Head to Invertase Brewing Company for some refreshing craft beer and 100% Premium Maine Lobster Dishes from Cousins Maine Lobster. Place your order onsite at the truck or contactless via the Cousins Maine Lobster mobile app.
Starting December 10, 2020
"Whoever said money can't buy happiness simply didn't know where to go shopping." - Gertrude Stein (1874-1946) American novelist, poet, playwright, and art collector
Along with pretty much everything else these days, holiday shopping is going to be different this year. We urge you to help keep us all safe by avoiding crowds, but to also consider doing your inevitable spending on the local level. Our neighborhood merchants, restaurateurs and artisans need our support now more than ever! For inspiration and specials, keep an eye on downtown organizations like Hackettstown BID, Hope Area Chamber of Commerce, Phillipsburg Area Chamber of Commerce and Phillipsburg Downtown Association, and Washington BID. The photo above - of the first snowfall of the season in Washington Borough - was lifted from Washington BID's Facebook page.
Okay, lecture over. Let’s focus on the positive, be grateful, and celebrate the joys of season!
Happy Hanukkah to our Jewish friends, and Happy Wanderings!
Coming Up
Stop in and enjoy the sights of the holiday, the scents of the season and the feeling of Christmas all in one place!
Visit Brook Hollow Winery and Event Facility for live music Friday evening (Scott Messina), Saturday afternoon (John Cain) and Sunday afternoon (Rich Berry).
This will be a FREE drive through light and decoration experience. Families will remain in their car to see Candy Cane Lane, created by the Hackettstown BID, the Hackettstown Recreation Department, and the GREAT businesses of the Hackettstown BID.
This weekend Villa Milagro will celebrate Las Posadas, a traditional early California/Mexican celebration of the journey of Joseph and Mary in search of lodging. As they were turned away at each inn, they were offered small bites of food to sustain their travels.
Country Gate Players presents a Zoom virtual murder mystery show! The Curtainsville Community Playhouse is preparing a holiday production of Dickens’ classic "A Christmas Carol." On the surface, a jovial group, but - there is more to the company than meets the eye!
Remember a favorite time of your life with covers of memorable hits over the decades with great showmanship, musicianship and high energy that will get you moving. The Giants vs. Cardinals game will be on during the show.
Gather the family for drive- thru light show at Hackettstown High School created by the Hackettstown BID, the BID businesses and local community organizations.
Continuing
Centenary Stage Company rings in the Holiday season with a brand-new adaptation of Charles Dicken’s classic A Christmas Carol by Stephen Temperley.
The Blairstown Enhancement Committee wants to serve as many small and local businesses as it can in this unusual time.
Community Corner
Through December 12, a mischievous elf will be hiding in a new spot, somewhere throughout PossAbilities Thrift, each day. The first customer to find him will receive an EXTRA 20% OFF their purchase, plus a special gift!
More Things to Do
This week's virtual Lawn Concert features Dune Grass, an energetic, traditional bluegrass band with a twist! Formed in 2015, this was originally comprised of Ken Zimmer (upright bass), Lorie Quinn (mandolin), RoseAnne Davis (fiddle), Peggy Gaber-Casey (fiddle), and Bob Casey (guitar). After playing together for a short time, Ken’s life long friends and previous Mountainside band mates, Bob Gelormine (guitar/banjo) and Jerry Eckhoff (guitar) joined Dune Grass rounding out the sound and adding their beautiful harmonies. These virtual concerts are offered in lieu of the annual Lawn Concert Series that was sidelined in the COVID-19 pandemic. The Warren County Cultural and Heritage Division of the Department of Land Preservation, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, invites you to enjoy online concerts by the bands that were scheduled to perform. Find the performance by Dune Grass here.
Plan Ahead
Santa is coming to town and he is making a special stop at the Brass Rail for breakfast! Please call 908-454-0931 to reserve a seating. Choose from the following seatings: 10:30am, 12pm or 1:30pm. $9.99/child (kids age 3 and younger are free!), $14.99/adult.
Presenting: Peter & the Wolf & Other Dance Stories and Six Who Pass While the Lentils Boil
The Greyman Group back in Jersey! Masks, social distancing and fun in a great venue!