The Hackettstown BID kicks off parade weekend with a Grand Marshal Reception to honor 2018 St. Patrick’s Parade Grand Marshal, Ed Shellman. The reception dinner will be held at David's Country Inn featuring live pipes, drums and a dance performance by Slattery School of Irish Dance.
Starting March 8, 2018
Miss us? We were digging out yesterday and figured you would be too, but we hope this week's Wanderings is worth the wait! As the snow was starting to come down, Kent Sweigert sent us a photograph he snapped from his front porch in Belvidere, reminding us that some days you need to just take it easy and watch the snowflakes fall. But if cabin fever is setting in, we've got ideas for you, so read on, faithful Wanderers! Remember to set your clocks forward an hour this weekend - you've got one less hour to enjoy all these activities since you'll be springing forward - so make the most of it. Happy Wanderings!
Coming Up
You know the band, you know the songs and we all know it’ll be party time when NRBQ appears on our stage – hot on the heels of the just-released Happy Talk EP. You might think that after 50 years, a band would want to settle down and just relax. If you do, you don’t know the Q!
Capture the wildlife pictures of a lifetime in an outdoor setting that's superb for photographers. Your photo experience at Lakota Wolf Preserve includes packs of Tundra, Timber, and Arctic wolves in a natural setting.
Enjoy lunch and a workshop on selected Fridays March through June, hosted by Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Warren County. First up, Heirloom Seeds and Seed Saving. Why are heirloom seeds essential for our survival?
Wine and Music at Brook Hollow. Listen to Stan & Elise, enjoy some delicous wine and get the $5 roasted half chicken and corn as well. Food is being catered by Humpty Juniors located in Columbia.
"Score and Slip" is not your average Paint and Sip - you'll be making ceramic clay. This is a two-day event and the second one is Friday, 3/16 at 7pm. There is a suggested donation of $10. Sign-up today.
The Bulldog Mack Band invades the Rock Creek Tavern for some eerie shakin', bakin', and good time rock and roll music. Enjoy a night out with some friends while listening to a great band!
Live music of Caren Kennedy Duo! Come by, listen to some music and grab a bite to eat!
Little Nikki's Radio is a high-energy New Jersey based cover band known for its diverse range in music. Comprised of a mix of well respected and seasoned professionals, the band delivers a great night of fun.
"New Jersey Makers Day is a statewide celebration of making and maker culture that takes place every March in the Garden State. Their primary goal is to enhance community engagement and facilitate connections among New Jersey residents by exploring new".
The Musical Theatre workshop is open to participants ages 13-20yrs old and limited to 10 participants. You must register for this event, so, call 908-979-0900 by 3pm on 3/2.
Come see Gloria Tramontin, member of AMA's Motorcycle Museum's Hall of Fame, who is 92 years old and still rides! Purchase her book and get it autographed.
Everyday is a party at Four Sisters Winery. Why Not a Pasta Party? There's a little Italian in everyone so let's give a cheer for your choice of ziti with red sauce, penne with garlic & butter or tortellini with pesto. The pasta is served with garlic bread, wine tasting and a glass of wine.
Hope Junction is pleased to offer this informative "clinic" to all of you who love old Clocks! Come meet Stan Hands, their resident expert, on all things timely. He will happily assess what you own, consult on repair and maintenance.
Draught House will be hosting their first ever wing eating contest. Entry fee is $25. Who can eat 30 wings the fastest? Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. Tickets on sale February 16 through March 5.
Bring your little shopper in for a healthy snack as ShopRite celebrates National Nutrition Month! Create your own Rainbow Fruit Skewer featuring their favorite fruits. Add some luck to the rainbow by dipping your favorite fruits in the Lucky Leprechaun Fruit Dip!
Villa Millagro invites you to experience a display of the work of local photographers. Their photographs will be displayed in the winery and will be for sale should you find one that particularly inspires you.
Come enjoy free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines!
Jesse the Mentalist will be reading minds and influencing thoughts at The Willows. Jesse has mystified audiences with his ability to know what they are thinking without any guidance – a skill that send chills throughout the room. This is a FREE event.
Grammy-nominated Bruce Molsky on fiddle, banjo, guitar and song with next generation virtuoso guitarist Stash Wyslouch and banjo player Allison de Groot are a force to be reckoned with as they create authentic and original Appalachian mountain music.
Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet!
Country recording artist and songwriter Bobby Clark "Plays it Hard" at Rock Creek Tavern!
Join William Irish Tavern and listen to Duo Nova acoustics!
The Dowden Brothers Band is a New Jersey cover band playing classic rock, Top 40, '80s and '90s hits, and of course some James Brown and Elvis to keep things cool. Come by and check them out!
On Sunday, Ken from Allen's Camera will take you on full hands-on workshop at the Lakota Wolf Preserve followed by free wine tasting at Brook Hollow Winery. Round trip bus transportation provided by Allen's Camera. Tickets are $250.
Fairy Hair returns to The White Raven in March, and that's no Blarney! Get in touch with your inner Leprechaun with shades of green strands of Fairy Hair woven into your hair.
Stop on by Bea McNally's for some great music and delicious food. Luke & the Troublemakers will be playing outside starting at 12:30pm and then at 4:30pm. Mid Life Crisis will be playing inside starting at 5pm.
Morris Canal Bread Lock Park is open daily until dusk, but the museum is open the second Sunday of the month from 1-4 p.m. Lock 7 West near New Village was known as "Bread Lock" because the store at the end of the lock sold goods to the boatmen, including homemade bread and pies.
Motorcycle Injury Management 101. If you ride with your friends or with a group, you need to attend this seminar. This is a free event.
Special Guest Speaker: Jeffrey M. Goldstein BS, MICP, CCEMT-P, FP-C who is a Paramedic, Flight Paramedic and Critical Care Paramedic.
Kate and Paul perform favorite covers and original tunes. Enjoy the music and some delicious wine.
10th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Hackettstown! Parade starts at 3:30pm. Registration is open to participate in this year's parade as a marcher, volunteer, sponsor, vendor or other way:
Under the artistic direction of Maureen Glennon Clayton, Moe-tion Dance Theater will present Touched, a program of dance and monologues inspired by our emotional connections to touch, Included is the premiere of Broken Planes, a piece choreographed by Maureen Glennon Clayton in collaboration with
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.
Continuing
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.
Children 5-18 years old can register for free art classes at Knowlton Presbyterian Church. You'll create various projects with ceramic clay, acrylics, and sculpey. Sign-up now.
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.
Begin Your Journey to a Better Life! Yoga Class with Delia for beginners starts at 4pm and Advanced Beginner/Intermediate 5:15-6:30pm. $65 for 5-week session or $13 per session.
Community Corner
Come on out to the Hope Twp PTA & Project Graduation Tricky Tray to possibly with some amazing baskets, super prizes, gift cards and 50/50.
The March Warren County Arts group meeting will feature a Hands-on Acrylic dirty pouring Workshop led by Judith Chase. Judith has been an artist since she was in grade school. She started with drawing and over the years moved from watercolor to acrylics and oil.
Join 5 East Art Gallery and M Galleries for Washington Borough’s Saturdays Art Walk! 5 East Gallery is open from 4pm-7pm and M Galleries is open from 6pm-9pm.
Meet Ridge and Valley Conservancy's preserve managers for this open house at White Lake and find out what "Hooked on Fishing - Not on Drugs" is all about. Beginning April, RVC will offer a free weekly youth fishing program known as “Hooked on Fishing not on Drugs (HOFNOD)”.
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.
Plan Ahead
Come to Gaia's Gifts and learn about essential oil safety, how essential oils are produced, and the most common ways EO are adulterated. You'll also learn how to detect an adulterated oil as well as how to include EO in a healthy lifestyle.
Midwest artists Willy Porter and Carmen Nickerson are an exciting addition to the indie-duo scene.
Join your favorite Leprechaun and their favorite Irish Bartender as they celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Brook Hollow Winery! They are providing you with delicious corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, soda bread, and a glass of your favorite Brook Hollow Wine.
Come to the White Raven and enjoy a personalized skin care consultation, facial and hand treatment with Solaria Farms Marketplace! The cost is $25; you can sign-up now.
This event might not happen due to the recent weather. Check here for updates.
Never sure which wine to choose? Can't tell a chardonnay from a riesling? They'll train your taste buds! Learn to swish & swirl like a pro! Learn to discern fruit and other flavor notes, tannins, acids, and oaks in wine.
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.
Chef Tomko is preparing a special station-style menu with all of your favorite Irish fare. Space is limited, so make a reservation today.