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Starting June 30, 2021

“America is a tune. It must be sung together.”- Gerald Stanley Lee (1862-1944), American clergyman and author of numerous books and essays.

Like the call of our American symbol the Bald Eagle, we can sing together for this great country in which we live! Ken Sweigert took this photo of our majestic representation of freedom.

To commemorate Independence Day, Blairstown is putting on fireworks (July 3 - don't miss it!), a parade and its famous Rubber Duck race. Washington Celebrates America all day long on July 4 with an Orange Crate Derby, parade, food, music and fun, wrapping up with fireworks for the grand finale.

In other news, live music abounds this holiday weekend, including at all four Warren County wineries, and VonThun Farms hosts a free grandparent’s weekend with an admission ticket to the sunflower trail. Rutherfurd Hall's summer camps kick off this week, offering activities for Harry Potter enthusiasts, sports lovers, game fanatics and more. Centenary Stage Company presents ‘Forever Plaid,’ a popular barbershop quartet musical full of pitch perfect classics. And much more!

Happy Independence Day, and Happy Wanderings!

This Week: 

Lopatcong Music in the Park: Bobby Clark Plays It Hard

Wednesday, June 30, 2021 - 6:00pm
Bring a chair or blanket and relax! Lopatcong's weekly summer music series continues with Bobby Clark Playing It Hard!

July RVC Book Club Zoom Meeting

Thursday, July 1, 2021 -
7:00pm to 9:00pm
RVC's virtual book will be meeting for a discussion of "Under the White Sky" by E. Kolbert. The book club is open to everyone and meets on Zoom.

July 4th Weekend @ Alba Vineyard

Friday, July 2, 2021 - 12:00pm to Monday, July 5, 2021 - 5:00pm
Summertime is here and the lobster specials are back! Chef Anthony, Trattoria DiFiore, will be serving lobster pizza, lobster rolls, and shrimp cocktail. Regular menu of freshly made wood-fired pizza, salad, and paninis also available for purchase. Wine Flights priced at $22 and $32 per person - includes cover for music.

Red, White and Blue Weekend at Four Sisters Winery

Friday, July 2, 2021 - 12:00pm to Sunday, July 4, 2021 - 5:00pm
Enjoy the holiday weekend at Four Sisters Winery. Live music Friday, Saturday and Sunday; wine tasting ($5), savor wine by the glass or bottle, Vineyard View Bistro Menu available.

Evening Music Under the Arbor @ Alba Vineyard

Friday, July 2, 2021 -
6:00pm to 8:30pm
Saturday, July 3, 2021 -
6:00pm to 8:30pm
Join Alba Friday and Saturday evenings for wine, food, and music! Darla Rich Duo on Friday; Corinne Mammana Duo on Saturday. Culinary treats available for purchase. Walk-ins for 2-4 adults: tables are first come, first serve; tables for 5-6 adults require a reservation. All guests must be 21+

Weekend Live Music at Brook Hollow Winery featuring Marty Koppel, Kate and Paul and Scott Messina

Friday, July 2, 2021 -
6:00pm to 8:30pm
Saturday, July 3, 2021 -
2:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday, July 4, 2021 -
2:00pm to 5:00pm
Enjoy a weekend of music, wine and food with Brook Hollow's live music events featuring Marty Koppel, Kate and Paul and Scott Messina.

TGI Flynn's: Stinking Badges

Friday, July 2, 2021 - 6:30pm
Flynn's on the Hill presents Stinking Badges. Their vibe is eclectic and acoustic, mixing multiple genres from yesterday to today. No reservations required this year! Doors open @ 5pm, music starts around 6:30pm.

Cody Templeton Band @ Draught House

Friday, July 2, 2021 - 9:00pm
Spend your evening at the Draught House listening to great country music!

Chillin' at the Villa @ Villa Milagro July 4 Weekend

Saturday, July 3, 2021Sunday, July 4, 2021
Pack a picnic and come experience nature at its best! School is over - vacation is here! Take a deep breath of fresh air, spectacular views and great wines as you relax at the Villa. Canalside Band plays both weekend days. Bring your own picnic.

Midsummer Herb Festival @ Well- Sweep Herb Farm

Saturday, July 3, 2021 -
9:00am to 5:00pm
Get to know your herbs and the benefits they provide at the 32nd Midsummer Herb Festival. This year celebrates Parsley, Petroselinum crispum, the 2021 International Herb Association's Herb of the Year! Enjoy your day strolling through our gardens in full bloom, including our collection of 73 lavenders! Free admission, lectures and tours, plants, vendors and food!

Grandparent's Weekend @ the New Jersey Sunflower Trail

Saturday, July 3, 2021 -
12:00pm to 3:00pm
Sunday, July 4, 2021 -
10:00am to 3:00pm
Grab a grandparent and head over to VonThun Farms for a sunflower stroll. Each grandparent gets in free with the purchase of one admission ticket.

Music under the Pergola at Villa Milagro: Canalside Band

Saturday, July 3, 2021 -
1:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday, July 4, 2021 -
1:00pm to 4:00pm
The Pergola is alive with the musical stylings of Canalside Band this weekend at Villa Milagro. Bring a lunch, buy a glass of wine and listen to the sounds of some great musicians.

Afternoon Music Under the Arbor @ Alba Vineyard

Saturday, July 3, 2021 -
1:00pm to 4:30pm
Sunday, July 4, 2021 -
1:30pm to 4:00pm
Join Alba every weekend afternoon for wine, food, and music! Saturday: Frank DiBussolo Trio (pictured); Sunday: Eric Mintel Quartet. Culinary treats available for purchase. Walk-ins for 2-4 adults: tables are first come, first serve; tables for 5-6 adults require a reservation. All guests must be 21+. The vineyard is closing at 4pm on Sunday, 6/13 for the Spring Wine dinner.

Live Music at The Sand Bar

Saturday, July 3, 2021 - 3:00pmSunday, July 4, 2021 - 3:00pm
Enjoy some great bands outdoors on the scenic Delaware River! Geerbox on Saturday, Moondogs on Sunday.

The Big Ones @ Draught House

Saturday, July 3, 2021 -
5:30pm to 8:30pm
Come see The Big Ones play at the Boat Stage! 21+ event, first come first serve.

"What's Up in the July Sky?" presented by UACNJ

Saturday, July 3, 2021 -
8:00pm to 10:30pm
Join UACNJ for "What's Up in the July Sky?" presented by Lonny Buinis, RVCC. Space is limited and reservations are required. 

The Jimmy Leahey Band @ Draught House

Saturday, July 3, 2021 - 9:00pm
Come see The Jimmy Leahey Band play at the Boat Stage! 21+ event, first come first serve.

Independence Day Fireworks @ NWR High School

Saturday, July 3, 2021 - 9:00pm
It's time to celebrate America and how lucky we are to live in this beautiful rural area. The annual Blairstown Rotary 4th of July Fireworks are returning! This is a free event.

Washington Celebrates America

Sunday, July 4, 2021
Celebrate Independence in Washington all day long with a parade, food, fun live music in the evening, and fireworks! Orange Crate Derby competition at 8:30am. Parade steps off at 3pm (Route 31 and Broad St. to Belvidere Ave. to Carlton Ave.to North Prospect St.). Music by Doc South & DJ Dave Rupell 6-9:30pm at Warren Hills Middle School athletic field, followed by fireworks at dark.

Blairstown Fourth 2021 @ Footbridge Park

Sunday, July 4, 2021 -
10:30am to 4:30pm
An old-fashioned Independence Day! Free family fun with shopping, games, food, live music, and contests.

Duck Race presented by Rotary Club of Blairstown, NJ

Sunday, July 4, 2021 - 4:00pm
This year’s Duck Race will be a free event and will be available to those 18 and under who attend the Blairstown Fourth event at Footbridge Park. Stop by the Rotary Club of Blairstown booth any time before 3pm to get your ticket. The race will be held around 4pm. First place prize is a $100 Visa gift card. A $50 Visa gift card will be awarded to each second through tenth place winner. First come, first served.

Summer Camps @ Rutherfurd Hall

Monday, July 5, 2021 to Sunday, July 18, 2021
Get ready for summer as Rutherfurd Hall brings you their 10th year of summer camps including Harry Potter themed camp, games and classic sports camps and new outdoor adventure camps.
Continuing: 

Barnyard Buddies @ VonThun Farms

Friday, July 2, 2021 -
9:30am to 10:30am
Barnyard Buddies is a program that was designed for kids ages 2-8 who have an interest in farm life and love the outdoors. This week we learn about goats!

Blairstown Farmers Market

Saturday, July 3, 2021 -
9:30am to 1:00pm
Saturday, July 10, 2021 -
9:30am to 1:00pm
Saturday, July 17, 2021 -
9:30am to 1:00pm
Come see your favorite local farmers and food producers at the Blairstown Farmers Market!

Washington Borough Farmers Market

Saturday, July 3, 2021 -
10:00am to 2:00pm
Saturday, July 10, 2021 -
10:00am to 2:00pm
Saturday, July 17, 2021 -
10:00am to 2:00pm
Held each Saturday in downtown Washington borough through October 2 from 10am to 2pm, the market runs along Route 57, anchored in the Pocket Park located at 44 E. Washington Ave.

Warren County Farmers Market

Sunday, July 4, 2021 -
10:00am to 2:00pm
Sunday, July 11, 2021 -
10:00am to 2:00pm
Sunday, July 18, 2021 -
10:00am to 2:00pm
Formerly known as the Belvidere Farmers' Market, the Warren County Farmers' Market provides a venue where local farmers, producers, and artisans come together to provide a variety of fresh produce and related products directly to the consumer. Open every Sunday, and live music has been known to happen there!

WC Library Summer Reading Program Continues

Monday, June 14, 2021 to Saturday, August 14, 2021
Warren County Library's 2021 summer reading program “Tails and Tales,” offers something for everyone from infant through adult. Logging of books and activities will take place using the Beanstack program and entries will be made for weekly prizes. See the calendar of events at warrenlib.org to see the virtual and outdoor programs we have planned this summer. The fun begins June 14 and lasts until August 14. We hope to see you all summer long!

Explore The Highlands Hike-a-Thon

Tuesday, June 1, 2021 to Sunday, July 11, 2021
Hike, run, bike or paddle for the New Jersey Highlands Coalition for their first Hike-a-Thon! This is a virtual event to help protect stunning and ecologically vital forests, clean water, scenic view sheds, wildlife, habitats, farms and other natural, historic and cultural resources of the New Jersey Highlands! Prizes are available for qualifying participants and proceeds will support the work of the coalition, which represents a diverse network of organizations and individuals. Our mission is to represent their common goal to protect, enhance and restore the New Jersey Highlands and to preserve the quality and quantity of drinking water for the 6.2 million people who depend on Highlands water.
Plan Ahead: 

Forever Plaid presented by CSC

Thursday, July 8, 2021 -
7:30pm to 9:30pm
Friday, July 9, 2021 -
8:00pm to 10:00pm
Saturday, July 10, 2021 -
8:00pm to 10:00pm
Sunday, July 11, 2021 -
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Thursday, July 15, 2021 -
7:30pm to 9:30pm
Friday, July 16, 2021 -
8:00pm to 10:00pm
Saturday, July 17, 2021 -
8:00pm to 10:00pm
Sunday, July 18, 2021 -
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Forever Plaid is one of the most popular and successful musicals in recent memory. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies!

Barefoot Grape Stomping at Four Sisters Winery

Saturday, July 10, 2021 -
4:00pm to 7:00pm
A one-of-a-kind experience, sure to intoxicate all your senses. Formal wine tasting followed by dinner and dessert, paired with dessert wine. An educational wine cellar tour describes the processes of wine making and then off with the shoes and socks for the ever-popular Barefoot Grape Stomping! Complimentary wine glass included. $42.50/person, plus tax. Tickets are required. Please call 908-475-3671.

Dine in the Vines at Villa Milagro

Saturday, July 17, 2021 - 6:30pm
Chefs Sara Beth and Kim of Sara Beth's Catering in Lebanon, NJ will prepare a Parisian feast that will make you feel as if you are in Porvence! Come treat your tastebuds! Cost is $75 per person. Wine tasting starts and 6:30pm followed by dinner at 7pm. Wine is also available by the glass or bottle for purchase. Seating is limited to 42 people, and these events usually sell out in advance. Reserve your seat today!

4th Annual Phillipsburg Rotary Golf Outing

Monday, September 27, 2021
There an old saying at the picturesque Oak Hill Golf Club, nestled in Milford in western Hunterdon County’s rural hills. “You don’t read the greens here; you remember them,” said head PGA professional Mike Knight, alluding to the club’s topography. “Often, the positioning of the landscape gives you an optical illusion. A putt looks like it is going one way and it goes the other way. It is something you learn over time,” said Knight, now in his 31st year at the club. Described by The Star-Ledger as “The Hidden Gem of Hunterdon County,” the course has stunning, long-distance views of the surrounding countryside. Save up to $400 until July 15! Discount for Friends of Rotary and benefit Cancer Hope Network & Rotary projects.

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Coming Up: 

July RVC Book Club Zoom Meeting

RVC's virtual book will be meeting for a discussion of "Under the White Sky" by E. Kolbert. The book club is open to everyone and meets on Zoom.

July 4th Weekend @ Alba Vineyard

Summertime is here and the lobster specials are back! Chef Anthony, Trattoria DiFiore, will be serving lobster pizza, lobster rolls, and shrimp cocktail. Regular menu of freshly made wood-fired pizza, salad, and paninis also available for purchase. Wine Flights priced at $22 and $32 per person - includes cover for music.

TGI Flynn's: Stinking Badges

Flynn's on the Hill presents Stinking Badges. Their vibe is eclectic and acoustic, mixing multiple genres from yesterday to today. No reservations required this year! Doors open @ 5pm, music starts around 6:30pm.

Chillin' at the Villa @ Villa Milagro July 4 Weekend

Pack a picnic and come experience nature at its best! School is over - vacation is here! Take a deep breath of fresh air, spectacular views and great wines as you relax at the Villa. Canalside Band plays both weekend days. Bring your own picnic.

Midsummer Herb Festival @ Well- Sweep Herb Farm

Get to know your herbs and the benefits they provide at the 32nd Midsummer Herb Festival. This year celebrates Parsley, Petroselinum crispum, the 2021 International Herb Association's Herb of the Year! Enjoy your day strolling through our gardens in full bloom, including our collection of 73 lavenders! Free admission, lectures and tours, plants, vendors and food!

Washington Celebrates America

Celebrate Independence in Washington all day long with a parade, food, fun live music in the evening, and fireworks! Orange Crate Derby competition at 8:30am. Parade steps off at 3pm (Route 31 and Broad St. to Belvidere Ave. to Carlton Ave.to North Prospect St.). Music by Doc South & DJ Dave Rupell 6-9:30pm at Warren Hills Middle School athletic field, followed by fireworks at dark.

Duck Race presented by Rotary Club of Blairstown, NJ

This year’s Duck Race will be a free event and will be available to those 18 and under who attend the Blairstown Fourth event at Footbridge Park. Stop by the Rotary Club of Blairstown booth any time before 3pm to get your ticket. The race will be held around 4pm. First place prize is a $100 Visa gift card. A $50 Visa gift card will be awarded to each second through tenth place winner. First come, first served.

Summer Camps @ Rutherfurd Hall

Get ready for summer as Rutherfurd Hall brings you their 10th year of summer camps including Harry Potter themed camp, games and classic sports camps and new outdoor adventure camps.

Chillin' at the Villa @ Villa Milagro July 4 Weekend

Pack a picnic and come experience nature at its best! School is over - vacation is here! Take a deep breath of fresh air, spectacular views and great wines as you relax at the Villa. Enjoy live music Saturdays from 1-5pm.

 
Continuing: 

Washington Borough Farmers Market

Held each Saturday in downtown Washington borough through October 2 from 10am to 2pm, the market runs along Route 57, anchored in the Pocket Park located at 44 E. Washington Ave.

Warren County Farmers Market

Formerly known as the Belvidere Farmers' Market, the Warren County Farmers' Market provides a venue where local farmers, producers, and artisans come together to provide a variety of fresh produce and related products directly to the consumer. Open every Sunday, and live music has been known to happen there!

WC Library Summer Reading Program Continues

Warren County Library's 2021 summer reading program “Tails and Tales,” offers something for everyone from infant through adult. Logging of books and activities will take place using the Beanstack program and entries will be made for weekly prizes. See the calendar of events at warrenlib.org to see the virtual and outdoor programs we have planned this summer. The fun begins June 14 and lasts until August 14. We hope to see you all summer long!

Explore The Highlands Hike-a-Thon

Hike, run, bike or paddle for the New Jersey Highlands Coalition for their first Hike-a-Thon! This is a virtual event to help protect stunning and ecologically vital forests, clean water, scenic view sheds, wildlife, habitats, farms and other natural, historic and cultural resources of the New Jersey Highlands! Prizes are available for qualifying participants and proceeds will support the work of the coalition, which represents a diverse network of organizations and individuals. Our mission is to represent their common goal to protect, enhance and restore the New Jersey Highlands and to preserve the quality and quantity of drinking water for the 6.2 million people who depend on Highlands water.

Washington Borough Farmers Market

Held each Saturday in downtown Washington borough through October 2 from 10am to 2pm, the market runs along Route 57, anchored in the Pocket Park located at 44 E. Washington Ave.

Blairstown Farmers Market

This is the last weekend to partake in the farmers' market! Come see your favorite local farmers and food producers at the Blairstown Farmers Market!

 
Plan Ahead: 

Barefoot Grape Stomping at Four Sisters Winery

A one-of-a-kind experience, sure to intoxicate all your senses. Formal wine tasting followed by dinner and dessert, paired with dessert wine. An educational wine cellar tour describes the processes of wine making and then off with the shoes and socks for the ever-popular Barefoot Grape Stomping! Complimentary wine glass included. $42.50/person, plus tax. Tickets are required. Please call 908-475-3671.