Warren County Wanderings

Starting November 16, 2022

“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” – William Arthur Ward (1921-1994), American motivational writer

We must be thankful for all the blessings in our lives, like the calm of a Blairstown sunrise, before holiday chaos fully descends upon us. The calendar is starting to populate with Thanksgiving happenings and Christmas fun! There will be no shortage of craft shows, photos with Santa and hot cocoa for all!

Festive events are kicking off this week with shopping, crafts and wine specials. Next week brings not only Thanksgiving and Small Business Saturday, but also opportunities to start searching for that perfect Christmas Tree! Look for the "More Things To Do" segment of next week's Wanderings, as it will feature a guide to Warren County Christmas Tree Farms.

Happy Relaxation and Happy Wanderings!

Coming Up

Learn the major causes of knee pain and knee injuries, from sports injuries to arthritis including ACL, PCL, MCL, meniscus injuries and arthritic knee pain and how to treat knee injuries.

DJ Rupe will be spinning the tunes! Listen to your favorite country songs while you learn dances such as “Good Time”, “Boot Scootin Boogie”, and “Trashy Women”

$10 cover at door. Lessons from 7-8pm.

Open dancing and requests from 8-11pm.

Join in the fun with Rustic Retail's Cookie Hop and Shop. Purchase a ticket, grab some cookies and help a Belvidere family in need!

With their hybrid/acoustic instrumental talents and three-part harmonies, this trio comes with a lot of musical power.

Rose & Fig will guide you through assembling a charcuterie board for Thanksgiving. Learn how to build an aesthetic presentation through the selection of a variety of meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts. and other accompaniments.

$75/person.

The Hackettstown Rotary Club will be holding a food drive to benefit Norwescap Food Bank at the Panera Bread parking lot in Mansfield. Cash donations and gift cards are welcome.

There will be two groups taking paths of varying difficulty, both of which lead to the top of Point Mountain, offering expansive views of the Musconetcong River Valley.

If you haven't visited Four Sisters Winery in Belvidere, this is the weekend as they celebrate 38 years with food, wine and music!

During the holiday season the challenges of everyday life can be overwhelming and we continue to strive for creating a space to relax, unwind and heal our senses.

Free, fun, family event includes hayrides, (weather permitting,) seed-ball making, red wiggler worms, honey bees, Laughter Yoga, and home-baked cookies and refreshments, while supplies last. This event is in support of the NJ Farmers Against Hunger.

This holiday event hosted by Rutherfurd Hall will include photos with Santa, horse and carriage rides, arts and crafts, dance performances, cookie decorating and holiday music.

It’s that time of year. Guests are dropping in unexpectedly, office and school events to which you need to bring something. Come on out to sample delicious recipes from the Vineyard’s appetizer cookbook.

Taste Villa's Holiday wines including Feliz Navidad and mead and Mi Cariño.

Are you ready for a stomping good time? Well, now is your chance to be a part of an exclusive social event at Four Sisters Winery. The Barefoot Grape Stomping is a one-of-a-kind experience; surely to intoxicate all your senses. It's a unique opportunity you don’t want to miss!

Returning by popular demand, Rutherfurd Hall presents the Soundscape Singers Cabaret featuring Broadway, Jazz, and Standard hits!

James, an accomplished songwriter’s songwriter, is back as a perennial favorite at Roy’s Hall. He's earned the respect of masterful writers such as Bruce Springsteen and Willie Nile, has built his acclaimed legacy on humbly honoring purity of expression.

Live at Bea McNally's is the music of Edward Swanton.

Create your own mosaic planter with glass beads, mirrors, tile, broken plates and mugs! Feel free to bring your own pieces you would like to use in your creation. All other materials provided.

The community is invited to drive around the back of Buttzville United Methodist Church for a free takeout turkey dinner with all the trimmings! Pick up and deliver a good meal to someone who could really use it! 908-750-4394.

Join Four Sisters a wine glass painting class. Seating is limited so reserve today! Cost is $40 pp.

Your GI tract is part of the digestive system. Have you heard of the gut Microbiome? New research shows that the state of your gut can impact the immune system, moods and behavior. Presented by Kristen Burdsy, MS, RD, LD and registered dietician. This is a virtual program.

Come with your boots and be ready to boogie! Line dancing night includes lessons!

Come paint your own wine glass at our Community Center to help raise money for Warren County Habitat for Humanity! Help us touch the lives of even more people in the area. $25/ person.

Spend more time with family & less time in the kitchen this year! Architects is offering family-style and single-serving Thanksgiving take - out meals. Orders must be placed by Sunday, November 20. Please pick up orders on November 23.

This will be an exciting, interactive presentation to help you make 2023 your healthiest year ever! Learn the difference between nature vs nature in health, learn the 7 steps to ideal health and fitness and plan your health and fitness goals.

This is a free, interactive presentation about making 2023 your healthiest year ever. Learn the difference between nature vs nature in health, 7 steps to ideal health and fitness and plan your goals.

James, an accomplished songwriter’s songwriter, is back as a perennial favorite at Roy’s Hall. He's earned the respect of masterful writers such as Bruce Springsteen and Willie Nile, has built his acclaimed legacy on humbly honoring purity of expression.

This moderately difficult 5.5 mile out-and-back along the yellow and blue trails features sweeping panoramic views of the Highlands and Kittatinny Mountains, including a distant view of the Delaware Water Gap and a casual walk along the banks of Ghost Pond.

It’s that time of year. Guests are dropping in unexpectedly, office and school events to which you need to bring something. Come on out to sample delicious recipes from the Vineyard’s appetizer cookbook.

Taste Villa's Holiday wines including Feliz Navidad and mead and Mi Cariño.

Rustic Retail's biggest event of last year is back! Purchase a ticket (A donation of your choice minimum $3) and upon entry into the store, you get a bag to collect cookies and holiday treats! There will even be hors d'oeuvres, beverages (even wine!) and holiday music.

Trays of turkey, mashed potatoes, veggies, stuffing and cranberry sauce

Spend more time with family & less time in the kitchen this year! Architects is offering family-style and single-serving Thanksgiving take- out meals.

Continuing

Carolyn Barton will be offering gentle yoga classes designed to be accessible to everyBODY. Formulated with mindfulness and proper yoga alignment to ensure safety, these classes will be easy to follow, filled with inspiration, lightheartedness, and warmth.

Enjoy live music at Tiptons Tavern every Friday and Saturday night in November(excluding Thanksgiving weekend).

Join Panther Pub for some great music in the month of thanksgiving.

The Blairstown Farmers Market is in full swing! Come see your favorite local farmers and food producers at the Blairstown Farmers Market!

Milagro is bringing you great music in November!

Enjoy live music in November at Brook Hollow Winery.

Nov. 4 - Lee Larson
Nov. 5 - Stan & Elise
Nov. 12 - TBD
Nov. 13 - Scott Messina
Nov. 19 - SAGE
Nov. 26 - Bill Ruddy

Brass Rail is bringing more music in November!

Enjoy Sunday brunch at Asbury Coffee Mill.

Nov. 6 - Joe Cassady
Nov. 13 - Nick Cerniglia
Nov. 20 - Thomas Johnston
Nov. 27 - Joe Frame
Dec. 4- Jack Pierone
Dec. 11- Caren Kennedy Duo
Dec. 18- Avoiding Foreclosure

Learn to skate at VILLA Roller Rink for a 6 week class starting October 25. All skate levels are welcome. Please fill out the form below to register for classes.

$90 for 6 week session including skates. Payment in advance and last day to sign up is the Sunday before the first lesson.

Carolyn Barton will be offering gentle yoga classes designed to be accessible to everyBODY. Formulated with mindfulness and proper yoga alignment to ensure safety, these classes will be easy to follow, filled with inspiration, lightheartedness, and warmth.

Carolyn Barton will be offering gentle yoga classes designed to be accessible to everyBODY. Formulated with mindfulness and proper yoga alignment to ensure safety, these classes will be easy to follow, filled with inspiration, lightheartedness, and warmth.

Carolyn Barton will be offering gentle yoga classes designed to be accessible to everyBODY. Formulated with mindfulness and proper yoga alignment to ensure safety, these classes will be easy to follow, filled with inspiration, lightheartedness, and warmth.

Carolyn Barton will be offering gentle yoga classes designed to be accessible to everyBODY. Formulated with mindfulness and proper yoga alignment to ensure safety, these classes will be easy to follow, filled with inspiration, lightheartedness, and warmth.