Joan Salvas, Rutherfurd Hall Historian, sifts through the facts and fiction of “the greatest affection in the history of the presidency” in this free lecture. Their friendship and devotion to one another began in one world war and ended in a second.
Starting March 28, 2018
"Easter spells out beauty, the rare beauty of new life." - S.D. Gordon (1859-1936), American author and evangelical lay minister.
We hope you can make some time to get outdoors to appreciate some telltale signs of the beauty of new life during this holiday weekend! Aside from the probablility of morning showers on Friday, the weekend weather forecast looks pretty good, so let's explore! If you haven't finalized your Easter brunch/dinner plans yet, scroll down for plenty of options to allow someone else to do the cooking; and lots of other suggestions of things to do in the coming week.
Happy Easter, Happy egg hunting, and Happy Wanderings!
Coming Up
Attention Pet Lovers! Want to paint a picture of your pet? Then, this painting event is for you! For $40, bring a picture of your pet and get ready to paint. Sign-up at www.johnnebioloart.com.
It changed the face of Warren County! Centenary University's Dr. Raymond Frey shares the fasinating history of the creation of Route 80. To register, please call 908-689-0201.
There's a kid in all of us! This adult egg hunt starts off with a formal wine tasting of 8 wines followed by an educational wine cellar tour.
This is a super special workshop with visiting artist Julie Pepper who will take you on a journey with a guided meditation, then teach about the many expressions of the sacred feminine through symbolism and mythology.
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 fish cakes and mac n cheese for just $5 from Humpty Juniors, Columbia, NJ.
The songwriting duo Dave and Gift from Hackettstown formed in 2014, released their debut album Another Day, and are caurrently working on their second.
Seattle Sound Machine will rock you right out of your seat! Always a fun night with these guys!
With Radio Zoo you'll hear all types of music: rock, pop, alternative, disco, and country - all done with a driving groove, great guitar work, and awesome vocals! Check them out at The Brass Rail.
Come listen to Stinking Gingos at Bea McNally's!
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 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 3/30. Call 908-979-0900 today.
Welcome to the 3rd Annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt in the Alba Vineyard. Why should kids have all the fun? Each Adult gets one egg which contains a number that corresponds to a special surprise! The purchase of a wine tasting entitles you to participate - $15 per person.
Country recording artist and songwriter Bobby Clark at Bea McNally's Irish Pub!
Celebrate Easter at Flynn's on the Hill. Make your reservation today by calling 908-454-0011. Seating available at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. Prices are $23.95 Adults, $21.95 Seniors and $12.00 for Children 5-10.
The Inn at Millrace Pond prepares special menus for holidays throughout the year. Check out the menu for Easter Sunday and make your reservation by calling 908-459-4884.
Join The Willows for an all-inclusive Easter dinner with your choice of appetizer, entree, soup or salad and dessert. Seating is available from 12pm-5pm. Reserve your seat today by calling 908-574-5101.
Buck Hill Brewery and Restaurant has prepared a special Easter Brunch for you and your family and friends. The brunch is from 10am-3pm. Reservations are recommended, so, please call 908-854-5300. Can't make brunch, their regular menu will be available from 3pm-10pm.
Celebrate Easter with family and friends at Marianna's for their Grand Easter Buffet! They will have a variety of items to choose from like ham, pork tenderloin, lobster ravioli, chicken piccata, penne vodka and so much more! Kids buffet section will be offered along with drink specials.
Join Architects for brunch on Easter Sunday! Reservations are available and are required. Reserve a table for your family or holiday party now.
Enjoy Easter Sunday with family and friends at Bea McNally's. They will be serving a delicious buffet. $35 per person with complimentary mimosa. Children 12 and under are $13.
Enjoy a tradition Easter Sunday buffet with a carving station, entrees, soup, salad bar, sides and desserts at Apple Mountain. The menu looks delicious.
Join Hawk Pointe for Easter Brunch. Seating times are at 11:30am, 12pm, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, and 2pm. There will be Easter Egg Hunts at 1pm and 2pm. The menu will be available on Facebook.
Continuing
Come out to Bea McNally's for a fun night with DJ Nappz!
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.
Relax and unwind with some tapas, delicious drinks and some smooth sounds, featuring Live Jazz Saturdays 9:30-11:30pm.
Live Acoustic Music every Sunday! Enjoy some coffee, food and music.
Open Mic Night is available to single or duo acoustic players and vocalists. No amps, drums or bands allowed. Check their website for more details.
Beginning April, RVC will offer a free weekly youth fishing program known as “Hooked on Fishing not on Drugs (HOFNOD)”. This community program offered to students, ages 12 - 15, will run 4/10- 6/14 (Spring Session) and 6/19-8/30 (Summer Session), every Tuesday and Thursday, 3-5:30pm.
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.
Plan Ahead
Looking for somewhere casual to go with friends and family for good soup/salad/sandwich or maybe just coffee and the use of the web? Well, you can do all of those things and contribute to a good cause at the same time.
Need to de-clutter? Can’t see your table under all the paper, stuff topples out of closets, or you can't fit your car in the garage, then, attend this de-cluttering comedy show!
Join Rock Creek for their monthly plant nite with some awesome food, drinks and planting a terrarium. It will be a whole lot of fun!
Inspired by the true story. Three times a day, every day, a group of young women have the opportunity to die for their country. They are Adolph Hitler's food tasters. And what do girls discuss as they wait to see if they will live through another meal?
The Warren County Library will host a Touch-A-Truck event for the forth year! A variety of trucks, heavy equipment, emergency vehicles, and community service vehicles will be on display in the library parking lot from 11:00 a.m.
Villa Milagro is thrilled to partner with, Olive with a Twist in Frenchtown, for a tasting of exceptional olive oils, balsamic vineyards, cheeses and other items from their gourmet curated food collection.
The first (and only) Amish Stand-Up Comedian in the world, with 25 years of show business experience.
Sugar Mountain brings together an ensemble of veteran musicians from the New Jersey music scene who faithfully replicate the songs of one of our era’s most prolific and beloved singer/songwriters, Neil Young.
Getting married or thinking about it? Join Architects this spring for their Annual Food Tasting & Recommended Vendors Event! During this event you will be able to enjoy samples of hors d’oeuvres, cocktail hour stations, entrée selections and desserts to help you plan your wedding!
Friends of the Phillipsburg Free Public Library host a free seminar on wills and estate planning. Kevin O'Neill, from the Warren County Surrogates Office, will share the pitfalls to avoid when creating a will.