Warren County Wanderings

Starting June 19, 2019

"Summertime is always the best of what might be." - Charles Bowden (1945-2014), American non-fiction author, journalist and essayist

We celebrate Summer Solstice this Friday, and it looks like the weather is finally going cooperate in time for the weekend! Highlights include two events at Waterloo Village - Canal Day and a Food Truck & Music Festival; Garden Tours of Pohatcong and Belvidere; and Phillipsburg's Ole Towne Festival, which gets credit for the photo above, a couple of bros getting ready to compete in the festival's Hot Dog Eating Contest sponsored by Jimmy's Doggie Stand! If you go, stop by the Explore Warren tent to say hello!

Details are below, along with loads of other happenings worthy of your attention. Happy Summer, and Happy Wanderings!

P.S. - Best wishes to Dawn S. of Budd Lake, who won a pair of tickets to Nunsense at Centenary Stage Company (See, stopping by to visit us at festivals pays off!) Cheers!

Coming Up

Join certified instructors every Wednesday at 6pm for beginning yoga and Qi-Gong (2nd Wednesday of every month). Classes are $5 per person and held at the John R. Fisher Pavilion. Please bring your own mat (Yoga) and wear comfortable, non-constrictive clothing.

Come listen to Easton Municipal Band. Funding has been made possible, in part, by the Warren County Cultural and Heritage Division of Land Preservation.

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.

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.

Kate and Paul have covered a diversity of musical genres, from pop and progressive rock to rhythm & blues, country and folk-rock. Enjoy the music and some delicious wine.

The Friday Night Deal is bigger, better, and more delicious! Enjoy some Tortellini Alfredo for $5.

Celebrate the town of Phillipsburg! This two-day festival will be jam-packed with festival favorites and fresh entertainment for attendees of all ages, including live music from the band Cunningham & Associates, a classic car cruise, community farmers market, free miniature train rides and more on Friday evening at Shappel Park; followed by a full day of fun on Saturday at Walters Park with even more great entertainment for the family, with bands such as Bobby Clark Band, A Few Good Men, Large Flowerheads and Lucky 7, to satisfy all musical preferences. Included will be children's activities, local vendors (find the Explore Warren tent and say hello!), food trucks, amusements, tethered hot air balloon rides, pony rides and more. There will also be a hot dog eating contest, free caricatures by Hal, Balloons the Clown, RJ the Magician, kids craft canopy and so much more. The evening will end with a traditional highly anticipated fireworks display.

 

Have a great time rockin' out to great classic rock/country. Flynn's will have plenty of food and drinks; please leave yours at home.

 

Bring some friends for a group sound healing session. The bowls promote relaxation which aid in self-healing. The tones of the bowls will transport you, providing a vacation for the soul.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Singer, songwriter and guitarist Bob Lanza is one you don't want to miss.  Wood-fired pizza, estate premium wine, and music will be available. Admission is as follows: ESTATE - $15 per person, flight of eight wines from our primary production and estate cuvées and music.

Come enjoy free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines! 

Welcome the 2019 Summer Solstice at Ramsaysburg barn!

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!

Come out for some great food, cold drinks and excellent entertainment!

The Black Cross Band offers a Southern Rock 'n' Roll twist to Rock Creek Tavern.

It's always a fun night at Bea McNally's!

 

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.

Come enjoy free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines! 

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 as Drew and Co. keep the true spirit of hot music/Hot Jazz alive with an approach to playing and improvising the music right down to dressing in vintage/second hand suits.

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. The British-born country-rock artist started his career during the emerging rock ‘n’ roll scene of sixties London, when he swapped bands with the likes of Jimmy Page and Chris Farlowe.

Enjoy the opening of the Canal Museum and Highlands boat exhibit, walking tours, sales table, live music by the Cracked Walnuts, 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 as Drew and Co. keep the true spirit of hot music/Hot Jazz alive with an approach to playing and improvising the music right down to dressing in vintage/second hand suits.

Na'Bodach is a favrorite from Central New Jersey to Eastern Pennsylvania combining acoustic and electric instruments to fuse musical influences such Funk, Progressive Rock, Irish, Scot, American Folk, Blues and Classical in Scottish-Celtic Electric Fusion.

Jersey Sounds is 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.

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.

Community Corner

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.