NJ Today: Central Jersey Daily Rundown, Friday, July 6

Community picnic on July 8

The Friends of the Jacobus Vanderveer House & Museum will welcome military families, local residents, veterans, and state, county and municipal officials to a community picnic from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 8, at River Road Park in Bedminster. The event will feature a Field of Honor display of 200 3’ x 5’ American flags at River Road Park. Live musical entertainment will be provided by the band Hoi Polloi. Admission is free and food and beverages will be available for purchase. The event will support Raising The Bar(N), the Friends’ Capital Campaign to raise an early 19th century barn on the grounds of the Vanderveer property. Visit http://jvanderveerhouse.givezooks.com/events/2018-field-of-honor; email info@jvanderveerhouse.org or call 908-396-6053.

Old Bridge violinist to perform at library

Internationally known violinist Alexei Yavtuhovich will perform a solo concert of Bach’s greatest compositions at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at the Old Bridge Public Library, 1 Old Bridge Plaza at the corner of Rt. 516 and Cottrell Road in the Old Bridge Municipal Center.  During the concert, Yavtuhovich of Old Bridge also will lecture informally about Bach and his body of work. Yavtuhovich will perform as part of the Library’s Second Saturday Concert Series and as the third installment of its Collegium Musicum Concert Series. Born in Belarus, Yavtuhovich was a member of the prestigious Belarus State Concert Orchestra and Belarus String Quartet and has performed extensively internationally. Attendants are requested to bring a non-perishable, unexpired donation for the Old Bridge Food Pantry to the free event. The final Collegium Musicum concert, featuring vocalists and a keyboardist performing “Songs My Mother Taught Me: Art Songs of Eastern Europe," will at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11. Additional information is available at www.oldbridgelibrary.org.  

Artist opens show in Lambertville

New Jersey-based artist Leeza Hernandez invites residents to the opening reception of her solo art show, “CORNERS,” at 6 tonight in Lambertville. The artist, whose acrylic work will makes its public debut this month, explores the journey we take through varying life stages that force us to uproot into new environments. From relocation to expansion to empty nesting, separation and beyond, her paintings extract emotion out of the home-buying (and selling) process. The British artist moved to the U.S. almost 20 years ago. The theme of the show was created for the gallery space — the real estate offices of Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty at 49 Bridge St. in Lambertville. The artist's work was created using acrylic, graphite, oil pastels and charcoal on wood panels or canvas. Sizes range from 6x6" to 36x48". All paintings will be available for purchase.The show runs through Aug. 31.

Financial Literacy Course on July 11

The next Somerset Community Action Financial Literacy Course will be on Consumer Protection and will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 11, at the SCAP Program Center, 155 Pierce St., Somerset section of Franklin Township. Enter through the first door on the left. Participants will learn the benefits of having a checking and savings account at a financial institution, taught by volunteer Carletta Beckwith, CPA. Call 732-846-8888 for more information or to sign up for the course. Visit www.somersetcap.com.

Town-wide flea market on July 8

Flemington Flea, a new monthly flea market event featuring antiques, collectibles and special finds, will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 8. The event will cover walkable locations from Main Street to the Stangl Road complex. Antique and vintage finds will be displayed at The Flemington Filling Station and Camp Flemington Antiques. 'Christmas in July' will be the main attraction at Teaberry's Tea Room Carriage House and N'Joy Yourself. Visit www.exploreflemington.com.

Memorial Poker Run on July 7

The 5th Annual Jo-Jo Kolbasowski Memorial Poker Run to benefit veterans will be held on Saturday, July 7, at American Legion Post 253, 60 Devoe Ave., Spotswood. Sign in 9 to 11 a.m., event is rain or shine. Party starts at noon and ends at 6 p.m. with food, entertainment and vendors. Music by Sportin Wood. Walk-ins welcome. Donation, $25. 908-227-0129. Visit www.facebook.com/events/1801435013497450/.

Free paper-shredding event

A free mobile paper-shredding event for personal documents will be held from 9 a.m. to approximately 1 p.m., rain or shine, on Thursday, July 12 at Rahway River Park on St. Georges Ave. in Rahway. The event will end before 1 p.m. if the shredding trucks reach capacity. All Union County residents can use the paper-shredding service. Limit of four 10-pound bags or boxes per person. It is preferred that residents bring their documents in paper bags. Documents should not be bound. Plastic binders and paper clips should be removed. Paper that is wet or damp will not be accepted. Residents should continue to recycle non-confidential papers and magazines with their municipal recycling program. For more details and schedules for all Union County recycling programs, call the Union County Recycling Hotline at 908-654-9889 or visit ucnj.org/recycling.

Family Fun Night & Movie Under the Stars

Family Fun Night & Movie Under the Stars will be held on Friday, July 13, at South Brunswick Community Center, Woodlot Park, 124 New Road, Monmouth Junction. See children's entertainer Mr.Ray beginning at 6 p.m. An outdoor movie, "Peter Rabbit," will be shown on the big screen, beginning approximately at 8:45 p.m. Sponsored by The Learning Experience in Monmouth Junction and the Somerset section of Franklin Township. Free; bring blankets, chairs, bug repellent and cash for food vendors. Visit www.southbrunswicknj.gov/recreation/parks-rec-home.

Hunterdon Harmonizers to perform July 12

The Hunterdon Harmonizers will be presenting a summertime series of songs from Broadway musicals, the Carpenters, Ricky Nelson, today’s popular music honored patriotic themes, and more at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 12, at Deer Path Park, Flemington. Admission is free. Bring lawn blankets, baskets of food, and liquid refreshments. Hot dogs, ice cream and beverages available at nominal costs from vendors located near the stage. Visit www.njharmonizers.org.

Concert celebrates Bernstein's birthday

The Westfield Community Concert Band, under the direction of Dr. Thomas Connors, concludes its Thursday evening Summer Concert Series at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 12, with a concert program celebrating the 100th birthday of Leonard Bernstein and featuring flute soloist Helen Bartolick. This concert will take place in Mindowaskin Park in Westfield. Chairs and blankets are recommended. Rain site: Westfield Community Room in the Westfield Municipal Building. Visit westfieldcommunityband.com.

Photography exhibit opens July 7

The Barron Arts Center in Woodbridge will present “The Spirit of Feria: Photography Exhibit.” The exhibit runs Saturday, July 7, through Sunday, July 22. Artist reception 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, July 9. This exhibit showcases photography taken during Feria de Sevilla, a celebration of Spanish dance and heritage, organized by Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre. The Barron Arts Center is at 582 Rahway Ave. Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Call 732-634-0413.

Genealogy Club to meet July 12

The next meeting of the Genealogy Club of Central Jersey (GCCJ) will be 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 12, at Ahavas Achim Synagogue, second floor, 216 South First Ave., Highland Park. Speaker will be Elana Broch. Visit www.JewishGen.org/jhscj.

Cracking Up in Rahway

The comedy event Cracking Up in Rahway will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, July 20, at Patria Latin Bistro & Lounge, 169 W. Main St., Rahway. The show will feature local stand-up comedians from New Jersey and New York with a special segment just for the ladies. The show will feature New York comedian Candace Kelley as well as Vernita Bostick and Shari Linick, both of New Jersey. Giveaways and vendors with a variety of adult-oriented products will be available. Tickets are $23 in advance and include samples of Patria’s signature appetizers on a first come, first serve basis. To purchase tickets visit www.justbeyouperformingarts.org. Tickets will be $25 at the door while supplies last. Visit www.facebook.com/crackingupinrahway.

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