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SENIOR SUMMER SATURDAYS

Starting on Saturday June 25, seniors are invited to come to the Hunterdon County Library, cool off and spend the morning in the lower level Senior Activity Center. Invite your friends, make some new friends and enjoy some of our board games and puzzles or bring your own games or craft projects to work on.

Beginning July 9, the library will present a series of lectures, movies and yoga sessions at 1:00 pm in the meeting room on the main floor. All movies are sponsored by the Friends of the Hunterdon County Library. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Hunterdon County Library for some of the programs.

On July 9, film: Arsenic and Old Lace; July 16, Acupuncture For Seniors; July 23, Chair Yoga For Seniors; July 30, film: On the Town; August 6, Big Band Era with David Aaron; August 13,

Chair Yoga For Seniors and August 20, film: The Philadelphia Story.

Free, but reservations are requested for the programs. Please call (908) 788-1434 or visit our Events Calendar at http://www.hclibrary.us. The Hunterdon County Library is located at 314 Route 12 in Flemington, NJ.

Get computer training at the East Brunswick Public Library

EAST BRUNSWICK- Sign up now for the East Brunswick Public Library’s latest computer class offerings. Classes are two hours long and limited to 12 students per class.

Classes for July include Introduction to the New Microsoft Office, Tuesday, July 5, at 7 p.m.; Introduction to Windows 7, Thursday, July 7, at 7 p.m.; Introduction to Microsoft Word, Tuesday, July 12, at 7 p.m.; Excel Basics, Thursday, July 14, at 7 p.m.; Microsoft Word II, Saturday, July 16, at 9:30 a.m.; Excel II, Thursday, July 21, at 7 p.m.; Microsoft Word III, Saturday, July 23, at 9:30 a.m.; Search, Checkout & Download, Monday, July 25, at 7 p.m.; PowerPoint II, Tuesday, July 26, at 7 p.m.; and Excel III, Thursday, July 28, at 7 p.m.

There is a $5 fee for all classes. Fees will be added to a cardholder’s account and paid for at the Circulation desk. Non-cardholders must pay at the time of registration. Register at the Library or by visiting http://www.ebpl.org and clicking on “News & Events.” For more information, please call 732-390-6767.

Summer concert series kicks off at the Community Arts Center

EAST BRUNSWICK -On Wednesday, June 29 from 7- 8:30pm at the Community Arts Center on 721 Cranbury Rd., The B Street band will perform a free concert.

The event is the first in a series of summer concerts on the outdoor stage at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center. Come out and enjoy the music of ”The Boss.”

The rain location indoors in the theater. Bring chairs and blankets to spread out on the lawn. Come out early with a picnic dinner before the show starts; bring the kids and a frisbee, a beachball, or a baseball and toss it around before the show. There will be an ce cream vendor on site.

For more information contact Michael Reissner 732-390-6797

Join the Summer Reading Club at the East Brunswick Public Library

EAST BRUNSWICK– Kick off the East Brunswick Public Library’s Summer Reading Club at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 22, and learn what it’s like to be a Knight. This year’s Reading Club, titled a Midnight Summer’s Read, will get off to a chivalrous start with an interactive presentation by Period Productions.

Learn the story of knighthood during this fun family event. Free tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program so get there early. Limited spaces are available.

Registration for the Reading Club has already begun. To get involved in the excitement, visit http://www.ebpl.org/kids and click on Summer Reading Club Midsummer Night’s Read to sign up. The Summer Reading Club is open to readers and pre-readers. Keep track of the number of days you are reading for at least 15 minutes and earn stickers and tattoos. Other prizes, surprises and special activities are also planned for club members!

For more information on this event call 732-390-6789 or go to The Library’s website at http://www.ebpl.org and click on “News & Events.”

New Law Means Change in How Your tax Bill Looks

EAST BRUNSWICK – Taxpayers may notice something new on their tax bill this month. Thanks to a new law enacted on March 21 by Gov. Chris Christie, there will now be a dedicated line item on property tax bills that shows the minimum amount of funding going toward municipal and joint free public libraries. In the past this number has been included in the municipal tax levy and tax rate, but now those numbers will be separated and you will get a better idea of where your hard earned dollars are going. The law simply provides a dedicated line item for municipal libraries on the property tax bill, creating a new level of transparency. The change does not result in an increase in taxes or change existing financial, operational, personnel or other relationships between a municipality and the library. For more information on the change visit http://www.ebpl.org or call 732-390-6767.

Calling all Medieval Vendors! The Red Mill Museum Village is hosting the Hunterdon County Medieval Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 9 from 12 to 5 p.m. on July 10 at the Red Mill in Clinton Town. We are looking for traditional craft vendors to accompany the planned historic demonstrations. This family-friendly special event is looking for leather, wood, metal glass, pottery or textiles crafters who fit our medieval theme. Please come share your craft or trade with the community as we recreate a medieval town center at the Red Mill Museum at 56 Main St., Clinton Town. Spaces are $25. Contact Amy Hollander at 908-735-4101, Ext. 101 or e-mail director@ theredmill.org.

Learn to Maximize Your Social Security Benefits

EAST BRUNSWICK – Are you getting close to retirement? Get advice on how to make the most of your retirement finances during Potential Strategies to Maximize Your Social Security Benefits at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 21, at the East Brunswick Public Library.

Those who attend may learn how incorporate their Social Security benefits with other sources of retirement and ways to collect additional income by understanding the rules for individual and supplementary benefits.

For more information on this event call 732-390-6767 or go to The Library’s website at http://www.ebpl.org and click on “News & Events.”

RIEGELSVILLE TOLL BRIDGE CLOSED: A late-morning emergency closure will be put into effect for an undetermined period today at the Riegelsville Toll-Supported Bridge, which connects Bucks County, Pa. with Warren County, N.J. The bridge shutdown is necessary for an emergency excavation to determine what caused a sinkhole to open in the roadway at the bridge’s Pennsylvania side late Thursday afternoon. Once the cause is established, engineers will plan a course of repairs. Motorists are urged to choose alternate routes.

NEXT ASPERGER FRIENDS MEETING if from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 26 at Healthquest, 310 Route 31, in Raritan Township. Guest speaker will be Margaret Dobbs from ShopRite on Losing Weight, good food for the brain and a gluten free diet. Other upcoming speakers will be Detective Paul Bates about safety, a lawyer to be named on special needs trusts, and much more. For more information call 908-236-6153 of visit http://www.aspergerfriends.com.

Free Fishing Days This Weekend: The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife is reminding the public that this Saturday and Sunday, June 11 and 12, are the state’s annual Free Fishing Days. On these days anyone may fish the Garden State’s public waters without a license or trout stamp.Free Fishing Days provide an excellent opportunity to introduce a friend or family member to the joys of fishing. Nonresidents have the opportunity to give the state’s great fishing a try, and for someone who hasn’t fished in a while it’s a chance to get reacquainted with a great activity. Current anglers who may want to try a new location can take advantage of the new ”Great Fishing Close to Home” brochures. Information on waters and the fish they hold make exploring waters nearby but never fished easy and fun. More information on Free Fishing Days can be found at http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/ffd.htm on the division’s website; the new ”Great Fishing” brochures are also on the site at http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/fishingbrochures.htm. Anglers are reminded that while the license requirement is waived this weekend, all other regulations, including size and daily catch limits, remain in effect. Anglers should also note that any smallmouth or largemouth bass caught during this time must be released. Freshwater fishing in New Jersey has never been better, with more kinds of fish and more places for people to catch them than ever before. So don’t miss this great opportunity to get outdoors this weekend and ”get hooked” on a great sport!

Sharpen Your QuickBooks Skills at The Library

EAST BRUNSWICK – Get started on one of the most popular and useful financial software programs available – QuickBooks.

QuickBooks Level 1 will be held at the East Brunswick Public Library’s Business Resource Center from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 18 (with a half-hour lunch).

Those who attend will get an introduction to the software’s interface, learn how to set up their company’s QuickBooks, and how to add and work with customers, vendors, accounts and inventory in the customer and vendor centers, the chart of accounts and the lists menu.

This class is not for beginners, but for business people who have a working knowledge of the Windows environment.

There is a $50 fee for this course. Seating for this program is limited so come to the Business Resource Center and register now. Cash, credit cards and checks are accepted. Please make checks payable to the East Brunswick Public Library.

For more information on this event call 732-390-6777 or go to The Library’s website at http://www.ebpl.org and click on “News & Events.”

Due to continued heat advisories, the Flemington-Raritan School District will be dismissed early on Thursday, June 9. A.M. Kindergarten will dismiss at 11:15 a.m. Grades 1-4 will dismiss at 1:20 p.m. PM Kindergarten will begin at 11:15 a.m. and will dismiss at 1:20 p.m. Grades 5 and 6 will begin dismissal at 12:40 p.m. Grades 7 and 8 will begin dismissal at 12:44 p.m. After care will be held as scheduled. We anticipate holding a regular, full day of school on Friday, June 10. For a complete list of dismissal times, please click http://www.frsd.k12.nj.us/19461072213342613/site/default.asp. A Global Connect message has been sent to all families this afternoon.

LIBRARY OFFERS OPPORTUNITY FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES: The Hunterdon County Library and the Flemington Free Public Library would like to invite local businesses to partner with us as we promote the importance of having a library card and highlight some local businesses in the area. The discount program would run in September which is National Library Card Sign-Up Month. If a business chooses to participate, each time a customer presents you his or her Hunterdon County Library or Flemington Free Public Library card during the month of September; your business would offer a predetermined discount or giveaway. You may want to offer 10% off a customer’s total bill or a “buy one, get one” offer, whatever you are comfortable with and have found works for you in the past. The Library will provide each business with a colorful poster to advertise the details of your participation at your location. The Library will also provide promotional efforts encouraging our patrons to participate which will include a brochure, available at the libraries and at participating businesses, listing the businesses and their offers. This promotion will be listed in the library’s bi-monthly newsletter The Scoop, there will be links to the brochure on our website and press releases sent to local newspapers and the local radio stations, WDVR and WCVH. Please consider participating. If you would like a form or have any questions, please contact Jim Thatch (908)788-1423, jthatch@hclibrary.us or Jennifer Winberry (908)788-1431, jwinberry@hclibrary.us. Last year over 35 Hunterdon County businesses joined in this event to great success.

The Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office will be conducting their 2011 Child Seat (and Boosters Seats) Safety Check Programs which are FREE and open to the public, on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. The program runs from 5:00pm to 8:00 pm at the Route 12 Complex. Please contact Kelsey Marsh for additional information at 908.788.1129 or via email at kmarsh@co.hunterdon.nj.us

Come Out To The 4th Annual Soap Box Derby
THIS SATURDAY MORNING JUNE 11TH!
Main Street, High Bridge. 30 Racers From 4 Counties To Roar Down Main Street! Thirty racers from 4 counties will race in the 4th annual High Bridge Business Association Soap Box Derby . The races will begin at 9am on Saturday, June 11th. Bleachers will line Main Street for spectators to cheer for the racers.
• 50/50 Drawing Giveaways
• Face Painting for the Kids
• Fun contests in-between races
• Hilltop Deli will have their excellent food available
• And the festivities will be kicked off by the – YELLOW VAN
Main Street is Open For Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast Before the Race
• Mrs. Riley’s Pub & Restaurant: 6:30am
• Cafe Hola!:6:30am
Lunch & Dinner After the Race
• Michael’s Pizza
• Circa Restaurant (restaurant & bar opening early at 10am)
• Mrs. Riley’s Pub & Restaurant
• Cafe Hola!
• Casa Maya Mexican Restaurant
Parking
• Get Here Early and Put Out Some Chairs. Parking is available at the following locations:
• High Bridge Reformed Church (Fairview Ave) -
• The NJ Transit Train Station (West Main Street)
• Union Forge Park (Washington Ave)
• McDonald Street Lot
• And all along the Main Street and Church Street neighborhoods (except Main Street)
All are within walking distance of the race. – For handicap accessibility use either the McDonald Street lot (closest) or the NJ Transit lot (next closest).

ALBA VINEYARD’S ANNUAL FATHER’S DAY FESTIVAL Sunday, June 19 from 12-5 p.m.:
Milford – Come celebrate and treat dad to a beautiful afternoon in the vineyard with wine tastings, cellar tours, food, music, crafters, children’s activities and much more. The talented musicians of Truth & Soul will entertain with their unique selection of songs from the classic music of the 70’s through today’s current hits. Younger festival goers can experience face painting, sand art and moon bounce. For the adventurous at any age, there will be tethered hot air balloon rides (weather permitting) and horse drawn carriage rides throughout the vineyard. Admission and parking are complimentary. Wine tastings will be available throughout the day for $10.00 per person that include samples of our award-winning wines along with a commemorative etched Alba Father’s Day wine glass that is yours to keep. Delicious food prepared by Country Picnic in Bedminster, New Jersey, will be available to purchase, or you are welcome to pack your own picnic basket and soft drinks for this festival. By law, only Alba Vineyard’s wines may be consumed on the property (outside alcohol will be confiscated). You may bring a lawn chair, blanket or beach umbrella, but please leave the pets, canopies and EZ-Up shelters at home. Alba Vineyard is nestled amongst the rolling hills of Warren County, New Jersey, two miles east of the Delaware River and historic Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the beautiful Musconetcong Valley in Pohatcong Township, New Jersey. The winery and tasting room are housed in a historic 1805 converted stone barn which features an impressive wood tasting bar, rustic stone walls and old oak beams.

Leading health expert on Neurotoxicity Dr. Daniel Pompa Shares his teachings on Cellular Healing
Lifestyle and environmental toxins may be the cause of your Weight Loss Resistance – Chronic Pain – Inflammation – Memory Loss – Headaches – Anxiety/Depression – ADD/ADHD – Hormone Imbalance Hosted by Dr. Jody Serra, D.C. and Dr. Lori Serra, N.D. Learn how to get healthy, stay healthy and have the best life possible!
Location: Church of the Holy Spirit, 3 Haytown Road, Lebanon. $10 pre-registration
For event information and to reserve your spot, please visit http://www.divinehealthllc.com or call Divine Health (908) 236-8042 Struggling to Lose Weight? Have Unexplained Illness? Saturday, June 11 – 9 am-1 pm Join the Wellness Revolution! Feel Better Now! 908-602-6100.

HMC Hosts Program: “Introduction to Yoga” at Clinton Book Shop. As part of the Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies lecture series, Hunterdon Medical Center and the Clinton Book Shop will host “Introduction to
Yoga”. This lecture will be held on Thursday, June 16 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Clinton Book Shop located at 12 East Main Street in Clinton. Kate Dougherty, RYT, is known for her gentle and encouraging teaching style. She advises her students to take what they learn on the mat and apply it in their daily lives: such practices as loving-kindness, self-acceptance, non-reactivity and empowerment. Kate will discuss the benefits of the yoga postures for physical and mental health including: strengthen the immune system, boost vitality, release pent-up emotions, the theories and practices of Yoga breathwork techniques and the benefits of Meditation.This program is free of charge and participants should bring a yoga mat. All participants will receive a guest pass to be used at the Hunterdon Health and Wellness Centers in Clinton or Whitehouse Station.To register call the Clinton Book Shop at 908-735-8811.

WHITEHOUSE WIND SYMPHONY to perform Friday Night Concert ”Strike (Spike) Up the Band” in front of the Somerville Courthouse on Friday, June 24th at 7:00 pm. The Whitehouse Wind Symphony will play its second summer concert June 24th as part of the Friday Night Concert Series in front of the Somerset County Court House. According to Director Casey Bork, the concert, titled ”Strike (Spike) Up the Band,” should be a lot of fun for both musicians and audience members. One of the selections, ”Salute to Spike Jones,” involves sound effects and ”a little bit of craziness with whistles, car horns, and sirens.” The program will consist of music from a wide variety of decades and styles, including selections from ”Les Miserables,” ”Rocky,” ”Malaguena,”
and marches and familiar pieces. Comprised of approximately 50 amateur and professional musicians who perform together regularly, the Whitehouse Wind Symphony plays to enthusiastic audiences throughout central and northern New Jersey. Assistant Conductor Nick Greeson will also conduct. Free, please bring a chair.

WHITEHOUSE WIND SYMPHONY to perform at Somerset Patriots baseball game. The Whitehouse Wind Symphony will play its first summer concert June 19 on ”Autograph Day” at the Somerset Patriots field at 12:30, prior to the game at 1:35. According to Director Casey Bork, the concert, titled ”Strike (Spike) Up the Band,” should be a lot of fun for both musicians and audience members. One of the selections, ”Salute to Spike Jones,” involves sound effects and ”a little bit of craziness with whistles, car horns, and sirens.” The program will consist of music from a wide variety of decades and styles, including selections from ”Les Miserables,” ”Malaguena,” and marches and familiar songs. Comprised of about 50 amateur and professional musicians who perform together regularly, the Whitehouse Wind Symphony plays to enthusiastic audiences throughout central and northern New Jersey. Assistant Conductor Nick Greeson will also conduct. Admission to the game is required to get into the park.