Stay Warm With a Story-Themed Weekend

A warm New Years gave way to frigid temperatures this week, and reluctance to set foot outside for many residents.

Though temperatures are expected to rise over the weekend, it's still a little chilly—but it's no reason to stay home for the weekend. Instead, step out—briefly—for some of the family-themed activities around Somerset County.

Here's what's happening this weekend:

When/Where: Friday 10 a.m. at the .
Why Go: Your two to six year old can enjoy a story about fuzzy animals.
Cost: Free.

When/Where: Saturday 10 a.m. at the .
Why Go: It’s National Soup Month and your two to six year old can learn how awesome soup is through a story.
Cost: Free.
Computer Class: Job and Career Accelerator
When/Where: Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Bridgewater Township Library.
Why Go: To learn from an instructor how to create professional resumes and cover letters through a Job and Career Accelerator in an effort to find available jobs. 
Cost: Free, but registration is required.
Story Hour
When/Where: 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at the  190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge.
Why Go: Infants to children age 5, with a parent, are invited to hear a naturalist read an environmentally-based story and enjoy a short walk on the trails of the EEC. 
Cost: Free, for information, call 908-766-2489, or go to Somerset County Parks Commission website.

When/Where: Saturday 1 p.m. at the .
Why Go: It’s a chance for students ages 12 to 15 to log volunteer service hours, while completing educational and fun activities.
Cost: Free, but you’ll need to call 908-766-2489 to register.
Winter Birds
When/Where: 2 p.m. on Saturday at the 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge.
Why Go: Everyone, of all ages, are invited to learn to identify birds by sight, learning the basics of bird behavior, biology.
Cost: Free, for information call 908-766-2489, or go on the Somerset County Parks Commission website.
Open House for Membership Pre-School Camp
When/Where: Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center.
Why Go: To see what kinds of programs are offered to the community, including Indoor Pool (Salt Based,) Fitness Center, Group Fitness Classes, Personal Training, J-Spin Program, LesMills Body Pump Fitness Program, Swim Instruction, Sports Leagues, Summer Swim Club and Bridgewater Tide Swim Team, among others.
Cost: The open house is free to the community, but registering on that day includes savings of $100 to $200.