Dads, do you want a fun night with your daughter(s)? Come to Chick-fil-A for a special Daddy Daughter Date Night where you will get to dine together, enjoy fun activities including get to know each other better as well as end the night with a limo ride around the mall in a stretch limo.
Starting February 28, 2018
The March wind roars / Like a lion in the sky, And makes us shiver / As he passes by.
When winds are soft, And the days are warm and clear, Just like a gentle lamb, Then spring is here.
- Author Unknown
March blows into town tomorrow, and maybe some rain or even snow, so get your ducks in a row, like these waterfowl photographed in Warren County by Cortney Torres. There's lots happening, including final performances of the hilarious show Art at Centenary Stage Company, the lottery deadline for Friday the 13th Tours of the scout camp where the slasher flick was filmed, plenty of concerts, arts events, outdoor opportunities and so much more. Welcome March, and Happy Wanderings!
Coming Up
Comedy Night at Buck Hill Brewery! Doors open at 7pm and show starts at 9pm. Call 908-854-5300.
Back by popular demand, another full moon hike at Waterloo Village. This time, the hike is through the woods and geared toward the avid hiker. Hike distance 2-4 miles, dependent upon weather and trail conditions. Difficulty level is moderate. Bring water and a flashlight or headlamp.
Come out to Bea McNally's for a fun night with DJ Nappz!
What would you do if an accident happened on a hike? The Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course will teach you how to deal with common medical incidents and accidents that occur in the backcountry.
Bring the family to enjoy some music and dinner at Thisilldous: Fresh, local & friendly! Dinner served 5pm-9pm with music from Janci & Berry 6pm-9pm.
Join Pequest Co-Op for this free event on the first Friday of every month. They will have a variety of things going on any First Friday. Indoor and outdoor activities like open mic, book signings, workshops, food and beverages; good times for everyone. Kid Friendly event.
Enjoy free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines!
Blairstown Museum Preservation Partner Liz Dwyer will be hosting a special "Sitting Chicken Barn Quilt" workshop for only $35! You will receive expert step-by-step instruction, materials to make one 1' x 1' beautifully finished birch barn quilt and the use of tools.
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.
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.
A night of side-splitting fun with music and comedy from Rich Meyer.
Come listen to Will Hoppy and eat some great food as well!
High energy cover band, Sick Star Nation, comes to Hackettstown this Friday. Always a great night at Bea McNally's! 908-813-1900.
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.
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.
Come enjoy free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines!
Join CSG Genesis Farm for their 3rd Annual Winter Garden Party at Chan’s Farmhouse. A festive evening of purification and celebration on the farm featuring precious warmth, light, and a tasting table laden with flavors from the garden—yes, even in the dead of winter!
Join The Inn at Millrace Pond for a memorable intimate theater Dinner-Show production with the Zenith Players.
Join the Belvidere Lions Club and have a fun night with Uncle Rocco! They will be serving beer, soda and snacks. $25 per person. Tickets available at Thisilldous, Melchor Realty, Food Mart or any Lions Club Member.
Join Brook Hollow as they celebrate delicious German meats and cheeses provided by Alpine Meats in Blairstown. Also, enjoy some wine, and live music.
The Black Cross Band offers a Southern Rock 'n' Roll twist to Rock Creek Tavern.
Relax and unwind with some tapas, delicious drinks and some smooth sounds, featuring Live Jazz Saturdays 9:30-11:30pm.
Zaire was founded by three high school friends (Mike DiCenso, Jim Leahey and Matt Pisani). They play acoustic music with an emphasis on strong, tight 3-part harmonies.
Always a great night at Bea McNally's! 908-813-1900.
Support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern New Jersey and Bowl For Kids’ Sake! Come bowl to the '80s and wear an '80s costume. It's sure to be a fun day while you are supporting an event for children. Register today.
Learn the basics of Feng Shui with practioner/ consultant Athena. Athena has been guiding the practice of Feng Shui for 20 years, in homes and businesses.
Bring the kids to Chick-fil-A for an exciting evening! Free Icedream® for participants, with the purchase of a Kid's Meal.
The Stage Combat workshop is open to participants ages 13-18 years old and is limited to 12 participants. Registration is required so sign-up by 3pm on 3/2. Call 908-979-0900 today.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Held the first Friday of every month. They have everything you need to perform. You just need to bring your inner rock star and your talent. This isn't a competition; it's an opportunity for local artists to play in front of a friendly audience.
Live Acoustic Music every Sunday! Enjoy some coffee, food and music.
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.
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.
Educational Lecture about Living with Dementia and Alzheimer's. Feature Speaker is from Living Dementia Education and Training Institute, Hackettstown. We know very little about the cure for dementia, and most of the time we don’t know about dementia until someone we know is diagnosed.
Family Promise of Warren County 8th Annual Evening of Comedy is sure to be a fun night! There will be three great Comics and one amazing Magician.
Meet Ridge and Valley Conservancy's preserve managers for this open house info session at White Lake and find out what "Hooked on Fishing - Not on Drugs" is all about. Beginning April, RVC will offer a free weekly youth fishing program known as “Hooked on Fishing not on Drugs (HOFNOD)”.
Anyone who is on a journey of losing weight is welcome to join ShopRite for a Weight Loss Support Group meeting to discuss tips and tricks and taste some healthy samples.
Join the Washington BID on the first Tuesday of every month for an evening of casual networking. This is a free to attend event where BID Goodnight Networking allows local business people to meet new colleagues and reconnect with those they know. Light fare is included at each event.
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:
More Things to Do
Friday the 13th is on the way! And whenever that happens, like the one coming up April 13, the northern Warren County area where the original "Friday the 13th" horror movie was filmed celebrates, with screening at Roy's Hall (the theater makes a cameo appearance, as seen in the movie still here), special exhibits at the Blairstown Museum, and other activities. This year, there will be rare, special tours of the scout camp that was the setting for the movie's Camp Crystal Lake, with special guest Adrienne King, the movie's heroine. But you have to register for the ticket lottery by 11:59pm this Sunday! Head to the Crystal Lake Tours website for all the details.
Plan Ahead
Lunch and learn with Guest Speaker, Jill Zinckgraf, MPA, Executive Director for the Domestic Abuse and Sexual Crisis Center of Warren County. Topic is Work Place Harrassment. Lunch & Learn events are scheduled for the 2nd Thursday of the month.
The Hackettstown BID kicks off parade weekend with a Grand Marshal Reception to honor 2018 St. Patrick’s Parade Grand Marshal, Ed Shellman. The reception dinner will be held at David's Country Inn featuring live pipes, drums and a dance performance by Slattery School of Irish Dance.
You know the band, you know the songs and we all know it’ll be party time when NRBQ appears on our stage – hot on the heels of the just-released Happy Talk EP. You might think that after 50 years, a band would want to settle down and just relax. If you do, you don’t know the Q!
Capture the wildlife pictures of a lifetime in an outdoor setting that's superb for photographers. Your photo experience at Lakota Wolf Preserve includes packs of Tundra, Timber, and Arctic wolves in a natural setting.
Enjoy lunch and a workshop on selected Fridays March through June, hosted by Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Warren County. First up, Heirloom Seeds and Seed Saving. Why are heirloom seeds essential for our survival?
Grammy-nominated Bruce Molsky on fiddle, banjo, guitar and song with next generation virtuoso guitarist Stash Wyslouch and banjo player Allison de Groot are a force to be reckoned with as they create authentic and original Appalachian mountain music.
Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet!
Under the artistic direction of Maureen Glennon Clayton, Moe-tion Dance Theater will present Touched, a program of dance and monologues inspired by our emotional connections to touch, Included is the premiere of Broken Planes, a piece choreographed by Maureen Glennon Clayton in collaboration with
On Sunday, Ken from Allen's Camera will take you on full hands-on workshop at the Lakota Wolf Preserve followed by free wine tasting at Brook Hollow Winery. Round trip bus transportation provided by Allen's Camera. Tickets are $250.