Musical duo performs live, enjoy a nice night downtown with family and friends.
Starting March 4, 2020
“You will never find anybody who can give you a clear and compelling reason why we observe daylight saving time.” — Dave Barry, American author and humor columnist
We'll start this week's edition of Wanderings on a more serious note, with a photo courtesy of the National Park Service of the crews getting ready to battle the recent forest fire in the Delaware Water Gap. We are grateful to those who put their lives on the line to protect our beautiful spaces, and appreciate all they did to limit the fire's damage. We also want to remind you that Daylight Saving Time arrives this weekend; prepare to spring forward (and lose an hour's sleep) on Sunday at 2 a.m. Why do we do this? See the quote from Dave Barry, above. You just have to laugh. And that reminds us there are lots of laughs in store, with two comedy events this weekend and another next that we've highlighted with large images in this week's edition. So march forth on this March 4th, read on, and Happy Wanderings!
Coming Up
Pamper yourself for 20 minutes to rejuvenate! Reiki is an energy healing modality, and a treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you. Joe is a massage therapist and an intuitive body worker. $40 per session, appointment required.
Comedians perform hilarious Stand-up with headliner Mike Burton. Featuring Scott Brenan and Hosted by Don Michalowski.
In recognition of Daylight Savings Time, Hope Junction Antiques is, once again, hosting a clock clinic with our local timepiece expert, Stan Hands. Show Stan your old, your new, your inherited, your "out of whack" clocks and see what he has to say on the subject.
Guest Artist, Professor of Art Jean Perry, will feature "Women of Flowers" a brief lecture on the interesting lives and works of numerous botanical artists, followed by a botanical study and watercolor painting of a flower in season. The public is welcome; refreshments served.
Hosted by VanNest-Hoff-Vannatta Farmstead and Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Warren County. Patrick Peckard, from Hunterdon County Parks and Recreation will be giving a presentation on the history of maple sugaring and how it came to be maple syrup.
Time for a bit of nostalgia with an Italian tradition! Formal wine tasting, Chicken parmigana dinner with roasted veggies, salad, bread and dessert.
From contented cows come exceptional cheeses and that’s what Bobolink Dairy & Bakehouse produces. Taste their cave aged cheeses and artisan breads paired with a great glass of our wine.
A night of magic, comedy, mystery and fun with Scott Alexander, presented by the Warren County Community College Foundation. Doors open 6pm, tastings and buffet dinner 6-8pm, show time is 8pm. Silent Auction, too!
Established in 2007, Moe-tion Dance Theater is a contemporary modern dance company based in New Jersey. Under the artistic direction of Maureen Glennon, the company is dedicated to experimenting and creating new forms of expression.
Visit Hackettstown Historical Society Museum's Open House to celebrate Hackettstown's 167th Year! Check out the Museum and this year's new displays. Featured exhibits include toys made in Hackettstown, vintage dolls, and vintage medical equipment.
Warren Heritage Museum at Bread Lock Park is open for the afternoon, with displays on the county's rich history, from the earliest Lenape inhabitants through the Colonial and Industrial periods and more.
The Museum of the Warren County Historical and Genealogical Society has reopened for the season. The circa 1848 Federal brick townhouse in Belvidere, just steps from the "town green" in the Belvidere Historic District, displays a unique collection of artifacts.
New Jersey native Timothy Liam Smith takes us on his journey through becoming an Irish Tenor, how he sang for three US Presidents, and how life can come full circle if we work at it.
The 50-voice choir from Geneva College in western Pennsylvania brings their music to Warren County for a free concert entitled “Rejoice Again!” The Genevans have acquired a reputation for choral excellence, musical variety and spiritual impact.
It's time to "spring" forth now that warmer days are here and high time it is, after a winter that has been unlike any other. This well-known timekeeper is here to remind us not to waste a minute. He's also on hand to announce an upcoming Clock Clinic at Hope Junction Antiques.
Continuing
BY APPOINTMENT: You can learn technology at any age! Warren Hills High School Streak Nation Service Club offers Free Tech Help by appointment to senior citizens in Warren County.
Community Corner
Hosted by Knowlton Fine Arts Homeschool Co-op, the conference is for anyone who homeschools or is considering homeschooling.
Mini Health Fair featuring local wellness vendors & healthy products.Samples, coupons, raffle basket and more!
Budding Artists' spring session of classes (Where Art and Math Meet) is open for registration for kids ages 5-18. These free classes meet Mondays in March. Choose a time: 4-5:15pm or 6-7:15pm.
Plan Ahead
Come for lunch and information about the Warren County Economic Development Committee with EDC President Mitchell Jones and committee members Linda Stettler and Melanie Thiel. Hear what the EDC does to benefit Warren County and come with any questions you may have. The cost is $15.00
Reception to honor 2020 St. Patrick’s Parade Grand Marshal, Mr. Joe Barnes from Hacketstown, Ireland. The reception dinner features a live performance by Rory O’Moore School of Pipes and Drums and a dance performance by Slattery School of Irish Dance.
Interested in raising your own flock of chickens or ducks for eggs or meat? Come learn the basics and have your questions answered by Hank Bignell Jr., M.S. Senior Program Coordinator.
They were warned… They are doomed… And on Friday the 13th, nothing will save them.
Create your own Custom Wood Sign, let your imagination run wild and create a sign for your home, office, or a gift, at this craft and sip event that supports Citizens for Sustainable Development.
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day all weekend, Friday trhough Tuesday, with Irish fare specials and new Buck Brews to be released Friday, March 13: Blarney Stone Irish Stout, Mccliff's Irish Red and Irish Coffee Stout.
Welcome Spring with two fun crafts that will brighten any room! You will fill a 6" white basket - rimmed with a pastel ribbon - with dried flowers from the farm, then decorate a 7" straw hat with ribbon and dried flowers. $30.00.
Abigail Adams, in a letter to John Adams dated March 31, 1776, exhorted him to "Remember the Ladies." In celebration of March as Women's History Month, join Joel Farkas, volunteer docent at Washington's Headquarters in Morristown, to "remember the ladies" of the Revolutionary War. Mr.
An evening of good food, singing, and dancing with friends. Entertainment by George Moran, who has played resorts, country clubs, cruise lines, and adult communities. He is a music teacher and an owner of Valley Music Center in Long Valley, NJ.
Singer/songwriter Robbie Fulks was one of the more heralded talents in the alternative country movement, displaying an offbeat, sometimes dark sense of humor in many of his best moments.
Hosted by Jimmy Farrell of the Celtic Rebel Band. Songs, stories, a bit of laughter along with dinner and Step Dancers as well.
Join your favorite Leprechaun and our favorite Irish Bartender as we celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Brook Hollow Winery is providing you with delicious Corned Beef, Cabbage, Potatoes, Soda Bread, and live music. Maybe you'll hear your favorite Irish jig! $20/person (plus tax).
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. NEW DATE TBD. Streets fill with enthusiasm as families, residents and visitors line up along the curb, in store windows and porches to celebrate and witness this festive parade in the Irish-American tradition. Parade starts at 3:30pm.
Given the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation, this event has been canceled out of an abundance of caution to help protect against spreading the virus.
Dan Levinson is the 2017 winner of Hot House Magazine's "NYC Jazz Fans Decision" award for Best Clarinetist. He is equally at home as both leader and sideman, fronting his own groups as well as performing with those led by others.