Jun. 26, 2009 - Family Fun Jun 27 - Jul 03, 2009

Events near Somerset  

Live Theater: The Odyssey 06/27/2009

Franklin Township Public Library

485 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873

Recommended for ages:8 yrs and above. Registration required

Call: (732) 873-8700

Discover Wild Foods with The Wildman  06/30/2009

Franklin Township Library

485 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873

Call: (732 873-8700)

Independence Day Celebration   07/02/2009

A free family event with local arttist, food and

fireworks display from 6pm-8pm

Municipal Complex

475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873

Picnic on the Green  07/03/2009

Pack a picnic lunch, bring lawn chairs or a blanket.  Music, strolling entertainers and children’s games Celebrate the 100^th anniversary of the Somerset County Courthouse.

East Main Street, Somerville, NJ  08876

908 231-7110

Walk on the Wild Side - Duke Farms   Fri, Sat, Sun - (Year-around)

A self-guided nature trail is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations are not required. 

80 Route 206 South, Hillsborough, NJ 08844

www.dukefarms.org  

(908) 722-3700

May. 14, 2009 - Family Fun May 16-17, 2009

Events near Somerset

The Lindbergh Kidnapping   05/16/2009

1165 Hamilton St., Somerset, NJ 08873

www.themeadowsfoundation.org

(732) 690-6621 

Guitar Hero   05/17/2009

Franklin Township Public Library

485 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873

Call: (732) 873-8700

(Grades 7-12) Snacks provided

Stories on a Sunday Afternoon  05/17/2009

Franklin Township Public Library

485 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873

Call: (732) 873-8700

Parent must accompany child. No registration is necessary.

Beginning Birding  05/16/2009

80 Route 206 South, Hillsborough, NJ 08844

www.dukefarms.org  

(908) 722-3700

Apr. 30, 2009 - Family Fun - May 2 -3, 2009

Events near Somerset

Rakkasah Spring Caravan: Music & Dance Festival  05/01/2009 - 05/03/2009

135 Davidson Ave.

Somerset, NJ 08873

www.rakkasah.com/spring

(732) 469-1018    

Music with Ann Wild for kids – 05/02/2009

Franklin Township Public Library

485 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873

Call: (732) 873-8700 Franklin Township residents only

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee  - 05/02/2009

15 Livingston Ave.

New Brunswick, NJ 08901

www.statetheatrenj.org

(732) 246-7469 

Rutgers Historical Tour  - 05/02/2009

71 Hamilton St

New Brunswick, NJ 08901

http://ruinfo.rutgers.edu/visitingRU/historictours  

 (732) 445-5745 

17th Annual Plant & Landscape Auction  05/02/2009 - 05/02/2009

103 College Farm Road

North Brunswick, NJ 08902

www.agriculturemuseum.org

(732) 249-2077 

New Year's Eve   Until - 05/10/2009

9 Livingston Ave.

New Brunswick, NJ 08901

www.GSPonline.org

(732) 246-7717  

Apr. 24, 2009 - Cold Play, Beastie Boys, Tool and more

Summer Music Festival - Get Tix Now

Coldplay, Tool, Beastie Boys & many more bands

Liberty State Park  July 31-August 2, 2009

Apr. 22, 2009 - Family Fun April 25-26

Events near Somerset

Rutgers Day: Experience NJ’s State University  04/25/2009

College Ave., New Brunswick, NJ 08901

http://rutgersday.rutgers.edu    

(732) 445-4636    

Flea Market Craft Sale  04/25/2009 - 04/25/2009

1060 Hamilton Street, Somerset, NJ 08873

(732) 432-7998

Tour De Franklin  04/26/2009

Community / Senior Building

475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873

http://www.franklinfoodbank.org/events/tour_home.htm

Registration required (732) 246-0009 or email: Events_at_ftfb.us

9th Annual Yearling Horse Benefit Auction   04/26/2009

College Farm Rd., New Brunswick, NJ 08901

www.esc.rutgers.edu

(732) 932-6996    

'Queen's Day'   04/26/2009

1289 Easton Ave., Somerset, NJ 08873

www.themeadowsfoundation.org

(732) 690-6621  

Joe Cocker  04/26/2009

15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, NJ 08901

www.statetheatrenj.org

 (732) 246-7469

Financial Freedom   04/26/2009 at 1.30pm

Franklin Township Public Library

485 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873

Registration required, call 732-873-8700 X#111.

Stories on a Sunday Afternoon  04/26/2009 at 2.15pm

Franklin Township Public Library

485 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873

(732) 873-8700

Apr. 17, 2009 - Family Fun April 18-19

Events near Somerset

Plants for Penny Pinchers   04/18/2009 at 2PM

Franklin Township Public Library

485 DeMott Lane

Somerset, NJ 08873

Registration required, please call the reference desk at 732-873-8700 X#111

An Introduction to Native Plants for the Home Gardener  04/18/2009 - 04/18/2009

80 Route 206 South

Hillsborough, NJ 08844

www.dukefarms.org

(908) 722-3700    

Rutgers Historical Tour  04/18/2009 - 04/18/2009

71 Hamilton St

New Brunswick, NJ 08901

ruinfo.rutgers.edu/visitingRU/historictours/

 (732) 445-5745   

Raritanwide Earth Day River Cleanup  04/18/2009 - 04/18/2009

78 Bayard St

New Brunswick, NJ 08901

www.njwaterwatch.org

 (609) 410-0584 

Walk MS, Somerville  04/19/2009 - 04/19/2009

 Category: Family/Festivals

400 Union Ave.

Bridgewater, NJ 08807

 (732) 660-1005    

Walk MS, North Brunswick   04/19/2009 - 04/19/2009

 Category: Family/Festivals

710 Hermann Rd.

North Brunswick, NJ 08902

(732) 660-1005 

Guitar Hero - Teens (grades 7-12)   04/19/2009 at 1:30pm

Franklin Township Public Library

485 DeMott Lane

Somerset, NJ 08873

732-873-8700

Apr. 10, 2009 - Family Fun April 11-12

Events near Someset 08873

Sesame Street Live 'Elmo Makes Music  04/08/2009 - 04/13/2009

15 Livingston Ave.

New Brunswick, NJ 08901

www.statetheatrenj.org

 (732) 246-7469

Birding by Bicycle   04/11/2009 - 04/11/2009

80 Route 206 South

Hillsborough, NJ 08844

www.dukefarms.org

(908) 722-3700   

Rutgers Historical Tour   04/11/2009 - 04/11/2009

71 Hamilton St

New Brunswick, NJ 08901

ruinfo.rutgers.edu/visitingRU/historictours/

(732) 445-5745  

Sky Blue FC vs LA Sol   04/11/2009 - 04/11/2009

1 Patriots Plaza

Bridgewater, NJ 08807

www.skybluestore.com

(732) 271-7700

Mar. 26, 2009 - Family Fun March 27-28, 2009

Events near Somerset 08873

Dairy Day      03/28/2009 - 03/28/2009

103 College Farm Road

North Brunswick, NJ 08902

www.agriculturemuseum.org   (732) 249-2077 

Morning Rhymes for Toddlers  03/27/2009 at 10.30am & 11:30am

Public Library - 485 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873

Babies and toddlers develop oral language skills and have some fun as they take part in this active nursery rhyme program with their parents or grandparents. No registration is necessary.

Guitar Hero - Teens (grades 7-12)  03/29/2009 at 1.30pm

Public Library  - 485 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873

Teens - Bring your friends and play Guitar Hero on the big screen! Snacks will be provided. Meets in the Community Room.

Mar. 13, 2009 - Family Fun March 14-15, 2009

Events near Somerset 08873 

Sugarloaf Craft Festival 03/13 -15/2009

200 Atrium Dr, Somerset, NJ

The Garden State Exhibition Center.

Admission for children under 12 and parking are free.

Download discount coupons at: http://tinyurl.com/985edh or request tickets at: 800-210-9900

For more information, go to http://www.sugarloafcrafts.com/festivals/somerset/spring

St. Patrick's Day Parade 03/15/2009

Mar. 6, 2009 - Get ready for the Sugarloaf Festival

Sugaloaf Craft Festival comes back to Franklin Township

The Sugarloaf Craft Festival runs from March 13 -15, 2009 at the Garden State Exhibition Center.  Admission for children under 12 and parking are free.

About the festival: "Industry publications that rank the popularity of arts and crafts festivals regularly place Sugarloaf Craft Festivals in the Top 100 and often in the Top 10 in the entire U.S." 

The festival will feature over 300 artists in pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, home décor, furniture, home accessories, and photography.  It's a truly unique craft show, where you'll find $20 gemstone earrings next to one-of-a-kind wooden bowls selling for thousands of dollars.  Some crafters at the show have exhibited in museums, some have sold their work to celebrities, but all share a passion for original, handmade art.

Two easy ways to save!  Take advantage of discount admission coupons worth $1.00 off one adult admission.  Download the coupons at: http://tinyurl.com/985edh or request tickets at: 800-210-9900  For more information, go to http://www.sugarloafcrafts.com/festivals/somerset/spring   

I'll see you there!

Mar. 5, 2009 - Family Fun March 7- 8, 2009

Events near Somerset 08873 

Financial Independence & Security for Every Stage of a Woman's Life – 3/7 at 10.30am

Public Library  485 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873

Registration required, visit the reference desk or call 732-873-8700 X#111.

Music with Ann Wild for kids – 3/7 at 2.30pm

Public Library  485 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873

This program is for Franklin Township residents only.  Children must be accompanied by parent or grandparent. For more information call 732-873-8700

Theater Workshop – Teenprov – 3/8 at 2.00pm

Public Library  485 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873

A fast paced, one-hour workshop presented bythe George Street Playhouse, New Brunswick. To register, contact Amanda Decker, Young Adult Librarian, email: adecker@franklintwp.org   or 732-873-8700 x #101 

Rutgers Historical Tour – 3/7/2009  12:30pm

71 Hamilton St

New Brunswick, NJ 08901

http://ruinfo.rutgers.edu/visitingRU/historictours   (732) 445-5745  

Sunday Recital Series  Category: Concerts/Music Events - Until 3/31/2009

5 Paterson St.

New Brunswick, NJ 08901

www.christchurchnewbrunswick.org (732) 545-6262

The Devil's Music: The Life and Blues of Bessie Smith Category: Theatre - 3/3-29/2009

9 Livingston Avenue

New Brunswick, NJ 08901

www.GSPonline.org

 (732) 246-7717  

Home Show  Category: Expos - 3/06-08/2009

97 Sunfield Ave.

Edison, NJ 08837

http://www.showoffice.com/pages/nj/exhibit.html    (732) 417-1400

Outside In: Chinese x American x Contemporary Art  Category: Art  Until 06/07/2009

Nassau Street

Princeton, NJ 08544

http://artmuseum.princeton.edu/    (609) 258-3788  

Greater NJ Record & CD Show  Category: Arts & Culture - 3/8/2009

304 RT 22 West

Springfield, NJ 07081

www.izzymusic.com/record_shows.htm   (973) 376-9400

Feb. 19, 2009 - Family Fun Feb 21-22

Events near Somerset 08873

Maple Sugaring - 01/26/2009 - 02/22/2009

Category: Environmental/Gardens

190 Lord Stirling Road

Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

www.somersetcountyparks.org

(908) 766-2489

22nd Annual New Jersey Boat Show - 02/19/2009 - 02/22/2009

Category: Boating/Boat Shows

97 Sunfield Ave.

Edison, NJ 08837

http://www.macevents.com/show.cfm/eventID/105

(732) 417-1400

Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra - 02/21/2009 - 02/21/2009

Category: Theatre

15 Livingston Ave.

New Brunswick, NJ 08901

http://tinyurl.com/bppn6z

(732) 246-7469

Winter Waterfowl and Raptors - 02/21/2009 - 02/21/2009

Category: Environmental/Gardens

80 Route 206 South

Hillsborough, NJ 08844

www.dukefarms.org

(908) 722-3700

America Sings - 02/21/2009 - 02/21/2009

Category: Concerts/Music Events

1165 Hamilton St.

Somerset, NJ 08873

http://tinyurl.com/b587b2

(732) 690-6621

Rutgers Historical Tour - 02/21/2009 - 02/21/2009

Category: Historic Events

71 Hamilton St

New Brunswick, NJ 08901

http://tinyurl.com/acv7e2

(732) 445-5745

Multicultural Dollmaking - 02/21/2009 - 02/21/2009

Category: Multicultural Events

1050 River Road

Piscataway, NJ 08854

http://tinyurl.com/ad5h4r

(732) 745-4489

Dec. 21, 2008 - Season's Greetings

Wishing you and yours 

The Happiest Holiday Season

&

A Safe, Healthy, Prosperous 2009

Nov. 26, 2008 - Thanksgiving 2008

This year, again, I am thankful for family, health, home, daily nurishment, friends, gainful employment, all of you reading this Blog and so much more.

Wishing you, loved ones and friends

The Happiest ThanksGiving

Nov. 18, 2008 - Time capsule opened in Franklin Township

A 90 year old retired teacher reflects

I came across this Star-Ledger video documenting the opening of a 1957 time capsule, here in Franklin Township and it got me thinking; do folks really still do fun stuff like this anymore? I recall several times in my childhood that we placed items in a time capsule to be opened "sometime in the future". Honestly, I have no idea if they ever were recovered, as I moved away from my home town.

Oct. 30, 2008 - A kid's holiday

Ghosts & Goblins around Somerset

Happy Halloween

For Halloween safety tips, click here

Oct. 27, 2008 - Weekend family fun

Sugaloaf Craft Festival comes to Franklin Township

The Sugarloaf Craft Festival runs from October 31 - November 2, 2008 at the Garden State Exhibition Center.  Admission for children under 12 and parking is free.

About the festival: "Industry publications that rank the popularity of arts and crafts festivals regularly place Sugarloaf Craft Festivals in the Top 100 and often in the Top 10 in the entire U.S.  But our most important report card comes from our loyal customers."  Get Directions 

For more information or craft coupons visit http://www.SugarloafCrafts.com  or call 800-210-9900

 Discount admission coupons for the craft show must be presented individualy (cut out) to be valid.

Aug. 2, 2008 - A Week of the people 2008

The week long festivities are underway

This is what helped to make our town Money/CNN's  #5 of the 100 Best Places to Live.  The theme for this year's Week of the People celebration is "Franklin's Cultures in Harmony" that runs from Sunday, August 3rd through Saturday, August 9th.  This year's events includes more youth events including a basketball tournament and a music festival. Here is the schedule of events:

Aug 3 - The Bridge in the Gap (B.I.G.) Basketball Tournament, Time: 11:00am – 7:00pm,  FREE ADMISSION!! BRING LAWN CHAIRS   Venue: Naaman Williams Park, Matilda Ave., Somerset, NJ

Aug 4 - Taste of the Week (formerly A Taste of Franklin) will be held at the Senior Community Center. This is the only fee based event.  Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children under age 12.  Up to 20 local restuarants are expected to participate.  Time: 6 - 9 pm, Venue: 505 Demott Lane, Somerset, NJ

Aug 5 - National Night Out and Getting to Know Franklin. Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm FREE ADMISSION!! Venue: Municipal Complex & Public Safety Building, 495 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ

Aug 6 - An original play, "Yesterday I Died" performed by Khristi Adams (no relation) may be seen at the Franklin Middle School auditorium.  FREE ADMISSION!!  Time: 6:30PM Venue: Franklin Middle School Auditorium, 415 Francis St., Somerset, NJ

Aug 7 - No events scheduled

Aug 8 - A diversity leadership breakfast will be held at the Community/Senior Center.  FREE FOR BUSINESSES  Time: 8:30 – 10:30am Venue: Franklin Towship Community/Senior Center, 505 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ

Aug 9 - New Dawn Music Fesival at Naaman Williams Park.  FREE ADMISSION!!  Time: 2:00 – 8:00pm Venue: Naaman Williams Park, Matilda Ave., Somerset, NJ BRING LAWN CHAIRS

For more information: Tel: 732-846-8888 Ex. 201, Email: idorsey@somersetcap.org

Mar. 17, 2008 - Erin Go Bragh

Everyone's Irish on St. Pat's Day

Find fun St. Patrick's Day activities, recipies, and more at kaboose.com 

With Green being the color of the day...Here are a few video guides to "going green" and becoming more energy efficient at home. National Geographic's Green Guide provides more tips on going green.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Dec. 24, 2007 - It's Christmas Eve...

                Season's Greetings

                          May this holiday bring you Peace, Health and Joy

                         All the best in 2008