Category — SURROUNDING AREA INFO

On Saturday, October 25th,  New Jersey residents will have a unique opportunity to support the efforts of the Giving Network, an all-volunteer charity serving the needy in Somerset County. 

A Tricky Tray to benefit the Giving Network will be held at the Manville VFW on Oct 25,  2008  at 6:30 pm.  The VFW is located at 600 Washington Avenue in Manville, right off Main Street.  Each $10 admission includes a sheet of tickets and refreshments. Attendees will find unique and creative baskets to win, each with a value of at least $25.  Additional tickets, as well as tickets for the 50/50 drawing and fantastic “higher-end” prizes will also be available for purchase.  Attendees must be aged 18 years or older. This promises to be a very fun, social evening filled with laughter - and all for a good cause.  

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See three hundred fine artists and craft designers, October 31 and November 1 - 2. There will be craft demonstrations, entertainment, fun for the kids, food vendors and much more. Rain or shine. Admission. Free parking. Garden State Exhibit Center, Somerset, NJ.  For more information visit www.sugarloafcrafts.com

A Tricky Tray is being held to support the Giving Network, a local charity that provides basic household items to the neediest members of our community.  October 25, 2008 at the Manville VFW, 600 Washington Ave (off Main St), Manville, NJ  08835.   Doors open at 6:30 PM.  Drawing begins at 7:45 PM.  Admission $10 at the door. Admission price includes light refreshments, a sheet of regular prize tickets, and a ticket for door prizes.  [Read more →]

The Family Support Organization of Hunterdon, Somerset and Warren Counties provides local New Jersey families with friendly, caring support services and educational programs.  They provide peer-support and youth support in the community for families experiencing stress due to a child with a behavioral challenge. [Read more →]

KID JUNCTION is a new and exciting parent supervised play place/learning center in Branchburg, powered by creativity and imagination, and founded by two local mothers with 3 children each. We offer a safe and clean educational play space for children, infants to 9 years of age, while providing a relaxing environment for parents. KID JUNCTION is the ONLY place for your child’s next Birthday Party celebration, play date, Mom’s Club outing, educational field trip or just walk in for fun. KID JUNCTION is open 7 days a week, with Open Play every day. For more information, please call contact us today!

• phone: (908) 252-0055
• web: www.kidjunction.com

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The season for searching for that perfect Christmas Tree is upon us.  Take a look at our list of local Christmas Tree Farms to see where you will go this year.  We also have some farms listed from Warren County, NJ in case you want to make a day-trip of it!  Be sure to comment on this post and let us know your favorite place to get a tree!

Alger Tree Farm, Califon
Species…400 trees; Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, Douglas-fir, Concolor Fir
Open…8:30-5 (Sat & Sun), Dec. 2 - 24
908-832-2298
http://members.aol.com/algertreefarm/index.htm

Black Oak Farm, Bethlehem Township
Species…900 trees; Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, Douglas-fir, Concolor Fir, Canaan Fir, Mexican Border Pine
Open…9-5 (daily but closed Wednesdays), Nov. 24 - Dec. 17
Also: gift shop, wreaths, trimmings, refreshments
908-537-4133

Brightlands Christmas Tree Farm, Milford
608 Milford-Mt. Pleasant Rd
908-996-4681

Charlie Brown’s Christmas Tree Farm, Milford
Species…2,000 trees; Douglas-fir
Open…10-4:30 (Fri, Sat, Sun), Nov. 24 - Dec. 24
Also: wreaths, trimmings, hayrides
908-995-4365 or 610-258-7305 [Read more →]

Connect with other moms and dads in your community.   The Connection Service is designed to bring you together with people who are in your community - moms and dads who are in the same situation as you.

Use our message boards to start a playgroup, form a babysitting co-op, discuss school issues or just talk about news that affects families in your town.

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Click on the forum that applies to your area to post a message:

North Connections: This forum is for Moms & Dads who live in the Northern part of Hunterdon including, Bethlehem, Lebanon, Glen Gardner, Hampton, Califon, Tewksbury and High Bridge.

Central Connections: This forum is for Moms & Dads who live in the Central part of Hunterdon including, Holland, Alexandria, Milford, Frenchtown, Union, Franklin, Clinton and Clinton Borough, Lebanon Borough and Readington.

South Connections: This forum is for Moms & Dads who live in the Southern part of Hunterdon including, Kingwood, Delaware, Flemington Borough, Raritan, Stockton, Lambertville, West Amwell and East Amwell.

Single Parents In Hunterdon County: Calling all Single Parents in Hunterdon County! This forum is the place where you can connect with other single parents here in Hunterdon County! We hope you enjoy this new feature which was suggested by a site visitor!

By special request we have added the following forums to our site for moms in nearby counties!

Warren County Moms: Since we have many Warren County Moms who use our site, we thought we’d start a board just for you to talk and meet each other.

Somerset County Moms: Since we have many Somerset County Moms who use our site, we thought we’d start a board just for you to talk and meet each other.

MOMS Club® (Moms Offering Moms Support) is a national, non-profit organization specifically for mothers who have chosen to stay home with their children.* MOMS is a wonderful way to meet through other moms and their children through:

Monthly meetings with speakers, discussions and other fun activities.

Casual get-togethers in parks and members’ homes.

Outings for mothers and their children such as, park days and field trips.

Playgroups for infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers.

Activity groups for the mothers like MOMS Night Out or other special interests.

Service projects that help children and our community.

* Mothers who have chosen to stay home include those who have set aside or greatly reduced the number of hours dedicated to their career.

There are several chapters of MOMS Clubs® throughout Hunterdon County (and Warren County too). So if you’re a stay-at-home mom and are feeling a little isolated, joining a MOMS Club® may be just what you’re looking for! Meet other moms who are just like you!

MOMS Clubs of Hunterdon County
If you are interested in learning more about the MOMS Club please contact Lisa Coster at declanhouse@aol.com or visit http://www.orgsites.com/nj/hcmomsclubs/ for local chapter contact information.

(Chapters with underline have e-mail addresses and/or websites to link to) Hunterdon County Chapters:

Annandale/Clinton/Pittstown:  For moms in Annandale, Clinton Twp and Clinton Town, Pittstown, Union, Franklin and Alexandria townships.  We are currently experiencing a membership boom!  Come join us! Please e-mail Lisa at declanhouse@aol.com for more information. 

Flemington East: The Flemington East Chapter of MOMS Club meets monthly. Snacks and Crafts/Activities for the kids are always a part of our get-togethers. For additional information email them:  Momsclubeast1@yahoo.com.

Flemington West: The Flemington West Chapter of MOMS Club meets monthly. Snacks and Crafts/Activities for the kids are always a part of our get-togethers. For additional information call Elli at 908-284-0355.

High Bridge/Glen Gardner: The MOMS Group of High Bridge/Glen Gardner holds their monthly meeting the 1st Wednesday of every month at 9:30AM at the Califon United Methodist Church on River Rd in Califon. Many activities are planned each month for Moms and their kids, including playgroups, crafts and moms night out. For more information on the club please contact Colleen at (908) 832-7392.

Holland Township: Open to moms in Holland, Milford, Frenchtown, Upper Black Eddy, and even some areas of Kingwood and Bloomsbury.  Visitors always welcome!  Playgroups are now forming for 1, 2 and 3 year olds!  We sponsor fun, local activities throughout the month for the children and their moms. For more information, call Dana at 908-995-7330. 

Lebanon/Tewksbury: The MOMS Club of Lebanon holds their monthly business meeting for all moms and their children in Lebanon and Tewksbury Township. The business meetings are held the fourth Monday of every month at 10 AM at the Lebanon Borough Hall on High Street. Visitors are encouraged to check us out!!! Children are welcome. For more information, please call Michelle at 908-236-2753.

Ringoes: The Ringoes area includes East Amwell Twp., West Amwell Twp., Delaware Twp., Stockton, Lambertville and Ringoes.  We have a monthly General Meeting and offer many additional activities for moms and kids, including playgroups, group outings, and a MOMS Night Out every month!  For more information visit our website at http://www.geocities.com/ringoesmomsclub/index.html. 

Three Bridges: We hold monthly meetings where we discuss business for the club, have snacks, and have crafts for the kids. We also have many activities for moms and kids each month. For more information, visit their website at http://www.geocities.com/threebridgesnjmomsclub/index.html.

Whitehouse Station: We have a monthly general meeting for all members and offer many activities, including playgroups, member teas, MOMS Night out, during the month. For more information, email us at momsclubofwhitehousestation@yahoo.com.

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And for Warren County Moms:

Belvidere

Lopatcong

MOMs Club of Stewartsville - Prospective new members can email momsmaria@comcast.net

Washington Township

Phillipsburg

Hackettstown

Warren Hills Area

information updated 9/12/08

Single Volunteers of Hunterdon County, meets monthly.  Visit their website for more information.

Hunterdon Walking & Social Club: For Singles ages 35+.  Meets every Sunday for walking, then socializing.  Visit their website for more information.

Parents Without Partners:  Closest is the Mid-Jersey Chapter #236 based in Edison.  The phone # is 732-602-8800. 

Somerset-Hunterdon Chapter of Widows & Widowers: (908) 647-5097; 1st Monday of Month, 7:30 pm; Manville VFW, 600 Washington Avenue., Manville

SINGLES GET-TOGETHERS at Bridgewater Manor, Route 202-206, Bridgewater.  Call (908) 658-3000.

Hunterdon County Social Club. This group is for all people living in or near Hunterdon County NJ who are looking for other people to socailize with. We socialize via the message board and planned events. Attend one of our events, post one of your own, or just post that you are looking for someone to share some time with.   Visit their website for more information.

 Resources On the Web

Check out the websites with local connections, groups and/or activities.

NJ Singles: Mix & Mingle with Other NJ Singles

Professional  and Business Singles Network (with events in Hunterdon and surrounding areas)

ESC Career and Life Planning Center

NJ Sierra Club Singles

These are some other single-parenting resources we thought you would find useful as well.

Parents WorldSingle Moms Online

NJ Child Support Website

Below you will find the FREE Courtesy Listings for Somerset County Child Care Providers.

Free business listings are provided as a courtesy to our site visitors. These businesses are not supporters of Hunterdon Moms Online. To request a FREE Courtesy Listing in our directory with your business name, location and phone number, click here.

If you would like to upgrade your current listing to include a link to your website, then check out our additional advertising options.

Read reviews from parents like you on these child care programs in the comments.  Feel free to post your own comments if you’ve had any experiences with the programs listed here.

Branchburg, NJ

• Apples & Books Learning Center: 908-429-4275

Disclaimer

Hunterdon Moms Online does not personally recommend or endorse any of the care providers listed in this directory.  The information contained in this directory is for information purposes only.  You utilize the services of any program in this directory at your own risk and discretion.  We encourage you thoroughly scrutinize any facility or in-home care provider before placing your child in someone else’s care.

The opinions expressed in program review comments are not those of Hunterdon Moms Online.

We receive these comments from Hunterdon County Parents and provide it here as general information for other parents who view this site.

Below you will find the FREE Courtesy Listings for Warren County Child Care Providers.

Free business listings are provided as a courtesy to our site visitors. These businesses are not supporters of Hunterdon Moms Online. To request a FREE Courtesy Listing in our directory with your business name, location and phone number, click here.

If you would like to upgrade your current listing to include a link to your website, then check out our additional advertising options.

Read reviews from parents like you on these child care programs in the comments.  Feel free to post your own comments if you’ve had any experiences with the programs listed here.

Belvidere, NJ

• Teach and Care Family Care: 732-433-9475 

Stewartsville, NJ

• Tiny Tots Family Day Care: 479-1477

Washington, NJ

• Maria’s Childcare:  908-689-5685
• Donna’s Homeschooling Preschool: 908-213-6634 or 908-689-1339
• Karen’s Child Care: 908-835-1776
• Roseanne’s Child Care: 908-835-1676

Disclaimer

Hunterdon Moms Online does not personally recommend or endorse any of the care providers listed in this directory.  The information contained in this directory is for information purposes only.  You utilize the services of any program in this directory at your own risk and discretion.  We encourage you thoroughly scrutinize any facility or in-home care provider before placing your child in someone else’s care.

The opinions expressed in program review comments are not those of Hunterdon Moms Online.

We receive these comments from Hunterdon County Parents and provide it here as general information for other parents who view this site.

Here’s what some parents are saying about Stewartsville Park.  Leave your own comments for us on this park if you’ve been there.

Located off Main Street in Stewartsville, NJ in Warren County

“Great park!!! Large grassy area for running….lots of swings and see-saws and slides…(one is too high…my kids know they can’t go on it) and they just put 2 new little tike brand, big, great climb on jungle gyms there. They also just installed a gazebo (great photo op!) and there is a very little stream for kids to wade in during summer. My children just wear water shoes and I bring a change of clothes with me for them. There is a horse farm adjacent to the park, so there is added excitement of seeing and feeding the horses (I bring carrots). We LOVE this park!” from Margaret