Blairstown Historic Preservation Committee's History Month 2018 continues! Blairstown's rich heritage will be on display Wednesday, May 16th from the archives of the Blairstown Historic Preservation Committee.
Starting May 16, 2018
"If you want to see the sunshine, you have to weather the storm." - Frank Lane
And if we want to appreciate the nice weather, we need a few storms to give us perspective. Plus, they result in some beautiful clouds, like these ones that Kent Sweigert photographed near Belvidere after the storm yesterday. Speaking of storms, there's a veritable whirlwind of events in this week's Wanderings edition. So read on, plan your fun, and Happy Wanderings!
Coming Up
Join Rutherfurd Hall for a kids night full of creativity & inspiration! Kids will learn how to paint this magestic Hummingbird Garden with Miss Jenna. All children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. All ages are welcome.
Calling aspiring artists and wine lovers! Let's get cozy and creative while we paint this beautiful lavendar landscape! You will be guided by a professional artist while you learn about color mixing, drawing & perspective while getting a little art therapy!
Hackettstown Maifest is Friday 6pm-10pm, Saturday 12pm-8pm, Sunday 12pm-7pm at Bea McNally's Platz where there will be an inside & outside beer truck, food, live bands & more.
Band schedule:
Friday: DJ Nappz (inside) starting at 10pm
There is no better way to make chemistry fun than by combining it with something every kid loves: LEGOS!
Wine and Music at Brook Hollow. Listen to Stan & Elise, enjoy some delicous wine and $5 spaghetti and meatballs.
Denny Tilton will be entertaining the Inn with some live music. The Inn has a full menu and features craft beers, fine wines and expansive cocktail selections. There is no charge for the music. Reservations, though, are recommended. To make a reservation, call 908-459-4884.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED - In this free lecture, they will take a look at the way artists have approached portraits and what they reveal about moments in cultural history.
Country recording artist and songwriter Bobby Clark "Plays it Hard" at Rock Creek Tavern!
Come to the grand opening of the Draught House's boat bar and boat house grill! There will be plenty of events and giveaways all day long! Events include a corn hole tournament, live performance by CC Coletti (1-4pm), Captain Morgan promoters and more!
This event is hosted by Marine Corps League Det. 747, NWJ H.O.G and Tramontin HD. Proceeds to benefit the "Semper Fi Fund". Donation is $20 per person. Escorted ride by The Blue Knights NJ8 and NWJ HOG. There will be live music, food, prizes, vendors and more.
Ever heard of walking meditation? Join yoga teacher Kate McGuiness for a 30-minute meditation walk through the forest of White Lake and learn the basics of walking meditation. Free to all. Meet at the White Barn parking lot of White Lake.
Join The Farm in Harmony for a beginner quilting class: Shapes – Four Patch/Nine Patch. By understanding how to build and design a four patch or nine patch block, you can quickly create interesting patterns while still building up your basic skills.
CANCELLED DUE TO THE PREDICTED RAIN - Boy Scouts of America Troop 54 presents its annual Car and Truck Show: Car Troop 54, Where Are You? Bring your wheels or
Join the Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee (PVTC) for a hike starting at Washington and Green Streets in Columbia, NJ. The PVTC, a Friends Organization of the Kittatinny Valley State Park, will host the hike. The length of the hike will be 4-5 miles.
Hope Junction is having a free, two-for-one event featuring the work of artists Jim and Jill Doherty. Refreshment will be served.
Join the Hackettstown BID and celebrate their 2nd Annual town-wide Maifest on the block located between the streets of Main at Grand Avenue and Valentine Street. Bring the whole family and enjoy music, food, libations, contests, activities, along with craft and business vendors.
For five generations, the Fulper family has farmed in West Amwell, New Jersey, producing milk, cheese, butter and other dairy and farm products for their surrounding neighbors. Come sample their delicious, wholesome and home-grown cheeses and take some home to enjoy.
Relax to the sounds of Acoustic Gumbo - blend of contemporary, classic, and original songs. Admission is $15 per person which includes wine tasting or your choice of one glass of wine from the Arbor selection. The wine tasting is complimentary for Gold Club Members.
Enjoy free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines!
"A Stomping We Will Go" at our Barefoot Grape Stomping! $37 per person (plus tax & service fee). Advanced tickets required. Call for tickets at 908-475-3671.
Join Villa Milagro for their first alfresco dinner of the season in Row 51 of the vineyard. Chef Francesco Sorgiavanni who is owner/chef of Francesco's Italian Restaurant in Phillipsburg, will prepare an Italian outdoor feast
to savor by sunset!
Menu:
Enjoy a heard warming, toe-tapping evening of great stories, fun facts, and lots of Patsy Cline's chart-topping hits as the Inn presents a very special dinner tribute show with "Patsy Cline" & The Nashville Ramblers featuring Patricia Durante.
The Black Cross Band offers a Southern Rock 'n' Roll twist to Rock Creek Tavern.
It’s that time again! Get your yoga on – and your wine/wine slushies at Brook Hollow Winery! Let the stresses of your week melt away in our outdoor pavilion yoga class overlooking beautiful, lush vineyards. The class will be beginner-friendly and open to all levels.
Join Ridge and Valley Conservancy friend and supporter Rob Merrifield for the May "Hike of the Month" through Blair Creek Preserve. They will meet at the white barn parking lot at White Lake at 11:45am and carpool to the trail head. Hike will begin at 12pm.
Relax to the sounds of Catmoondaddy - wide range from classic rock to soul and country ballads. Admission is $15 per person which includes wine tasting or your choice of one glass of wine from the Arbor selection. The wine tasting is complimentary for Gold Club Members.
Enjoy free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines!
Stop by for a little while, or hang out for all three hours. Bring your instruments and/or voice; or just sit-in and enjoy the music. It's a live, acoustic music jam, and EVERYBODY plays and sings along, (if you like).
Come to The RoseMary Inn for a history filled presentation. All are welcome and wine and cheese will be served.
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.
T-shirt quilts, or quilts made out of clothing of a child or loved one are one-of-a-kind projects with special meaning to family and friends. Learn the basics of taking t-shirts or other clothing and create a quilt or other project.
Continuing
Sponsored by the Liberty Township Recreation Commission, come relax and join them for Yoga /Tai Chi every Wednesday through the Winter/Spring of 2018. Certified instructors will provide a one hour class. The class is open to everyone. Registration starts at 5:45pm.
Rutherfurd Hall introduces a Meditation Class with, Jean Marie of Fostering the Journey. This class will invite peace and wellness to your life. Brief lesson, silent meditation, and Q&A. $15 per class. $39 for 3 classes prepaid.
Beginning in 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 12-15yrs old, will run 4/10 - 6/14 (Spring Session) and 6/19- 8/30 (Summer Session), every Tuesday and Thursday, 3:30pm-6pm.
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.
Now that the warmer weather is approaching, you may be looking for something to do with family and friends for free.
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. $91 for 7-week session or $16 per session.
Come to The Farm in Harmony for a therapeutic yoga class designed for Veterans and their families to attend. In the light of service, The Farm In Harmony will now be offering free yoga classes specially designed for Military Veterans and their families.
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.
This class is held every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Starts at 11am. No appointment necessary and the cost is $5.
Community Corner
Join Piggy's Deli and BBQ in celebration of their 10 year anniversary. They are hosting a BBQ (on National BBQ Day) for anyone to come and enjoy! The event is held rain or shine & free to attend. Enjoy some burgers, dogs, & BBQ Chicken.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE WEATHER UNTIL JUNE 2. Join RVC stewards and help with a variety of tasks such as trail clearing, trimming and invasive species removal at one of our preserves.
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 10 - 15, will run 6/19-8/30/18 (Summer Session), every Tuesday and Thursday, 3-5:30pm.
Plan Ahead
Your in-store Dietitian Carly is hosting an interactive cooking class for adults on Wednesday, 5/23 from 10am-12pm.
Looking for a change in your life? Imagine if you learned how to take charge of your life, overcame the obstacles and negative thoughts holding you back and adopted a more positive mindset that empowers you every step of the way.
Enjoy a 5-course dinner, each course paired with a 5oz Czig Meister beer plus assorted cheese and wild game salami platter. Cost is $65 per person plus tax and gratuity. Make your reservation today by calling 908-223-1226.
Sign up your little ones for a hands-on culinary class taking place on Friday, 5/25 from 10am-10:45am. Your in-store Dietitian Carly will be leading the group in making some delicious & healthy snacks!
Ages: 3-5
Location: Culinary Kitchen
Please join Kathy's Kove for a monthly Cultural Fund Raiser dinner for Ghana 4E. Ghana 4E is a non profit organization working with students in Ghana, Africa. Dinner this month is a Mexican dinner prepared by Juanito’s of Washington!
Come watch Holly Dolly!, a Young Performers Workshop: Festival of Shows. Matchmaker Dolly Levi is a widow, a matchmaker, and also a professional meddler - but everything changes when she decides that the next match she needs to make is to find someone for herself. Hello, Dolly!
Come watch Damn Yankees, a Young Performers Workshop: Festival of Shows. Middle-aged baseball fanatic Joe Boyd, trades his soul to the Devil, also known as Mr. Applegate, for a chance to lead his favorite team to victory in the pennant race against the New York Yankees.
Come watch Charlotte's Web Musical, a Young Performers Workshop: Festival of Shows. Charlotte's Web is the story of Wilbur the pig and his friendship with Fern Arable, the little girl who adopts him, and his barnyard friends but most importantly, Charlotte, the spider whose act of love saves
Come watch South Pacific, a Young Performers Workshop: Festival of Shows. South Pacific is set in an island paradise during World War II, two parallel love stories are threatened by the dangers of prejudice and war.
Join It's the Talk of the Town for their Vendor and Craft Fair at the Triple Brook Pavilion! Spend your afternoon shopping, eating some food, and lots more!