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New Jersey 360 & Quebec Act 250: Midsummer’s Eve Anniversaries

New Jersey 360 & Quebec Act 250: Midsummer’s Eve Anniversaries Midsummer 2024 brings the 250th anniversary of the Quebec Act, propelling British North America closer into the American Revolution, and the 360th anniversary of New Jersey's indenture, establishing New Jersey as an English colony. This afternoon lecture for Midsummer's Eve explores both anniversaries with close readings of the New Jersey Indenture of 1664 and the Quebec Act of 1774, including the coincidence of their occurrence at St. John the Baptist Day, the National Day of Quebec. Admission is free. No registration is required.  

Free

NJ Audubon: Morning Walk at Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary

NJ Audubon: Morning Walk at Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary Enjoy a quiet morning at the Sanctuary walking the trails with an NJ Audubon staff or Associate Naturalist. Enjoy a quiet morning here at the Sanctuary walking the trails with an NJ Audubon staff or Associate Naturalist. These walks are informal and informative: birds, trees, tracks, wildflowers, reptiles, and amphibians are a few of nature’s wonders waiting for us to discover. The walks are cancelled if there is snow, rain, or weather warnings. Registration required by 4:00 PM the day before the walk. Pre-registration Required. COST: Free for members, $5 nonmembers. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please bring binoculars if you have them. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Loaner bioculars will be available. CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s programs require a minimum number of registrants to run. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance

Bernardsville Farmers Market

Bernardsville Farmers Market A community gathering place for three decades, the Bernardsville Farmers' Market will once again feature a wide variety of New Jersey farms and food vendors in 2024. Shop every Saturday all season long for fresh vegetables, fruit, poultry, pasture-raised meats, baked goods, herbs, cut flowers, gourmet prepared food, and more. Listen to live music and keep an eye out for pop-up events and festivals throughout the season, too!

Walk an Alpaca – Saturday Mornings

Walk an Alpaca - Saturday Mornings PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!!! NON REFUNDABLE!!!!! NON CHANGEABLE!!!! Alpaca Halter Training (Walking): Walk one of our beautiful, friendly Alpacas around our property. Enjoy their wonderful personalities and cuteness overload. You will be instructed on how to handle your alpaca and we will give you a little bit of information on our Alpacas. 1 reservation is 1 Alpaca and 1 Person. Children under the age of 9 cannot walk by themselves. Your walk will last around 15 minutes. Feel free to take lots of pictures with your alpaca and if you need assistance doing so, please as one of our Volunteers for help. This is a rain/snow or shine unless torrential rain then we will postpone. PLEASE BE ONTIME! IF YOU ARE MORE THAN 5 MINUTES LATE FOR YOUR SCHEDULED WALK, YOUR WALK WILL BE CANCELLED!!!!! Our helpers are all volunteers, so tipping is appreciated.

Letterpress Posters & Broadsides with Dave DiMarchi

Letterpress Posters & Broadsides with Dave DiMarchi Saturday, June 29th, 11am-4pm Members: $125, Non-Members: $140 Material Fee: $27 This workshop introduces the art and craft of letterpress printing of experimental, purpose-driven broadsides and posters. Using handset wood and metal type, artists will design and hand-print broadside/poster projects in small editions on the Vandercook press. The workshop will consist of technical demonstrations on setting type, inking and multiple color layer letterpress printing, and various simple image-printing processes. Employing less-toxic techniques and minimal chemical cleanup, this class is ideal for dipping your toes into Letterpress printing! Beginners welcome and encouraged! Students provide: Resource text: Up to 120 characters; this may be an attributed quote, personal writing, etc. Roll of Paper Towels Apron Pencil + Eraser and something in which to take notes About the Instructor: Dave DiMarchi is a queer, multi-disciplinary artist working in printmaking, papermaking and sculptural book forms. Nurturing ideas into singular and editioned works, he engages in a relentless research and material practice. As a multi-disciplinary artist, he has exhibited works on paper, installations and books in the US and internationally. In addition to teaching printmaking, papermaking and book forms throughout the New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania area,

$167

Crystals, Stones, and More: Advice and Readings

Crystals, Stones, and More: Advice and Readings with Shannon Stumped and at a crossroads? Ready for the next step? Uncertain of what the future holds? Whether it's finding soul mates, love and relationships, career, soul healings, or sage spiritual guidance along the journey, come see Shannon and set the course for happier ever after in your life. All sessions always free. Sign-ins from noon to 2PM, with Shannon, who specializes in miracle-making (and a whole lot more), including: Decision-making Problem-solving Spiritual Guidance Wisdom Inspiration Encouragement Prayer Letting Go Cutting Soul Ties Soul Healings Wishes & Dreams Blessings Anointings Commitment Ceremonies Happiest Ever Afters NEW: Text Sunnyside Gift Shop to sign-up! 908-409-3884 What to Know: All sessions are in Divine timing (sign-ins by arrival time only); always free (no costs, no strings); complementary with all belief systems (secular or nonsecular) and all walks of life. For more information, you are welcome to contact Shannon @ JoyAlchemy.com.

NJ Audubon: The Hidden World of Spore Bearers

NJ Audubon: The Hidden World of Spore Bearers Join teacher/naturalist Dorothy Smullen for a walk on the trails at Scherman Hoffman looking for all things producing spores. Join Dorothy for a walk on the trails at Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary looking for all things producing spores and NOT seeds. Once studied by cryptogamic botanists, spore bearers are fungi, lichens, mosses, liverworts, lycophytes and ferns. Come and see what we can find. Hand-outs available. Rain or shine. COST: $10 members, $15 nonmembers. Registration required. Ticket sale ends 6/28 at 4:00 PM. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s programs require a minimum number of registrants to run. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance unless due to health emergencies; however, registrations can be transferred to another program in the future.  

Fairy Hair Pop Up

Fairy Hair Pop Up Kelly with @tinselbelnj will be joining us for our first Fairy Hair Pop Up!! Walk-ins Only! First come first serve. Two options and pricing: Fairy hair is tied onto the hair with a special knot that fuses the fairy hair to the hair strand. $15 for 6 strands, $25 for 10 strands, $35 for 15 strands, $45 for 20 strands. Alternatively, fairy hair extensions can also be applied with an extension bead. About 5 to 10 strands are threaded into a bead with a lock of hair and the bead is compressed to hold it tight. This will give you a different look as the fairy hair is concentrated in one place. $12 for one bead, $20 for two beads, $25 for three beads. Each bead includes 5 to 10 strands all together in a “chunky” and sparkly extension.

Event Series Laser Magic

Laser Magic

Laser Magic at RVCC Planetarium Enjoy a laser show featuring such selections as “Fireworks” by Katy Perry; “We Don’t Talk about Bruno” from Encanto; “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen; and “Let It Go,” sung by Idina Menzel. (Recommended for ages 6-12)

Harper Lovey & the Waitlist Concert

Harper Lovey & the Waitlist Concert Harper Lovey & The Waitlist will be releasing their first album, “Emotional Gobbledygook”, on June 28, 2024. There will be a free concert celebrating the release at The Farmstead Arts Center, Basking Ridge, New Jersey on June 29th at 4pm. Harper Lovey & The Waitlist is a band based out of Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Harper Ferdinand, Lorenzo Novello and Dylan Demcsak formed their band in 2020 while attending Ridge High School. Their song and video “Such Tiny People” was featured on PBS’s House Concert Series and played nationwide. They have also been featured on Freshest Radio in the UK. Their music is available on all streaming platforms. Harper Lovey & The Waitlist’s album Emotional Gobbledygook will feature all original music written by Harper Ferdinand. The band’s bedroom pop sound deals with emotions and relationships through heartfelt lyrics and catchy melodies. Harper counts Billie Joel, Ella Fitzgerald and The Beatles as inspiration for her songwriting. Lorenzo Novello is the band’s producer. Featured guest artist John Novello will be performing with them.

Free

Hillsborough Family Fun Day and Fireworks

Hillsborough High School 466 Raider Blvd, Hillsborough

Hillsborough Family Fun Day and Fireworks Music, family fun, food, and fireworks. Inflatable games and live music too!  

Event Series Somerville Summer Stage

Somerville Summer Stage

Somerville Summer Stage Summer Stage is here! Stop by our Summer Stage outdoor concert series on Division Street on the first Friday of each month and every Saturday from June 1, 2024 until Saturday September 14, 2024.  The concerts will begin at 7 p.m. on Fridays and 6 p.m. on Saturdays. 2024 Summer Stage Concert Schedule: **5/25** – Tyrone Stackhouse Project (6-9 pm) **6/1** – Twisted Ginger (6-9 pm) **6/7** – PB&J Band (7-9 pm) **6/8** – The Bassboards (6-9 pm) **6/15** – Johnny Charles featuring Tracy Sousa (6-9 pm) **6/22** – Twilight Disciples (6-9 pm) **6/29** – Living Proof (6-9 pm) **7/5** – Matt Pisani (7-9 pm) **7/6** – Rainbow Fresh (6-9 pm) **7/13** – The Broadcasters (6-9 pm) **7/20** – Mail Order Bride (6-9 pm) **7/27** – Whole Lotta Led (6-9 pm) **8/2** – The JJ Lynch Band (7-9 pm) **8/3** – Two Broke Vets (6-9 pm) **8/10** – Stereo Circus (6-9 pm) **8/17** – Diamond Eye Jack (6-9 pm) **8/24** – Rockhorse (6-9 pm) **8/31** – MPack Band (6-9 pm) **9/6** – Kit And The Cats Dragged In (7-9 pm) **9/7** – The Bob Lanza Blues Band (6-9 pm) **9/14** – Kate and the Melonheads (6-9 pm) All Summer Stage events are weather dependent.

Fast Forward 80s at GKG

Fast Forward 80s at GKG Hey, 80s Kids! Head on over to Green Knoll Grill and #LetsDance and #GetIntoTheGroove to all of our favorite tunes from the most excellent decade!

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