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Vol . 9 No. 16
In This Issue:
Cruise Nights

Humpty Junior's 
will be having
Cruise Nights on 
Fridays, 6 -9pm
72 US Rt. 46
Columbia, NJ
908-475-4376
Coming soon:


Trout season  is here, and  Warren County has some  terrific places to fish
We're also home to the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center, where hundreds of thousands of trout are raised for stocking in New Jersey's waterways. 

Tickets to Warren County Farmers' Fair Power Events Available Now!
Click image above for schedule and pricing.  
Action-packed events offering some serious competition and non-stop thrills!
Warren County Library

Happenings
 at Headquarters:

The Warren County Library offers a variety of programs for all ages at its Headquarters, located at 2  Shotwell Drive, Belvidere. 

Sign-up is requested.
 
Please call 
908-475-6322 or visit   www.warrenlib.org to register online, or for more information on all Warren County Library branches. 

Listening to stories is an important part of a child learning to read and developing a love of reading. Find the program that's right for you and your child and join us!  

Storytime and Sing Along:
  Tuesdays at 10am.  This is a short program lasting 15 -20 minutes for babies and toddlers with an adult caregiver. We'll sing, bounce, clap, and share a story or two.

2-Year-Old Storytime:
  Tuesdays at 11am.  This program includes two or three stories, a variety of songs and rhymes and a simple craft project. Adult caregivers will participate along with the children.  

Preschool Storytime:
  Tuesdays at 1:30pm & Friday at 10:30am.  This program includes several stories and rhymes and a craft project.  Holiday parties are held several times throughout the year.  
 
Knitting Group:
On Tuesdays at 3pm come down and join Knitting Group! Calling all beginners, intermediate, advanced, all are invited. Enjoy an afternoon learning or teaching and great conversation. All needle art forms are welcome. Registration is not necessary.
 
Mah Jongg at the Library!
Join us and learn how to play this challenging and interesting tile game. Join alone or with a friend. We will meet on Fridays from 1pm-3pm all year long! Please register. 
 
 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.

Warren County Library Headquarters
2 Shotwell Drive
Belvidere 

908-475-6322 
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

  Hosted by Warren County's own: 
April 29-May 1: Spring Festival 

Friday, April 29: 6pm-10pm ~ Saturday, April 30: 12-10pm ~ Sunday, May 1: 12- 6pm
A family favorite in the region and a fun way to welcome spring! Admission is free with a suggested donation for parking. Primary festival sponsors are  Mars Chocolate North America and 
Hackettstown Regional Medical Center. 
Click image above for advance tickets for rides. 
Being held on the fields behind Centenary College at 5th and Reese Avenues
Friday, April 29: Larry Campbell and Theresa Williams $25 general admission ~ 8pm show

Saturday, April 30: Water Street CD Release Show $15 advance ~ 8pm show
Tucked in the far Northwest hills of New Jersey, Water Street, an up-and-coming young pop band, has been attracting and engaging audiences with their fresh, innovative range of styles - from catchy high-energy rock tunes and lyrical anthems to inventive folk songs and downtempo jazz ballads, skillfully mixing instrumentation and moods.

Tickets still available.
Roy's Hall ~ 30 MainStreet,  Blairstown ~  Box Office: 908-362-1399
Saturday, April 30: Genesis Farm CSA Hosts Earth Day Celebration

The Community Supported Garden at Genesis Farm will host its 5th annual Earth Day Celebration and Open House on from 11am-4pm (rain date is May 1).

This free public event will highlight local agriculture, healthy food and the northwest New Jersey region. Activities for children and adults include hayrides, field and greenhouse tours, plant walks, cooking demonstrations, animal and nature activities, food sampling, wine tasting, a swap shop, drum circle, live music and more.

The CSG at Genesis Farm has about 30 acres in field production and greenhouses, producing vegetables, grains, fruit, herbs and flowers. It has an apprentice program that has taught many people how to grow healthy food. The farm is kid-friendly so many members make their pick-ups an outing for the whole family.

Membership is open to all and new members are signing up now for the spring season. 

41B Silver Lake Road ~  Blairstown, NJ 07825 ~ 908-362-7486

Saturday, April 30: Finesville Cemetery Cleanup

1-3pm
Route 627, Finesville, NJ (Pohatcong)

Celebrate Earth Day by helping with the Spring clean-up at the Finesville Union Cemetery.  There are over 100 burials that date from 1837 to 1940









Springfest of Music featuring The Children's Chorus of Warren County
Hunter Chadeayne, Director ~  Laura Rader, Accompanist

7:30pm on Saturday, April 30 at Grace Lutheran Church, 300 Roseberry Street, Phillipsburg, NJ
and
3pm on Sunday, May 1 at The First Presbyterian Church, 40 East Church Street, Washington, NJ
Saturday, April 30: RAYMOND THE AMISH COMIC Presented by Mountain Lake FIre Company

Tickets for this unique evening of comedy are $20/person and include beer, wine, soda and appetizers. Cash bar for mixed drinks. Doors open at 6:30pm; show starts at 8pm.  Please come out and support your local volunteers! 

Call 908-475-4400

Mountain Lake Fire Company
99 Tamarack Road ~  Belvidere, NJ 
Visit a  Warren County Winery!
  Please check websites for event details and hours of operation.
  
269 Rt. 627, Milford, NJ (Finesville) ~ 908-995-7800

Only one more class!  There's still time to register for  WINE 101 at Alba Vineyard with professional winemaker John Altmaier on Saturday, April 30 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.  Please call to reserve your spot today - 908-995-7800.  $30 per person, 21 and older.  

Music under the Arbor is back on the weekends - Saturday from 1:30-5pm and Sunday from 1-4:30pm.

Mother's Day Festival May 8: Enjoy the day with family and friends treating mom to a special event filled with a wine tasting, cellar tour, food, live music, and more.
 
Admission includes entrance to the event, music, and parking.  $15/adult 21 and over, $5 for ages 13 to 20, and children 12 and under free.  No Reservations - pay at the entrance gate.
 
Wine tastings are $10 per person, 21 and older, which includes eight samplings of our nationally award-winning wines in an etched Alba Vineyard wine glass.
 
Come enjoy fun activities for the entire family including wine tastings, great food for purchase or bring a picnic lunch.  Finds from local vendors and crafters and children's activities.  Entertainment will be provided by The VooDUDES, a unique mix of jazz, rock, and zydeco.
 
By law, only Alba Vineyard's wines may be consumed on the property.  No beer or other alcohol is allowed on the premises.  You are welcome to bring a lawn chair, blanket, or beach umbrella.  No pets, canopies, or EZ-Up shelters are allowed.

Save the date: June 19 Father's Day Festival
 
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.
Coming up:

April 29 (Friday), 6-8:30pm: Acoustic SOL - Stan & Elise  
April 30, 1:30-4pm: Michael Long
May 1, 1:30-4: George Baier

Saturday, April 30: A Day of Wine and Romance at Brook Hollow, 12-5pm. Join USA Today bestselling author Roz Lee and 13 of her romance writing friends in this informal setting and stock up on reading material for spring and summer.. and of course sample the wine! Bring a picnic and enjoy the day. Free admission; optional wine tasting $5.

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

Sat.-Sun., April 30-May 1: Grand Opening of a new deck at FSW!
Refreshments, wine and hard cider tastings as well as food for purchase will be available from 11am - 5pm both days as the new deck officially opens.

Bring on the Burgers! 
5-8pm Mondays, May-September
Why cook? These burgers are made from fresh ground prime beef and Matty's exclusive burger recipe that includes chopped onions and oregano; and more toppings than you can imagine. R elax on the new deck, listen to some classic music and enjoy your hearty burger with friends and family.  Delicious hot dogs with chili or sauerkraut, fried zucchini with marinara sauce, all served with homemade potato chip fries or chopped salad.  Burgers start at only $8 and up to $12

May 8, 12-4pm: Mother's Day Italian Feast at Four Sisters
Celebrate Mother's Day by enjoying the beautiful surroundings of the winery's open air under a large party tent, and feasting on fresh linquini with a white wine sauce, rotini with grilled eggplant, baked ziti, meatballs, and Italian sausage with roasted peppers, homemade breads, antipasto salad and a fresh garden salad. Wine bar will be open and live music will entertain guests from 12 -4pm; buffet will be open 1-2:30pm
All for $32.95 plus tax and gratuity. Ages 4-10: $18/person plus tax and gratuity. Ages 3 and under free. Wine Tasting: 8 wines $5 /person or $5 per glass of wine. Combine both 8 tastings and a glass: $9 per person. Reserve now! Tickets are REQUIRED by calling 908-475-3671

Barefoot Grape Stomping May 14 - SOLD OUT!

33 Warren Glen Road, Finesville, NJ ~ 908-995-2072


Saturday, April 30: MUSIC AT MILAGRO CONCERT - 
Vicki Doney and Walt Bibinger Duo.
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.
 
Doors open at 6pm 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.

May 7-8: First Wine Train of the season!


                  www.perfectchristmastree.com                                 908-387-1225 / 908-763-1945

Sunday, May 1: MWA's 16th Annual Run for the River
Run for a good cause! The Musconetcong Watershed Association (MWA) is holding its 16th Annual Run for the River behind the Asbury Fire Co., 410 Old Main Street, Asbury, NJ (Warren County).  The course is a scenic loop. Runners will pass streams, pastures, historic buildings and the beautiful Musconetcong River on this mostly flat course.
Entry fee is $30 and includes a free t-shirt, bagels, orange slices and bottled water. You can register online by clicking on the image above or the day of the event. Registration will open at 8:30am.
Awards will be presented to the first 3 male and first 3 female winners in 12 age categories as well as overall winners. There will be free hot-air balloon rides (courtesy of Unity Bank) and a free drawing after the run with lots of prizes! 
For more information, please call 908-537-7060 or email info@musconetcong.org.
Rutherfurd




Rutherfurd Hall - designated as a National and New Jersey State Historic Landmark - is a cultural center and a museum owned and managed by the Allamuchy Township Board of Education. It offers many public programs and work-shops, and can be reserved as a private event venue. 

FREE Lecture Series continues Wednesday, May 4 at 7pm. Topic: American Sports Marketing and Event Management presented by David Perricone, MBA Assistant Professor at Centenary College.


Rutherfurd Hall
1686 Route 517
Allamuchy, NJ

908-852-1894                                                                         Back to top

PLAN AHEAD!

Almost time for another "First Friday"

Outdoor Fun and Education at Pequest Trout Hatchery

Trout season is open and we've got some terrific places to fish here in Warren County. We're also home to the Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center, where hundreds of thousands of trout are raised for stocking in New Jersey's waterways. 

Saturday, May 7: First Saturday Hikes, 9am and 12pm.  Join Wildlife Conservation Corps  member and member of the NJ Woodland Stewards Program , John Hooven in a two-mile guided hike on our trail system. Explore animal tracks and evidence and immerse yourself in a variety of different habitats as you explore the Pequest Wildlife Management Area . Open to anyone able to walk two miles on moderate trails. Trail map.
Saturday, May 7, 10:3am: Family Fishing Basics at 1pm.  Help mom learn the basics of fishing in this hands-on session. Topics will include fish biology and identification, casting techniques, equipment, knot tying and more. Discussions will be followed by an actual trout fishing experience in our Education Pond. This program is geared for ages 8 years and above. Younger children are welcome to participate with direct adult assistance. . All equipment is provided for the program. You supply the nightcrawlers. We recommend that at least one adult per family has a fishing license , so come a few minutes early and buy yours at the front desk when you sign in. 
trout
Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Education Resource Center
605 Pequest Road ~ Oxford, NJ ~ 908-637-4125
Saturday, May 7: Hike the Paulinskill Trail

Join the Paulinskill Valley Trail Committee (PVTC) for a 4-5 mile hike along the Paulinskill Trail. The trail is cinder-based which provides easy, level walking.  Bring lunch and a drink.

Hikers will meet up for a 10am departure from:

Washington & Green Streets, Columbia

The Paulinskill Valley Trail (27 miles) and the Sussex Branch Trail (20 miles) are part of Kittatinny Valley State Park.  Both trails are multi-use, but no motorized vehicles are allowed. Hiking, bicycle riding, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing, jogging and dog sledding are allowed. All dogs must be on a leash. The tracks have been removed, leaving a pleasant cinder bed path. Except at a few road crossings, the trails are level and offer easy walking, cycling, and horseback riding.  

Anyone interested in nature or railroad history will enjoy using these two rail trails.
 
Visit www.pvtc-kvsp.org for more information about PVTC or call  973-786-5768
Saturday, May 7: Miss Nelson is Missing!

Miss Nelson can't control her crazy classroom because she's just too nice. But when she disappears, her substitute is the no-nonsense Viola Swamp!  With the big test approaching, the kids suddenly realize how much they miss their Miss Nelson... and they'll do anything to get her back!  Appropriate for Grades K - 4.

Centenary Stage Company's Young Audience Series is performed entirely by Centenary College Theater Department students.

Tickets for the 11am performance are $12.50 for adults and $10 for children under 12 and it will be held in 
The Little Theater ~ Centenary College ~ 400 Jefferson Street, Hackettstown, NJ
Warren County Winery Train Returns March 7! 
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Canal
Morris Canal Plane 9 West
(site of Jim and Mary Lee Museum)
Sunday, May 8, 1-4 pm
Morris Canal Museums 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.

The Jim and Mary Lee Museum is located in a 
Jim and Mary Lee Museum
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. 
Also open 1-4pm, second Sunday of month.

Museum at Bread Lock Park is located behind 
OK 4-Wheel Drive (Mile Marker 4)
Bread Lock
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                                          Back to top


Plan FURTHER Ahead!

Camp Musky Open House: Wednesday, May 11, 6:30-8pm

Enroll your children in this year's Camp Musky for a season of learning and fun!  An educational and fun day of camp for kids ages 5 to 12+. MWA offers an outdoor learning experience and hands-on, river-based programs. MWA's primary mission is education and awareness; it believes that a community that is fully aware of the importance and vulnerability of its natural resources is a community that will actively support efforts to ensure environmental quality.

Walk in anytime to register or to pick up information about our Camp Musky programs. We will offer "mini" Nature Walks all evening between those times.

Find out more about each session and how to register at www.musconetcong.org or contact Kyle at 908-537-7060 or kyle@musconetcong.org

MWA River Resource Center
10 Maple Ave.
Asbury, NJ
Thursday, May 12: 
Warren County Arts Group Meeting to Feature Jackie Shoup 
Presenting a  Workshop on the Ancient Artform of Calligraphy
Get a glimpse into what is involved in the study of calligraphy and what the future holds for this ancient artform.  The public is welcome and are encouraged to bring paper, a sketchpad, or materials of choice to draw/sketch with. Refreshments will be served. $2 fee for non-members wishing to participate. 
Please call Warren County ARTS Event HotLine:  908-689-6296  to listen to a message to confirm event will be held as scheduled.

Jackie's work can be seen at http://www.picturetrail.com/penletters 

Oxford Township Municipal Building
11 Green Street
Oxford, NJ 

7pm
Saturday, May 14: 
Phillipsburg Railroad Historians Spring Open House, 10am-4pm


Enjoy a day of unlimited rides on the Centerville and Southwestern Miniature Railroad. Go on equipment tours and view mainline trains on Norfolk Southern. Visit the updated and newly-renovated museum, expanded library and gift shop loaded with hard to find items. See a General Electric 25 ton diesel and the Chestnut Ridge Mack Railbus on display outside the engine house. Take a tour of the Public Service trolley # 2651 undergoing restoration in our car shop. Stroll the grounds and see  trackside displays.  Admission is always free, so bring the family. 

Info line: 908-859-1146 or on the web at  www.prrh.org. F or more details call 610-826-2580.

Located on Pine Alley at the corner of Cross Street,  Phillipsburg 
(off South Main Street behind the Noto-Wynkoop Funeral Home) 

Phillipsburg is also home to Union Station Museum and the Delaware River Railroad Excursions.
Saturday, May 21, 10am - 2pm


Pre-Registration $10 - Deadline May 10
Day of Show Registration $15

Pilgrim Presbyterian Church Parking Lot
750 Belvidere Rd, Phillipsburg, NJ

Community Corner:

Older Americans Month is celebrated each May to acknowledge the contributions of older adults to this nation and their communities. The national theme for Older Americans Month in 2016 is "Blaze a Trail" which emphasizes that older adults are continuing with new interests, engaging their communities and having a positive impact on the lives of people of all ages.  
 
To celebrate each Older Americans Month, the Warren County Aging Services Advisory Council annually conducts a county-wide search for an older adult to honor with the Mary Louise Christine Outstanding Senior Citizen of Warren County Award. The council seeks your help in identifying a Warren County senior whose volunteer service has benefited their community in a special way to the extent that you feel they are deserving of this distinction. 

Click image above for details and application form.

Ongoing:

Every Saturday night, April through October:
Come see the Evening Stars at UACNJ Observatory 
 
T 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.

April 30: Night, Wildlife, and Culture with James Fischer, IDA  

Please check  UACNJ.org     for a list of topics to be presented, directions, and for any additional information. 
Located on Far View Road in Jenny Jump State Forest, Hope, NJ.   
A New Pastry Bakery Now Open at Mackey's Orchard!
 
The bakery at Mackey's Orchard  first opened in the early 1980's by Robert Mackey, Jr. and his wife, Beatrice, starting with their famous apple cider donuts and apple pies. The cider donuts were the first of their kind in northern New Jersey and remain a huge seller to this day.

As we await apple season to arrive later this year, Mackey's introduces a new line of pastries and cookies that will be available every day, 10am-6pm.
 
Now you can enjoy European quality right here at home! New items offered will include cream pies, whip cream cakes, an assortment of layer cakes, assorted pastries, tiramisu, tarts, rum balls, cupcakes, cookies and more! All items are baked from scratch, on site. 

Mackey's Orchard
284B County Route 519
Belvidere, NJ 07823

908-475-1507

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Wayne Dumont, Jr Administration Building
165 County Route 519 South - Belvidere, NJ 07823
908-475-6580 / 800-554-8540