| While the phrase Dog Days of Summer can be traced to the Egyptians and appears in ancient poetic records of the Greeks (it has to do with the heilacal rising of Orion's dog, the dog star Sirius, and is associated with hot, sultry weather), it is also known as a period marked by "lethargy, inactivity or indolence." We expect no lethargy, inactivity or indolence from our Warren County Wanderers! Plan your weekend, plan ahead, be safe out in the heat, and Happy Wanderings! |
 
Vol . 9 No. 28
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Warren County Library
For a complete list of programs and
to sign up, visit
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.
Chess Knights, a program for chess players of all skill levels, will be on the following dates: July 25, August 1, August 8, and August 29. All programs begin at 6:00 p.m. and run until 7:30 p.m. and are open to players of all ages. Learn to play chess or test your skills by playing a game with another player. Registration is required.
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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Pilates at White Lake! Saturdays, July 23 & 30, August 6 & 13
Start the day right before you visit the Blairstown Farmers Market!
Join Annamarie Wadiak, a certified Group Fitness Instructor by the American Council on Exercise, for a FREE Pilates class at White Lake for a series of four classes:
Meet at the main parking lot of White Lake at 8:45am to walk to the area behind the barn. Class starts at 9am.
White Lake,
Stillwater Road (County Route 521), Hardwick NJ
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Keep an Eye on Well-Sweep Herb Farm's Calendar of Events
July 23, Saturday, 11am-2pm:
Midsummer Herb Festival
Well-Sweep Herb Farm's 27th annual Midsummer Herb Festival celebrates Peppers!
Capsicum is the 2016 International Herb Association's Herb of the Year. Enjoy a tasty luncheon prepared with several different varieties - from sweet to hot, as well as other complimentary herbs. Come and learn about the many virtues of this popular culinary and medicinal plant, as well as growing tips. A lecture and tour through the garden will also be part of the day's activities. Reservations are required. $36.
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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Programs and Events at Pequest Trout Hatchery
Click here for details on all programs listed below.
Saturday, July 23 at 2pm: World of Amphibians. In this program for adults young and old, we will discover where amphibians came from, how they grow up, and their importance in the ecosystem. Amphibians were some of the first animals in history to move onto land, but they still rely on water for major parts of their life cycle. Then, once we learn all of these amazing things about amphibians, we'll go meet some in person at Pequest's own muck pond! Please bring nets if you have them and boots that can get wet.
Wednesday, July 27 at 10:30am: Family Fishing Basics.
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.
First Saturday Hikes, Saturday, August 6, 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.
- 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.
Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Education Resource Center
605 Pequest Road ~ Oxford, NJ ~ 908-637-4125
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Country Gate Playhouse ~ 114 Greenwich Street ~ Belvidere NJ ~ 908-475-1104
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Saturday, July 23:
Centenary Stage Company's 2016 Summer Jamfest Continues with
The Rob Stoneback Big Band
The Rob Stoneback Big Band is a 19-piece swinging big band that kicks butt! They've performed all over the mid-Atlantic region including New York's Lincoln Center. 
Tickets for the 8pm performance are $25/adult; $20/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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Restaurant Week highlights the quality and ethnically diverse restaurants in town. This is a great way for locals and visitors alike to experience restaurants in Hackettstown, ones they love and ones not yet visited.
Stop by the Gazebo on your way to your dining destination this Friday as the Hackettstown Business Improvement District hosts a Restaurant Week Kickoff evening with entertainment by local group, The Stone House Gang Band, starting at 6:30pm.
Bonus: Hackettstown Restaurant week is incorporating
Choose Healthy Warren County, a joint project with the Warren County Health Department and Rutgers Cooperative Extension. If you order one of the healthy-approved items at one the seven participating restaurants, you get double stamps! The stamps earn you entries for prizes.
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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 23
: Acoustic Gumbo
July 24:
Catmoondaddy
July 30:
Jennifer Fritz Trio
July 31:
Eric Mintel Quartet
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 23, 1:30-4:
Mary Koppel
July 24, 1:30-4:
Late Night Kennel Club
July 30,1:30-4:
Stan & Elise - Acoustic Sol
YOGA at Brook Hollow Winery - Relax, Unwind + Wine
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July 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
BBQ Sundays on the Deck with Live Music, July 24, 31 & August 7 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.
Saturdays, July 24 & August 13: 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.
Happy Hour Fridays on the Deck at FSW, 5-8pm Fridays; July 29, August 5, 12
(On hiatus July 22 for private event.)
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.
Sunday, August 14: Murder Mystery Dinner, 2-5pm
Formal wine tasting, buffet style dinner of baked ziti with meatballs, salad, bread and dessert. Interactive guest roles with characters and detectives. T
ickets are $35/person plus tax and 10% gratuity. Includes FSW Wine glass. Reservations are required and seating is limited to reserve your ticket now! Call the winery at 908-475-3671.
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.
July 23-24: Lose yourself in the Vines
, 1:30-5pm
Verasion is complete and Villa Milagro's grapes are now developing flavors  and sugars that will make the 2016 vintage. Join a tour of the vineyard to learn how sunshine and soil turns into luscious grapes for wine. Bring a lunch and spend the day. Tour: free. Tasting: $5
Concert Series: Riverside Jazz featuring Alex Radus, Saturday, July 23 at 6:30pm
Four seasoned and exceptional musicians will be joined by Lehigh Valley's rising star, Alex Radus, for an evening of upbeat jazz classics and Radus originals. $20 advance tickets recommended. Seating limited. Cheese plates available.
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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 24: Catahoula Cajun Band (Cajun/Zydeco)
July 31: Hickory Project
(Contemporary Bluegrass)
Both performing 6-8pm
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For more
information on the history of Shippen Manor,
click here
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Calling all Kids!
There are still openings for SUMMER CAMPS at Rutherfurd Hall!
Join us for two sessions of Kid's Papier Mache' Summer Art Workshop for ages 5 and up. (
July 26-28).
Join in the fun at Camp Half-Blood, A Percy Jackson Themed Camp for children 9-13 (July 25-29)
To register, click logo above or call 908-852-1894 ext 138
Rtuerfurd Hall ~ 1686 Route 517 ~ Allamuchy Back to top
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Coming up July 29, 30 and 31: :
Roy's Hall is pleased to present the hit musical, BYE BYE BIRDIE.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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Saturday, July 30-Saturday, August 6:
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What started as a gathering of farmers, mechanics and manufacturers in 1859, evolved into the incorporation of the Warren County Farmers' Fair in 1937, and more recently mushroomed into an annual event that truly has something for everyone. Where else can you thrill to a hot air balloon ride, eat cotton candy on a carnival midway, watch traditional craftsmen at work, get down-and-dirty in a Mud Bog competition, and cheer your neighbor on in a tractor pull... all in the same place? Yes, the Farmers' Fair, featuring one of New Jerseys' popular Hot Air Balloon Festivals is truly a family affair.
Admission is $7 for adults and $4 for ages 5-12.
Children 4 and Under Free
Admission is for both the Farmers' Fair and the Balloon Festival
FREE PARKING * Sorry, Cash only for Admission
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Fun at Donaldson Farms!
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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!
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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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Through July 31
, 2016
Wednesdays, 9am-12pm
Fridays, 3pm-6pm
Second and fourth Sundays of the month, 8am-11am
August 1 - August 31, 2016
Wednesdays,
9am - 12pm
Fridays, 3-6pm
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: whitelakeinfo@gmail.com 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 23: From Stonehenge to Hubble
with Lonny Buinis, RVCC
July 30: Small Telescope Astrophotography for Beginners with Dan Silber, AAI
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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Centenary Stage Co. Presents Young Performers Workshop Summer Festival of Shows
August 4-15
"Take it from me, who's been regularly attending high school musicals for more than four decades: I've never seen the likes of what the Centenary Young Performers achieve."
- Peter Filichia, Drama Critic, The Star Ledger
The Young Performers Workshop (YPW) has been called "The most professional kids troupe around!"
by the Star Ledger.
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Sunday, August 7:
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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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kkryspin@dawncil.org
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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