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March

Sunday, March 21

6th Annual Wine Tasting
2 - 4:30 pm
Copper Hill Country Club, Ringoes
Tickets: $50 each
Volunteer Guardianship One-on-One, Inc. will hold its sixth annual Wine Tasting Event at Copper Hill Country Club. The tasting is being sponsored for the sixth year by Central Liquors. Each staff person has hand-selected the wines to be poured on the day of the tasting. Collectively, they have chosen 64 of their most favored wines of the year.
Attendees will have an opportunity to vote on which wines they prefer. The wines selected will vary in price from the extravagant to very affordable, but all will be high quality. Each staff member has experience in being able to locate wines of great quality which are also a good value. At the end of the event the votes will be tallied to determine which staff person has chosen the most popular wines. To reserve tickets, call Central Liquors at 908-782-2518 or to e-mail carlweber@rcn.com.

Thursday, March 25

Bike Maintenance Workshop
7 pm
Pete's Bike & Fitness Shoppe
105 Route 31, Raritan Township
Free
A vendor expo will be held 7-8:30 p.m. and the workshop begins at 7:30 p.m. Representatives from Orca, Orbea, Zipp, Reynolds, Pearl Izumi and others answer questions about every aspect of cycling, from towpath to triathlon. This is a free event open to the public. There will be refreshments, give-aways and lots of advice and information from knowledgeable coaches, mechanics and experienced athletes. For more information, call 908-782-5935.

Friday, March 26

Sourlands Night Hike
6 - 7:30 pm
Sourlands Mountain Reserve, Rileyville Road parking area
Ages: 10 through adult (Children must be accompanied by an adult)
Cost: $3 per person
Walk into the woods of the Sourlands Mountain Reserve with Tom Sheppard, Chief Park Naturalist. We will look for evidence of animal activity and elusive nocturnal animals, such as spotted salamanders and wood frogs, by flipping rocks and logs. Towards the end of the walk, we will try calling for a certain nocturnal bird. Note: Due to the parking area, this program is limited in space. For more info, call the Hunterdon County Department of Parks and Recreation, 908-782-1158 / TDD 908-788-1545, and by email at parks@co.hunterdon.nj.us.

Capitalism: A Love Story
7 pm & 9:05 pm
ACME Screening Room
25 South Union Street, Lambertville, NJ
Suggested donation: $5
With both humor and outrage, Michael Moore explores the root causes of the global economic meltdown and the disastrous impact of corporate dominance on the everyday lives of Americans. Rated R; 120 minutes; 2009

Saturday, March 27

Camp -in at the Liberty Science Center
4:30 pm Saturday to 3:00 pm Sunday
Meet at Arboretum
Ages: 7-13 (Children must be accompanied by an adult)
Cost: $72 per person (sign up by February 26)
A Camp-In at Liberty Science Center is a memorable experience! There will be free time to explore on your own. The group will reassemble at 1:30 PM on Sunday with a goal to return to the Arboretum by 3:00 pm. Please sign up by February 26, as this trip is limited to 24 participants. Transportation is by County van. For more info, call the Hunterdon County Department of Parks and Recreation, 908-782-1158 / TDD 908-788-1545, and by email at parks@co.hunterdon.nj.us.

Sunday, March 28

5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
2 pm
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Raritan Township
201 Route 21 (next to Hunterdon Medical Center), Raritan Township
Free
There will be crafts, games, a bounce house, egg hunt and puppet show for those ages 12 and under. There will also be a chance to win an Easter basket. There is no charge to attend this rain or shine event. For more, call 908-782-5120.

Wednesday, March 31

Animal Games
5 - 6 pm
Mountain Farm Nature Activity Center
Ages: All (children must be accompanied by an adult)
Cost: $3
Do you like animals? Do you like games? Then this program is for you! There are a variety of active games that teach about the world around us. We will learn about animal adaptations like camouflage, and discover how animals sense the world. For more info, call the Hunterdon County Department of Parks and Recreation, 908-782-1158 / TDD 908-788-1545, and by email at parks@co.hunterdon.nj.us.

April

Saturday, April 3

Easter Bunny and Egg Hunt
9:45 am
Liberty Village Premium Outlets
1 Church Street, Flemington
The Easter Bunny arrives Saturday morning, 9:45am at the center’s main entrance (next to Carter's). Hundreds of plastic eggs filled with treats & prizes for children will be hidden throughout the village. Children will receive free bunny balloons while supplies last. The Annual Easter Egg Hunt will begin following the arrival of the Easter Bunny. Bring your children and enjoy a great day of fun and savings. Stores open at 10:00am. Take advantage of this great photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny! The Easter Bunny will be departing Liberty Village at 11:00am. Call 908-782-8550 for more information.

Saturday, April 10

Morris Arboretum in Pennsylvania
8 am - 5 pm
Meet at Hunterdon County Arboretum
Ages: 8 through adult
Cost $30, plus admission to be paid day of trip: $14 adults, $12 seniors 65+, and $7 children 8-17
Enjoy a trip to Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania. Spend quality time with family and friends exploring 92 lush acres in a historic landscape. Wander the paths to discover intimate garden spaces and enjoy babbling brooks and cascading fountains. Bring your lunch and enjoy a picnic. Transportation is by County van. For more info, call the Hunterdon County Department of Parks and Recreation, 908-782-1158 / TDD 908-788-1545, and by email at parks@co.hunterdon.nj.us.

Thursday, April 15

Wildflower Walk
5:30 pm - 7 pm
Cushetunk
Ages: 12 through adult
Cost: $3
By this week, many of our early spring wildflowers will be blooming. Join Park Naturalist Laura Kroon on a hike through beautiful Cushetunk Mountain Preserve to identify some of these flowers, as well as to learn some of the folklore associated with the various species. This is a chance to experience spring at its best! For more info, call the Hunterdon County Department of Parks and Recreation, 908-782-1158 / TDD 908-788-1545, and by email at parks@co.hunterdon.nj.us.

Saturday, April 17

Bombay Hook, Delaware – Bird Watching
5:30 am - 6:00 pm
Cost $35
With over 15,000 acres of preserved habitat, predominately tidal salt marsh, Bombay Hook is a key refuge for migratory shorebirds. Possible sightings include Black-necked Stilts, American Avocets, and Wilson’s Phalaropes. Bombay Hook was established in 1937 as a link in the chain of refuges that extend from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico, and its value to wildlife has grown as the surrounding habitat has been lost to development. Please note the early departure time; participants are welcome to sleep on the drive to Bombay Hook. For more info, call the Hunterdon County Department of Parks and Recreation, 908-782-1158 / TDD 908-788-1545, and by email at parks@co.hunterdon.nj.us.

Thursday, April 22

Wanted: Invasive Plants
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Location: Echo Hill Playground
Ages: 12 through adult
Cost: free
What are invasive plants? Which ones should we be on the lookout for? There are many more alien plants than most people realize. In this evening hike, Park Naturalist Laura Kroon and Melissa Almendinger of the Upper Raritan Watershed Association and the Central Jersey Invasive Species Strike Team will point out invasive species and discuss what can be done about them. We will do some light hand pulling and cutting. We will also look at a few beneficial native plants. For more info, call the Hunterdon County Department of Parks and Recreation, 908-782-1158 / TDD 908-788-1545, and by email at parks@co.hunterdon.nj.us.

Saturday, April 24

29TH Annual Shad Festival
Bridge and Union Street, Lambertville
This award winning street festival is fun for the whole family! Featuring the area's finest artists and crafters, live music, fantastic food of all descriptions - including shad! Children's rides and activities. Hours: 12:30 to 5:30 pm both days rain or shine. Sunday Poster Auction features over 150 original works of art from local artists - to benefit the Shad Festival Scholarship fund for area students pursuing a collegiate career in the arts.

10th Annual Earth Day Celebration
10:30 am - 4 pm
Deer Path Park
West Woodschurch Road, Readington
Cost: $5 per vehicle donation (Pre-registration is not required)
Join the Hunterdon County Department of Parks and Recreation to celebrate the one, the only, Planet Earth! Eyes of the Wild live animal show! Storytelling with Rebecca Kelly! Nature-inspired crafts! Popular 4-H club animals! Conservation exhibits! Canoeing on the pond! Remember to look for future announcements for other featured events and check the Department’s website in March for a full listing of the day’s activities. For more information about the Earth Day Celebration call the Parks Office at 908-782-1158.

Sunday, April 25

May

Saturday, May 15

8th Annual Ride for the River Poker Run
9 am
Spruce Run Reservoir
1 Van Syckels Road, Clinton
Breakfast and check-in will be held between 9-11 a.m. at the Spruce Run Reservoir (Group Picnic Area), 1 Van Syckels Road in Clinton. A scenic 65-mile route will take the riders through the watershed of the South Branch of the Raritan River, traveling through some of the most spectacular landscapes in New Jersey, while they stop to collect five cards to make up their poker hand.
The motorcycle poker-run ride ends back at Spruce Run Reservoir where the top hands will win cash and prizes. This year’s picnic celebration features a pig roast and the soft rock music of the John Austin Band. The public is invited to attend and all riders are encouraged to enter the People’s Choice Bike Show and compete for trophies in multiple motorcycle categories. Tickets for a 50/50 cash raffle, to be awarded at the event, are available for advance sale and at the event.

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