Author Joe McGee will sign and speak about his book "Letters for Annie: Memories from World War II." It is a tale of four brothers in WWII.
Starting October 16, 2019
"A day without laugher is a day wasted." - Charlie Chaplain (1889-1977)
We agree, and if you need help finding some humor these days, Warren County offers two comedy shows this weekend! Meanwhile, today's lead photo of apples and a plush pumpkin at Von Thun Farms might put you in the mood for some Fall Farm Fun, which you'll find by clicking here. Sprinkle on a bit of history, mystery, a grape stomp or tap takeover, and plenty of live music, and you're all set for another fun and fulfilling week ahead in Warren County, NJ! Happy Wanderings!
Coming Up
Kids, come on out for a night full of creativity & inspiration! Learn, step by step on how to paint this Halloween inspired masterpiece. All supplies are included. Kids under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $20 per child.
Calling aspiring artists and wine lovers! Let's get cozy and creative while we paint this Halloween inspired Masterpiece! You will be guided by a professional artist while you learn about color mixing, drawing & perspective while getting a little art therapy!
An evening of fine wine, great people, food, music, and a silent auction! $75 per person, includes a complimentary ticket to the Self-Guided Historic House Tour the following day.
A vocal ensemble from St. Petersburg, Russia, LYRA introduces musical heritage of the Russian Orthodox Church, as well as traditions of Russian folk music to all people taking great interest in Russia, its history and culture. LYRA visits Music at St.
One Night, Three Great Comedians! Headliner: Mark Riccadonna; Featuring: KP Burke & Marc Kaye. Enjoy a special Buffet Dinner & Comedy Show!
Are you ready to soar? The Up, Up & Away Race offers a choice of a 5 mile or 5K race, or sign up the kiddies (7 & younger) for the Fly by Fun Run. Held at Blairstown Airport, a beautiful setting with a fast, flat course.
Celebrate the beautiful fall season in picturesque Warren County, NJ!
Enjoy an amazing day of driving through the scenic countryside around the Township of Pohatcong with exclusive access to amazing historic houses. There are two options:
Celebrate the bounties of fall as Millbrook Village comes alive with the sights, sounds and smells of country life in an earlier time. Stroll through the village and visit the buildings while learning about the traditions and customs that took place during autumn.
The '50s, '60s and '70s music with classic country and more is the style that Janci and Berry bring to Four Sisters Winery.
The band's sound comes from their love of American Roots music from the Gulf Coast: Blues, Rock, Country, Zydeco and R&B grooves are guaranteed to make hands clap and feet stomp. Wood-fired pizza, estate premium wine, and music will be available.
Relax to some free music with family, friends, and delicious wines!
Enjoy a night of great food, beer, and the comedy act of John Pizzi, comedian and ventriloquist. Tickets are $40 and available in advance.
Join RVC Trustee Dennis Briede on a nature walk to the Catfish Firetower on the Kittatinny Ridge in Hardwick Twp. Hikers will enjoy peak hawk migration, as well fall colors.
Help Smokey Bear celebrate his 75th birthday and enjoy other fun activities and exhibits with an overall theme of keeping forest fires at bay.
Come out and enjoy the beautiful view and live music on the deck with Richie G "Rich Goldberg". Rich Goldberg is a one man band, singing and playing the piano. He uses backing tracks and voice harmonizer to create a full band sound.
Relax to the sounds of Jeff Bellfy & Co., a wide variety of music blending songs from the '70s through today's hits. Wood-fired pizza, estate premium wine, and music will be available.
Enjoy free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines!
Blairstown Inn showcases its Jersey pride by having half of its 25 draft beer lines dedicated to some of the best New Jersey Breweries available.
Time for a bit of nostalgia with an Italian tradition! Formal wine tasting, Italian spaghetti with meatballs, garden salad, bread, dessert, coffee, tea and sweet tea.
Mediums certified by the MontClair Metaphysical Center will channel departed loved ones in a gallery setting. $30 entry fee includes refreshments. They can't guarantee readings for every audience member; the mediums will relay as many messages as possible.
Invite peace and wellness to your life as you begin or continue your Meditation Practice with Jean Marie of Fostering the Journey 6:30-7:30pm.
Calling all kids and adults!!! Come celebrate Halloween at Rutherfurd Hall while you learn how to paint a spooky pumpkin! All supplies are included. Kids under 7 must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost is $25 per child.
Continuing
Arnold Ridley's classic drama was first produced in 1925 and filmed no less than three times. A long running success in London and on Broadway and packed with thrills, chills and laughter.
This year's corn maze pays tribute to the Huey helicopter, the workhorse of the Vietnam War. The maze is open 11am-6pm Wednesday to Sunday each week through November 11 (call for a Monday or Tuesday visit).
Kris Ensiminger of Humdinger Alpacas will teach a three-week Beginner class on consecutive Wednesday evenings. Learn the basics of knit and crochet and bring a finished project home with you.
Every weekend in October at Four Sisters Winery!
12 - 5pm: Pick-your-own Pumpkins & Apples; tractor-drawn Hayrides; Corn Maze ($5); wine tasting, Wine Cellar tours; Games for everyone!
Another Harvest Fest Weekend is coming up and this one is special! Join us in celebrating the Hackettstown-Mansfield PBA #369 and help us support their 'Shop With a Cop' holiday program!
This year's Corn Maze The Great Pumpkin Train. Come on out and play the game where getting lost is half the fun!
Saturday evenings between April and October 2019, the United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey (UACNJ) Observatory, located in Jenny Jump State Forest in Hope, NJ will be open.
Join ShopRite of Washington's registered dietitian nutritionist Carly for a FREE 4-week weight management class. Each class will cover different tips and tricks to support your wellness goals including 5 major components to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.
United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey Presents: Interstellar Alchemy: The Stardust in Your Toothpaste
United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey (UACNJ) Observatory, located in Jenny Jump State Forest in Hope, NJ, begins holding public programs on July 11 with Al Witzgall.
United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey (UACNJ) Observatory, located in Jenny Jump State Forest in Hope, NJ, continutes it public programs with "Stellafane for Beginners" hosted by Bill Murray.
United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey (UACNJ) Observatory, located in Jenny Jump State Forest in Hope, NJ, continues it public programs with "What’s Up in the August Sky?" Space artist, space animator, and author Lonny Buinis will take us star hopping around the August sky. The Milky Way spa
United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey (UACNJ) Observatory, located in Jenny Jump State Forest in Hope, NJ, continues it public programs with "The Anatomy of a Star" presented by Paul Fischer, NWJAA. Reservations are required.
United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey (UACNJ) Observatory, located in Jenny Jump State Forest in Hope, NJ, continues it public programs with "New Glenn vs. Old Glenn" presented by Dale Skran, NSS. Reservations are required.
United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey (UACNJ) Observatory, located in Jenny Jump State Forest in Hope, NJ, continues it public programs with "The Northern Lights" presented by Gregg Waldron, NWJAA. Reservations are required.
United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey (UACNJ) Observatory, located in Jenny Jump State Forest in Hope, NJ, continues it public programs with "How the Stars Got Their Names" presented by Bill Murray, AAAP.
Community Corner
Don't want to cook? Come to the Broadway United Methodist Church for dinner. By donation - benefits the Building Fund. 908-689-3720.
More Things to Do
Want to play a game? A new mystery is announced each Monday: An item has mysteriously disappeared from a business in Washington Borough! The businesses are calling on you to help find it and solve the mystery. Simply walk into a participating business, and request a clue. Each business will have one clue for each weekly mystery. Players must gather clues from participating businesses, and answer the questions Who, Why, and Where. The weekly winner will be randomly chosen from entries containing the correct answers. A new mystery will be announced on Facebook each Monday throughout October, and also with a flyer available at participating shops.
Plan Ahead
The Rutherfurd Hall Foundation presents an exclusive evening of seasonal small plates and wine pairings at David’s Country Inn's New Outdoor Courtyard. Cocktail hour is from 6-7pm. Four courses and appropriate wine selections follow from 7-9pm.
Based on the literary classic, The Things They Carried is the powerful telling of Tim O’Brien’s personal journey from his innocent years in rural Minnesota to the jungles of Vietnam.
Join Chef Anthony Fiore of Trattoria Di Fiore for Alba's last dinner of the year, an Italian Family Style Supper featuring endless pasta, Chicken Parmesan, sausage, meatballs, garden salad, garlic bread, and Tartufo for dessert.
Put on your lederhosen and join in a German-filled night of food, music, and wine! All your favorite tunes provided by accordionist Erik Kerssen to enjoy with all your favorites from Alpine Meats in Blairstown, specializing in authentic German foods.
It's that time of year! Get ready to be spooked. Email: hackettstownpamjohn@verizon.net to reserve your spot for a one-hour walking tour starting at the Hackettstown Historical Society Museum.
A fun class where you get to create a magical miniature fairy scene in a woodland basket or upon a piece of driftwood. Choose a fairy, then build a dwelling place using moss, twigs, bark, woodland creatures and other trinkets. Bring your imagination! Reservations are required. $48.00
All-you-can-eat Family Style Roast Beef Dinner with assorted desserts. Call ahead and leave message to reserve tickets, or buy them at the door. $15/adult; $14/Senior and take-out; $8/child age 6-12; free for kids age 5 and younger. 908-453-2301.
Kathy's Kove presents a monthly Cultural Fund Raiser Dinner for Ghana 4E, a non-profit organization working with students in Ghana, Africa. This month honors the spirit of Oktoberfest with an authentic German dinner! Sauerbraten, spaetzle, red cabbage and potato salad, dessert and beverage/BYOB.
Ronnie Penque of The New Riders of the Purple Sage brings us his new project Panama Dead, a tribute to the music of the classic New Riders of the Purple Sage. Panama Dead Plays all the classic NRPS songs like Henry, Last Lonely Eagle, Glendale Train, Panama Red and many more.
Join us for a Spook-tacular Sunday Brunch! Our Halloween Brunch will feature our regular weekly Sunday Brunch menu items, some with a spooky twist! We invite you to our “haunted” ballroom for this special occasion.
Join Ridge and Valley Conservancy Trustee Joel McGreen for the October "Hike of the Month" through Beech Ridge Preserve. We will meet at trail head at 10:50am for a 11am hike.
The 2019-20 season of Jazz at Rutherfurd launches with the Danny Bacher Quartet, led by this talented singer, saxophonist, consummate performer and fresh face as jazz’s newest bright light. And man, does he swing!
It's good to find yourself. In this course, put your map and compass skills to work and build confidence as you experience real-life off trail navigation and triangulation situations in indoor and outdoor exercises. Learn to deal with obstacles, interpret terrain, and estimate distances.
Join Chef Anthony Fiore of Trattoria Di Fiore for an Italian Supper under the Arbor (weather permitting) featuring endless pasta, Chicken Parmesan, sausage, meatballs, garden salad, garlic bread, and Tartufo for dessert. Music (jazz guitarist Charlie Torre) from 6-8:30pm.
Ronnie Penque of The New Riders of the Purple Sage brings us his new project Panama Dead, a tribute to the music of the classic New Riders of the Purple Sage. Panama Dead Plays all the classic NRPS songs like Henry, Last Lonely Eagle, Glendale Train, Panama Red and many more.
Put on your lederhosen and join in a German-filled night of food, music, and wine! All your favorite tunes provided by accordionist Eric Kerssen to enjoy with all your favorites from Alpine Meats in Blairstown, specializing in authentic German foods.
Put on your lederhosen and join in a German-filled night of food, music, and wine! All your favorite tunes provided by accordionist Eric Kerssen to enjoy with all your favorites from Alpine Meats in Blairstown, specializing in authentic German foods.