Starting April 11, 2018

"You kids keep your noses clean, you understand? You'll be hearing from me if you don't! We ain't gonna stand for any weirdness out here!" - Officer Dorf in "Friday the 13th"

Weirdness is what we've got this week! Whenever the 13th of the month lands on a Friday, strange things happen in one corner of Warren County. That's right, we celebrate the horror movie Friday the 13th, filmed right here. All of the events taking place - including a visit from the original Jason Voorhees actor! - are compiled in a special article on the ExploreWarren website so click here to find all the Friday the 13th activities and plan your visit for Friday. Meanwhile, the world premiere of Hitler's Tasters continues its Centenary Stage Company run, while the Women Playwrights Series opens tonight and runs for the next two Wednesdays with staged readings of new plays. (Last year's WPS winner was Hitler's Tasters, leading to the full staging happening now.) It's Astronomy Day, there are craft and vendor events, and it sounds like Spring is finally arriving, weather-wise, this weekend! So get out and enjoy! (But if you dare to head to Blairstown, keep an eye out for Jason!) Happy Wanderings!

Coming Up

Opening Day at Donaldson Farms- Farm Market

Donaldson Farm Market reopens for the season with their famous fresh-baked pies, muffins, fruits and vegetables, honey, local eggs, dairy and glass bottled milk, Amish butter, granolas, quality meats, our own jams, jellies, sauces and salsas, Family Kitchen Raviolis, and specialties from regional

Women Playwrights Series: Turning by Darrah Cloud

Centenary Stage Company kicks off this year's Women Playwrights Series with a staged reading of Darrah Cloud's play inspired by the stories of the first US Women's Gymnastics Team and their journey to the controversial 1936 Berlin Olympics. Seating is limited so please reserve, and a $5 donation per ticket is requested. Initiated in 1992, the WPS is dedicated to providing a working forum for the unique voice of women writing for theatre today, and has helped to develop the work of over 60 playwrights from around the country, producing more than 14 world premieres on the CSC mainstage. Staged readings are followed by a lively discussion with the playwrights and casts. Other WPS events are Havana Orthodoxy by Vita Patrick Morales on April 18 and Another Revolution by Jacqueline Bircher on April 25.  

Living Culinary Herb Workshop at Flowerland Growers, LLC

Do you like fresh herbs? Come to Flowerland Growers and make a culinary herb container. Fill it with rosemary, lavender, mints, oregano, thyme and many more flavorful herbs! Bring your favorite container or purchase one here.$4 to participate and no registration required.

Managing and Living with Backyard Wildlife

Come to "Lunch and Learn Fridays" at Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Warren County. You may be living in the most densely populated state in the country, but that does not keep backyard wildlife from visiting your yard!

Knowlton Fine Arts performs Cheaper by the Dozen

Knowlton Fine Arts is performing the play "Cheaper by the Dozen," telling the story of the Gilbreth family in 1917, a family with a dozen children and a dad who studies how people waste motions.

Billy Bauer Band at Rock Creek

Billy Bauer Band returns to Rock Creek Tavern! Food and drink specials will be offered.

Live at Bea McNally's: The Wrecks

Come to Bea McNally's and see The Wrecks. A four piece party rock cover band full of fun loving Jersey attitude and spirit. The Wrecks encourage everyone to get physically involved and never rest until the crowd is thoroughly entertained.

Go Green with Hope

The Hope Township Environmental Commission and Green Team is hosting its 5th annual: “GO GREEN WITH HOPE” Fair at the Hope Township School.

Allamuchy Crafters and Artisan Fair

Join Rutherfurd Hall for a one of a kind shopping experience! Local artists and crafters will be selling their work! They will have live entertainment by Emily Barnes, food, drinks and, of course, lots of diverse vendors to make your shopping experience unique!

A Day of Wine and Romance at Brook Hollow

Join Roz Lee and friends at the beautiful Brook Hollow Winery in Columbia, NJ. Enjoy the optional wine tasting then meet the authors and stock up on your spring and summer reading material!

Sip 'n' Soup at Villa Milagro

Spring took its time to get here and its still a bit nippy out. Take the chill off with a sip of delicious Villa Milagro wines paired with a samples of two savory soups. For $10 per person, sample 2 warm winter soups and sample 7 wines.

Free Ice Cream day at Mackey’s Orchard

Who wants some ice cream? It's opening day at Mackey's! Enjoy a free small cone of any kind of ice cream. There will also be other specials & deals in their greenhouse and bakery.

Music under the Arbor - The VooDUDES Unplugged

Relax to the sounds of The VooDUDES Unplugged - a blend of American roots music. Admission is $15 per person which includes wine tasting and an etched Alba wine glass. The admission is complimentary for Gold Club Members. No outside food, coolers or drinks are permitted on the property.

Live Music at Brook Hollow Winery - Kyle Baker

Enjoy some delicious wine while you listen to Kyle Baker!

Murder Mystery at Four Sisters Winery

The murders continue at Four Sisters Winery! It's just for fun during our Murder Mystery Dinners. The event begins with a formal wine tasting, followed by a delicious dinner of baked ziti, meatballs, garden salad, bread & dessert.

Astronomy Day

Join us for Astronomy Day at UACNJ. Our free family event starts at 3pm and runs until 10:30pm. We have a fun day planned with cool activities, great presentations, and amazing people. Come spend the day with us at our facility in Jenny Jump State Park.

Villa Milagro Concert Series: Riverside Jazz featuring Alex Radus

Villa Milagro's Concert Series showcases local musicians in a concert setting. Come to hear, appreciate and enjoy Jazz and Classical musicians and vocalists from traditional to contemporary.

Charlie Brown and the Notorious Groove at Rock Creek Tavern

Charlie Brown's Notorious Groove returns to Rock Creek Tavern! Food and drink specials will be available.

Plan B Pub: Jersey Sound

Jersey Sound is one of the Tri State Area's premier oldies band, known for its versatility and talented members. The 8-piece group offer an eclectic blend of Oldies, Classic Rock, Motown, R&B, British Invasion and Pop.

United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey Presents: Stories of the Sky

Now that the warmer weather is approaching, you may be looking for something to do with family and friends for free.

Live at William's Irish Tavern: Kelly & Pete Acoustic Duo

Kelly and Pete are known to play pop, classic rock, blues, country and hip hop. Fun duo for a Saturday night!

Sick Star Nation at Bea McNally's

High energy cover band, Sick Star Nation, comes to Hackettstown this Saturday. Always a great night at Bea McNally's! 908-813-1900.

Grand Opening and Event Showcase at Harkers Hollow with oKaysions Katering

Join Harker's Hollow and oKaysions Katering as they kick off their new adventure & host an “Event Showcase”. Free admission to the public but would like you to register ahead.

A Cappella Magic at Rutherfurd Hall

Rutherfurd Hall welcomes three great and talented High School A Cappella Groups: The American Spirit Performers from Pope John XXIII, The Noteworthies, an all-male group from West Morris Central High School and The Blair A Cappella Ensemble from Blair Academy.

Live Music at Brook Hollow Winery: George Baier

Enjoy free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines!

Yoga Series at Rutherfurd Hall

Begin Your Journey to a Better Life! Yoga Class with Delia for beginners starts at 4pm and Advanced Beginner/Intermediate 5:15-6:30pm. $91 for 7-week session or $16 per session.

Pottery "Hand Dish" Project at Gaia's Gifts

Hand building with clay is an ancient pottery technique that involves creating forms without a pottery wheel. Each class participant will be using stoneware clay and by using your hands both for the pattern and as tools, will have the opportunity to create a unique functional piece of art.

Continuing

Centenary Stage Co. presents Hitler’s Tasters

Inspired by the true story: Three times a day, every day, a group of young women have the opportunity to die for their country. They are Adolph Hitler's food tasters.  This world premiere, developed through Centenary Stage Company's Women Playwrights Series, is getting great reviews - don't miss it!

Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs - Spring Session

Beginning in April, RVC will offer a free weekly youth fishing program known as “Hooked on Fishing not on Drugs (HOFNOD)”. This community program offered to students, ages 12-15yrs old, will run 4/10 - 6/14 (Spring Session) and 6/19- 8/30 (Summer Session), every Tuesday and Thursday, 3-5:30pm.

Music by DJ Nappz at Bea McNally's Irish Pub

Come out to Bea McNally's for a fun night with DJ Nappz!

Acoustic Open Mic Night/Jams at Kathy's Kove

Every Friday, come to Kathy's Kove to sing your heart out! Bring your instrument, voice, poetry, story or written word. They have the mic and amp.

Lite Jazz at Cafe Baci

Relax and unwind with some tapas, delicious drinks and some smooth sounds, featuring Live Jazz Saturdays 9:30-11:30pm.

Live Music every Sunday at The Asbury Coffee Mill

Live Acoustic Music every Sunday! Enjoy some coffee, food and music.

4-Week Weight Management Series at ShopRite

You’re invited to join your in-store Dietitian Carly’s Free 4-week Weight Management Series! All classes include nutrition education and sampling. Carly will lead the group in discussing new topics to create lasting changes that you can stick with to meet your dietary goals.

Open Mic Night at Mama's Cafe Baci

Open Mic Night is available to single or duo acoustic players and vocalists. No amps, drums or bands allowed. Check their website for more details.

Community Corner

Centenary University Lecture Speaker: Tara Veerman, PHD

Centenary University Lecture Series: Chronic Stress in Childhood: Negative Health Effects Across the Lifespan Speaker: Tara Veerman, PhD, Associate Professor of Social Work and Sociology

WCARTS Meeting and Demonstration with Artist Elaine Kurie

This Warren County Arts group meeting will feature a demonstration of Encaustic Painting by artist Maria Filosa. Maria Filosa was born in New York in 1957 and currently resides in Bangor, PA.

26th Annual River Clean-up

Each year MWA and volunteers clean up at various locations along the Musconetcong River from Lake Hopatcong down to the Delaware River Confluence.

Warren County History Expo

Join the Washington Historical Society and watch various groups and individuals showcase the many aspects of Warren County's history, including Indian artifacts, Morris Canal history and local genealogy. The guest presenter, Erich Zeh will speak on the atlatl at 11am and 1pm with demonstrations.

Warren County Electronics Recycling

Electronic Recycling Day! Time to get rid of unwanted TVs, computers, monitors, laptops, desktop printers and fax machines. Open to Warren Country Residents only. Must show proof of residency.

Volunteer Opportunity with CASA of SHaW

CASA of SHaW is looking for volunteers in Warren County to serve as court appointed special advocates for youth in the foster care system. They are hosting a number of information sessions at the following libraries:

Reviews

“Love all the events you cover. I had no idea so much goes on in Warren County.” - Gene S., new Warren County resident

“The return of Warren County Wanderings this year was one of the best things that could happen to Northwest New Jersey! With its vast coverage of all the many wonderful events - both community and professional - which make our region such a special place to live, the Wanderings is a guidepost of discovery and a nexus of community in a culturally rich and environmentally singular area.” - Catherine Rust, General Manager, Centenary Stage Company