By: centraljersey.com
On Feb. 4, the Centenary United Methodist Church, 108 N. Union St., Lambertville, will hold a ziti dinner from 5-7 p.m. The meal will consist of salad, baked ziti, bread, dessert and beverages. Proceeds will benefit the roof restoration fund.
Valentine’s Day Rose Sale
The Stockton Fire Company First Aid Squad is holding its fifth annual Valentine’s Day Rose Sale. Prices are $25 per dozen for red or pastel roses and $15 per half dozen. Place orders by Feb. 5 by calling Kris at 908-788-4058 or e-mailing order to [email protected]. Pickup is at the firehouse on Mill Street in Stockton on Feb. 13 from noon-4 p.m. and Feb. 14 from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Super Bowl Sunday Hoagie Sale
A Super Bowl Sunday Hoagie Sale, to benefit Stockton Fire Company, Mill Street, Stockton, will be held Feb. 6. Pickup is from 10 a.m.-noon. Cost for Italian or turkey is $6 each. To place an order, call the firehouse at 397-2144.
Cholesterol talk
Hunterdon Healthcare Partners and Hunterdon Medical Center will host "Everything You Need To Know About Cholesterol" on Feb. 8 in the auditorium at Hunterdon Medical Center.Registration and a snack will be held from 6-6:30 p.m. The program will run from 6:30-8:30 p.m. This program will help answer questions about cholesterol. Jonathan Horiuchi (cardiologist), Andrew Rudnick (cardiologist) and Kathleen Lombardi (nutritionist, Center for Nutrition and Diabetes Management) will lead this program. To register, call Maura Cocino at 908-806-8222, ext. 2, by Feb. 7.
Kindergarten registration
Kindergarten registration packets for the 2011-12 school year are available for parents of children anticipating entering kindergarten in the Lambertville Public School next fall. Children who will be 5 on or before Oct. 1, 2011, are eligible. Kindergarten packets may be picked up in person from the main office of the school, 200 N. Main St., Lambertville, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Information will be mailed upon request to parents phoning 397-0183 during the same hours. Schedule a screening appointment to be held on March 2 and March 3.
Indoor flea market
The New Hope Eagle Fire Company will hold an indoor market on Feb. 12-13 and Feb. 26. The firehouse is located at Route 202 and 46 N. Sugan Road, New Hope. The fire company asks a $2/person donation at the door. Children under 10 are free. Saturday hours are 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sunday hours, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Washington’s 279th birthday
Celebrate George Washington’s birthday on Feb. 19 at Washington Crossing Historic Park from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Families are invited to visit the historic buildings for demonstrations of blacksmithing, open hearth cooking, spinning, and medicine making. Marbleheaders will discuss the mission of the Durham boats and the Fifth Pennsylvania re-enactors will explain the importance of the Battles of Trenton in the change of mood and outcome of the Revolutionary War. Children will enjoy games, crafts, storytelling, dressing-up in colonial clothes and musket drills. Collecting puzzle pieces from touringthe demonstration sites can lead to a prize from the gift shop. Then all should follow the fifer to join Gen. Washington as he cuts his cake at 1:30 p.m. Admission is free and parking is available. Call 215-493-4076 for information or visit www.washingtoncrossing.org.
Yoaphoria retreat
Author Marianne Willamson ("A Course in Weight Loss," "A Return to Love," "The Age of Miracles") will be the keynote speaker at Yoaphoria’s weekend retreat, set for Feb. 18-20 in New Hope. The weekend also will feature a screening of the film, "A Course in Miracles"; discussion of "A Course in Weight Loss," led by Yogaphoria founder actress Melanie Smith, and a master Marsala Bhangra Indian dance workout class with cross cultural fitness star Sarina Jain. For more information, call 397-3737.
Sailing Club meeting
The Hunterdon Sailing Club (HSC) will hold a general membership meeting on Feb. 20 from 1-3 p.m. at the Sunset Inn, Lower Level, 1831 Route 31 South, Clinton. Come at noon to order lunch. Novice and experienced sailors are welcome. Membership forms and schedules for youth and adults sail training classes will be available. Sail trimming will be the subject of a special presentation. The HSC will launch its spring racing season in May at the Spruce Run Reservoir, Clinton. Join now to enter the spring racing season and to secure a spot in the sail training classes. For more information, visit www.sailhsc.org.
Art League meeting
At its Feb. 22 meeting, the New Hope Art League Teacher-Speaker Series will be featured at 7 p.m. at Solebury Friends Meetinghouse, 2680 N. Sugan Road. New Hope. Guests are welcome at the free program. John Murdoch, of Murdoch Art/Gold Light Studios, in Perkasie, has devoted decades to the study and teaching of representational painting and drawing. He produces both traditional portraiture and still-life paintings. For more information, see NewHopeArtLeague.com.
Spinal stenosis talk
Lumbar spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal in the lower back. This narrowing can cause the nerves to be irritated and may cause pain, numbness or weakness. Dr. Francis Pizzi, neurosurgeon at Hunterdon Medical Center, will discuss this topic on Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium at Hunterdon Medical Center. To register for this free seminar, call 908-788-6515. The center is located at 2100 Wescott Drive in Flemington.
Jesus School kindergarten registration
St. John’s Jesus School Kindergarten (Lambertville) will conduct registration for the 2011/12 school year for children who will be 5 on or before Oct. 1 on Feb. 24 or March 9 (by appointment only.) Registration packets may be obtained and appointments made by calling the school at 397-0593 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Vendors needed
The Ladies Fellowship of Sandy Ridge Church, 47 Sandy Ridge Road, Delaware Township, will hold a flea market and bake sale fundraiser on March 19 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. A light lunch will be available featuring homemade soups. Vendors can rent tables for $18 per table and can set up on Friday evening. To reserve a table, call Gail at 908-782-2049 or Connie at 609-397-1698.
Dine Out on Wednesday
The Lambertville Public School PTA is continuing its Dine Out on Wednesday fundraiser. Patronize local Lambertville restaurants every Wednesday from now through the end of April, and 10 percent of the bill will be donated to the Lambertville Public School PTA. Funds will be used for events, such as field day, author visits and school assemblies that foster team spirit, creativity and knowledge. Have breakfast, lunch or dinner at Sneddon’s, Ennis, Bell’s Restaurant, Tortuga’s, Rick’s, Marhaba, Anton’s at The Swan, Lilly’s Restaurant and No. 9.
Library Logo Contest
The Lambertville Free Public Library announces a Library Logo Contest open to all persons 12 and older. The library has no logo and wants one that can be used on the library card, website, letterhead, advertising, etc. The person who submits the winning entry will receive $100 cash; second, $50; third and People’s Choice, $25 each. Each person may submit up to five entries. Entries should be timeless, and should include a reading/books/library or historic Lambertville/river town theme, either generic or specific to the library. Entries can be in color or black and white, hand or computer drawn. Entries will be accepted through March 31 and displayed in the Lambertville Library throughout April, with the winning design announced May 1. Complete rules can be obtained at the Lambertville Free Public Library. For more information, call 397-0275 or check out: www.LambertvilleLibrary.org . The library is located at 6 Lilly St., Lambertville.
Attention: Lambertville
Dog and cat licenses are available for purchase. The fee for a spayed dog or cat is $10. Licensing of dogs and cats is a requirement of the City of Lambertville. Licensing of dogs is also a requirement of the State of New Jersey.
Parking permits for those residing on metered streets are available for purchase at City Hall. The annual fee is $45.
Landlord registration is due by March 1, 2011. All rental units must be registered with the City of Lambertville (Ordinance 2010-23). All rental properties with two or more rental units also must register with the State of New Jersey.
Bulk rate garbage permits are available for purchase at City Hall. The city can no longer accept televisions.
The Cable Television Committee needs volunteers. Submit letter of interest and resume to Mayor David Del Vecchio, City of Lambertville, 18 York St., Lambertville. One must be a resident of Lambertville to be considered for appointment.
Attention: West Amwell residents
For West Amwell Township residents and tenants, the single-stream recycling depot schedule for 2011 is every other Saturday from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For more details, visit www.westamwelltwp.org or call the clerk at 397-2054, ext. 10. Accepted materials are newspapers; corrugated cardboard and brown paper bags; office, bond, copier and computer paper; magazines and catalogs contained in brown bags or boxes; clear, brown and green glass; aluminum and tin cans; HDPE, PETE and other plastics No. 1 through No. 7, rinsed. These items may be co-mingled.
Baseball, softball registration
Registration for the 2011 baseball and softball season has begun. LWAYBSA reps will be at the Lambertville First Presbyterian Church every Saturday from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and every Thursday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to assist those interested. The LWAYBSA offers the following divisions: T-Ball for 5 and 6 year-olds; baseball for 7 and 8 year-olds, 9 and 10 year-olds, 11 and 12 year-olds; an expanded Senior Division for 13, 14 and 15 year-old boys; softball for first and second grades, third and fourth grades, fifth and sixth grades; and a Senior Division for girls in grades seven-12. The goal is to have every player registered by mid-February. For more information visit: www.eteamz.com/lwayba or contact Rich Roy at 577-6058 or [email protected].
Bank to host free seminar
The First National Bank and Trust Company of Newtown will host a free seminar for local business owners and entrepreneurs on Feb. 9 at the Operations Center, 9 W. Centre Ave. The seminar, "90 Minutes to Building a Better Business," will be presented by Paul Clough, president of Paul Clough Advisors, and will cover practical ideas to invigorate business and stimulate growth. For a complete list of topics, go to www.fnbn.com. The seminar is being offered at two times: 9:30-11 a.m. and 3:30-5 p.m. For more information, and to reserve a seat, contact Bill Sheffer of The First, at 215-860-2643, ext. 3108, or [email protected].
LAEF sets annual auction
The Lambertville Area Education Foundation (LAEF) will hold its 10th annual Auction and Benefit Party at the Eagle Fire Company Banquet Hall, New Hope, on March 26. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. The event will feature both a silent and a live auction, plus food and drink. Traditionally, the auction offers about 50 live auction items that sell for up to $2,200 each. This year, a Best of Live winner will walk off with his or her favorite live auction item before it is brought up for bid (tickets for this cost $50, and only 100 will be sold). Best of Live purchasers don’t have to attend the auction to win; they can buy a ticket, review descriptions of all live auction items before the event and tell the organizers which one they want. These tickets may be purchased from any LAEF board member or by e-mailing: [email protected]. All proceeds will be used to support programs for students at Lambertville Public School, West Amwell Township Elementary School, Stockton Borough School and South Hunterdon Regional High School. Regular tickets will be available at Lambertville Trading Company, The Medicine Shoppe and Walkers Liquor Store. LAEF is offering a discount for those who buy an entire table of eight by Feb. 15. The cost of the table will be $350, or $43.60 per ticket. Tickets and tables may be reserved by contacting Kathy Ferry at [email protected] or Jill Myers at [email protected]. More information is available at LAEF-for-the-kids.org.
Heart health screening
Hunterdon Medical Center’s Heart and Vascular Care Services will offer a Heart Health Screening and education event on Feb. 19 from 8-11 a.m. at Hunterdon Medical Center. This screening includes fasting lipid and glucose test, blood pressure, body mass index and a risk factor analysis for heart disease. In addition, attendees will be provided with heart healthy snacks, educational information and massages. Attendees also can participate in Singing Bowl Meditation from 10-10:45 a.m. The fee for the lab test is $25. To register, call 908-788-6515.
Blood drives
New Jersey Blood Services is conducting a blood drive, open to the public, on Feb. 11 at Healthquest, 310 Route 31 North, Flemington, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; and Feb. 14 at Flemington Elks Lodge 1928, 165 Route 31, Flemington, from 2:30-8:30 p.m.
Green Hill Road closed for work
Green Hill Road is closed and traffic detoured between Route 32 (River Road) and Sugan Road in Solebury Township, Bucks County, for the rehabilitation of the bridge over a tributary of the Delaware River. The bridge is expected to reopen to traffic by late March 2011. During construction, Green Hill Road through traffic will be detoured over Aquetong Road, Route 263 (Upper York Road), and Route 32 (River Road). Local access will be maintained up to the construction zone. Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the area. PennDOT reminds motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before heading out. Follow local PennDOT information on Twitter at www.twitter.com/511PAPhilly. For more information, visit www.dot.state.pa.us/district6 or call 610-205-6700.
Food pantry
The Lambertville Food Pantry at St. John’s provides food for the needy every Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-noon. For more information, call 609-638-7888.
Dog Days calendar
The sixth Dog Days of Lambertville 2011 calendar, a community institution, has arrived in local shops. The calendar’s canine photos and tales are as charming – and in some cases as moving – as always. All profits from the sale of the calendars will also once again be donated to local animal charities. The calendar is available for purchase at the following establishments for $12. In Lambertville: Rojo’s, Sojourner, Blue Raccoon, Tirpok Cleaners, Homestead Farm Market, Lambertville Animal Clinic, Picky Paws, Hamilton Grill; and Stockton: Heads Up; and in New Hope: New Hope Pet Center. Calendars may also be purchased online at http://lambertvilledogs.com/ for $15, which includes shipping and handling. All profits are donated to Animal Alliance, the Hunterdon Humane Animal Shelter and Make Peace with Animals. For further information, e-mail [email protected].
ACME Screening Room
On Feb. 4 and 5, " The Tillman Story," will be shown. At 7 p.m., both the film and discussion will be featured; at 9 p.m., film only. Pat Tillman gave up his professional football career to join the Army Rangers in 2002-and became an instant symbol of patriotic fervor and unflinching duty. But the truth about Mr. is far more complex, and ultimately more heroic, than the caricature created by the media. And when the government tried to turn his death into war propaganda, they took on the wrong family. From her home in the Santa Cruz mountains, Pat’s mother, Dannie Tillman, led the family’s crusade to reveal the truth beneath the mythology of their son’s life and death (Rated R); suggested $5 donation. ACME Screening Room is at 25 S. Union St., Lambertville. Check www.nickelodeonnights.org or call 397-0275 for information. Subtitles are available for those who are deaf or hard of hearing on films that provide them.
Lambertville Drum Circle
Lambertville Drum Circle meets the third Thursday of each month from 7-9 p.m. at JB Klines/Bucks Coffee, 25 Bridge St., Lambertville. Meetings are open to all. Bring a drum or just listen. Sessions are free.
Memorial tiles for meeting hall
The rear wall of the recently opened New Hope Borough meeting hall will be adorned with a tile mural. The mural will depict historic events, buildings and personalities that have defined New Hope over the past three centuries. Designed by Preston and Sharon Harrison, the work of art will consist of 600 tiles, each 6 inches square forming a mural that will be 34 feet wide by 5 feet high. Earl Bierman, chairman of the New Hope Park and Recreation Board, said the cost is $100 per tile (some of the proceeds will benefit New Hope parks). Those purchasing tiles can have the name of their choice included on each tile they purchase. Contact Mr. Bierman at 267-994-0936 for more information and to order tiles.
Share the warmth
The Community Kitchen of Centenary UMC is conducting its "Share the Warmth" coat and winter clothing drive. Donations may be brought to Community Kitchen meals or deposited in the drop box in front of the church located at 108 N. Union St., Lambertville.
Open Gym offered
The West Amwell Township Recreation Committee is offering an Open Gym on Mondays through March 31 (except for Feb. 21) from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at South Hunterdon Regional High School. This program is for adult members of the community.
St. Peter Nursery School
St. Peter Nursery School offers morning classes for 3 and 4 year olds. Registration for the fall 2011 program begins Feb. 1. The school is located on Route 518. For information, call Margaret Kelly at 466-6511 or visit www.stpeterns.org. A new Mommy and Me program for 2 and 3 year olds also will be offered. Free preview classes will be held Jan. 27. Class is from 9:30-10:45 a.m. and includes music, art, snack, play and more.
Basketball anyone?
Men over 40 Basketball Group is looking for players. Games are Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. at Lambertville Public School, 200 N. Main St., Lambertville.
Attention: dog owners
Lambertville has an ordinance that requires all dogs to be on a lease and requires the owner of a dog to clean up its excreta. Public property includes sidewalks, parks and playgrounds, public streets and the curb. When going for a walk in the park or on any public street, remember to have a dog on a leash and be prepared to clean up. The fine for the first offense is $25 to $100. The second offense is $75 to $150, and the third offense is $150 to $500.
Animal Alliance spaying and neutering
Planned Pethood, a spaying and neutering clinic, is open every Friday and Sunday. Pricing is: All dogs regardless of size or gender, $125; female cats, $75; and male cats, $55. There are no extra charges for pregnancy or retained testicles, and no fees are added to the surgery price. All vaccines are $20, and there is no office visit charge. The clinic is at 1410 Route 179 in West Amwell. Appointments can be made by calling 818-1952.
Volleyball Wednesdays
The community is invited to play volleyball at First Presbyterian Church, Lambertville, on Wednesdays, starting at 7 p.m. Men, women, children and families are welcome. All is done in a casual and relaxed style. Scorekeeping is optional. Bring a friend and neighbor and join in.
Scrabble anyone? for seniors
Free scrabble games are held every Friday afternoon at 12:30 at the Flemington Area Senior Center on Gauntt Place. Call 908-788-1359 for more information.
Stockton has indoor market
The Stockton Farmers Market will be open every weekend: Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, contact Dawn at 610-3532.
Alzheimer’s support
The Alzheimer’s Association offers support group programs for families and caregivers to come together to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and discuss their feelings and concerns. For additional information, call the Alzheimer’s Association caregiver helpline at 1-800-272-3900 or visit www.alz.org/nj.
