Relax and do some yoga every Wednesday evening beginning June 12 through September 18. Find your breathe and peace of mind as you practice yoga in the fresh air with sweeping views of our vegetable crop fields and fruit orchard and a chance to view a spectacular sunset!
Starting June 12, 2019
"I decided in my life that I would do nothing that did not reflect positively on my father's life." - Sidney Poitier, Bahamian-American actor and film director
We're celebrating Dear Ol' Dad this weekend, so be sure to check out the Father's Day activities in this week's Wanderings. Or just relax with some outdoor fun, like this kayaker is doing along the edge of White Lake in Elizabeth Roy's photo. They're having a moonlight paddle there Monday! Welcome to all new Wanderers who signed up at last weekend's ParkFest @ Bread Lock Park, where Marge W. of Washington Township was the lucky winner in our Explore Warren drawing of a pair of tickets to Jesus Christ Superstar at Centenary Stage Company in August. Enjoy the show, Marge! Happy Father's Day, and Happy Wanderings!
Coming Up
Zaire's 3-piece acoustic trio covers artists such as The Eagles and Crosby, Stills & Nash, Tom Petty, Radiohead and more.
Funding has been made possible, in part, by the Warren County Cultural and Heritage Division of Land Preservation
Our wildly popular Camp Musky is no longer just for kids! The programs are just as fun as kid camp, but designed for busy adults - one day long! They are for ages 15 and above (younger children with adults; seek approval from Kyle Richter). Pick and choose one program or all eight!
Unwind from the week and relax under the arbor enjoying great wine, food, and music. Hours: 5-9pm.
On-site Chef Anthony Fiore will have the following culinary treats available for purchase: freshly made wood-fired pizza, caprese salad, paninis, and charcuterie.
Come enjoy free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines! Friday Night Meal Deal is bigger, better and more delicious. Enjoy a prime rib for only $10!
Flynn's the ultimate Friday night destination in Phillipsburg, and a show by the Dr. Dick Show will be epic! Call 908-454-0011 for more info.
Pinot's Palette had such a great time in February that we are coming back to enjoy another night out with the Tramontin HD community! If the weather is nice, we'll be outside under the tent...if not, we'll see you in the showroom for another night of painting, drinking, and having FUN!
Jughandle Rock & Blues Band returns to Rock Creek Tavern!
Great food, cold drinks and excellent entertainment with Jimmy & The Parrots.
Cirotti Trio is a group of friends and pickers with a mutual love of American roots music, playing an eclectic array of both original and cover material spanning decades. Reservations are suggested.
Washington Business Improvement District kicks off the Farmers Market season with a special day to bring awareness to the community, while celebrating sustainable living options.
Join the Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee (PVTC) at Warbasse Junction in Lafayette Township, NJ for a group hike. The PVTC, a Friends Organization of the Kittatinny Valley State Park, will host the hike.
Come enjoy free live music from the '50s, '60s and '70s with family, friends, and delicious wines!
Everything you want in a Bad Company cover band!
Stop by for the debut of the Dexter Montana Band, rocking pop and alternative hits from the '80s and '90s.
Frontiers is the world’s number one tribute to Journey. These five talented, skilled, renowned NYC area musicians recreate the music of Journey to perfection, note for note - every nuance, every iconic riff, and all the feels.
It's always a fun night at Bea McNally's! Come by, listen to some music, have a drink and eat some food.
Meet at 10AM. Location TBD. Email: kyle@musconectcong.org for questions or to register.
Join us for a special Sunday brunch on Father's Day! Reservations are available from 10am-4pm. We encourage you to make your reservation as early as possible, as there is limited seating available.
Alba celebrats Dads and Grads with a Father's Day BBQ, featuring food, wine flights and music by the Eric Mintel Quartet!
Celebrate Father’s Day in grand style with succulent pork fresh from the roaster and bbq ribs hot off the grill, baked ziti, baked beans, coleslaw, caesar salad and rolls and a lemon sheet cake topped with strawberry serena glaze topping. Live music by Dylan Carter. Cost is $35 per person.
Dads, come enjoy some music, cigars and to potentially win the "Ugly Ties" contest. Enjoy the Loud Guitars of Rocky & his Friends - a local band that regularly rocks out at restaurants and bars from Easton to New Hope, PA. Learn to pair Big Cigars with a great glass of wine.
Enjoy free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines!
Relax on a the lawn at Shippen Manor for the first in its series of Summer Lawn Concerts, as The Lost Ramblers perform high-energy, foot-tapping beats, tight harmonies, and a repertoire that is as entertaining as it is eclectic.
Want a peaceful, relaxing night at White Lake? Moonlight paddle under the Strawberry Moon on the placid waters of White Lake. The park will remain open during these hours for other park activities.
Continuing
Kathy’s Kove & Kafe’ will be offering Knitting Classes beginning in June, each Wednesday evening from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Hackettstown LIVE is an outdoor concert series which celebrates both community and business! Every Friday in June from 6pm-8:30pm we will host a band for your enjoyment.
Location:
239 Main Street
Municipal Parking Lot at the corner of Main Street and Plane Street
Kick off your weekend each Friday with our "All You Can Eat" Friday Family BBQ! Enjoy live music, delicious summer eats and BBQ, ice-cold cocktails & beverages, all while enjoying our gorgeous panoramic golf course scenic views!
Saturday evenings between April and October 2019, the United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey (UACNJ) Observatory, located in Jenny Jump State Forest in Hope, NJ will be open.
Join yoga teacher Kate McGuinness for an all-level weekly outdoor yoga class at White Lake. Donation for the four-class series is $20.
Strawberry Fun events are perfect for everyone who loves farm-fresh strawberries! There’s nothing like biting into a freshly-picked strawberry. Together, you and your little farmer will pick a pint of juicy red strawberries and enjoy a strawberry-themed craft.
Community Corner
This Warren County Arts group meeting will feature a program on macro photography by New Jersey nature photographer, Dave Blinder. Dave will present close-up images of dragonflies, butterflies, wild reptiles and amphibians.
We're having a party in Belvidere and the whole town is invited! Live music by Tweed and the Sugar Daddies, art demos, free kids activities, and lots of local businesses will stay open late.
Bring the family to see The Greatest Showman! Movie starts at sunset 8pm at the Fields of Dreams behind the pavilion. Donations are welcome.
Karl Petry is a psychic medium who has an unusual ability for retrocognition, seeing into the past, and also communicating with the dead. Karl Petry was born with an unusual ability to see and communicate with the dead, see into the past, and touch the troubled hearts of the living.
More Things to Do
Now is the time to get your tickets for the popular Power Events at this summer's Warren County Farmers' Fair! They make a great Father's Day gift! Available by mail order through July 10. Download the order form on the fair website or contact the Fair Business Office at 908-859-6563 for a copy. Reserved Seating and Open Bleacher Seating is available for the new RAFTER Z RODEO - Bulls & Barrels, 7/27; Demolition Derby, 7/28; Diesel Truck Pull, 7/30; Tractor Pull, 7/31; 4WD Truck Pull, 8/1; Demolition Derby, 8/2; and Mud Bog, 8/3.
Plan Ahead
The Warren County Community College is hosting a free healthcare career open house at the Phillipsburg Education Center (PEC) located at 445 Marshall Street, Phillipsburg, NJ.
Come to the library for a special workshop with a representative from Donaldson Farms. Pot your own strawberry plant and learn how they grow.
Need to do some stretching? Then, join yoga teacher Kate McGuinness for gentle stretching exercises and meditation at White Lake. One time $20 donation entitles you to participate in all four scheduled classes.
Relax with the Healing Arts of Reiki and the beautiful calm serene Orchard View Lavender Farm. Lavender and Reiki creates the perfect combination for harmony and balance. Schedule your therapeutic session to facilitate an experience of peace and deep relaxation.
Phillipsburg kicks off the summer season by celebrating with its 32nd Annual Ole Town Festival in Shappell and Walters Parks in Phillipsburg.
Our wildly popular Camp Musky is no longer just for kids! The programs are just as fun as kid camp, but designed for busy adults - one day long! They are for ages 15 and above (younger children with adults; seek approval from Kyle Richter). Pick and choose one program or all eight!
Sorry but this evernt has been canceled. Do you need some time to relax? Join yoga teacher Kate McGuinness for a 30-minute meditation walk through the forest and learn the basics of walking meditation. Free to all. Meet at the White Barn parking lot of White Lake.
Enjoy a self-guided tour of 8 beautiful private gardens held rain or shine. Tickets are $15 the day of the tour and $12 if you purchase the tickets before June 13. Call 908-475-2673 to get your ticket today and save!
Knowlton Township Historic Commission is inviting all plein air painters and photographers to enjoy the scenic Ramsaysburg Historic Homestead property. Artists and photographers are welcome to come and capture the intimate woodland landscapes and trails.
The Canal Society of NJ will be holding its annual Canal Day on Saturday, June 22, and its museum will be open every Saturday from June 22 to September 28, 2019.
Celebrate a day in the sun with quality food trucks and great music. Bring your family, dog, blankets and chairs. This event is sponsored by One Step Closer Animal Rescue O.S.C.A.R.
Take a private tour of lovely gardens located on historic properties in Pohatcong Township. Start with a train ride along the scenic banks of the Delaware River where you will pass quaint hamlets, farms, historic lime kilns and beautiful river views. At Villa Milagro Vineyards you will
This special Saturday program will focus on pollinators and their importance in the ecosystem - as well as the perils they face.
Topiary art-forms have long been an intriguing point of interest in herb gardens and home décor. This lecture on the design and sculpture of herbs into living art will include selection, support, care, pruning, use, and maintenance. You will select, plant and trim your choice of topiary start.
Join Villa Milagro for a four-course dinner served in a vineyard row as the sun sets. This month features an Italian Feast from owner/chef Christen Garaffa from Amici in Pohatcong. Come treat your taste buds!
The summer sun brings inner power, joy and abundance, brightening our lives with its sunlight. The energy of the sun inspires us to express ourselves fully, to walk in alignment and harmony.
Drew Nugent & the Midnight Society play '20s & '30s jazz influenced by musicians like Red Nichols and The Five Pennies, Bix Beiderbecke, Fats Waller, Earl Hines, Joe Venuti, Eddie Lang and Louis Armstrong. Prepare for a unique experience!
Sorry, but this class is full! Ever wanted to learn how to fish? Learn about fish biology and identification, casting techniques, equipment, knot tying and more. Discussions will be followed by an actual trout fishing experience in their Education Pond.
Albert Lee is one of the most respected and renowned guitarists in music history, having worked with The Everly Brothers, Eric Clapton, Emmylou Harris and The Cricketts over his long and illustrious career.
Take a beautiful, narrated, 1.5 hour scenic trip along the Delaware river to Riegelsville and return. Opportinunties to enjoy activities along the line; the Corn Maze is now open.
Take a beautiful, narrated, 1.5 hour scenic trip along the Delaware river to Riegelsville and return. Opportinunties to enjoy activities along the line; the Corn Maze is now open.
Enjoy the opening of the Canal Museum and Highlands boat exhibit, walking tours and live music by the Cracked Walnuts and get a glimpse into the past with demonstrations of Blacksmithing, Tin Smithing, and wool spinning, as well as tours through other historic Waterloo buildings.
Drew Nugent & the Midnight Society play '20s & '30s jazz influenced by musicians like Red Nichols and The Five Pennies, Bix Beiderbecke, Fats Waller, Earl Hines, Joe Venuti, Eddie Lang and Louis Armstrong. Prepare for a unique experience!
This Central New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania favorite band combines acoustic and electric instruments to fuse musical influences such Funk, Progressive Rock, Irish, Scot, American Folk, Blues and Classical in Scottish-Celtic Electric Fusion.
A band known for its versatility and one of the Tri-State area's most popular premiere oldies band. They perform a mix of Oldies, '60s, Pop, Motown, and R&B.
Pyrenesia is a quartet that consists of a violin, accordion, bass and guitar. The group plays Gypsy Folk and Hot Jazz and draw their influence from hot jazz, modern singer-songwriters, and Romani folk music that consist of a blend of instrumentals and vocals.
Pyrenesia is a quartet that consists of a violin, accordion, bass and guitar. The group plays Gypsy Folk and Hot Jazz and draw their influence from hot jazz, modern singer-songwriters, and Romani folk music that consist of a blend of instrumentals and vocals.