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Spotted on the Bernardsville calendar: Pajama Storytime @ Kumon of Bernardsville

Hey there, Bernardsville! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What health issues are worrying Bernardsville residents the most?
- Former Bernardsville teacher celebrates final religious vows in Mendham
Also on today's calendar: NJ Audubon: August Mushroom Meander and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Brief showers; not as warm, temps: high: 80, low: 56.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Mental Health, Senior Health, Access To Care Are Top Concerns In Bernards Township Area (patch.com) — Bernardsville residents are part of a new regional health assessment that flags mental health, senior well‑being, and access to care as the top concerns across the Bernards Township Health Department's six‑town service area. Local respondents reported high anxiety, isolation among seniors, and worries about medical costs and transportation. Officials say these findings will guide future health programs serving Bernardsville and neighboring communities.
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• Catholic educator begins new chapter with final religious vows (beaconnj.org) — Bernardsville readers may recognize Sister Chiara Marie Stimpfle, who once co‑taught at the School of St. Elizabeth and has now professed her final vows as a Sister of Christian Charity in Mendham. The longtime Catholic educator currently teaches fifth grade in Rockaway and previously served schools in Pennsylvania. Her home parish in Quakertown celebrated her new lifelong commitment online.
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📸 Around Bernardsville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bernardsville
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★ Featured events ★
- Pajama Storytime @ Kumon of Bernardsville →
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Bernardsville, BERNARDS SQUARE PROFESSIONAL BUILDING, 40 Morristown Rd Ste 1C, Bernardsville
6:30 pm
Wednesday August 19
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Other local events
- NJ Audubon: August Mushroom Meander →
New Jersey Audubon's Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Rd, Bernardsville
1:00 pm - NJ Audubon: Creating Wildlife Habitats in Urban Homes →
New Jersey Audubon's Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Rd, Bernardsville
1:00 pm - Bernardsville Hawkwatch →
New Jersey Audubon's Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Rd, Bernardsville
1:00 pm - NJ Audubon: End of Summer Nature Walk at Hawk Rise →
Hawk Rise Sanctuary, 1811 Lower Rd, Linden
9:00 am - NJ Audubon: Sunday Afternoon Bird Walk →
New Jersey Audubon's Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Rd, Bernardsville
1:00 pm - Toddler Storytime @ Bernardsville Library →
Bernardsville Public Library, 1 Anderson Hill Rd, Bernardsville
10:00 am - Pajama Storytime @ Kumon of Bernardsville →
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Bernardsville, BERNARDS SQUARE PROFESSIONAL BUILDING, 40 Morristown Rd Ste 1C, Bernardsville
6:30 pm - Bernardsville Hawkwatch →
New Jersey Audubon's Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Rd, Bernardsville
1:00 pm
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Thursday August 27
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
📣 Bernardsville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Individualized ESL Classes
Manville Library Manville branch - Quiet Room
10:00 am - Genealogy Club
Manville Library Manville branch - History Room
10:30 am - Toddler Storytime
Peapack and Gladstone Library Peapack and Gladstone branch - Children's Room
10:30 am - Playdate at the Library
Peapack and Gladstone Library Peapack and Gladstone branch - Children's Room
11:00 am
Wednesday August 19
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- PSE&G — (800) 436-7734
- Somerset Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery — 908-222-0070
- Valley Wellness — (908) 429-6680
- The Pool Boss — (973) 823-7007
- Ridgedale Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors — (973) 534-8014
- Prime IV Somerset — (908) 895-6413
- Prime Therapy Services — (908) 300-6808
- Insurcomm Restoration — (866) 708-5357
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for an electrician to move some sockets / lights for cabinets and ceilings and remove wiring for walls being demolished.
Only reach out if you are reasonable and realistic. Nausheen_khokhar@yahoo.com (Nextdoor Bernardsville Crest)
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Warren. Apply here.
- ecomaids posted a job opening for House Cleaner PT/Weekly Pay in Morristown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bernardsville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Basking Ridge
- Basking Ridge Man Named Somerset County Fugitive of the Month Apprehended (tapinto.net)
- $201K School Crossing Guard Services Contract Awarded In Bernards Township (patch.com)
- Doc Robinson to Bring Live Music to Ross Farm for End-of-Summer Concert (tapinto.net)
Bedminster
- Jon Ossoff Shakes Things Up: MAGA's Latest Obsession Is Natalie Harp? (crooksandliars.com)
- Jon Ossoff is the Democrats' best anti-Trump weapon (unherd.com)
Ok Bernardsville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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