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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.
Sacred Heart Summer Festival
Christ the Redeemer Parish South 2nd Avenue, Manville, New Jersey, United StatesSacred Heart Summer Festival The 56th annual Sacred Heart Summer Festival, sponsored by the Christ the Redeemer Parish in Manville will run from July 24 – 27, 2024 A big attraction of the Festival is the variety of Polish foods. Parish volunteers will be on hand to prepare and serve homemade pierogi, stuffed cabbage, kielbasa sandwiches, cabbage & noodles and potato pancakes and Pizza Fritz. Traditional favorites such as hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage sandwiches, chicken fingers, French fries will also be available.The very popular Polish Platter will be a special on the menu. The platter consists of a sample of each of the Polish foods that are available from the kitchen. There will be nightly 50/50, a week long cash raffle, the ever popular cake and candy wheel, DJ and after a many year absence a beer garden. The 56th Annual Sacred Heart Summer Festival will take place on church grounds located at South 2nd Ave & Filak Street, just off Main Street in Manville from Wednesday July 24th through Saturday July 27th starting at 6pm Wednesday through Friday and starting at 5pm on Saturday until 9pm each night.
Heddwch Nain/Mam-gu: The Welsh Women’s Peace Petition to the Women of the United States, 1924
Heddwch Nain/Mam-gu: The Welsh Women’s Peace Petition to the Women of the United States, 1924 The women of Wales, aiming to promote peace in the aftermath of World War I, organized in 1923 an appeal to the women of the United States, urging them to bring their country into the new League of Nations. A delegation of Welsh women brought this appeal to the United States in 1924 on a remarkable journey made possible by the support of American women including women from New Jersey. Their effort followed the 1921 Knox-Porter Resolution, ending U.S. involvement in World War I without entering the League of Nations. U.S. President Warren G. Harding signed the Knox-Porter Resolution in New Jersey at the Raritan home of U.S. Sen. Joseph S. Frelinghuysen, Sr., a descendant of the Frelinghuysen family of Old Dutch Parsonage and leader of Old Dutch Parsonage’s preservation in 1913. 100 years later, American and Welsh women have joined again in Heddwch Nain/Mam-gu, a transatlantic effort uncovering and sharing the artifacts and history of the Welsh Women’s Peace Petition in support of peacemaking today. Eirlys Mair Barker, retired professor of American history and member of Heddwch Nain/Mam-gu USA, shares the history of the
Nature Days Enrichment Programs
Nature Days Enrichment Programs At Nature Days, we let kids be kids as they explore, create, and discover! Our educators guide children through structured and unstructured learning and play time outdoors, helping children develop the creativity and critical thinking needed to build long-lasting connections with nature. Age appropriate activities let children develop cognitive, social, and emotional skills, encourage cooperative play, practice positive social behavior and communication skills. Our programs are made up of small groups of children with a low student to teacher ratio, allowing each child to get the attention they need. Fairview Farm Wildlife Preserve has plenty of space to explore with quiet forests, trickling streams, colorful meadows, big skies, fresh air, and even some magical places where fairies are thought to live! Ages 3-5 Adult Participation Optional
Swamp Kids
Swamp Kids at the EEC (Ages 8-10) Become a Swamp Kid! This program is designed to let the child’s curiosity and passion guide their learning. Nature is a great teacher for this outdoor, afterschool series! $40 for 4-day session per person
Pride Night in Downtown Somerville
Pride Night in Downtown Somerville Join on Division Street in Downtown Somerville, for our annual PRIDE night! PRIDE night will feature activities and performances from 4-9 p.m. Join us for a night of entertainment, music, and deals!
