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Spring Craft and Vendor Fair
Hillsborough Municipal Building 379 S Branch Rd, Hillsborough, New JerseySpring Craft and Vendor Fair Saturday April 13th from 10am-2pm. Join us for our second annual SPRING Craft and Vendor Fair at the Hillsborough Municipal Building. Dozens of your favorite crafts and products just in time for Mother's Day! Basket Auction! 50/50! Come and enjoy a browse around and support Hillsborough High School Project Graduation Class of 2024!
247th Commemoration of The Battle of Bound Brook
247th Commemoration of The Battle of Bound Brook Join us for an exciting and historic weekend April 13 – 14, 2024! The two-day living history program explores the American Revolutionary War during the timeframe of the Battle of Bound Brook and the foraging wars of 1777. Learn about and experience this important period in New Jersey’s and America’s history. Multiple activities across venues include 18th Century Soldier’s Encampment and Street Battles, camp life portrayed by living history reenactors as American and British troops, sutlers, and others of that period. Ceremony at Old Presbyterian Graveyard, Sunday Buffet Breakfast, Historic House tours/lectures and more! Whether you are looking for a family-fun experience, a history buff, a visitor to the area or searching for a new, interesting event to attend, each year’s living history weekend at the Battle of Bound Brook is unique, fun, and exciting. The historic Abraham Staats House, with the original structure c. 1740, was home to the Staats family for nearly 200 years and served as the headquarters for George Washington’s “Drillmaster” Baron von Steuben in 1779. Today, owned by the Borough of South Bound Brook, this house museum is open to the public during select events, programs, and
“English Style” Collagraph Prints with Len Merlo
“English Style” Collagraph Prints with Len Merlo Saturday, April 13th, 11am-4pm Members: $70, Non-Members: $85, Material Fee: $50 In this course, artists will learn how to combine rich tonalities and textures with the mysterious effects of Collagraph (Relief) and Drypoint (Intaglio) techniques. Participants will prepare, create, and print two plates that use both relief and intaglio methods. All materials, mediums, and clean-up materials used in this course will be non-toxic, and they will fulfill the mission of our non-toxic and environmentally safe initiative. About the Instructor: Len Merlo is a full time artist and activist living and working in South Plainfield, NJ. He has 25 years of experience teaching art in NJ Public Schools and has taught workshops in ceramics, sculpture and printmaking. He served on the Board of Directors at The Print Center of New Jersey, and The Arts Guild of New Jersey. He is also a member and workshop instructor a Frontline Arts. Registration deadline is Sunday, April 7th at midnight Frontline Arts is 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Central NJ with a mission to connect communities through socially engaging arts practices rooted in papermaking and printmaking. The organization supports in-house and mobile educational programs and provides a
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.
Annual Battle & Brews Bound Brook Historical Tour & Pub Crawl
Annual Battle & Brews Bound Brook Historical Tour & Pub Crawl Join for a stroll around the Borough of Bound Brook! This FREE historic walking tour will give you interesting information about Bound Brook's past and present. Along the way we will stop at participating locations for food and drinks. Our restaurant partners will give free samplings of food! A complimentary beer will be provided at our event venue stop. All other desired beverages are for purchase by attendees at each bar. Must be 21 to participate. Event will take place rain or shine. The event is presented by the Borough of Bound Brook and the Bound Brook Revitalization Partnership. This program is made possible by funds from the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission, a partner of the New Jersey Historical Commission. 12:30 PM Tour Gathers & Checks In Outside of Brook Arts Center at 10 Hamilton Street, Bound Brook, NJ 08805 12:45 PM Walking Tour Starts Historic Information Discussed at Various Locations Food & Drink Pub Crawl Stops En Route 3:30 PM Event Ends Parking is available at various street locations and in lots by the train station. More info about Parking visit:https://boundbrook-nj.org/parking-information/ More info about Bound Brook
Bonsai Trees- Shaping and Pruning
Bonsai Trees- Shaping and Pruning Get ready to celebrate the arrival of spring with our "Bonsai Tree!" event, discover the beauty and tranquility of Bonsai! In this monthly workshop series- every class is unique! You will learn how to use plants, shrubs, and trees from your back yard to create a beautiful Bonsai that lasts for years. This process is know as the art of Yamadori—or foraged plant specimens skillfully trained into works of art known as Bonsai. This workshop is led by Blooms at Belle Mead's favorite Bonsai enthusiast, Peter Bethune. Peter brings examples of his bonsai work to show you different techniques and tricks of the trade! This month focuses on how to wake up bonsai trees from their winter slumber. Spring is here! For a more in-depth experience, bring in a small young tree of your own. With Peter’s instruction, you will learn how to trim and train your bonsai! Attend each monthly class- growing in knowledge as your bonsai tree grows! There are things to be done to train your tree each month! * Bonsai trees and pots will be available for purchase in the greenhouse at Blooms at Belle Mead. Contact the store with any
