Children 5-18 years old can register for free art classes at Knowlton Presbyterian Church. You'll create various projects with ceramic clay, acrylics, and sculpey. Sign-up now.
Starting February 21, 2018
"Late February, and the air's so balmy snowdrops and crocuses might be fooled into early blooming. Then, the inevitable blizzard will come, blighting our harbingers of spring, and the numbed yards will go back undercover." - Gail Mazur, author and poet
Snow one day, thaw the next - which way are those snow geese heading in this photo by Kent Sweigert? Well, they're lingering in Warren County right now, at Merrill Creek Reservoir and other places, and it's always an impressive sight to see thousands of them congregating. Meanwhile, Saturday night is comedy night here in Warren County, with two, count 'em TWO fundraisers featuring comedians, plus lots of other music, theater, artistic and recreational events happening. Plus, there's still time to sign up for a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) share. So read on, faithful Wanderers! Happy Wanderings!
Coming Up
Plant your own garden terrarium to take home and brighten up your winter. Bring a friend, your favorite snack, and a beverage for a relaxing night out. All supplies included for $30 per person, adults only please. Reserve your spot by February 9, space is limited.
Come to the Almond Tree Manor and "Paint and Sip". Pick from two paintings. Tickets are $40 (1 beer or wine included).
Well-Sweep Herb Farm will be one of the exhibitors at the NJ Flower & Garden Show in Edison. Come on by and awaken your senses with beautiful displays of flowers, plants, trees, water features, stone, pavers and so much more.
Healing Touch is a gentle, complementary energy-based approach to health and healing. The goal is to restore harmony and balance to the human energy system through a heart-centered caring relationship and the use of contact/ non-contact touch.
Come enjoy free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines! Wine is available for purchase by the bottle or glass at retail value. They will also be serving sausage and peppers for just $5 from Frank's Pizza in Blairstown.
Join Kathy's Kove for a Cultural Fund Raiser dinner to benefit Ghana 4E.
Uptown Get Downs comes to Hackettstown this Saturday. Always a great night at Bea McNally's! 908-813-1900.
Dolcina is back! This unique dessert wine is a proprietary blend of late harvest Riesling and Gewürztraminer. Juicy and bright with fresh-cut orange, peach, and nectarine notes. Rich and honeyed in feel leads to a long layered finish.
Come on out this weekend to sample some popular appetizers from Kajun Kathy's Kafe as you prepare for Lent. Tasting and appetizers are $10 per person.
The Great American Meatloaf Cookoff! When it comes to classic comfort food, no dish is more iconic than meatloaf. Meatloaf is one of those under-appreciated, all-American type dishes that we all love! Think you can make a prize winning meatloaf?
This is a make and take workshop to help beat the winter blues! Participants will create their own unique art glass collage pendant using rubber stamps, pigment inks, and paper ephemera.
Enjoy free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines!
"A Stomping We Will Go" at our Barefoot Grape Stomping! $35 per person (plus tax & service fee). Advanced tickets required. Call for tickets at 908-475-3671.
It'll be a night of brews, laughs and magic when the Warren County Community College Foundation hosts its First Annual Brew HaHa! This event will be held at the Belvidere Manor featuring the magic of the nationally renowned Jay Mattioli.
The First and (Only) Amish Stand-Up Comedian in the world, with 25 years of show business experience. Sponsored by the North Warren Midget Football League to raise funds for uniforms. Light snacks will be provided. BYOB /BYO appetizers.
Every Other Sunday will be making great music at Marianna's Restaurant. Come on out and enjoy music from the '50 through present day and a few originals while enjoying the delicious food and drinks.
Do you like to sing? Come and sing your heart out! Free admission and no experience necessary. Sing or just spend some time with friends and good wine. They will provide the music, any song you choose. You just provide the fun and bring all the food you want.
Enjoy a fun night at Willy's and listen to Jake Bracey Music.
Blairstown Museum Preservation Partner Nelli Bee will be hosting a special "Tree of Life" workshop. For only $20, you will receive expert step-by-step instruction, materials (i.e. beads, wire, chain) to make one pendant and the use of tools. Extra pendant kits will be available for purchase.
Come enjoy free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines!
Begin Your Journey to a Better Life! Yoga Class with Delia for beginners starts at 4pm and Advanced Beginner/Intermediate 5:15-6:30pm. $65 for 5-week session or $13 per session.
Whether you’re a novice in the kitchen or a master of the culinary arts, you’ll be sure to enjoy every moment of your culinary workshop experience! Sign up for this hands-on, completely delicious, and always fun & healthy workshop hosted by your in-store Dietitian Carly.
Continuing
Love Your Downtown and Win has been extended through March 31 due to the horrendous weather experienced during the month of February. Visit stores in downtown Washington and have them initial your list.
During the months of February and March, join your St. Patrick’s Grand Marshals and other local celebrities for a good time as they help serve drinks and mingle from 6pm-close to support the St. Patrick’s Parade committee. These bar crawl nights will lead up to the 10th Annual St.
Winner of the 1998 Tony Award for Best Play and Winner of the 1996 Olivier Award for Best Comedy, ART focuses on the meaning of art (in the form of a solid white painting) as well as the meaning of friendship, to both the man who bought the painting and the two friends who come to see it.
Come out to Bea McNally's for a fun night with DJ Nappz!
It's the month of love. Cupid, draw back your bow and let your arrow go straight to Four Sisters Winery. Enjoy cocoa wine balls, other chocolate and wine. $6 per person. Also, their cafe menu is back, featuring panini pizza w/ choice of toppings, loaded nachos & cheese platters.
Live Acoustic Music every Sunday! Enjoy some coffee, food and music.
Feb. 4 features Evan Miklosey, an acoustic guitar player with instrumental stories to tell.
Feb. 11: Brittnay Ramagila
Feb. 18: Bill Ihling
Feb. 25: The Bluz Hounds
Come and enjoy an Irish brunch at Bea McNally's. Bring the whole family, enjoy time together and eat a delicious meal.
Community Corner
Want your kids (9-13) to have fun this summer? Then sign them up for summer camp at Rutherfurd Hall where they can attend Harry Potter Themed Camp, Percy Jackson Themed Camp, Classic Sports and Games Camp, Boating Camp, S.T.E.A.M Camp, Outdoor Survival Camp and/or Outdoor Adventure Games Camp.
More Things to Do
Winter’s chill still grips us, but now is the time to think warm thoughts – about the coming growing season! Because now is the time to make plans and sign up for a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) membership, assuring that you’ll have nutritious food, fresh from the farm, in the months ahead. A number of Warren County farms (like Donaldson Farms, who provided this photo) offer a CSA option, providing not only vegetables and fruits, but also subscriptions that can provide eggs, meat, cheeses, even fresh-cut flowers! Find out more about CSAs available in Warren County by clicking here!
Plan Ahead
Comedy Night at Buck Hill Brewery! Doors open at 7pm and show starts at 9pm. Call 908-854-5300.
During the creative explosion that was country music in the '90s, Suzy Bogguss sold 4 millions records with sparkling radio hits like Outbound Plane, Someday Soon, Letting Go and Drive South. But, you can’t peg Suzy that easily.
Lopatcong Township PTA presents Day of the Arts, a free event open to public where children can learn new art forms from skilled artisans and actually take their free, hand-made creations home with them that day.
Don't let the winter blues get you down. It's time for a Hummus Yummus Party! Samplings with flavors of sun dried tomatoes, sweet potato and dark chocolate hummus plated with pita bread, pretzels and vegetables.
Never sure which wine to choose? Can't tell a chardonnay from a riesling? They'll train your taste buds! Learn to swish & swirl like a pro! Learn to discern fruit and other flavor notes, tannins, acids, and oaks in wine.
Sold-Out! Join The Blairstown Inn for the painting of a 1' by 1' "Patriotic Wooden Barn Quilt"! Barn quilts are perfect decorations inside or outside your home! While painting, you can purchase some delicious food and drinks or come early and have dinner beforehand.