Looks like it's going to get pretty chilly this weekend, so heat things up with some Valentine's Day events all weekend long! Plus it's the Presidents Day holiday weekend, so with so many things to choose from, we'll keep it brief here and let you scroll on down. Bundle up and Happy Wanderings!
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Vol . 9 No. 5
In This Issue:
At Apple Mountain Golf Course & Country Club


Feb. 10: 
Mardi Gras Specials

Valentines' Weekend
Feb, 12-14:
Sweetheart Dinners for Two featuring Chateaubriand and Lobster Tail

Feb. 14, 5-8pm:
Enjoy the romantic music of world class pianist, Vince Stenari

Reservations strongly suggested.

908-453-3023

369 Hazen-Oxford Rd.
(Route 624)
Belvidere

More Paint Nights at 

February 10:
Kids Paint Night   
Ages 5-7 (paint with parent or guardian) 4:30-5:30pm  
Ages 8 and up (drop off) 6:30pm   
$20 per child.  
Philly Pretzels and water will be served.

February 11:
Some tickets still remain for
"Couples Night"  
Wine and Paint Night  
7-9pm    
$25 per person 
Philly Pretzels and water will served.

1686 Route 517 Allamuchy, NJ 

908-852-1894 ext. 334

Rutherfurd Hall is designated as a National and New Jersey State Historic Landmark. Private group tours (scouts, seniors, class trips) of 15 or more guests are available; $10 per person for a 2-hour tour. Make a day of it and schedule a catered breakfast or lunch for an additional fee.  An expert guide will give your group a tour of the mansion while providing history about the building, the family who built it, and many other interesting details.  

The mansion is also open each Wednesday from 1 to 4pm for museum hours. C all 908-852-1894 Ext. 138.
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

 Centenary Stage Company Presents:


NextStage Repertory
STUDENT PRODUCTION
Mud, River, Stone
by Lynn Nottage

February 11 - February 14
Performance Location:
The Little Theatre
400 Jefferson St.
Hackettstown, NJ 07840



An African-American couple vacationing in Africa takes a turn off the main highway and find themselves stranded during rainy season in the remnants of a grand hotel.  The couple's comic and romantic adventure takes on absurd dimensions, and their relationship is tested by the volatile politics of Africa, and they learn what the hungry human spirit will do for food and a warm blanket.

NextStage Rep. highlights the collaboration between the Centenary College Theater Department and the professional Centenary Stage Company.   NextStage Rep. features Centenary College Theatre students, community members and staff/faculty.

Performance Times:
Thursday, February 11 at 7:30pm

  Ticket Pricing
 Adult 
Children - 12
All Performances
$12.50
$10.00

Friday, February 12 at 8pm
Saturday, February 13 at 8pm
Sunday, February 14 at 5pm
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Sunday, February 14 at 2pm: PUBLIQuartet

Named a 2013 CAG New Music/New Places Ensemble, PUBLIQuartet's creative, interactive programming brings a fresh perspective to the classical music scene.  Drawing on jazz, world, and electro-acoustic influences, PUBLIQuartet pairs music from the classical repertoire with contemporary works, original compositions, and open-form improvisations that expand the stylistic norms of the string quartet.

EDITH KUTZ THEATER of the Lackland Center
715 Grand Ave.
Hackettstown, NJ 07840

Ticket Pricing
Adult Children -12
Sunday $20.00 $15.00

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Becky Shaw 
by Gina Gionfriddo

February 19 - March 6

A Pulitzer Prize finalist and smash hit that premiered Off-Broadway, Becky Shaw is a comedy from Obie Award-winner Gina Gionfriddo. When Suzanna decides to set her best friend Max up on a blind date with her husband's mysterious co-worker, Becky Shaw, she sets into motion a series of cataclysmic events forever changing all of their lives. Mixing sharp wit and humor with the taut suspense of a psychological thriller, Becky Shaw is a comedy of romantic errors that keeps audiences at the edge of their seats guessing what will happen next.      
       
Performance times:  
Thurs. 7:30pm; Fri. & Sat. 8pm; Wed. & Sun. 2pm

SITNIK THEATER of the Lackland Center

Ticket Pricing
    Adult    
Children -12
Matinees/Friday
$25.00
$17.50
Saturday
$27.50
$17.50  


Thursday Family Night: $25 ALL SEATS 
(2 for 1 Rush Ticket Special when purchased at door 2 hours prior)

*ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL.                                        
Box Office: 908-979-0900

Celebrate Valentine's Day at a 
Warren County Winery!
  Please check websites for event details and hours of operation.

 

269 Rt. 627, Milford, NJ (Finesville) ~ 908-995-7800

February 13-14: WINE AND CHOCOLATE WEEKEND at Alba Vineyard  
Make a date with Wine and Chocolate and spend it with someone special at Alba Vineyard!  Alba's Red Raspberry dessert wine will be featured.

Jean-Paul ("JP") Hepp, founder and co-owner of Chocodiem, Clinton, NJ, will offer samples of unique artisan chocolates to pair with dessert wines.  A collection of assorted pralines, truffles, and other chocolate treats will be available for sale.   
  The tasting experience is $20/person (21 and older), which includes samples of Alba's award winning wines, chocolates, food pairings, and an etched Alba wine glass.  No Reservations. Stop in anytime between 12-5pm.

594 Route 94, Columbia ~ 908-496-8200
 
Relax and enjoy live music at Brook Hollow most weekend afternoons, and come out for Open Mic Night every third Friday!


February 13, 1:30-4pm: Gordon Thomas Ward
Februrary 14, 2-4pm: SAGE 
February 20, 1:30-4pm:  John Cain
February 21, 1:30-4pm:   George Bair
February 27, 1:30-4pm: Stan & Elise
February 28, 1:30-4pm: Gordon Thomas Ward


February 13-14: Brook Hollow is a stop on the WINE AND CHOCOLATE TRAIL. 
Make it a romantic weekend and travel to the different New Jersey wineries to enjoy the fun activities that each winery has to offer. Brook Hollow Winery will have their chocolatier on hand with samples of various chocolate goodies as well as our infamous Triple Chocolate Chambourcin Cake! wineries

February 13: VALENTINE'S DINNER at Brook Hollow has SOLD OUT! Thanks for your support!

Saturday, February 20: WURST NIGHT AT THE WINERY, 7-9pm
Enjoy a dinner filled with mouthwatering cheeses, meats, and wine and celebratory music! Food to be provided by Alpine Meats in Blairstown, NJ, supplying the best German meats around! MENU: Hungarian Kielbase, Smoked Cheeses, Pigs in the Blanket, Rouladen, Red Cabbage, Spatzle, Polish Kielbase, Mixed Sausage, German Sauerkraut, Potato Salad, and Freshly Cooked Sliced Ham.Wine will be available for purchase by both the glass and bottle at retail values.$40/person plus tax.Only 50 more tickets left, don't miss your chance!

Sunday February 21: WINE AND WORKS OF ART at Brook Hollow, 6-9pm
This Paint and Sip Class enables two people to create one work of art by combining their paintings in a virtual toast! Individual canvases are 16x20 and upon completion the two will create a beautiful 32x20 piece. Can also be painted solo, just choose your preferred side and personally toast to the moon! $35/person plus tax.  Tickets



783 County Rt. 519, Belvidere, NJ ~  908-475-3671

February 13: MURDER MYSTERY DINNER - VALENTINE DINNER WITH WINE PAIRING at Four Sisters, 4-7pm
Never your typical who done it, but in addition to a victim falling prey followed by deductive reasoning to reveal the murderer... this dinner menu is extra special for Valentine's Day! $65/person plus tax and 15% gratuity includes formal wine tasting, formal plated dinner with wine pairing for each course, and includes FSW Wine glass. Reservations are required and seating is limited so call the winery to reserve your ticket now.
 
February 14: MURDER MYSTERY VALENTINE DINNER AT Four Sisters, 2-5pm
New menu and new pricing! $45/person plus tax and 10% gratuity includes formal wine tasting, buffest style dinner, dessert, and dessert wines after a tour of the wine cellar, plus FSW glass. Reservations are required.

Sundays, February 21 and March 13: Sunday Brunch at the Winery, 12-3pm 
Start with a formal tasting of select Four Sisters wines. Next enjoy a decadent buffet style brunch: Fresh Fruit with Creme Fraiche~Blueberry Muffins~Baked Challah French Toast~NY Style Crumb Cake~Strata~Glazed Ham~ Desserts and more! Afterwards you'll have a private tour of the wine cellar followed by a tasting of dessert wines. $25person  plus tax & 10% gratuity. Advanced tickets required- call now! 908-475-3671

33 Warren Glen Road, Finesville, NJ ~ 908-995-2072
recipes
February 13-14: VALENTINE AND CHOCOLATES

Saturday, February 13: ST. VALENTINE'S DINNER DANCE at Villa Milagro, 6:30pm 
A romantic evening begins with valet parking as you arrive, then into the vintner's residence where you will enjoy hors d'oeuvres in front of the fireplace.  Meet the chef as he prepares your meal.  Following appetizers, retire to the winery to enjoy a delectable dinner ( menu here) of three courses follow by dessert, each paired with one of Villa Milagro's wines.  Between courses, swirl around the dance floor and a enjoy the silky sounds of Ginni Corsello, a young rising star jazz vocalist.  $75/person includes all food, wine, and gratuity. Limited reservations.   Tickets

February 20-21: OLIVE OIL AND BALSAMIC TASTING, 1-4pm
Olive with a Twist, located in Frenchtown, is a purveyor of artisanal olive oils, olives, spreads, sauces, pastas, jams, jellies and spices. Visit Villa Milagro for a tasting of exceptional olive oils, balsamic vinegars and more, paired with VM wines. Regular wine tastings 11am-5pm.

Saturday, February 27: MUSIC AT MILAGRO 
with THE KERRY BLUE BAND, 6:30pm
Villa Milagro's Concert Series showcases local musicians in a concert setting - not merely background music. Come to hear, appreciate and enjoy Jazz and Classical musicians and vocalists from traditional to contemporary. February 27 will feature Chicago based Jazz/Blues singer Kerry Blue performing jazz standards, R&B and Blues.
 
Doors open at 6:30pm for an included wine tasting; music is from 7 to about 9 with an intermission.  Once the music starts concert etiquette applies.  During intermission you can mingle with guests, refill your glass or plate, buy a bottle of wine, chat with the musicians and buy some CDs.  Adult admission of $20 includes music, wine tasting and a gift monogrammed wine glass. Cheese/fruit/chartuerie plates available for purchase.  Wine by the bottle or glass to sip as you enjoy the music. Seating is limited; Pre-purchase of tickets recommended.


Treat your Valentine to Marianna's!

224 Stockton Street
Phillipsburg

908-777-3500


Mariannas
"Be My Valentine" Dinner Menu at Marianna's Restaurant, February 12-14:
Four-course meal for $25.99 starting at 3pm each day ~ $9.95 child meal including dessert. Special menu only on Valentine weekend.  Reservations strongly suggested

Sunday, February 14: DINNER AND DANCING  in the Banquet Center, 5:30-8:30pm
KATO DUO will perform. $29.99/person plus tax & gratuity includes hors d'oevres, salad course, dinner buffet, dessert and all non-alcoholic beverages.

PlanRutherfurd Hall ~ 1686 Route 517 ~ Allamuchy, NJ ~ 908-852-1894 ext. 334

Get your tickets early! The last show sold out! $25 per ticket...must be 21 years old. Cash Bar available.  
For information about the comedians, visit this  Facebook page


313 Johnsonburg Road (Route 519), Hope, NJ  
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Canal
Sunday, February 14, 1-4 pm
Morris Canal Museum Open

Morris Canal  Bread Lock Park is open daily until dusk, but the museum is open the second Sunday of the month.  Lock 7 West near New Village was known as "Bread Lock" because the store at the end of the lock sold goods to the boatmen, including homemade bread and pies.  In the museum you will find models and displays of Warren County history with emphasis on the Morris Canal, Shippen Manor, Oxford Furnace and Lenape Indians. Bread Lock

Museum at Bread Lock Park is located behind 
OK 4-Wheel Drive (Mile Marker 4)
2621 Route 57                                                     
New Village, NJ


Meeting of the


Thursday, February 18 at 7pm
Calvary Bible Fellowship Church
Finesville, 191 Route 627
Phillipsburg, NJ  08865


A presentation by Bill Dobbins about metal detecting will show what he does and what has been found at the 
Shimer Mansion property.
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PLAN AHEAD!


With special guest, director Nick Patrick.
 
"Ghost Waters" is the story of the 20+ year struggle that Warren and Sussex County residents faced in the midst of the looming Tocks Island Dam Project, a proposed dam and reservoir on the Delaware River which would have dramatically changed the PA, NJ, and NY region as we currently know it.  
 
The film is a tribute to the locals who were affected, their sacrifices, homes lost, and their rigorous efforts to fight against damming the last major free flowing river east of the Mississippi.  
 
Admission is FREE. Please register at www.warrenlib.org
Questions? Contact Tara Schaberg at 908-475-6321  


Saturday, February 27: Mountain Lake Fire Co. Hosts Annual Venison Feast,  6pm 
   
A six-course Venison Dinner served family style at the Mountain Lake Fire House. Seating starts at 5:30pm. $30/person; all proceeds benefit the MLFC. 

Menu: venison vegetable soup, venison chili, Venison Italiano served over pasta, garden salad, venison sauerbraten served with parsley potatoes, continental green beans, red cabbage, dessert and beverages.
 For tickets call 908-475-4400 
 
Mountain Lake Fire House
99 Tamarack Road
Belvidere (Liberty Township)

Saturday, February 27: 10th Annual Celebrity Waiter and Comedy Dinner

The WCCC Foundation is a non-profit entity that raises funds for programs, scholarships and other projects at the college.  
Meghan Hanley

Meghan Hanley, Brian Cichocki, and Buddy Fitzpatrick are known for their hilarious acts on the New York City circuit, having performed in front of live audiences in some of the hottest comedy clubs in New York and throughout the Northeast.  Click here for comedians' bios.

The Comedy Dinner with "celebrity" waiters from the College begins with a cocktail hour at 6pm. Dinner begins at 7:30 with comedy at 8:45.
Buddy Fitzpatrick
Attendees will be able to bid on a variety of Silent Auction items including some sensational products and services, getaways, gift certificates to restaurants, and other great items.    

Brian Cichocki
Tickets cost $95 each and includes a three-course meal and the show. For ticket and sponsorship information, please call 908-835-2334 or email  [email protected] . Proceeds from this event goes to student scholarships and other student-driven programs and college activities. 
 
Being held 6-10:30pm at:

Hawk Pointe Golf Club
4 Clubhouse Drive
Washington, NJ 07882

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Presents Trivia Night each Thursday, and 
Live music most Friday and Saturday nights, 9pm-12am:

February 12: Jeff Bellfy Band
February 13: Truth and Soul
February 19: Zookeepers
February 20: Redz Vision
February 26: Naked Jake
February 28: Uncle Rocco

840 Belvidere Road
Phillipsburg

908-454-0931
Warren County Public Information | [email protected] | http://www.co.warren.nj.us
Wayne Dumont, Jr Administration Building
165 County Route 519 South - Belvidere, NJ 07823
908-475-6580 / 800-554-8540