HMC Nutrition Experts Will Be at Stop & Shop in July

Do you have a question about nutrition?   You may want to Ask a Dietitian.  Beverley Manganelli, RD, CDE, Registered Dietitian at The Center for Nutrition and Diabetes Management will be at Stop & Shop on Thursday, July 9th from 2:30-4:30 p.m.  Ms. Manganelli will be available to answer questions about diet, food labels, products and general nutrition. 

On Wednesday, July 29th Paula Hazard, RD, BS, Registered Dietitian at The Center for Nutrition and Diabetes Management will lead a Supermarket Tour from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Stop & Shop.   [Click Here To Keep Reading →]

The sixth annual Peddler’s Village “Celebration of Freedom” is set for Saturday, July 4, 4-10 p.m. A fireworks display by Pyrotecnico is at 9:15 p.m.

Live entertainment, picnic-style favorites, and children’s crafts and activities round out this family event, which will be held rain or shine.
Admission and parking are free.

Peddler’s Village is at Route 202 and Street Road in Lahaska, Pa. For more information, visit peddlersvillage.com or call 215-794-4000.

The 100th anniversary of Lake Solitude falls and the birthday of the United States will take place Saturday, July 4, noon-4 p.m. at High Bridge’s Solitude House Museum at 7 River Road.

It will feature musical entertainment by country musician, international performer and High Bridge resident Billy D. Hunter. There will also be popcorn, sodas and hot dogs. It’s all free, but donations are gratefully accepted. Tours will be offered of the historic property. [Click Here To Keep Reading →]

Riverside Symphonia will present its Fourth of July Concert at Tinicum Park in Erwinna, Pa., 8-10 p.m.

The Symphonia will perform pop and classical music selections. Gates open at 6 p.m.

Pre-paid tickets cost $22/adults, $10/children: At the gate a limited number of tickets will be available at $27/adults, $10/children. [Click Here To Keep Reading →]

The Somerset County Parks Department will hold its free Independence Day Family Festival on July 4, 5-11 p.m. at North Branch Park, Milltown Road in Bridgewater.

The annual event offers children’s entertainers and activities, including horse rides, a moonwalk, giant slide, magic show, singalongs and cartoon characters. [Click Here To Keep Reading →]

An enhanced fireworks display and a concert will be presented to the public on the athletic fields of the Reading-Fleming Intermediate School beside Capner Street on the evening of Friday, July 3.

At 7:30 p.m. the a capella group DARK will sing. It consists of David Spadora, Andrew DeMuro, Robby Camerino and Kurt Csolak. Their appearance was arranged by their former teacher Kathleen Weaver, who also booked Lauren Price to sing.

The fireworks start at 9:15. [Click Here To Keep Reading →]

NORWESCAP Child and Family Resource Services is sponsoring a workshop for early childhood professionals working in licensed centers and registered family child care homes on sun safety.  Sun safety is more than just sunscreen.  Join Betsy Berger, RN, Child Care Health Consultant, on Thursday, July 23 to learn how to protect children from harmful effects of the sun but still enjoy the outdoor learning environment.  This workshop will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the NORWESCAP CFRS office located at 63 Main Street in Flemington.  There is a five dollar registration fee for this workshop.  To register for this workshop or learn more about services sponsored by NORWESCAP CFRS call 908-782-8183. [Click Here To Keep Reading →]

The 2009 FREE open-air “Music Under the Stars” concerts are held each Thursday, beginning on June 25th and continued through August 13th. The concerts begin promptly at 7:00 PM and continue until 9:00 PM. Deer Path Park, located at 120 West Woodschurch Road in Readington Township (directions) (next to the Hunterdon County YMCA facility) serves as the home for the music series. Inclement weather locations to be announced.

For the past 32 years, Hunterdon’s summer evenings have been filled with music for the enjoyment of all who attend the “Music Under the Stars” concerts offered by the Parks & Recreation Department. [Click Here To Keep Reading →]

The borough will celebrate the 62nd anniversary of its first Fourth of July Parade with the theme of “Many Faces, One Nation.” Rain or shine, the day will start with the baby and bike parade. Registration starts at 8 a.m., with judging taking place at 9. Arrive early as the roads in the borough will close at 9. The baby parade steps off at 9:30 at Sutton Place (across from police headquarters) and proceed up Main Street for about a half-block. Awards will be given for “most patriotic and “best theme representation.” Borough residents are encouraged to decorate their homes for the annual contest. First- and second-place awards will be given for the best patriotic or theme-related decor. [Click Here To Keep Reading →]

Fireworks, fun and food will be the order of the week when the Califon Fire Company’s annual carnival runs from Monday through Saturday.The skies will light up with pyrotechnics on Wednesday and Friday, July 1 and 3, with a rain date of July 4. They’ll be shot off by Interstate Fireworks. Wristband nights, when you can go on an unlimited number of rides for one price, will be Tuesday, June 30 and Thursday, July 2. The cost is $25, or $20 in advance. Call 328-1426 to buy a bracelet in advance to be used on either night.

The borough Cultural & Heritage Committee will again present free Friday movies in the Commons. Shown under the stars, the films will begin at dusk — about 8:30 p.m. in the Commons park off Main Street.

All the movies are rated PG.

The remaining lineup is July 10 (rain date July 12) Bee Movie; and July 17 (rain date July 19) Inkheart. [Click Here To Keep Reading →]

NORWESCAP Child and Family Resource Services is sponsoring a workshop for early childhood professionals working in licensed centers and registered family child care homes.  A hands-on workshop has been scheduled to explore the wonders of collage and construction in the preschool classroom.  Collage and construction offer children much more than fine motor development and messy fingers.  Join Brenda Buxbaum, Hunterdon County Coordinator, on Tuesday, July 7 to learn about the benefits of collage and construction as well as strategies for including it in the preschool classroom.  This workshop will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the NORWESCAP CFRS office located at 63 Main Street in Flemington.  There is a five dollar registration fee for this workshop.  To register for this workshop or learn more about services sponsored by NORWESCAP CFRS call 908-782-8183. [Click Here To Keep Reading →]