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🌱 Patch AM: Will your voice help shape future health services in Basking Ridge?
Make time for Holiday Pops Concert on the Basking Ridge Patch calendar

Greetings Basking Ridge! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Will your voice help shape future health services in Basking Ridge?
- How local Elks turned one Basking Ridge evening into holiday magic
Also on today's calendar: Holiday Pops Concert and 8 more events.
Find out what's happening in Basking Ridgefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Basking Ridgefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 44 and low of 24 degrees.
- Monday: Breezy in the a.m.; sunshine, temps: high: 39, low: 28.
- Tuesday: A bit of snow and rain, with a high of 40 and low of 34 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 'Voices For Health' Community Survey Launched By Bernards Township Health Department (patch.com) — Residents served by the Bernards Township Health Department, including those in Basking Ridge, are being asked to complete a “Voices for Health” survey by January 5 to shape future local health programs. You can take it online or pick up a paper copy at the Health Department office in Basking Ridge or participating local libraries, with responses guiding education, prevention, and screening services.
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• Elks Bring Holiday Cheer to Veterans at Lyons VA Medical Center (tapinto.net) — Veterans at the Lyons VA Medical Center in Basking Ridge enjoyed a holiday dinner and surprise visit from Santa, thanks to volunteers from several New Jersey Elks lodges. More than 100 veterans were treated to a full buffet and gift bags, highlighting the Elks’ ongoing commitment to supporting those who served.
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📸 Around Basking Ridge
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Basking Ridge
★ Featured events ★
- Holiday Pops Concert
Ridge High School, 268 S Finley Ave, Bernards
3:00 pm
Sunday December 21
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Other local events
- Sleigh Bell Swing
Raritan Valley Community College , 118 Lamington Rd , Branchburg
7:00 pm - Light Opera of New Jersey Holiday POPS
Ridge High School Performing Arts Center
3:00 pm - Quiet Christmas Service
Bishop Janes United Methodist Church , 22 S Finley Ave , Bernards
4:00 pm - Band Morning Performance
Mount Prospect Elementary , 111 Hansom Road , Basking Ridge
8:15 am - Virtual: Unveiling the Enchantment of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" with Gil Harel
BernardsLibrary.org
7:00 pm - Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship
Bishop Janes United Methodist Church , 22 S Finley Ave , Bernards
4:00 am - Family Service Christmas Pageant
Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church , 45 Church St , Bernards
3:00 pm - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Somerset Hills Lutheran Church, 350 Lake Rd, Bernards, NJ, 07920
4:30 pm - Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church , 45 Church St , Bernards
7:00 pm - All Ages Storytime @ Bernards Township Library
Bernards Township Library , 32 S Maple Ave , Basking Ridge
10:00 am
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Monday December 22
Wednesday December 24
Tuesday December 30
📣 Basking Ridge Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- JC Promotions’ Holiday Flea & Gift Fairs
Fanwood
9:00 am - Sunday Group Meditation – Monroe, NJ
Heartfulness Meditation Center , 45 Wycoff Mills Rd , Monroe Township
9:00 am - Kate Curran Trio
1776 Morristown , 67 E Park Pl , Morristown
11:00 am - Kids Workshop-Create Your Own Holiday Ornaments with Vanessa Lopez
A Maker's Circle , 8 Hacklebarney Rd , Gladstone
1:00 pm
Sunday December 21
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Basking Ridge PatchAM possible:
- The NJ School of Woodwork — (908) 303-6648
The Largest Woodworking school in NJ - David A. Abrutyn, M.D. — 908-685-8500
Sports Medicine, Joint Reconstruction, Shoulder&Knee Surgery - Somerset Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery — 908-222-0070
A patient-centered plastic surgery practice - Curbing Hunger — (908) 768-7776
Orange Bins help curb hunger
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Stop & Shop posted a job opening for PT Clerk - Grocery - 0877 in Basking Ridge. Apply here.
- Foot And Ankle Physicians PA posted a job opening for Medical Receptionist/Surgical Coordinator in Warren. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Basking Ridge here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bridgewater
- Pet Supply Store Gets Best Of 2025 Nod For 'Top-Of-The-Line' Products (patch.com)
- Bridgewater Family-Run Liquor Saver Expands To Open Larger Store (patch.com)
- Somerset County VoTech Tap Company Spreads Holiday Cheer (patch.com)
Ok Basking Ridge! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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