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HUNTERDON LIBRARY POETRY CONTEST
To celebrate National Poetry Month in April, the Hunterdon County Library System is holding the 5th Annual Poetry Contest—for children, teens and adults. Poets of all ages and abilities are welcome!
All entries will be on display from April 19 to 30 in the gallery at the main library off Route 12 in Flemington. The website will have a digital display as well.
Winners & prizes will be announced on April 30 at 6:30pm at a ceremony at the main library.
For more information & entry forms, visit the website at www.hclibrary.us or stop by any HCLS branch
Craig Sailer Project 2024 Food Drive and Day Of Music
Sunday, April 28th, 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Red Mill Museum Village 56 Main St, Clinton, NJ 08809
REQUESTING A DONATION THE DAY OF THE SHOW:
NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS, FUNDS AND/OR GIFT CARDS AS ADMISSION TO THE SHOW
CANNED FRUITS , CANNED VEGETABLES, PEANUTBUTTER, JELLY, TUNA FISH, MAC & CHEESE, SPAGHETTI SAUSE, CEREAL, CANNED POTATOES, SOUPS (DRY OR CANNED), PANCAKE MIX, CANNED GRAVY, CANNED BEANS, MAYONNAISE, SPAGHETTIOS, CANNED MEATS (STEWS,ETC), COFFEE, TEA, PASTA, JUICES (BOXES & BOTTLES), INSTANT OATMEAL, CRACKERS, RICE, STUFFING MIX, RICE-A-RONI, GRANOLA BARS, CORN MUFFIN MIX, SHELF-STABLE MILK AND CANNED PROTEINS, ETC.
Your donations will provide direct assistance to the Open Cupboard Food Pantry of Hunterdon, NORWESCAP, Community Food Bank of New Jersey and other communities throughout the State of New Jersey
Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties is offering a Job Seekers Success Group for active job seekers who are unemployed, underemployed or seeking a career change. The next group will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. via Zoom. The topic for this session is “Overcoming Age Discrimination: Making Age a Resource not a Barrier" presented by Elise Prezant, JFS Manager of Career and Community Resources.
This group is offered free of charge and are open to the entire community. To register or for information about Career Counseling Services, please contact Elise Prezant at eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org or 908-725-7799 X108.
ShowKids Invitational Theatre Presents “42nd Street” May 4th-12th
A tap dance specular and musical is to be presented by ShowKids Invitational Theatre in the Voorhees High School auditorium. 42nd Street celebrates Broadway, Times Square and the magic of show biz with wit, humor and pizzazz.
Featuring a talented cast of young local performers along with a few veterans, this production showcases the dedication of the artists involved with SKIT, now in its 38th season and fresh from its recent nomination for Outstanding Musical in NJ. With vibrant costumes, stunning sets, and energetic choreography, “42nd Street” promises to be a visually captivating and entertaining experience.
SKIT’s rendition of the former Broadway blockbuster will be held the weekends of May 4th-5th and May 11th-12th, with shows at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays along with 2 p.m. Sunday matinees. Tickets can be purchased online at www.showkids.org or at the door prior to each performance.
Secret Garden Montessori School Annual Plant Sale -Scholarship Fundraiser
Saturday, May 4th at the school
Community Spring Plant Sale
& Book Sale, Raffle, prizes & kid's activities!
9am- 12:00 (benefit to replenish our scholarship fund)
1110 Harrison St. Frenchtown, NJ
The Neshanic United Methodist Church continues its concert series with an afternoon of western swing and traditional country and western music with the band, Moss Henry and the Bryophytes, on Sunday, May 5, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The band, Moss Henry and the Bryophytes, performs western swing, traditional country and western music, and various original tunes. The six-piece band includes guitars, bass, pedal steel, and twin fiddles – along with plenty of vocal harmonies. This group performs songs from Hank, Haggard, Cash, Bob Wills, and others. They regularly perform at community events such as Belvidere Victorian Days, Shippen Manor, the Heartlands Hayride Radio Show, the Hopewell Hayride, and the Troubadour Acoustic Concert series, as well as many fairs and festivals.
There is a suggested donation of $10.00. Refreshments will be provided during intermission. The church is located at 301 Maple Avenue, Neshanic Station, NJ 08853. For more information, call 908 369-3838.
Newtown Theatre Workshop & Concert
Workshop: Guitar Fundamentals with Tim Farrell
Tuesday, May 7
7:00 p.m.
This private workshop with internationally acclaimed acoustic guitarist Tim Ferrell will focus on guitar fundamentals and concepts and is for anyone who wants to improve their playing and have fun at the same time.
The workshop is limited to 15 people and is open to all skill levels and musical preferences.
Concert: Artistry of the Acoustic Guitar Concert
Thursday, May 9
8:00 p.m.
Thenewtowntheatre.com Acoustic Guitar Concert & Workshop in May (mailchi.mp)
May 4th is the Rock & Roll Steampunk Fair
A day long event filled with three bands, Crash Gordon & Debra Dynamite, Frenchy & the Punk, Victor & the Bully, dozens of vendors, sideshow performers, food and lots of fun. Dress in your finest Steampunk and join the fun! 10:am to 5:pm with an afterparty at Buttzville Brewing Company. Free event and free parking
Join Hunterdon Land Trust for our Wine and Art at the Farm spring fundraising event on May 4, 2024, from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. Come spend time in the 1800’s Wagon House at Dvoor Farm situated along Walnut Brook where new tree plantings will be coming to life, live music will be playing, and there will be wine to sip and art to enjoy. And best of all, your ticket price will support our work in creating resilient landscapes through the preservation of farmland and open space.
Bring a friend! There will be an exhibition and sale of over 140 pieces of art from 50 local artists with half the proceeds going to Hunterdon Land Trust. Tickets are $100 per person and include your first glass of wine and an enticing array of hors d’oeuvres. The food is going to be so delicious that we are sharing the menu on our website. Don’t wait – tickets are limited! You can purchase them on our website at www.hunterdonlandtrust.org.
The Friends of the Locktown Stone Church monthly music series 2024
Performances are held at 4pm on the first Sunday of every month from May through September, and will feature:
May 5 - Burnt Mills Highballers: an old-time string music band consisting of fiddles, ukelele, bass, banjo and guitar. Based in Milford, NJ, the group met at the Appalachian Fiddle and Bluegrass Festival, and have been playing ever since
June 2 - The FryBoys - With a love of music passed down through generations, the original FryBoy, Jim Fry Sr., was a founding member of Reel to Real, with Jim Jr. now accompanied by his sons, Nick and Matt to carry on the family legacy
July 7 - Tsu fil Duvids - Translated as “too many Davids”, the klezmer ensemble plays traditional tunes from Eastern Europe, American klezmer and Yiddish melodies
August 4 - Na'Bodach, broad Scots for "not old men!", reimagines the traditional music of the British Isles and its crossover into the US in new and decidedly untraditional ways.
September 8 - Jugtown Mountain String Band - Rooted in the tradition of Old Time Appalachian songs and tunes, this four-piece group covers mountain music, bluegrass and folk ballads
Tickets are $15 per person and $20per person at the door for each concert. Tickets for each concert can be purchased online until 5 pm the day prior to the concerts. Children under 16 years are free. In addition,
For more information, tickets and directions, please visit www.locktownstonechurch.org
Music From The Heart Musical…Mary Poppins
May 11 2:00 pm - 7:30 pm
COST: $12.00
Performing Arts Center Montomery High School, 1016 Rt 601, Skillman, NJ, 08558
This is a production that supports Montgomery Township School District! This show has many talented staff and children who all love the theatre! They all volunteer their time and dedication to put on this great show. All the proceeds go towards giving scholarships to the graduating class of 2024! This years show is Mary Poppins! It is a two hour show with one intermission.
There are two show times: 2:00 p.m and 7:30 p.m!
So Spit Spot and get your tickets!
$8 Student and Senior Citizens
$12 Adult
Perkasie Patchwork Coffeehouse invites you to PatchFest (Free Concert) on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 12-7 pm at Perkasie Mennonite Church, 320 W Chestnut St., Perkasie, Pa. Eight individuals/bands will perform. We hope you will join us whenever you can throughout the afternoon/early evening. Delicious, low-cost snacks, desserts and drinks will be available.
Performers:
12:00 QUADAS Dulcimer Club
1:00 Christy Gross: The Station Mashers
2:00 Dulcimer Boys
2:45 Good Intentions
3:30 Too Many Cooks
4:30 Arianna Rox
5:15 TACHYONMETRY
6:00 Christine and Company
coffeehouse@perkmenno.net
PerkMenno.net/coffeehouse
320 W Chestnut St, Perkasie, PA 18944
Imani Milele Choir at Titusville Presbyterian Church, May 18, 6:30 p.m.
On Saturday, May 18, you can experience “True Africa,” showcased through culturally unique music, dance and well-crafted drum routines as the Titusville Presbyterian Church presents IMANI MILELE CHOIR for a one and one-half hour musical concert from 6:30 till 8 p.m. Imani Milele is Swahili for “Always Believe,” and the Milele Children’s organization rescues, educates, and develops over 5,000 children in Uganda, encouraging them to never give up. The vibrantly costumed IMANI MILELE CHOIR treats audiences to fun-filled, interactive and inspirational concerts and carries the message that every child is special. This concert is free but a “Love Offering” will be encouraged to help orphaned and vulnerable children in Uganda. For more information, please call the Titusville Presbyterian Church at (609) 737-1385 or visit https://www.titusvillechurch.org/
Flemington DIY to mark 10 year milestone with impressive show, beer, and more
Flemington DIY, local nonprofit community arts space, has announced its DECADE OF DIY celebration slated for Saturday, May 18. The event will feature a headlining set from NYC post-punk band Bodega with other performances from comedian Chris Gethard, indie rock outfit Shalom, and rising power-pop group Classic Traffic.
In addition, Diamond Heart Body Piercing & Tattoo will be offering a tattoo flash sheet during the day and Lone Eagle Brewing will be pouring Decadent Decade IPA, a fresh new brew in honor of the occasion - with some proceeds going to Flemington DIY.. The show kicks off at 7:30pm, with tickets available for $20 in advance, $25 at the door, and can be purchased at flemingtondiy.org.
38th Annual Lebanese Festival June 7 & 8
It’s time for the 38th Annual Lebanese Festival! Better known as a Mahrajan, this Festival is a great outdoor gathering of families, friends and neighbors for authentic Middle Eastern food, music, dance and culture. Traditional Lebanese foods such as falafel, shawarma (gyro), hummus, spinach pies, tabouhli, stuffed grape leaves and much more will be featured. In addition, there will be a large assortment of Middle Eastern pastries to indulge in. For entertainment, there will be live music featuring a different singer each day. There will also be dancing and folkloric performances along with raffles, prizes, souvenirs and games of chance. Because of the abundance of Middle Eastern cuisine, live music, dancing, and games, the Lebanese Festival is recognized as one of the most outstanding annual events in the community. People from throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the Tri-State region regularly attend. Admission and parking are FREE and everyone is invited!
From Broadway to Newtown PA
Sunday, June 9
7:00 p.m.
This intimate evening of Broadway music will feature Kevin McAllister (Come From Away, Caroline or Change), Carrie St. Louis (Wicked, Kinky Boots, Rock of Ages, Titanique), and Keri René Fuller (SIX, Waitress, Cats, Jagged Little Pill) performing Tony- award-winning hits from musicals ranging from Carousel to Hamilton.
They will be joined by Music Director Dan Micciche, conductor of the hit Broadway musical Wicked. This is your chance to see Broadway-level talent right here in Newtown!
Tickets include the performance, one complimentary drink (alcoholic or non), and dessert. This event is being held as a final fundraiser for the Newtown Theatre’s phase II renovations, which will kick off on July 1 and last two months.
All seating is general admission.
June 21st is the Sustainably Green Music & Arts Festival
Enjoy a day of music, artists, vendors, and activities at the annual Greenfest/Artsfest/Musicfest all in one! Music by Avoiding Foreclosure, Gypsy Funk Squad, and reggae with Verdict. Free parking and free to attend. Bring a lawn chair and stay for the day. 10am -5pm
https://www.washingtonbid.org/sustainably-green-music-arts-fest
Quakertown Alive Garden Tour
Quakertown Alive is sponsoring a Garden Tour on Sunday, July 14, 2024, 12-5pm. This is a self guided tour of 7 beautiful gardens in the Quakertown area with artisans, musicians, raffles, and vendors throughout. Tickets are available at Quakertown Alive on 312 W. Broad St. and at several ticket locations in the Bucks County area. Check the events page at QuakertownAlive.com or call, 215-536-2273 for more information.
Washington Borough's Festival in the Borough
Washington Borough's premier event Festival in the Borough on Saturday Sept. 21 featuring three stages with 18 bands/musical acts. Family Fun Zone, farmers' market, 70 craft/merchandise vendors, beer garden, food court, and lots of fun! Headliner this year, blues artist Bernard Allison (son of Luther Allison) and ending the night with Asbury Fever tribute to Bruce Springsteen and the Asbury music sound. 10:am - 10:pm.
Local charity Team Velvet Inc. continues to provide equine mental health therapy for children 5-12 who have experienced trauma without charge to families. Recently lead therapy horse Velvet died of complications from a severe injury.
With the loss of Velvet, their lead horse, the all-volunteer organization is confronting a number of financial challenges in order to continue their program. Contributions of any amount are needed and would be greatly appreciated. Tax deductible donations can be made via PayPal or GoFundMe on the website at
(http://www.teamvelvet.com) or mailed to Team Velvet Inc., PO 268, Rocky Hill, NJ 08553
Red Cross: National blood crisis may put patients at risk
The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis – its worst blood shortage in more than a decade. Dangerously low blood supply levels are posing a concerning risk to patient care and forcing doctors to make difficult decisions about who receives blood transfusions and who will need to wait until more products become available.
Blood and platelet donations are critically needed to help prevent further delays in vital medical treatments, and donors of all blood types – especially type O − are urged to make an appointment now to give in the weeks ahead.
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