The New Jersey Greenwich Tea Party As we all learned in school, The Boston Tea Party is a well-known rebellious act in the American fight for freedom. But did you know there were many such rebellious “tea parties” throughout the colonies, one of which occurred in 1774 in the southern New Jersey village of Greenwich. For the 250th Anniversary of the New Jersey Tea Burnings, learn about the Greenwich Tea Party and the importance this area of the state has played in industry, agriculture, and manufacturing from colonial times. Judith Krall–Russo has enjoyed a lifelong love of foods, especially embracing the rich agriculture of her home state – New Jersey. Also, a tea expert and historian, she began studying the customs and traditions of this universal beverage 30 years ago and has earned certifications as a Tea Specialist by The Tea School in Pomfret, Connecticut and The Specialty Tea Institute of New York. The Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage Association and Raritan Historic and Cultural Committee cosponsor this program at Raritan Public Library.

Diwali at The Commons Bridgewater Commons, in partnership with Renascent Media, celebrates the South Asian festival of lights with a spectacular live show in Center Court filled with music, dance, crafts, giveaways and more. Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated in other Indian religions symbolizing the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance." Guests are encouraged to dress up traditionally. To celebrate this festive holiday, guests will experience the following: Special Guest Emcees Radio Guru Kulraaj Anand and Anchor and Producer at ITV Gold Piya Jyoti Kachroo. Bollywood Dance performance by the Satrangi School of Fusion, a premier Bollywood dance studio by decorated choreographer Rohheet Baxi. The group will feature adult and child dancers as young as 8 performing traditional and contemporary fusion Bollywood dances. Epic Ramlila theatrical presentation by the Navrang Dance Academy. Guests will experience the breathtaking moment when Lord Rama, alongside Sita and Lakshmana, returns to his kingdom after 14 years of exile and the heroic defeat of Ravana. This epic journey is a powerful tale of love, loyalty and the ultimate victory of good over evil. Arts and crafts tables for families include Henna art application,