doors to the community for various special activities as well as a chance to connect with neighbors in a nurturing environment that focuses on strengthening the community by connecting all to their purpose, potential, and each other. We welcome all, regardless of financial or physical circumstance and we strive every day to promote understanding, tolerance, and compassion within our community.

Local Event: Welcoming Week at Somerset Hills YMCA

Somerset County

Alexis Tarrazi

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Basking Ridge

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Welcoming Week at Somerset Hills YMCA

Welcoming Week
September 10 – September 19
Together, we can make sure everyone feels like they belong
Celebrated each year in...

Bernards Township Library

The Bernards Township Library invites the public to our monthly Evening Book Discussion, on Tuesday, September 1 at 7:30 p.m. New members always welcome!
September features By the Sea&nbsp;by Abdulrazak Gurnah. Copies are available in our catalog. 
Evening Book Discussion occurs the 1st Tuesday of the month, at 7:30 p.m.
The book discussion series are sponsored by The Friends of BTL.
Registration is not required.&nbsp; <a href="https://bernardslibrary.org/event-calendar/#/events/JFwNSAsEAz/instances/P1IF6uPRmk/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here to learn more!</a>

Local Event: September Evening Book Discussion

September Evening Book Discussion

The Bernards Township Library invites the public to our monthly Evening Book Discussion, on Tuesday, September 1 at 7:30 p.m....

Millington Baptist Church

Looking for Labor Day weekend plans? Look no further than SUMMERFEST—an afternoon of live music, great food, games, shopping, and more!
On Saturday, September 5, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Millington Baptist Church in Basking Ridge will host its first-ever Summerfest, bringing the community together for a fun-filled afternoon on the church’s back lawn.
Summerfest will feature live music, a DJ, karaoke, cornhole, pickleball, volleyball, face painting, food and drinks, ice cream, craft sales, local businesses, and more. Whether you’re looking to grab something to eat, enjoy the music, play a few games, shop from local vendors, or simply spend the afternoon with family and friends, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
This event is free and open to the public, and everyone in the community is invited to join us.
We hope to see you on September 5 for SUMMERFEST!

Local Event: Summerfest

Summerfest

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Learn how to create anything with Canva, a free, web-based design and publishing tool.
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Registration requested.&nbsp; <a href="https://bernardslibrary.org/event-calendar-adults/#/events/EubwiyChrM/instances/JAnNI9S8GJ/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here to learn more!</a>

Local Event: Get Creative with Canva

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BernardsLibrary.org

The Gilded Age is famous for its ornate mansions and grand gardens built by the Roosevelts, Vanderbilts, and Carnegies. Transport yourself to the Gilded Age with an armchair tour of the gardens at the Newport Mansions, Kykuit, Vanderbilt Estate, Vizcaya, Untermyer Gardens, Nemours and others with garden designer Jana Milbocker. Jana's latest book published in June 2026 is “Gardens of the Gilded Age". Sarah Vance, Director, The Blue Garden in Newport, RI said “it is a stunning invitation to the gardens, homes, and landscapes from an era when American power, wealth, and aesthetic refinement seemed to know no limit. With her vivid photographs and lucid text, Jana takes us on a journey of discovery from the shores of Lake Champlain to the beaches of Miami. This book will be a treasured companion for anyone who wants to follow in Jana Milbocker’s footsteps and visit the gardens themselves.” 
Presenter: Jana Milbocker, is the principal of Enchanted Gardens (http://www.enchantedgardensdesign.com), combines horticulture, design, and travel tips to educate, inspire, and delight both new and seasoned gardeners. She loves to visit gardens and historic sites in the U.S. and abroad and to share the trips through her books, photos, and blog. 
Registration required to receive Zoom link.&nbsp; Click here to register!

Local Event: VIRTUAL Gardens of the Gilded Age, with Jana Milbocker

VIRTUAL Gardens of the Gilded Age, with Jana...

The Gilded Age is famous for its ornate mansions and grand gardens built by the Roosevelts, Vanderbilts, and Carnegies....

VIRTUAL Gardens of the Gilded Age, with Jana Milbocker

Join us for a special lecture with Gil Harel as he explores Stephen Sondheim's Assassins—one of musical theater's most provocative and thought-provoking works. Through its unforgettable score and daring storytelling, Assassins examines the lives, motives, and myths of those who sought to change American history. Whether you're a lifelong Sondheim fan or discovering the musical for the first time, this engaging presentation will offer fresh insights into a modern masterpiece. 
Presenter: Gil Harel (PhD, Brandeis University) is an award-winning musicologist and composer whose interests include styles ranging from western art music to contemporary musical theater. He is Full Professor of Music at CT State Naugatuck Valley, where he conducts the college chorale, a cappella ensemble, teaches music history and theory, and serves as musical director of theater productions.
This event is sponsored by The Friends of BTL.
Registration required to receive Zoom link.&nbsp; <a href="https://bernardslibrary.org/event-calendar-adults/#/events/bYDJsPnHvt/instances/hvdvpXwgKa/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here to register!</a>

Local Event: VIRTUAL Stephen Sondheim's Assassins, with Gil Harel

VIRTUAL Stephen Sondheim's Assassins, with Gil...

Join us for a special lecture with Gil Harel as he explores Stephen Sondheim's Assassins—one of musical theater's most...

VIRTUAL Stephen Sondheim's Assassins, with Gil Harel

The Historic Van Horne House

Step back in time for a historic celebration of Mary Van Horne’s engagement to Colonel Moylan of the 4th Light Dragoons. This immersive evening features period dancing and live Irish music at the historic Van Horne House. Tickets are $25 and include one drink, with additional drink tickets available for purchase.

Local Event: Engagement Soirée On Convivial Hill

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Come pick your treasures from multiple vendors: toys, clothing, furniture, antiques, jewelry, plants and gardening items, tools and more! There's something for everyone!

Local Event: The Cedars at Basking Ridge Community-wide Garage Sale

The Cedars at Basking Ridge Community-wide...

The Cedars at Basking Ridge is having a community-wide garage sale at our Clubhouse parking lot on Sat., 9/12 from 9 am - 2 pm....

The Cedars at Basking Ridge Community-wide Garage Sale

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Local Event: ACEing Autism Tennis Clinic Begins

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Welcoming Week

September 10 – September 19

Together, we can make sure everyone feels like they belong

OPEN TO ALL

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September Evening Book Discussion

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Bernards Township Library, 32 S Maple Ave, Bernards, NJ

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11:00 AM

Millington Baptist Church, 520 King George Rd, Bernards, NJ

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