SCPC Concert: The Chi-Lites

Tomorrow's Somerset County Park Commission 2012 Summer Concert Series presents The Chi-Lites...

According to the SCPC info...

The Chi-Lites are one of the all-time top R&B groups, touring for almost 55 years. Their hits include Oh Girl, Have You Seen Her, and Hot on a Thing. In total they earned 11 top 40 hits. In 2000 they were inducted into Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame, as well as inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2005.

This free Sunday evening outdoor concert starts at 7 p.m. at Duke Island Park on Old York Road in Bridgewater. Bring family and friends, the family dog, chairs and blankets, cameras, and your dancing shoes.

As this is an outdoor concert, if the weather looks threatening call (908)722-1200x7 for information regarding cancellations.
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For more information on The Chi-Lites go here.
For more information on the SCPC 2012 Summer Concert Series go here.

HEF Music in the Park Tomorrow

The Hillsborough Education Foundation's 2012 Music in the Park summer series ends tomorrow evening with a performance by The Tone Rangers...

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The free outdoor concert starts at 7 p.m. in Ann Van Middlesworth Park at the end of Pleasant View Road off Amwell Road. Bring friends and family, blankets or chairs, the family dog (leashed), and a snack or a few dollars for the ice-cream truck.

For more information on The Tone Rangers go here.
For more information on the Hillsborough Education Foundation go here.
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Photographs from 2011 AVM concert courtesy of Susan Gulliford.

Hillsborough 24-Hour Water Conservation Request

What is it about Manville and water? The following press release is from NJ American Water...

VOORHEES, N.J. (July 23, 2012) – Beginning 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 24, New Jersey American Water will begin emergency repairs on a 60-inch water transmission main in Manville, NJ that distributes water to 18 municipalities in four counties. The company anticipates that repairs will last for 24 hours and asks that customers conserve and curtail outdoor water use until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25.
New Jersey American Water customers are asked to conserve water in [18] municipalities served by the water main, [including Hillsborough Township]
Plans to repair the main began last Thursday evening when a small leak was found on the transmission line. During repairs, New Jersey American Water will need to take the transmission main out of service. Capacity of the company’s water distribution system will be reduced; however, no impact to customers’ water service is anticipated.

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Many residents received a telephone message yesterday with the same information.

SCPC Concert Tonight: Savoy Brown

This evening's Somerset County Park Commission 2012 Summer Concert Series features Savoy Brown...

According to the SCPC website,

Savoy Brown is a blues and rock institution, playing together for more than 40 years. Founder guitarist Kim Simmonds helped launch the UK blues movement. From London's Soho night clubs in 1966 to headlining the world's most famous venues including Carnegie Hall, Savoy Brown still continues to tour worldwide and inspire new listeners with their personal brand of rocking boogie, blues, and rock.

The free concert starts at 7 p.m. outside at Duke Island Park on Old York Road in Bridgewater, NJ. Bring friends and family ,the family dog (leashed), chairs or blankets, a camera, snacks, a few dollars for ice cream, and your enthusiasm.

Tonight's HEF Concert: Langdon and Davelman

This evening's Hillsborough Education Foundation concert features Scott Langdon and Lou Davelman...

According to their website, Mr. Langdon and Mr. Davelman perform rock, indie pop, and folk rock.

The outdoor concert starts at 7 p.m. at Ann Van Middlesworth Park on Pleasant View Road.

2012 Sourland Music Festival

The Sourland Planning Council's 9th Sourland Music Festival kicks off at 4 p.m.this Saturday, July 21st at Hillsborough Country Club with The Ernie White Band, Laura Cheadle, Leslie Ford & Group, Chuck Schaeffer, Briz, and Todd Wolfe - a great lineup for anyone who enjoys skillfully performed roots rock, blues, jazz, acoustic and bluegrass jams by accomplished local artists.

" It's our own mini-Woodstock. The festival is a family-friendly...event overlooking the beautiful rolling hills of the Sourlands and the Amwell Valley. Bring a blanket, lawn chair, and umbrella and sunscreen if you arrive early. Sorry, no coolers this year but lots of great new foods and drink available including beer and wine from the club,” added Sourlandfest Coordinator Tom Kilbourne.

There will be a raffle of an Imagine Surf stand-up paddle board and paddle, courtesy of sponsor Blue Ridge Mountain Sports of Princeton and a fifty-fifty raffle.

Support local businesses and non-profit groups at the venue. The festival, which runs until 10 p.m., has become a Sourlands summertime tradition – whether you live here or just love to visit. Enjoy great music, purchase deliciously-prepared local foods and drink, meet friends and neighbors and play some games with the kids. Best of all, by enjoying a beautiful Sourland Mountain summer evening, the audience supports a worthy environmental cause and local artists!

The program is a memento received by each attendee. Its cover is a lovely colorful Sourlands view painting by local artist Nancy Herrington.

To find out more or to buy your tickets now go here. Tickets are $20 for adults, $5 for children under age 13, and free for children under age 6.

Great weather is predicted, but, just in case, the rain-date is Sunday, July 22nd. Bring your camera.
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The Sourland Planning Council, founded in 1986, is a non-profit organization working to protect the ecological integrity, historical resources and special character of the Sourland Mountain region. Over the past two decades the trustees and members have built a coalition that unites local residents, businesses, all levels of government and other conservation organizations for the purpose of maintaining the environmental quality and the rural nature of the Sourland Mountain. The Sourland Mountain is the largest forest expanse remaining in Central New Jersey. At 568 feet maximum elevation, the ridge runs northwest from the Delaware River,defining an area four miles wide and seventeen miles long. The Sourland Mountain provides irreplaceable wildlife habitat and is a critical stop-over for migratory birds along the Atlantic flyway.

Historically significant from the colonial period, its rockiness has constrained intense development. Some portions are protected parkland and preserved open space. Its forest canopy, wetlands, fragile aquifer and headwater streams still need to be protected from over-development and pollution. The Sourland region includes East and West Amwell,Hillsborough, Hopewell, and Montgomery Townships in the three counties of Hunterdon, Somerset,
and Mercer.
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"Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So...get on your way. - Dr. Seuss
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Information courtesy of the Sourland Planning Council.

HNJJ In the Summertime

Halfway through summer and Hillsborough's days are crammed with local activities. Enjoy a little summer music by Nat King Cole while you fill in the rest of your summer calendar...

The 2012 Hillsborough Education Foundation's Music in the Park has two more concerts on July 19th and July 26th at Ann Van Middlesworth Park

This Saturday, July 21st, the Sourland Music Festival kicks off at 4 p.m. at the Hillsborough Country Club.

The Somerset County Park Commission's 2012 Concert Series continues on Sunday evenings through August 26th at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater.

The 2012 Somerset County 4-H Fair runs from August 8th to August 10th at North Branch Park on Milltown Road in Bridgewater.

Don't forget the Hillsborough Rotary's Fifth Annual Rotary Fair from August 14th to August 19th at Lowes Promenade Shopping Center on Route 206.

This year's Hillsborough Recreation Family Campout and Fishing Derby is scheduled for Friday, August 3rd at Ann Van Middlesworth Park. The registration deadline is July 31st.

The Hillsborough Library has continuous activities all year, but the adult summer calendar can be viewed here. There are also activities for teens and children.

Somerset Valley Playhouse on Amwell Road presents The Little Mermaid from July 20th through August 5th.

And don't forget Somerville's Friday night cruises continuing through Labor Day.

If you still have a free evening, do something civic and attend a meeting of the Board of Adjustment or the Planning Board or the Township Committee. They can be more entertaining than an evening of TV reruns.

2012 Somerville Cruise - June 8th

The HNJJ crew enjoyed the Somerville Friday night Cruise on June 8th...

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Somerville made a few cruise changes - some good, some bad, some neutral.

They canceled the Friday concerts on the Courthouse steps, but they still have the oldies True Tone DJ at the church playing a nice mix that harmonizes with the classic cars.

Unfortunately, at least on June 8th, they apparently eliminated the cruise parking lot behind the church, discouraging some of the cruisers who can't find parking. This is a big cruise and needs the room.

Additionally, cars not involved in the cruise are using the spots on Main Street that are clearly marked as being reserved for Classic Cruisers.
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Photographs courtesy of Susan Gulliford.

SCPC Concert: The Hit Men

On Sunday, July 15th, the Somerset County Park Commission's 2012 Summer Concert Series presents The Hit Men...

This free outdoor concert starts at 7 p.m. at Duke Island Park on Old York Road, Bridgewater, NJ.

According to the SCPC:

The Hitmen have played and made the hits of the 60's, 70's, and the 80's. They are the original recording and performing artists from mega-star acts including Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Tommy James & The Shondells, and many more. Listen to Gerry Polci re-create his million seller hit with The Four Seasons of Oh What A Night.

Bring a blanket or chair, friends and family, the family dog (leashed), a camera, and a snack or a few dollars to splurge at the ice cream truck. Many of the groups sell CDs after the concert. You might want to try some dancing.

If the weather looks iffy, call (908) 722-1200 x7 to check for cancellation.

The HNJJ crew enjoyed the music so much that we decided to post more...


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For more information about The Hit Men go here.

For more information about the Somerset County Park Commission's 2012 Summer Concert Series go here.

HEFs Sun Dog Concerts

Despite the high temperatures, a small but enthusiastic audience attended last week's Hillsborough Education Foundation Music in the Park concert which featured the band Sun Dog...

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Sun Dog will be making an encore appearance at this Thursday's HEF concert, July 12th, at 7 p.m. outside at Ann Van Middlesworth Park on Pleasant View Road.

For information on the Hillsborough Education Foundation (HEF) go here.

For more information about Sun Dog go here.
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Photographs courtesy of Susan Gulliford.

SCPC 2012 Concerts: Motor City Revue

This Sunday's Somerset County Park Commission 2012 Summer Concert Series features the Motor City Revue which specializes in Motown music....


From the SCPC website:

The all-star Motor City Revue recreates the signature
Motown sound and takes the audience on a journey back in time to where it all began. Motor City Revue will have the crowd dancing and singing to the songs immortalized by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, and the Supremes.

The free Duke Island Park concert starts at 7 p.m. Sunday, July, 8, 2012. Bring a blanket or folding chairs, snacks, a few dollars for the ice-cream truck, the dog (leashed), and all your family and friends.
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For those of you who need a little Motown education before the concert, go here.

2012 Kutztown Folk Festival Quilts

For the HNJJ friends who quilt or enjoy quilts, here is a special slideshow from the Quilt Barn at the 2012 Kutztown Folk Festival...

2012 Kutztown Quilts - slideshows

View over 2,500 quilts, most of them for sale and the prize winners may be viewed here. The auction of the 24-prize winning quilts is held on July 7th.

The festival continues through Sunday, July 8th.
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Photographs courtesy of Susan Gulliford and George Mariasz.

HEF Concert Tonight: Sun Dog

The 2012 Hillsborough Education Foundation's Music in the Park series continues this evening with the rock band Sun Dog...

HEF 2012 Sun Dog - flash slideshow maker

The concert starts at 7 p.m. at Ann Van Middlesworth Park on Pleasant View Road off Amwell Road.

For more information on Sun Dog go here. For more information on the 2012 Hillsborough Education Foundation(HEF) and this summer's Music in the Park go here.
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Photographs from 2011 courtesy of Susan Gulliford.

2012 Declaration of Independence

The Washington Camp Ground Association's 123rd Annual Independence Day Celebration was held this morning at the Middlebrook Camp Ground in Bridgewater.

The Flag Ceremony includes retiring the 13-star American flag that has been flying all year and replacing it with a new flag...

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The Declaration of Independence Ceremony followed and included the reading of the Declaration of Independence by Linda Barth, the presentation of American Citizenship Awards, and a speech by H. Kels Swan...

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A little information about the Middlebrook Camp Ground...

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Photographs courtesy of Susan Gulliford and George Mariasz.

Somerset County Park Commision 2012 Summer Concert Series

The Somerset County Park Commission's 2012 Summer Concert Series kicks off this evening with The Duprees.

The Duprees are a 1960s doo-wop style group founded in Jersey City, New Jersey. Their first million seller, You Belong to Me, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year...


According to the Park Commission's website,

The Duprees are known world-over for their romantic interpretations of some of the most beautiful love songs ever written. Hailing from New Jersey, in 1962, The Duprees struck gold with You Belong to Me. Their unmistakable sound was born, and the hits kept rolling, including Have You Heard, My Own True Love, and Goodnight My Love. With 40 years in the recording business, The Duprees have never slowed down, still touring and recording after 50 years!

The SCPC concert is scheduled from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Duke Island Park on Old York Road in Bridgewater.

There is no admission charge for the concert. Take a chair or blanket and your camera. Well-mannered dogs on leashes who do well in crowds are welcome. Many concertgoers bring a snack and there is usually an ice-cream truck there.

The concerts are outdoors, so if the weather appears questionable call (908)722-1200 ext. 7.