NJBPU Payment Assistance Event
2024-04-08 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Somerville Public Library, 35 W. End Ave., Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
NJ SHARES is hosting a NJ Board of Public Utilities Payment Assistance for Gas and Electric (NJ BPU PAGE) grant event at the Somerville Library, 35 West End Ave., Somerville, on Monday, April 8, from 4 to 7 p.m.
This event is designed to help individuals apply for energy (gas and electric) assistance. Registration is not required.
Please reference this flyer for items to bring. For questions, call 908-458-8445.

Bridge to Success: Virtual Webinar Series for Job Seekers
2024-04-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-04-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-04-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Meeting
Are you feeling stressed in your job search?
This spring, the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board and EmPoWER Somerset are offering a free eight-week virtual program for community members entitled Bridge to Success. The stress-management techniques shared in this series focus on behavioral, social, and cognitive coping strategies that can be used to address stressful situations at home, work, and interpersonal relationships. The strategies will help participants survive and thrive during the job-search process, and in life.
The virtual series will run every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. beginning on March 20, and ending May 8.
While there is no limit on participants, those taking part in the program are expected to attend all sessions. Everyone who attends and completes seven of the eight sessions will receive a $50 Amazon gift card.
To register, use the QR code on this flyer, or click here. For questions, email info@thegrwdb.org.

Career Cafe at Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Services Center
2024-04-26 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-31 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-06-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Center, 27 Warren St., 2nd floor, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Services Center at 27 Warren St., second floor, Somerville, is hosting a Career Cafe series this spring.
Job seekers, community- and faith-based organizations, current Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board partners, and businesses representatives based in Hunterdon and Somerset counties are invited to stop by for coffee, cookies and conversation about the menu of Training Center’s services, including individual and cohort training opportunities, resume and job search assistance, literacy services and much more.
This information series will be conducted from 2 to 4 p.m. on the following Fridays: April 26, May 31 and June 28. If you can’t make it those days or hours, the Training Center is open for walk-in service five days a week, from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday to Friday. Appointments during those times are also available. In addition, the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center at 6 Gauntt Place in Flemington is open for walk-in service from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Wednesday and by appointment Thursday and Friday.
For questions about the Career Cafes and to learn more about available services, email onestop@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5780.

Somerset County Free Community Resource Event
2024-05-03 16:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 300 Union Ave., Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
The Somerset County Department of Human Services, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, The Giving Network and the Princeton Justice Initiative are collaborating on a two-day Community Resource Event in which resources and free items will be given away to community members.
The event will be conducted at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, at 300 Union Ave, Somerville, on Friday, May 3, from 4 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Items include free household items, coats and more. Everything is available while supplies last. This event is open to all Somerset County families and individuals. No information is required from residents.
All interested local agencies are invited to participate, by tabling to provide resources and promote agency services and programs. Follow this link to register by Friday, April 19. Please note this is an outside event and all agencies must provide their own table. Tents/canopies are encouraged.
For any questions, contact Rheanah Johnson at Rjohnson@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-704-6300.

11th Annual Culture of Health Conference
2024-05-10 08:00 - 16:00 | Ocean Place Resort and Spa, 1 Ocean Blvd., Long Branch, NJ, 07740, United States
The NJ YMCA State Alliance is hosting the 11th Annual Culture of Health Conference on Friday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ocean Place Resort and Spa, 1 Ocean Boulevard, Long Branch.
The theme for this year’s conference is Navigating Systems for Deepening Community Impact. Through breakout sessions and keynote addresses, the systems and social drivers that play a critical role in advancing health equity within our communities will be explored.
Registration is $45 per person. Use the link or QR code in this flyer to register. Registration closes on May 6.

Women’s Bureau-Empowering Care Workers: Policy Insights & Support for a Day Without Childcare
2024-05-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
The U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau will present a webinar, “Empowering Care Workers: Policy Insights & Support for a Day Without Childcare,” from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday, May 13.
The purpose of this event is to amplify the work of the Women’s Bureau and the participating panelists in reducing the caregiver penalty and addressing the undervaluation of workers in the care economy. This virtual event aims to uplift the rights of care workers, by discussing key policy recommendations and reforms, highlighting policy papers and short films that seek to shift the narrative around the care economy and its workers, and raising awareness of this day of action and how people can connect with it in their cities and states.
To register, click here.

Legal Services of Northwest Jersey Credit Repair Collections Webinar
2024-05-16 12:00 - 14:00
Legal Services of Northwest Jersey is hosting a virtual legal clinic at 12 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2024, to advise on legal issues regarding collections, credit repair, and debt defenses. Attendees should register ahead of time, which will allow the agency’s attorneys to either meet with them one-on-one during the event, or to schedule an attorney consultation with the attendees in the coming weeks after the clinic.
To register for this event, go here.
The agency provides legal assistance for people experiencing poverty in Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Sussex and Warren Counties.

CJHRC Webinar: Car Leasing, Car Buying & Lemon Laws Overview
2024-05-16 18:00 - 19:15 | Virtual Event
Central Jersey Housing Resource Center (CJHRC) is presenting a webinar, “Car Leasing, Car Buying & Lemon Laws Overview,” on Thursday, May 16, from 6 to 7:15 p.m.
A car is usually the second most expensive cost after housing. During this free webinar, participants will learn important tips before they buy, lease or sell their existing car; how credit affects their interest rate; understand NJ Lemon Laws; and much more.
This is the second year this webinar is being presented – agency officials say they are bringing the subject back because the first event was so well received.
TO register, click on the following https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/1152686646172222808, or got to www.cjhrc.org and hover over the Virtual Counseling Programs tab and click on HRC Informational Series. Click on the webinar you want to register for and it will bring you to a flyer with a link to register. If you have questions or need help registering, please contact a CJHRC Counselor at 908-446-0037.

Aging Well Expo in Bridgewater
2024-05-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Senior Wellness Center at Bridgewater, 876 E. Main St., Bridgewater, NJ, 08876, United States
Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services is presenting the 2024 Aging Well Expo from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Senior Wellness Center at Bridgewater.
Attendees can tour the multipurpose senior center, hear from providers, participate in yoga demonstrations, and learn more how the Office on Aging & Disability Services can help support community members.
For more information or to register for this free event, contact the Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services at 908-704-6346 or OfficeAging@co.somerset.nj.us.

Veteran’s Resource Fair in Hunterdon County
2024-05-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Hunterdon County Complex, 314 State Route 12, Flemington, NJ, 08822, United States
The Hunterdon County Board of Commissioners and Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. are presenting a Veteran’s Resource Fair on Monday, May 20, at 1 p.m., at the County Complex, Building 1, 314 Route 12, in Flemington.
The event is specifically designed to provide resources, support, and networking opportunities for veterans. A number of state and county departments will be present, along with the YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board. Additional participants will be announced at the event date nears.
Light refreshments will be served.
To RSVP, click here.

Somerset County BizFest
2024-05-31 08:00 - 17:00 | Somerset Patriots TD Bank Ballpark, 1 Patriots Drive, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807, United States
The annual Somerset County BizFest will be presented from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at the Somerset Patriots Ballpark, 1 Patriots Park, Bridgewater.
The Somerset County Business Community will have an opportunity to promote their business to an array of suppliers, consultants, and residents, while making new business-to-business contacts. During the event, businesses can introduce residents and other businesspeople to product and service options available in the surrounding areas. More than 75 businesses will be in attendance.
This event is free to the business and residential community to attend.
Businesses interested in participating as a vendor may register here. Space is limited.
For more information, contact CEdwards@scbp.org.

Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County Annual Meeting and Recognition Event
2024-06-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County, PeopleCare Center, 120 Finderne Ave., Bridgewater, NJ, 08807, United States
Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County (LVSC) will host its Annual Meeting and Recognition Event at the PeopleCare Center, 120 Finderne Ave., Bridgewater, on Wednesday, June 5, from 7 to 9 p.m.
This event is free and open to all LVSC tutors, students, and supporters. Pizza and dessert will be served.
Representatives of the LVSC Board and Executive Director, Aimee Lam, will review the past year and look towards the next. Tutors will be thanked for their hard work and dedication, achievements will be recognized, and the LVSC community will be celebrated.
Go here to register to attend the event.

Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training
2024-06-12 10:00 - 12:30 | County College of Morris, 214 Center Grove Rooad, Randolph, NJ, 07869, United States
A Veteran Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training on Wednesday, June 12, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the County College of Morris, Maston Library Learning Center, RM 121, 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph.
This workshop will feature S.A.V.E. and Gun Safety Training.
It is open to the public but will be especially helpful for Veterans, Veteran Providers, Case Workers and Community Partners.
Optional registration is available by using the link in this flyer. It will be helpful to plan refreshments.

Cannabis Town Hall and Job Fair at RVCC
2024-06-22 11:30 - 16:30 | Raritan Valley Community College Event Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, 08876, United States
A Cannabis Town Hall featuring panel discussions with industry leaders and local and state legislators, a cannabis career fair, and an expungement clinic will be presented from 12 to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 22, in the Event Center at Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) on Lamington Road in Branchburg.
This unique gathering combines an educational symposium with a job fair to shed light on the swiftly expanding cannabis landscape. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. and admission is free. Registration is optional at this link: https://bit.ly/3WTCVDa.
This event is sponsored by the Coalition for Medical Marijuana New Jersey (CMMNJ) in partnership with a variety of agencies. These include Canna Coverage Insurance Services, Project Clean Slate, Minorites for Medical Marijuana (M4MM), The Glory Firm, NJ Cannabis Consulting, Valley Wellness, Aunt Mary’s Cannabis Dispensary, Future Entheogenic Medicines, Visions and Pathways, and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board (GRWDB).
During the June 22 Town Hall – the first of its type in Somerset and Hunterdon counties – a panel of experts will cover topics ranging from legalization updates to the impact these updates will have on local communities. These panel discussions present an opportunity to engage with like-minded individuals and get questions answered during four 40- to 45-minute talks. Topics include:

Building the Cannabis Ecosystem in Municipalities
Cannabis Tax Revenue: Economic Development, Workforce Development, Social Justice, Tracking and Measuring Accountability
Improving Health Outcomes through Medical Cannabis
The Psychedelics Market, Research to Retail

The panel discussions, running from 12 to 4 p.m., will be preceded by vendor networking, and free pizza and water provided by United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW 360). The union represents workers from across New Jersey who work in the cannabis industry’s entire supply chain.
Vendor of cannabis-related enterprises will be part of a vendor hall set up in the RVCC Conference Center. Among these will be multiple businesses with available job openings.
Valley Wellness, located at 407 US 202 in Raritan Borough, will be conducting impromptu interviews for various positions within their dispensary, alongside Aunt Mary’s who will be accepting resumes. You can secure your spot for an on-site interview by pre-registering via the QR code in this flyer or by this link: https://bit.ly/450lsej. However, walk-ins are also warmly welcomed, so attendees are encouraged to bring their resumes.
In addition, Canna Coverage will be accepting resumes from experienced insurance professionals or college students who are interested in internships.
Businesses interested in participating in this event as a one-time vendor or becoming a sponsor of ongoing cannabis-related events sponsored by the Coalition of Medial Marijuana can use the QR code in this flyer or go to this link: https://bit.ly/3WTCVDa.
The on-site Expungement Clinic will be led by Glory Law Firm attorney Valisha Desir and other attorneys on site. Those interested in utilizing these services must pre-register, by using the QR code in this flyer or by using this link https://bit.ly/3wEUgoV.
Attendees also will have the opportunity to enter a raffle and win one of two $500 scholarships for NJ Cannabis Certified. This is a 15-hour, five-module certificate course, conducted live via Zoom in partnership with RVCC and seven other New Jersey community colleges. It is designed for individuals looking to kick-start their career in the cannabis industry or simply expand their knowledge. For details about NJ Cannabis Certified, visit https://njcannacert.com/.

Golf Fore Literacy for Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County
2024-07-15 13:00 - 19:00 | Neshanic Valley Golf Course, 2301 South Branch Road, Neshanic Station, NJ, 08853, United States
The 8th Annual Golf Fore Literacy supporting the Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County (LVSC) will begin on Monday, July 15 with a 1 p.m. Shotgun Start at the Neshanic Valley Golf Course, 2301 South Branch Road, Neshanic Station.
The event features:
Full Course Golfers (18-holes). $225/person: Best ball scramble. Full course package includes green fees, golf cart, putting green, driving range, box lunch, and prizes. Plus, after-party to include 2-hour premium open bar with dinner and dessert.
Beginner Golfers – Not ready for 18 holes? $175/person: Beginner golf package includes a 1-hour clinic and short course. Plus, after-party to include 2-hour premium open bar with dinner and dessert.
Non-Golfers After-Party Only. $85/person: Not a golfer? Join the after-party in a panoramic ballroom overlooking the rolling hills of Somerset County. Includes a two-hour open bar with dinner and dessert.
Participation in Golf Fore Literacy will help support those in LVSC programs who are learning to read, write, and communicate in English, so that they can have a better life.
To register or for more information, including event sponsorship details, go here.

Negotiating and Signing a Residential Lease Workshop
2024-07-19 09:30 - 12:00 | Visions and Pathways, 16th Fourth Ave., Bridgewater, NJ, 08807, United States
Visions and Pathways is hosting a Residential Lease Workshop on Friday, July 19, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the agency at 16th Fourth Ave., Bridgewater.
During this free workshop, participants will learn how to negotiate and sign a residential lease. Standard lease provisions will be reviewed, along with techniques to negotiate and advocate in discussions with landlords.
The event also will share information on other local services, and food will be served.
The workshop is presented by Visions and Pathways and Street Law. To register, scan the QR code in this flyer.

Community Workshop: Senior Fraud Seminar
2024-08-13 14:00 - 16:00 | PeopleCare Center, 120 Finderne Ave., Bridgewater, NJ, 08807, United States
HomeSharing, Inc. is hosting a Senior Fraud Seminar on Tuesday, August 13, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Peoplecare Center at 120 Finderne Ave. in Bridgewater.
Participants will learn about the top scams targeting senior citizens and the steps they can take to protect themselves and their finances. This event is presented by Amboy Bank and HomeSharing.
Light refreshments will be served.
To Register, call Jen Zollo at 732-906-3939 or email jzollo@amboybank.com.

Resource Expo with CEA and DVRS
2024-09-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Flemington Elks Lodge, 165 Route 31, Flemington, NJ, 08822, United States
A Resource Expo will be presented by the Center for Educational Advancement (CEA) from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, September 19, at the Flemington Elks Lodge, 165 Route 31, Flemington.
This event will feature local and state partners sharing information on: community employment and job coaching; college search support; and mental health Service providers. In addition, representatives from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) will be on-site.
RSVP by using the QR code in this flyer. For more information, contact Dr. Paul Semegran, the CEA’s director of Academic & Transition Services at psemegran@cea-nj.org or 908-782-1480, Ext. 111.

Teen Speak Workshop Hosted by EmPower Somerset
2024-09-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event
EmPower Somerset is conducting a free, virtual Teen Speak Parent and Caregiver Workshop on September 19 and 26, 2024 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Teen Speak teaches the skills necessary to open the lines of communication between parents/caregivers and their teens focusing on topics such
as sex, mental health, and substance use. Participants who complete both sessions will receive a $40 gift card.
Seating is limited. To register, scan the QR code in this flyer of visit https://tinyurl.com/bdfucw5n.

Career Cafe at Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Services Center
2024-09-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Center, 27 Warren St., 2nd floor, Somerville, NJ, 08876, United States
The Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Training Services Center at 27 Warren St., second floor, Somerville, is hosting a Career Cafe series this fall.
Job seekers, community- and faith-based organizations, current Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board partners, and businesses representatives based in Hunterdon and Somerset counties are invited to stop by for coffee, cookies and conversation about the menu of Training Center’s services, including individual and cohort training opportunities, resume and job search assistance, literacy services and much more.
This information series will be conducted from 2 to 4 p.m. on the following Fridays: September 27, October 25 and November 22. If you can’t make it those days or hours, the Training Center is open for walk-in service five days a week, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Appointments during those times are also available. In addition, the Greater Raritan One-Stop Career Center at 6 Gauntt Place in Flemington is open for walk-in service from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Wednesday and by appointment Thursday and Friday.
For questions about the Career Cafes and to learn more about available services, email onestop@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-541-5780.

Clean Slate Expungement Clinic
2024-10-01 10:00 - 14:00 | First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, 771 Somerset St., Somerset, NJ, 08873, United States
The New Jersey Office of the Public Defender (NJOPD), First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, Assemblyman Joe Danielsen, D-Dist. 17, and Somerset County are teaming up to host a Clean Slate Expungement Clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at First Baptist, 711 Somerset St., Somerset section of Franklin.
The free event is open to all New Jersey residents in need of expungement. The event offers one-on-one consultations with experienced NJOPD attorneys and legal professionals who will assist with expungement eligibility, paperwork, and more.
To register, use the link in this flyer or go here.

2024 Somerset County DISABILITY Expo & Job Fair
2024-10-05 13:00 - 15:30 | Senior Wellness Center at Bridgewater, 876 E. Main St., Bridgewater, NJ, 08876, United States
The Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services and the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board are hosting the 2024 DisABILITY Expo and Job Fair on Saturday, October 5, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Senior Wellness Center at Bridgewater, at 876 E. Main Street and is open to all residents.
This in-person event is a unique “one-stop shopping” opportunity that county residents utilize to meet representatives from more than 30 county, state, and local agencies, and businesses.
Some of the participants include Alternatives, Inc. Hunterdon County NJ Senior, Disabilities & Veterans Services, Kessler Foundation, New Jersey Division of Disability Services, Norwescap, Our House, Inc. Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity Somerville, RWJBarnabas Health Community Health Department, Rutgers Health – School of Health Professions, Safe+Sound Somerset, Somerset County Library System of New Jersey, Somerset County Park Commission, StarThrower Group, Inc, Your Choice Home Care, Zufall Health, CEA- Center for Educational Advancement, Grace Healthcare Services, Hackensack Meridian Health, LifeWave, Matheny Medical and Educational Center, United States Government Postal Services, Valley Wellness NJ and WellCare Nurses & Staffing NJ.
For more, go here to see the event map and list of vendor participants: https://bit.ly/4eoH3Ba.
The event focuses on disability-related information and employment opportunities but will be of value to anyone interested in learning about the many services available to Somerset County residents. There also will be two workshops, on Emergency Preparedness and Personal Assistance Services Program.
To register and for more information, call 909-203-6080.
