Peter is a solo fingerstyle instrumental guitarist based in Green Valley, AZ who has been a performer for over 40 years and a composer for over 30 years.
Starting September 28, 2022
“The end of summer is not the end of the world. Here’s to October.” – A. A. Milne
Once again, A.A. Milne succinctly summarizes our attitude! While letting go of summer may be bittersweet, it’s time to pull those sweatshirts out of storage, get outdoors and enjoy all that the fall harvest season has to offer! We found this week’s cover photo, credited to Kristyn Wheeler, on Donaldson Farms’ Facebook page. Autumn activities are well underway, and we are working on updating our “Fall Farm Fun” guide, encapsulating the various hayrides, pumpkin/apple picking, fall decor, Halloween, etc. options in our area, so look for that next week to help you choose where to go.
Even if you’re not the outdoorsy type, there is still plenty to see, hear and do in this beautiful, bucolic county! There is simply too much happening to even scratch the surface in this opening, so please read on for more!
Happy October, happy decorating, and Happy Wanderings!
Coming Up
Enjoy a tasting of the Woodford Reserve Portfolio, paired with a Buck Brew for each menu course. Limited seating and reservations required by calling 908-854-5300.
The first 110 people to reserve will be seated on the Buck Hill patio, all others will be seated inside.
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.
The guided filming location tours take place at the camp where over 80% of the movie was filmed. Connect with fans from all over the world, step into each scene, retrace your favorite character's steps and take tons of photos.
Venue-filling local NJ band DKNJ will be performing Tom Petty covers and rock originals at the Habitat Community Center! $20/person includes popcorn, children under 12 enter for free, but tickets still required. Questions?
Jake Thistle pays tribute to one of the 20th century’s greatest folk/country/rock songwriters whose legacy is cemented in both the deep emotions his songs have stirred for fifty years and his unwavering determination and activism in trying to make the world a better place.
Get your volunteer on with Ridge and Valley Conservancy. RVC will be doing some repair work on a wooden stream crossing bridge, in addition to invasive plants/shrub control within Beech Ridge Preserve.
LocalShare, a program of the Foodshed Alliance, connects local farms’ surplus fruits & veggies to feed the hungry families.
NEW DATE! Join the folks at Longmeadow Farm for a day of vendors, food, music, kids' crafts and more!
Visit downtown Washington Borough for games, food, beer and music by Robbie Lawrence and the Steelworkers Polka Band.
Join in the free fun at Knowlton Community Day at Tunnel Field! Activities include bounce houses, inflatable slides, train ride, petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, fire trucks, food, vendors and live DJ!
Because of weather, this performace have been moved to Sunday. Don Elliker and his band “Me and My Big Ideas,” mainly an Americana band with a hint of other genres. Soft, smooth and mesmerizing.
Design your own mask! All materials supplied included and feel free to bring your own materials. Masks will be made out of paper mâché. Cost is $40.
This epic, one-of-a-kind feast is back! The Autumn Harvest Dinner captures the very best of what the CSG at Genesis Farm has to offer and serves it up to you in delightful, unforgettable dishes, one after another.
Villa's four course dinner series served overlooking the vineyard and panoramic views as the sun sets, concludes the 2022 season with a country style Italian meal prepared by local Francesco's Italian Ristorante, featuring a Porchetta style whole pork loin stuffed with herbs & garlic.
Join St. Theodore's for the annual Beer & Wine tasting that will include appetizers, hot & cold and buffet, desserts, 50/50 Raffle & fabulous door prizes!
$45 advance tickets; $50 at the door
Must be age 21 or older to attend
Come - if you dare - to the Hayride of Horrors and Haunted House at Corrado's Farm located in Hackettstown. The Corrado Family has been brightening dark Autumn nights with frights and chills for more than 20 years! Pick Haunted Hayride, Haunted House, Corn Maze, or any combination thereof.
This is a well-oiled string band from the shadows of Northwest Jersey’s Appalachian ridge. This special quintet show will feature Mike Alexander on banjo/mandolin and Dave DeRiso on percussion. Joseph Emerick Alston of Milkweed opens the show.
Live music weekends are at Brass Rail in October with a great line-up!
Oct. 1 - Bobby Clark
Oct. 7 - The Mr. T Band
Oct. 14 - Naked Jake
Oct. 22 - Dr. Dick
Oct. 29 - Skin of My Teeth
When riding the Great Pumpkin Train, every child will be able to pick their own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. $18/adult; $13/child. Trips leave 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:30pm.
A small celebration to commemorate 281 years of the historic Oxford Furnace and dedication of a new interpretive panel takes place 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and will include music by the Colonial Musketeers Junior Fife & Drum Corps.
Join local artist Christina Podabed for this workshop and learn how to create a needle felted pumpkin and mouse! All supplies included. Cost is $30. Best for ages 13+
Learn how to create effective herbal botanicals to enhance your health and well-being with Cheryl Karcher, a clinical herbalist, of Hilltop Herbals. This will be Part 2* of Herbs for Autumn and Building Immunity. A full demonstration with recipes and samples to take home will be provided.
An interactive story-line is non-stop amusement from beginning to end. Can you identify the perpetrator as you and your fellow gumshoes enjoy a hilarious and equally mystifying evening?
Get your volunteer on with Ridge and Valley Conservancy. RVC will be doing some repair work on a wooden stream crossing bridge, in addition to invasive plants/shrub control within Beech Ridge Preserve.
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.
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 local artist Christina for this adorable Valentine’s project learning the art of needle felting. Pick your tea cup to create a home for this little mouse! Grab a friend or you boo and make it a date.
Join the folks at Longmeadow Farm for live music, crafts, apples and pumpkin picking, hayrides, food trucks, face painting, artisan vendors.
Join in the free fun at Knowlton Community Day at Tunnel Field! Activities include bounce houses, inflatable slides, train ride, petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, fire trucks, food, vendors and live DJ!
When riding the Great Pumpkin Train, every child will be able to pick their own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. $20/adult; $14/child. Trips leave 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm.
Partcipation in the US Steinholding Association NJ State Championship Qualifying Venue, games, music by Robbie Lawrence and the Steelworkers Polka Band, and beer releases.
Come - if you dare - to the Hayride of Horrors and Haunted House at Corrado's Farm located in Hackettstown. The Corrado Family has been brightening dark Autumn nights with frights and chills for more than 20 years! Pick haunted hayride, corn maze, or any combination.
Continuing
The falling leaves and shorter days are a great time for relaxing yoga. Choose from classes on Wednesday @ 6:30pm and/or Saturdays @ 9am at Footbridge Park Pavilion. Bring a mat & any extra props. Classes start 9/10 through 10/12.
Shappell Park will be rocking this summer with their 2022 concert series!
Celebrate the changing seasons at Alba with September evening music!
Live music weekends at Brook Hollow and Friday Meal Deals!
Tiptons Tavern is rocking all September long with great music and food!
Live this month at Panther Pub another great line-up of music.
9/9- Stan Steele
9/11- Gary Reed Duo
9/16- Nova Duo
9/18- Will Hoppy
9/23- Just Us Duo
9/25- Mingo Duo
9/30- Bill Ruddy
Celebrate the fall season with family fun for all ages at our Fall Festival Weekends!
Held each Saturday in downtown Washington borough through October 1, the market runs along Route 57, anchored in the Pocket Park located at 44 E. Washington Ave.
Fall is the perfect time to visit Donaldson Farms to enjoy apple and pumpkin picking and corn maze, hayrides, corn cannon, fresh-cooked food, apple cider samples, and more. There is no entry fee as activities and food priced individually. PYO activities are priced by the pound.
Enjoy music and beautiful views at Little Ridge with great wines.
Enjoy an afternoon on a September weekend at Alba's for live music.
UACNJ provides free public programs at the astronomy club in Jenny Jump State Forest from April through October on Saturday evenings.
The live presentation is followed by stargazing on the telescopes until 10:30 PM, weather permitting.
Phillipsburg's first open air market is starting in July and runs through October. There will be vendors, baked goods, farms and artisans.
Enjoy Sunday brunch at Asbury Coffee Mill.
Aug. 28 - Peter Amaedo
Sept. 4 - Jack Pierone
Sept. 11 - AMC Music Day
Sept. 18 - Matt DeBlass
Sept. 25 - Peter Amaedo
Oct. 2 - Brian Molnar
Joe's Steak Shop is hosting their 18th season of Cruise night. Plan on meeting old friends, making new ones, see outstanding cars, and live music. Bring a friend, a chair, and enjoy the music, cars, and delicious food and drinks.
Live music weekends at Brook Hollow and Friday Meal Deals!
Oct 1 - Rich Berry
Oct 2 - Bill Ruddy
Oct 7 - Scott Messina
Oct 8 - Joe Janci
Oct 15 - Rich Ortiz
Oct 16 - George Baier
Oct 22- Michael Long
Oct 28 - OPEN MIC NIGHT
Tiptons Tavern is rocking in October with great music and food!
Live this month at Panther Pub another great line-up of music.
10/2 - John Cain
10/7 - Lecila and Mike
10/9 - Maribyrd
10/14 - PS Xperiment
10/16 - Brendan Anthony
10/21 - Brian and Brian
10/23 - Sue and Mike
10/28 - Noble Brothers Duo
Enjoy Sunday brunch at Asbury Coffee Mill.
Oct. 2 - Brian Molnar
Oct. 9 - Thomas Johnston
Oct.16 - Matt DeBlass
Oct. 23 - Bob Piccola
Oct. 30 - Carson DeAngelis
UACNJ provides free public programs at the astronomy club in Jenny Jump State Forest from April through October on Saturday evenings.
The live presentation is followed by stargazing on the telescopes until 10:30 PM, weather permitting.
Various after schools activities, including art, outdoor adventure and cooking instruction, for a range of age groups.
All conducted 3:20pm-4:20pm on either Monday, Tuesday or Thursday, depending on the activity chosen.
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
Enjoy music and beautiful views at Little Ridge with great wines.
December 10 - Chuck Schubert
December 18 - Jeni Hackett
Enjoy Sunday brunch at Asbury Coffee Mill.
Jan. 8 - Peter Amaedo
Jan. 15 - Brian Molnar
Jan. 22 - Matt DeBlass
Jan. 29 - Bob Piccola
Held each Saturday in downtown Washington borough through September 30, the market runs along Route 57, anchored in the Pocket Park located at 44 E. Washington Ave.
Held each Saturday in downtown Washington borough through September 30, the market runs along Route 57, anchored in the Pocket Park located at 44 E. Washington Ave.
Held each Saturday in downtown Washington borough through September 30, the market runs along Route 57, anchored in the Pocket Park located at 44 E. Washington Ave.
Fall is the perfect time to visit Donaldson Farms to enjoy apple and pumpkin picking and corn maze, hayrides, corn cannon, fresh-cooked food, apple cider samples, and more. There is no entry fee as activities and food priced individually. PYO activities are priced by the pound.
Fall is the perfect time to visit Donaldson Farms to enjoy apple and pumpkin picking and corn maze, hayrides, corn cannon, fresh-cooked food, apple cider samples, and more. There is no entry fee as activities and food priced individually. PYO activities are priced by the pound.
Celebrate the fall season with family fun for all ages at our Fall Festival Weekends!
Bring your mat and any extra props you'd like to Footbridge Park in the pavilion for a relaxing yoga session. Choose from classes on Wednesday @ 6:30pm and/or Saturdays @ 9am. Classes run through June 15, 2024.
Bring your mat and any extra props you'd like to Footbridge Park in the pavilion for a relaxing yoga session. Choose from classes on Wednesday @ 6:30pm and/or Saturdays @ 9am. Classes run through August 17.
Community Corner
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.
It's that time of year again! Yard sale time! Belvidere is kicking off their sales rain or shine! Find your special treasures!
Goodwill Fire Co. is hosting a blood drive to benefit The New York Blood Center. As always, we appreciate the communities support for all of our fundraisers, especially our blood drives! If you have any questions, please feel free to let us know!
Various after schools activities, including art, outdoor adventure and cooking instruction, for a range of age groups.
All conducted 3:20pm-4:20pm on either Monday, Tuesday or Thursday, depending on the activity chosen.
Plan Ahead
Come to Rutherfud Hall for a guided tour around Allamuchy. Start at Rutherfurd Hall with an introduction by historian Joan Salvas and hop on the bus to visit numerous historical sites including the Rutherfurd Chapel, Tranquility Cemetery, and the Freight House.
Geared toward beginning farmers and open to all, this free training session will cover farm financial statements, budgets, breakeven analysis, financial analysis, and acquiring capital.
Rutherfurd Hall has been adding new exhibition spaces and to celebrate want to share it with you! Lectures and tours provided by Joan Salvas, Rutherfurd Hall historian and docents. Space is limited. All proceeds benefit Rutherfurd Hall.
Join in the October fun at INHOUSE Restaurant for a 2 day fall fest! This is a "Pay What You Want" event with live music, activities, food and more!
Tastefully British caterers will be serving up a delicious fish take-out dinner at the First Presbyterian Church Outreach Center in Blairstown. Menu items include Fresh Cod Filet or Chicken Breast with French Fries, Coleslaw & Dessert (Apple Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Brownie)
The Louisiana slide guitar wizard's trademark bottle-neck chops and Cashdollar’s dobro and steel string talents culminate in world renowned showcases of guitar virtuosity. Opening act is Adam Najemian whose music influences continue to evolve, as does his sound.
The Phillipsburg Downtown Association and Norwescap is proud to their annual festival in Phillipsburg, at Shappell Park. Fried, seared or grilled, however you like your Pork Roll, you’ll be able to enjoy it that way here!
Everyone is invited to a free community dinner at the chapel.
Habitat for Humanity's annual Beams and Dreams Fundraiser offers a gourmet buffet, outstanding entertainment and live and silent auctions. Hosted by Hawk Pointe Golf Club, the evening will feature a performance by vocal impressionist Eric Kearns, the star of “Voices of Legends”.
Make a cute Halloween or Fall sign at the Blairstown Hose Co. for their Fall fundraiser. This DIY class will be led by Bright Light Creations will allow you to choose one of three different designs and all supplies are included.
Class is $50pp. Please register by Oct. 4.
Noted local singer Jan Findlay brings her experienced musicians to St. Luke's Church on High Street in Hope for two hours of music entitled “Jazz Songs: America’s Music.” Suggested donation is $10.
Celebrate spooky season with horror film favorites presented each week in October!
Gather friends and family for an autumn afternoon of food, music, farm animals and the most epic tricky tray featuring over 100 gift baskets. Enjoy the day at Antler Ridge farm while shopping with local vendors under our open-air big top tent.
Vendors, music, food trucks, games and more presented by Rolling Thunder Chapter 3 NJ. An optional ride organizes earlier in the day at the Richard D. Gardner Library in White Township, ending at the Harmony Recreational fields. Bring your own chairs.
Join Jean Marie for a 30 minute yoga session before an hour of meditation. Bring your own mat and blanket.
Created, written, and performed by Joel Jeske, is a comic everyman on a never-ending quest to be understood. Fill in the blanks in this multimedia event that asks the audience to investigate where the artist's journey ends and the audience's begins.
Arnold Lobel's treasured characters hop from page to stage in a story of friendship and adventure, this whimsical show follows two great friends, the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad.
Release stress, get exercise and view the swans, turtles and other birds and wildlife that call Allamuchy Pond their home. We will have canoes, single, and tandem kayaks for rent, and our ACA-certified canoe and kayak instructor and lifeguard will be at the dock to provide assistance.
Come to Rutherfud Hall for a guided tour around Allamuchy. Start at Rutherfurd Hall with an introduction by historian Joan Salvas and hop on the bus to visit numerous historical sites including the Rutherfurd Chapel, Tranquility Cemetery, and the Freight House.
Presented by the band will be a selection of originals, including songs from the new record Crooked Line, songs in the works from the new historic series of the region, as well as their own renditions of traditional and much loved covers.
The Phillipsburg Downtown Association and Norwescap is proud to their annual festival in Phillipsburg, at Shappell Park. Fried, seared or grilled, however you like your Pork Roll, you’ll be able to enjoy it that way here!
Everyone is invited to a free community dinner at the chapel.
Legendary singer/songwriter Steve Forbert kicks off a stunning co-bill followed by the powerhouse slide guitar duo of Sonny Landreth and Cindy Cashdollar. An incredible evening of music is assured when these uber-talented artists take the stage.
Tastefully British caterers will be serving up a delicious fish take-out dinner at the First Presbyterian Church Outreach Center in Blairstown. Menu items include fresh Cod filet or Chicken breast with french fries, coleslaw & dessert (Apple Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Brownie)
Habitat for Humanity's annual Beams and Dreams Fundraiser offers a gourmet buffet, outstanding entertainment and live and silent auctions. Hosted by Hawk Pointe Golf Club, the evening will feature Grover Kemble and the Noble Brothers. $100 per ticket, discounts available for pairs and groups.
Deb brings a mixture of bluegrass, jazz, blues, traditional music and spirituals and true Americana.
Suggested donation is $10.
Everyone is invited to a free community dinner at the chapel. Hosted by First Presbyterian Church in Hackettstown.