| If you're into horticulture or crafts, live music or canal history, Warren County is the place to be this weekend! And next weekend, it will be a challenge to decide where to go and what to do among an abundance happenings, so start making plans! Keep cool, and Happy Wanderings! |
 
Vol . 9 No. 26
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Warren County Library
Happenings at Headquarters:
July 12: Banana Moon Pie concert at 6:30 p.m. This is an acoustic family band featuring improvisation and audience participation. This show promises to be zany fun for all ages!
July 13: Ahoy, treasure seekers! Point your way to the Warren County Library Headquarters for Geocaching 101. All ages are invited on Wednesday, July 13 from 10am-1 pm for an introduction to the real-world, GPS-powered, outdoor treasure-hunting game of geocaching. The program will begin with an indoor presentation explaining the basics, and weather permitting, it will head outside around the library grounds for some hands-on experience!
July 21:
Stuffed Animal Check-up
Headquarters presents a Stuffed Animal Check-up program for children age 3 and up at 11am. Bring a stuffed animal or doll and we'll help you give your friend a check-up just like Doc McStuffins. We'll share a story and make a craft, too. Sign up at www.warrenlib.org.
Also on July 21: Meet a Local Author
at 6:30 p.m. Headquarters will host local author Cheryl A. Matsen-Nieves, author of the children's book series The Journey Beyond. Take part in a reading from one of the books and learn more about the story. For kids ages 7-12.
Creative Haven Adult Coloring Club for Adults (18+)
Calling all adults. Join us on the third Tuesday of each month from 6-7pm to create, relax and unwind while having fun...coloring! Let your artistic juices flow while relieving stress and escaping the gloominess of winter. Coloring has become the new adult fad! Join our newly formed group to see why! Registration is required.
Register online or call the number below:
2 Shotwell Drive
Belvidere
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Joe's Steak Shop
Tuesdays 
274 South Main St.
Phillipsburg
908-454-9545
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Zeek's Place
Wednesdays
118 County Road 519
Belvidere
908-475-4088
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Home Plate Dairy
Thursdays
2664 NJ Route 57
Stewartsville, NJ
908-859-1725
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Humpty Junior's
Fridays
72 US Rt. 46
Columbia, NJ
908-475-4376
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Ahart's Market
Fridays
680 Memorial Pkwy.
Phillipsburg, NJ
908-859-0461
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Scenic Air Tours
Orlandi Flight Center
provides a way for you to escape the rigors of everyday life, lift your spirits, and offer a view you will never forget. Flown by experienced and professional pilots year-round, this FAA authorized air tour operation is an opportunity for you to relax and marvel at the splendor of flight as you feel your ground bound problems fall away.
Rates start at $105 (per plane, not per person) for a local half-hour tour.
Also offering flight and ground training in powered airplanes for all pilot certificates and ratings; aircraft rental.
Blairstown Airport
36 Lambert Road
Blairstown
201-874-5458
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Wilbur's Country Craft Fair
Wilbur's Country Store
735 Route 94, Frelinghuysen (
between Newton and Blairstown)
908-362-8833
This semiannual show is held at Wilbur's Country Store, which is part of an old barn complex (circa 1847) that has been tastefully turned into charming little shops. Crafts include jewelry, pottery, quilting, folk art and dolls, decorative signs and country wood items, silk and dried flower arrangements, stained glass creations, pillows, toys, children's clothes, bird houses and much more.
Free admission and parking. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
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Programs and Events at Pequest Trout Hatchery
Click here for details on all programs listed below.
- All programs and special events, including parking, are FREE unless otherwise noted.
- All programs require pre-registration unless noted. Registration opens two weeks prior to the event. For registration or information call 908-637-4125 ext. 0.
- Events are held rain or shine outdoors so dress for the weather.
Saturday, July 9: The Fundamentals of Earthworms & Waste Reduction, 10am.
Registration now open.
Join us for this hands-on workshop to explore the biology of this extremely important yet under-appreciated organism. Find out how they can reduce the amount of land used for sanitary landfills and can clean up contaminants in our soil. Learn why an earthworm's life cycle and bodily functions make them a gardeners' and farmers' best friend, yet a forester's foe. This workshop is sponsored by a Mansfield Twp. Recycling Grant.
Sunday, July 10: Vermiculture: The Art & Science of Home-Composting, 10am. Registration now open.
Decomposition is the breaking-down of organic matter into a nutrient-rich form that can be used by plants and animals. Learn how moisture, air, temperature & light affect the process of decomposition while making your own earthworm bin. Add earthworms to watch how their daily activities of eating, moving-about & excavating play a major role in breaking down organic matter. This workshop is sponsored by a Mansfield Twp. Recycling Grant.
Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Education Resource Center
605 Pequest Road ~ Oxford, NJ ~ 908-637-4125
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Keep an Eye on Well-Sweep Herb Farm's Calendar of Events
Saturday, July 9, 1:30-3pm:
Carnivorous Plants Workshop.
Create your own living art by planting an 8-inch Carnivorous Plant terrarium. Growing requirements and maintenance of these exotic beauties will be covered. Two plants, sphagnum moss and all materials are included. Reservations are required. $38.
A family endeavor, Well-Sweep Herb Farm is home to one of the largest collections of herbs and perennials in the country. Features include a multitude of herbs and perennials, display gardens and a gift shop. Its butterfly, herb, medicinal, perennial and rock gardens burst forth with breathtaking displays throughout the farm and have been featured in national magazines and books.
You may bring a picnic lunch, play with your children on the swings, visit the farm animals, enjoy a leisurely stroll along the garden paths or just relax and enjoy the beauty of the day.
Well-Sweep Herb Farm
205 Mount Bethel Road
Port Murray, NJ
908-852-5390
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Presents Jonah Smith, Star of America's Got Talent
Saturday, July 9 at 8pm ~ General admission - $25
Jonah Smith is traveling east from LA for a limited number of shows and Roy's Hall will offer his NJ / PA fans a rare opportunity to hear him perform close to home, LIVE with a full band, in the intimacy of NJ's finest listening room.
Jonah pulls from the deep well of American blues and many of its offshoots, including soul, country, and folk. He is a gifted songwriter with the voice of a seasoned soul singer. Smith's song, "Big Umbrella" has received substantial airplay on SiriusXM Coffeehouse. He has shared the stage with the likes of Martin Sexton, Los Lobos, & Little Feat. Jonah is widely known for his ascension to the Season 9 semi-finals of America's Got Talent.
Ages 21+ Beer, Wine & Spirits will be served at this show.**
NJ ABC Social Affair Permit # 35466
All guests under 21 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
$50 VIP ticket includes artist meet & greet, preferred seating, complimentary beverages and more
Coming up:
Roy's Hall is pleased to present the hit musical, BYE BYE BIRDIE, July 29, 30, and 31, 2016. July 29 and July 30 performances will be at 8pm. July 31 performance will be at 3pm.
Tickets $10-$15
Roy's Hall
30 Main Street
Blairstown
908-362-1399
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Visit a
Warren County Winery!
Please check websites for event details and hours of operation.
269 Rt. 627, Milford, NJ (Finesville) ~ 908-995-7800
Music under the Arbor is back on the weekends -
Saturday 1:30-5pm and Sunday 1-4:30pm.
Coming up
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July 9:
Kathy Phillips Trio
July 10:
Last Thursday Band
July 16:
Sixth Street Trio
July 17:
Jeff Bellfy & Co.
Visiting Alba Vineyard:
WALK-IN TASTINGS (Must be 21 or older)
Offered daily, year-round. No reservation required ~ $10 per person (up to 6 people)
Saturday from 11am to 6pm, last pour 5:30pm.
Sunday from 11am to 5pm, last pour 4:30pm.
Alba offers a wine experience unlike any other as guests sample our award-winning wines paired with small bites of artisan cheeses, flatbreads, and seasonal fruits. Learn the story of each wine sampled, Alba's history, and winemaking style. Private tours by appointment only.
594 Route 94, Columbia ~ 908-496-8200
Relax and enjoy
live music
at Brook Hollow most weekend afternoons.
Coming up:
July 8, 6-8:30:
John Cain
July 9, 1:30-4:
Gordon Thomas Ward
July 10, 2-5:
SAGE
July 15, 6-8:30:
Andy Rimer
July 16, 1:30-4:
Stan & Elise
YOGA at Brook Hollow Winery - Relax, Unwind + Wine
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July 10, 16, 24 & 30; 10:30am-12:30pm
A one-hour yoga class in an outdoor pavilion overlooking vineyards, followed by wine tasting. Beginner-friendly and open to all levels. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Bring a mat or towel.
Saturday, July 30: Murder Mystery Dinner at Brook Hollow
6-8:30pm, $35/person + tax. Click image at right for details.
783 County Rt. 519, Belvidere, NJ ~
908-475-3671
Happy Hour Fridays on the Deck at FSW, 5-8pm every Friday.
Special $2 off glass of wine, bottle of wine or any food item consumed on the deck. (Limit one coupon per person.) A Light Open Air Cafe Menu available, $8/item.
Bring a car, truck, motorcycle or any vehicle built before 1990 and receive a $5 coupon good for any food or wine item on that night. Only one coupon per vehicle.
BBQ Sundays on the Deck with Live Music, July 10, 17 and 31 from 12-4pm.
Includes choice of pulled pork, chicken quarter (leg/thigh) or pork ribs. Each dinner comes with baked beans and coleslaw. Wine available by the glass and bottle and free tours and tastings.
In advance: $12/adult ~ $8/child (12 & under) Call 908-475-3671.
At the door: $16/adult ~ $12/child.
Saturday, July 9: Barefoot Grape Stomping at FSW.
Stomp to the music and feel the sensation between your toes. Formal wine tasting, delicious spaghetti and meatballs dinner with tossed salad and homemade breads, wine cellar tour and ending with a dessert wine tasting. Includes wine glass to take home. $35/person plus tax and 10% gratuity. Reservations required. Book early as this event will sell out every time. Call 908-475-3671. Upcoming Stomps: July 17 & 24 and August 14.
New wine releases offered at the end of the wine cellar tour: Robin's Raspberry - 100% red raspberry wine named after one of the four sisters; and Warren Hills White - semi-sweet white wine named after the Warren Hills Viticulture Region
Photo opportunities with our huge vintage barrel! Enjoy the newly expanded deck with a glass or bottle of wine.
33 Warren Glen Road, Finesville, NJ ~ 908-995-2072
Weekends: Ride the Wine Train!
The Winery Train stop includes a guided tour of Villa Milagro's vineyards, winemaking, aging and bottling areas and a wine tasting with hot hors d'oeuvres.
Saturday, July 9: Dine in the Vines.
Join us for an alfresco dinner in Row 51
prepared by Chef Giacomo LaTragna of Cafe Maria, in
Frenchtwn, NJ. This traditional Italian Porcehtta Feast features
local and imported Italian ingredients, highlighting fresh,
simple flavors served in a setting that will excite your senses.
$55/person includes
free wine tasting during Fromage and gift glass to keep. Wine
available by the glass or bottle for purchase.
July 9-10: Fudge Tasting wiht Clinton Fudge Company, 1-4pm
Come taste! A little sip of wine and a small piece of fudge are the perfect ending to a delightful meal!
$10 includes wine tasting, fudge tasting, gift wine glass to keep.
Sat.-Sun., July 16-17: Barrel Tasting Trail Weekend. Sponsored by the Garden State Wine Growers Association, this is a great weekend to get into wine cellars and taste some wine as it ages.
Villa Milagro ages white wines in stainless steel
and red wines in Oak. We will be tapping both along with sampling our bottled wines. See how we do it!
Regular tasting (no barrel room tour) 11am-6pm.
$10 includes tastings, gift glass to keep
and small plate of appetizers to accompany tasting.
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Sunday, July 10, 1-4 pm
Morris Canal Museums Open!
The Jim and Mary Lee Museum reopens after its winter hibernation this Sunday. This unique museum is located in a
former Morris Canal plane tender's house.
Visitors can walk the inclined plane, tour the
remains of the powerhouse, turbine chamber
and
tailrace; and view artifacts in the museum.
Open 1-4pm, second Sunday of month, April-October.
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Jim and Mary Lee Museum |
Museum at Bread Lock Park is located behind
OK 4-Wheel Drive (Mile Marker 4)
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A bridge at Bread Lock Park |
2621 Route 57
New Village, NJ
Jim and Mary Lee Museum
477 County Route 519
(1/2 mile south of Rt. 57 intersection)
Stewartsville, NJ
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Sundays, through September 4:
Shippen Manor
Summer Lawn Concert Series
8 Belvidere Avenue
Oxford NJ, 07863
Bring lawn chairs or a blanket, pack a picnic if you like, and relax and enjoy a variety of live musical performances -
FREE- all summer long on the lawn of Shippen Manor.
July 10, 6-8pm: Banditos
July 17, 6-8pm: The Lost Ramblers
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For more
information on the history of Shippen Manor,
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Coming to Knowlton Township July 15, 16 & 17:
Over the course of three days on two different stages, there will be a host of acts covering an array of genres, from singer-songwriters to full steam ahead rock and roll bands.
Tickets available online (click image above).
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Friday, July 15 at Shappell Park and Saturday, July 16 at Walters Park (Phillipsburg):
The Phillipsburg Ole Towne Festival Committee, along with the Town of Phillipsburg, presents the 29th Annual Phillipsburg Ole Towne Festival.
Friday Night at Shappell Park includes a 50's Themed "Sock Hop" kick-off concert featuring the prominent Lehigh Valley band - Flamin' Dick and the Hot Rods. Attendees will also enjoy a historic car show and a selection of gourmet food trucks.
Saturday, July 16 the action moves to the town's iconic Walters Park. The day will feature at least six well-known Lehigh Valley bands covering every genre for all to enjoy. Local restaurants and non-profit organizations will serve a variety of delicious food offerings to tempt all taste buds. Since this event is for the entire family, we will have roaming entertainment, educational acts for the kids, a petting zoo, a BMX bike demo, free hot-air balloon rides, a youth soccer competition, carnival rides and games, etc.
The festivities end with an amazing fireworks display, which is highly anticipated every year!
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Please come out and support Phillipsburg Historical Society while you're in the area for Ole Towne Festival!
Roseberry Homestead is located on Warren Street in front of the Middle School.
Come out to visit this 1700's homestead and witness an authentic Hearth Cooking Demonstration.
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Country Gate Playhouse ~ 114 Greenwich Street ~ Belvidere NJ ~ 908-475-1104
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Saturday, July 16: Parrotbeach, A Jimmy Buffet Tribute
Kicks off Centenary Stage Company's 2016 Summer Jamfest
"One of the hardest working full time Buffet Bands on the circuit today", Parrotbeach presents the best of Jimmy  Buffett and Island music live in the Sitnik Theater at 8pm. Party to your favorite Jimmy Buffet tunes and sing along to Buffett's humorous chronicles of a laid-back seafaring life.
Tickets are $30/adult; $25/student. Ticket prices increase $5 on the day of the performance. All ticket sales are final.
Centenary Stage Company also offers a Summer Jamfest Subscription which includes admission into all four performances of the 2016 Summer Jamfest for $90, a savings of more than 20%. Contact the CSC box office directly at 908-979-0900 to reserve your subscription.
Coming up in the Summer Jamfest series:
All performances are held in the Sitnik Theater of the Lackland Center
For more information or to purchase tickets click the logo at left or call 908-979 - 0900. The box office and Sitnick Theater are located in the Lackland Center; 715 Grand Ave. Hackettstown, NJ. Box office is open Monday through Friday, 1-5 pm and two hours prior to each performance.
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It may seem a little early to start planning for the Warren County Farmers' Fair,
but contest registrations are now open! Click logo above for general information
about this year's fair and Hot Air Balloon Festival, and click on the image at
right for contest rules and regulations, including the Pitiful Pooch Contest. New
this year, the Pitiful Pooch Contest will feature Celebrity Guest Judge Anthony
Rubio, "Internationally Acclaimed Pet Couturier."
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Music in the Park - 6:30pm Thursdays at Shappell Park (mostly)
New for 2016 is Rockin' by the River, two more incredible shows by the banks of the Delaware River AND Gnarly Brews and Carol's bar will have a Beer/Wine Tent at the Summer Concerts!
July 14-16: Ole Towne Festival
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Weekly specials at Top of the Green Restaurant:
Tuesday - Wings & Burger Night, plus the Tiki Bar & Grill is open during dinner!
Wednesday - 2 for $20 menu - share an appetizer and get 2 entrees for $20
Thursday - Prime Rib Night
Friday, Saturday and Sunday - Wine Down Weekend - House wines are buy one, get one free
Saturday is also Prime Rib Night
369 Hazen-Oxford Road (County Route 624)
Belvidere, NJ 07823 ~ Call 800-PLAYGOLF
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June 8 - July 31
, 2016
Wednesdays, 9am-12pm
Fridays, 3pm-6pm
Second and fourth Sundays of the month, 8am-11am
The kayaks are offered free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you are interested in a group outing, or using the kayaks outside of the listed times, please contact: [email protected] or call 973- 937-7989 and leave your contact info.
97 Stillwater Road (County Route 521)
Hardwick, NJ 07825
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Every Saturday night, April through October:
Come see the Evening Stars at UACNJ Observatory
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he United Astronomy Clubs of NJ at the UACNJ Observatory runs a FREE outreach pr
ogram for the public every Saturday night, April thru October, conducted from around 8-10 pm.
July 9: Astronomy for Beginners with Ken Taylor, NWJAA
July 16: Jumping Jupiter: NASA's Juno Spacecraft
with Kevin Conod, NJAG
Please check
UACNJ.org
for a list of topics to be presented, directions, and for any additional information.
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Area Lakes and Pools
Open for the 2016 Season
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Welcome, summer! Each of these destinations is now open for chilling out during the week. Season passes are available for most, and boating is permitted on the lakes.
Mountain Lake
Lakeside Drive West
(Liberty Township)
Belvidere, NJ 07823
Kauffman Drive
Oxford, NJ 07863
908-453-3405
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Water Park / Amusement Park
354 Great Meadows Road
(County Rt. 611)
Hope, NJ 07844
908-459-9000
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Manunka Chunk Road
Belvidere, NJ 07823
908-475-3200
Warren Street
(across from Hackettstown High School)
9 Wildew Ave.
(entrance on Belvidere Rd.
across from Lukoil gas station)
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
908-859-6267
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Oxford Furance Lake |
2 Meyner Road
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
908-859-5020
Access from Broad Street or
Rt. 31 South
Washington, NJ 07882
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The former Belvidere Farmers Market has renamed itself "Warren County Farmer's Market"
and is now being held
at the corner of Routes 519 & 46 (White Township School parking lot)
Sundays, 9am-1pm.
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Warren County Winery Train now running, weekends through the Summer!
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WARREN COUNTY RESIDENTS!
Do you know a local business, organization, professional office, and/or service group or resident of Warren County who has made real strides in facilitating and supporting equality and access for all people, including people with disabilities in a place of public accommodation?
If so, the Warren County Advisory Council on Disabilities is seeking nominations for the:
"Thomas M. Kennedy Excellence in Accessibility Award"
Nominee achievements for consideration for this award can include:
* Accessible sidewalk and parking area accessibility (ramps, accessible parking, widened entrance, etc.)
* Accessible goods or services (interior ramps, positioning of racks, shelves, counters, or tables, signs/materials in braille or large print formats, etc.)
* Accessible restrooms; removal of any other accessibility barriers
* Removal of attitudinal barriers (treating all customers with respect, providing reasonable accommodations and assistance, etc.)
Nominations must be submitted by August 1, 2016
Call DAWN Center for Independent Living at 1-888-383-3296 or emai
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[email protected]
to make a nomination for consideration.
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31 RIDE
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Click image above for full map/schedule
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Warren County has a new shuttle program: 31 RIDE!
This shuttle provides Warren County residents with transportation b
etween Oxford and the Clinton Park and Ride.
It is designed to alleviate traffic along the Route 31 corridor and the hassle of finding a parking space at the lot in Clinton, where other public transportation is available.
Motorists can now park their cars at three designated park and ride facilities:
- Oxford Municipal Building
- Washington Township Municipal Building
- Family Dollar Store, Washington
In addition, regular service is available to the
Hawk Pointe Plaza/ShopRite
and on demand service is available to
Abilities of Northwest Jersey and the
Glen Gardner Post Office,
but there is no parking at these three stops.
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908-475-6580 / 800-554-8540
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