Thurs., June 26
Fiction Writing Workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Join librarian Donna Wolfe to discuss this month’s topic: creating a character’s voice. The monthly meeting of this fiction writing group is an encouraging and supportive environment in which to share your writing. Members are encouraged but not required to submit their work. Registration is suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Fri., June 27
Cook Talks: Dishin’ with Donna from 11a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Learning the herbs, spices and seasoning associated with ethnic cuisines (the flavor profiles) allows you a world of freedom in creating recipes you’ll love. Sarina Prior, home cook extraordinaire, will join us to discuss the food of northern and southern India as it relates to area restaurants. She will also demonstrate the grinding and blending of spices in traditional Indian cuisine. Registration suggested. Call 609-989-6920 or email [email protected].
Tues., July 1
Read & Pick Program: Monarchs, Swallowtails and Honeybees – Oh My! from 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road (crossroad Carter Road), Lawrence. We will be reading two books about flowers, gardens, honey and insects followed by an educational component. Then everyone will make their own butterfly to take home. The cost is $7per child and includes the craft activity. Pre-registration is requested. Call 609-924-2310 or visit www.terhuneorchards.com.
Sat., July 5
& Sun., July 6
Celebrate "everything blueberry" – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road (crossroad Carter Road), Lawrence. Wander through our Pick-Your-Own blueberry bushes; relax on a wagon ride around the farm. Pony rides, music and lots of tasty blueberry treats – blueberry muffins, blueberry cobbler, and blueberry salsa. Adults visit the tasting room for a sample of our award winning Harvest Blues wine. Enjoy Tuckers’ Tales Puppet Theatre, Saturday and Sunday. Enter your favorite recipe in the juried Blueberry Bash Bake-off on Sunday. Contest rules will be available at the farm store. Admission to the festival area is $5, age 3 and up. No admission fee to farm store or winery. Parking is at the farm. Call 609-924-2310 or visit www.terhuneorchards.com.
Tues., July 15
Read & Pick Program: Blueberries 9:30 a.m. and 11a.m. at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road (crossroad Carter Road), Lawrence. We will be reading the book: "Blueberries for Sal" followed by an educational component. Then everyone will pick his or her own small container of blueberries. The cost is $7 per child and includes the container of blueberries. Our farm staff will explain how blueberries grow and how they should be picked. Pre-registration is requested.Call 609-924-2310 or visit www.terhuneorchards.com.
Tues., July 29
Read & Pick Program: Flowers 9:30 a.m. and 11a.m. at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road (crossroad Carter Road), Lawrence. We will be reading a book about flowers, gardens and insects followed by an educational component. Then everyone will pick his or her own bunch of flowers. The cost is $7per child and includes the flowers. Pre-registration is requested. Call 609-924-2310 or visit www.terhuneorchards.com.
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