Summer Activities Return in Basking Ridge into Weekend

While the first day of August may have brought out more umbrellas and rain parkas than bathing suits or shorts, summer's fine weather is due to return on Friday, and also, a chance to enjoy many of the season's special activities.

Since Thursday's production was called off due to rain, Friday night was to be the first scheduled performance of Trilogy Repertory Co. and Troupe of Friend's production of "King Lear."

The free play, with donations accepted, is due to be staged at the outdoor amphitheater at Pleasant Valley Park off Valley Road on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Shows are scheduled for 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 7 p.m. on Sunday.

Grandparents Day for Pleasant Valley Pool members on Saturday

Meanwhile, looking ahead into the weekend, all day on Saturday is free admission for the grandparents of members of Pleasant Valley Pool at "Grandparents Day."

For those who bring a photo, there will be a chance to make a picture frame with your grandkids from 1 to 3 p.m. at the pool on Saturday, as supplies last. Grandparents must be accompanied by a pool member.

Exhibit Opens with Basking Ridge and Bernardsville ARTsee artists

ARTsee, a group of two dozen artists from the Bernardsville and Basking Ridge area, will exhibit at the Clarence Dillon Public Library at 2336 Lamington Road in Bedminster from August 2 to 29. There will be a reception for the artists and public from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 15.

The exhibit will be held in the downstairs meeting rooms of the Library. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, 908-234-2325.

Summer's bounty was to be the subject of a presentation for all Somerset Hills area senior citizens at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 2, at the Senior Wellness Center, 202 Mount Airy Road in Basking Ridge.

"Berries and You: Perfect Together" was to be resented by Rutgers Cooperative Extension, to explore the health benefits of berries with a focus on New Jersey’s berries. The speaker will discuss the history, production and health contributions of berries followed by a tasting, according to a preview from the Senior Wellness Center.