Starting March 27, 2019

Warren County Wanderings

“The Dude abides. I don’t know about you, but I take comfort in that, knowin’ he’s out there. The Dude. Takin’ ‘er easy for all us sinners.”  - The Stranger

Since we've established a tradition of opening with a quote, this week's inspiration comes from the cult classic, The Big Lebowski, screening at Roy's Hall this weekend. This in no way implies we are accusing our beloved Warren County Wanderers of being sinners!

Moving on, we are happy to report that warmer weather is in the forecast, so in addition to all of the activities listed below, we hope you will be able to enjoy a little fresh air in the coming days, as we prepare for the arrival of April and the Easter season (and flowers)! So don't be a fool, and Happy Wanderings!

Coming Up

Every artifact tells a story. Learn about the house, its family, Allamuchy, New Jersey and beyond with Speaker Joan Salvas, Rutherfurd Hall Historian. This is a free event thanks to the support of the Allamuchy Historical Society. Refreshments will be served.

Celebrate the arrival of warmer weather at the historic Luigi's Rancho with live music by Dennis Melillo, guitar and vocals, and Tom Drake, guitar, playing (and singing) the great American Songbook featuring the songs of George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, Rodgers/Hart, Rodgers/Hammerstein, Ant

5th Annual Night at the Races Beefsteak fundraiser with an all-you-can-eat beefsteak and fries, and a make your own sundaes bar!  Tickets are only $50 and include beer

Relax to some free music with family, friends, and delicious wines! Indulge in some Tortellini Alfredo for only $5.

The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow, would give milk.

HollowPoint is New Jersey's premier hard rock, alternative and metal cover band.  Have some food, drinks, and a lot of fun!

Anointed “the new Dylan” upon his recording debut, folk-rock singer/songwriter Steve Forbert was born in Meridian, Mississippi in 1954.

Spring Cleaning Time! If you're looking to buy or sell hard-to-find parts, this will be your place! Clean out your garage, shed, sell the parts you've been staring at! Pick up parts for your project!

The Delaware River Watershed Initiative is working across four states to protect one source of clean water -- the Delaware River.  In northern New Jersey, the Initiative is active in the Highlands and the Ridge & Valley regions, impacting several tributaries to the Delaware and the commu

Have breakfast, spend time with real, live bunnies, enjoy photo ops and more! The event benefits the Warren County 4-H college scholarships! 

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

Come see a Southern Rock 'n' Roll band based out of Warren County. 

“The Big Lebowski” is about an attitude, not a story. It’s easy to miss that, because the story is so urgently pursued.

This band is top notch and is the closest thing you will get to see the Piano Man himself! 

Spaz, Biff, Stretch, and Mongo have graced stages from the Jersey Shore to Las Vegas, earning their reputation as “America’s Party Band Fun-omenon” every step of the way. Party the night away at Bea McNally's!

A popular local duo, Stan & Elise return to Brook Hollow to perform a mix of classic '60s tunes, contemporary favorites and jazz standards. 
 

It's a hands-on program, where YOU are the autograph detective! Join international autograph and manuscript expert, Brian Kathenes, for an exciting night of intrigue and hands-on investigation.

Stop by and get some history! This month's presention, free and open for all to attend, is a film on the mind-boggling construction of the Panama Canal.

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Wine tasting classes can be fun and frustrating. You are presented different wines and told that you should smell “the roses,” leather, lavender or other aromas that you simply cannot detect. That’s because your taste buds are not trained.

Community Corner

Purchase a bowl, get free dinner! Bowls range from $5-$20. The bowls are made by the Knowlton Fine Arts pottery students. To attend, please RSVP to Amy Lewis, 484-682-3152 or baklavamy@yahoo.com.

Support Project Graduation 2019! There will be 3 levels of prizes and a 50/50 drawing. Admission is $10 which includes one sheet of regular tickets. No one under 18 is admitted. For more information, please call or text 908-887-5594.

 

Support the Phillipsburg Ladies Auxiliary Fire Department and attend this annual craft/vendor fair with Pampered Chef, Lularoe, handcrafted creations, handmade items, Jewelscent, Thirty-One and lots more!
 

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.

Plan Ahead

Thinking of acquiring a flock of chickens or perhaps you already have some but would like of a bit of guidance? Hank Bignell, Jr., of Rutgers Cooperative Extension in Warren County, will explain all there is to know about beginning and caring for your flock.

Join us for a weekend of hiking and art in the Hudson River tradition. On Friday night there will be a presentation on the Hudson River School of Art and their romantic view of the landscape.

Share your talents and love of Mohican Outdoor Center to help us make a few improvements around camp as we get ready for the upcoming spring season.

The National Reserve have crafted a rich and raucous collection that instantly places them among Americana’s finest – its force, directness, and performance not unlike some lost recording unearthed from the golden age of '70s rock ‘n’ roll.

Join RVC stewards to help with a variety of tasks such as trail clearing and invasive plant removal. Tools will be provided. Bring gloves, wear tick repellent and sun protection.

The Warren County Health Department, in partnership with the Warren County Department of Public Safety, is hosting a volunteer assembly drill to test a component of the Public Health Emergency Response Plan.

It's a celebration of Abilities of Northwest Jersey's shining stars: Elizabeth Moser - Individual Achievement, The House of the Good Shepherd - Community Partner, Patti Sue Rossi - Volunteer, and Abilities Choir - Special Recognition.

Citizens Band Radio gave the world their brand of rural rock & roll for over a decade before deciding to “wrap it up”.  Two years later the band has decided to give their fans a reunion show and what better place to do it than Roy’s Hall. 

Sorry, this event is sold out. "John Lloyd Young has a disciplined one-in-a-million high tenor shading into falsetto that he can direct through the stratosphere." - The New York Times

The 6th Annual Tricky Tray fundraiser, bringing awareness to Huntington's Disease and with proceeds going to the local chapter of the Huntington Disease Society of America. Join us for an afternoon of food, live and silent auctions, and good company.

Support the Annual Antler Ridge Wildlife Sanctuary Baby Shower at the Tranquility Methodist church community house.

Ronny Whyte is an interpreter of Classic American Popular Song, an outstanding jazz pianist, and a successful songwriter. He was featured on Marian McPartland’s Piano Jazz on NPR.

The murders continue at Four Sisters Winery! It's just for fun during our Murder Mystery Dinners. The event begins with a formal wine tasting, followed by a delicious dinner of baked ziti, meatballs, garden salad, bread & dessert.

Take the Easter Bunny Train Ride and visit with Mr. E. Bunny on the train. Your ride in our historic passenger coaches will wind along the scenic Delaware River leaving from the Historic District of Phillipsburg, New Jersey.

The Hope Township Environmental Commission and Green Team are hosting its 6th annual “GO GREEN WITH HOPE” Fair at the Hope Township School.

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