Events to Check Out This Weekend – Jan 23 – 25, 2015

Annual Thomas Paine Scavenger Hunt – Jan 21 – 25

Thomas Paine, political activist, author, political theorist and revolutionary, once resided in Bordentown City. Most people do not know the fact that Thomas Paine isn’t actually buried anywhere. As the story goes, after his death, Paine’s body was brought to New Rochelle, but as the Quakers would not allow it to be buried in their grave-yard per his last will, his remains were buried under a walnut tree on his farm. In 1819, the English agrarian radical journalist William Cobbett dug up his bones and transported them back to England with the intention to give Paine a heroic reburial on his native soil, but this never came to pass. The bones were still among Cobbett’s effects when he died over twenty years later, but were later lost. There is no confirmed story about what happened to them after that Get your Map and help us find Thomas Paine’s bones hidden in Bordentown City. Free to participate and prizes.

Dates: January 21st – 25th, 2015
Address: 200 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown, NJ (All around Bordentown)
Cost: Free
________________________________________________________________________________________

UWC Live Professional Wrestling – Jan 24

The New Egypt Elks Lodge announces they will host their first of three scheduled Pro Wrestling events on Saturday January 24, 2015 at the lodge, located at 105 Lakewood Road in New Egypt. Well known and loved family community group, United Wrestling Coalition will provide the evenings entertainment. UWC has been running family friendly pro wrestling events for nearly 19 years and has helped countless charitable organizations such as Toys for Tots, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Youth sporting groups, firehouses and individuals with handicaps, to name just a few. On Saturday January 24, 2015 the doors will open at 6:30 PM. Fans will have a chance to meet some of the wrestlers, as well as get something to eat, prior to the 7:00 PM Belltime.

Date: Saturday, January 24th, 2015
Address: New Egypt Elks Lodge, 105 Lakewood Rd, New Egypt
Cost: $10
________________________________________________________________________________________

My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m in Therapy – Jan 24

Join comedian Steve Solomon in one of the longest-running one man shows in history – My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish And I’m In Therapy! See Steve’s hysterical stories topped off with the voices of almost thirty colorful characters and situations – brought to life by the comic genius of master dialectician and comedian Steve Solomon. Come out for a “don’t-miss” evening of sidesplitting laughter, which over 450,000 fans have seen and loved!

Date: Saturday, January 24th, 2015
Address: UCPAC; 360 Hamilton Street, Rahway, NJ
Cost: $30, $40. Get Tickets Here
________________________________________________________________________________________

Chili Open Golf Outing – Jan 24

Test your mettle at the one and only Chili Open winter golf outing, held in January at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. Who would participate in such a crazy event? Sussex County folks would! Don’t miss this annual Sussex County tradition that offers breakfast, winter golf, and a lunch featuring amazing chili and other dishes from well known local establishments. Not only is this a really fun day, but it directly helps so many vulnerable families living in our communities.

Date: Saturday, January 24th, 2015
Address: Sussex County Fairgrounds; 37 Plains Rd., Augusta, NJ
Cost: $75 per golfer. Register Here
________________________________________________________________________________________

WWE Live Supershow – Jan 24

What Will Happen Just One Day before Royal Rumble? See your Favorite WWE Superstars in action at the IZOD Center on January 24!

Date: Saturday, January 24th, 2015; 7:30pm
Address: IZOD Center; 50 State Route 120, East Rutherford, NJ
Cost: $20+
________________________________________________________________________________________

Lambertville New Hope Winter Weekend – Jan 24 & 25

The annual Winter Festival links the twin river towns of Lambertville and New Hope with a display of music, creativity and talent. Come see Mummers bands, marching bands, creative floats, dancers, jugglers, community groups all contributing to the festive atmosphere! You can view the parade on the bridge or anywhere along Bridge Street in Lambertville or New Hope. Proceeds directly benefit many community organizations, social services, school groups and scholarships, along with fire, police and rescue organizations in both towns.

Dates: January 24h & 25th, 2015; 12pm to 11pm
Address: 24 North Union St., Lambertville, NJ
Cost: Free to attend
________________________________________________________________________________________

Wassailing the Apple Trees – Jan 25

Raise a glass of hot cider with us from 1 pm – 4 pm as Terhune Orchards honors the trees that give us our wonderful apples. The ancient tradition of wassailing the apple tree to protect them from harm is a popular winter celebration at Terhune Orchards that you won’t want to miss!

Activities include singing, dancing and playing of primitive instruments, toasts of hot cider and placing gifts of cider-soaked bread in the tree branches while chanting the lively words of praise and New Year. Warm yourself next to our bonfire (marshmallow roasting included) or in our store. Farm wagon rides, weather permitting. Live music will be performed all afternoon in the farm market. The festivities are free and open to the public, young and old.

Date: Sunday, January 25th, 2015; 1pm to 4pm
Address: Terhune Orchards; 330 Cold Soil Rd., Princeton, NJ
Cost: Free
________________________________________________________________________________________

Annual Beef & Brew St. Patrick’s Day Parade Fundraiser – Jan 25

Off The Hook will host the 2015 Beef & Brew Fundraiser from 3 – 7 pm. All proceeds to benefit the 2015 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The 2015 Grand Marshal will be presented their sash!

Date: Sunday, January 25th, 2015; 3pm to 7pm
Address: Off The Hook; 1 Navesink Ave., Highlands, NJ
Cost: $25 includes buffet dinner & brew.
________________________________________________________________________________________

Brigit’s Day and Candlemas – Jan 25

For an informative afternoon about Revolutionary history and winter traditions, make a trip to Historic New Bridge Landing. On Sunday, January 25, 2015, the Bergen County Historical Society will present Brigit’s Day and Candlemas. The event is from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Admission is $7.00 for adults, and children are $5.00. There will be lectures, historic exhibits, and all three of the Jersey-Dutch Houses will be open for visitors. In addition, you can see candle making, enjoy seasonal treats, and purchase Irish gifts. According to the Society, “Brigit’s Day and Candlemas come midway between the winter solstice and spring equinox, when snowdrops, the first flower of spring, make their appearance, signaling nature’s awakening from winter’s sleep.” The winter celebration takes place at Historic New Bridge Landing at 1201 Main Street in River Edge. For more information, call 201-343-9492

Date: Sunday, January 25th, 2015; 1pm to 5pm
Address: 1201 Main Street, River Edge
Cost: $7