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Accordion Melodies of the 1890s Longstreet Farm, Monmouth County Park System 44 Longstreet Rd Holmdel, NJ 07733 November 19, 2022, 1:00-3:00 PM In the mid-19th century, the accordion became a favorite of folk musicians. Enjoy the melodies as you visit the Longstreet Farm

Cookstove Demonstration Historic Longstreet Farm 44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel 07733 Saturday, November 19, 2022, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM (all ages) Stop by the out kitchen to see what’s cooking on the wood-fired stove. Discover how recipes, cooking techniques, and kitchens have changed since the 1890s. Historic Longstreet Farm, located within Holmdel Park, recreates the sights, sounds, and smells of rural Monmouth County in the 1890s. Interpreters in period dress show both daily and seasonal agricultural and domestic activities. This interpretation includes breeds of animals and crops raised at the site in the 1890s. As this is a working farm, visitors are not permitted to feed or touch the animals and pets are not permitted. Historic Longstreet Farm is open daily year-round from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM with extended hours of 9:00 AM-5:00 PM from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

PURCHASE TICKETS Bring your best friends and best game face to Brunch & Bingo at Bella Vida Bella Vida Restaurant in West Cape May is ready to host you Saturday, April 30 at 9 a.m. for 10 rounds of bingo over a delicious breakfast during Brunch & Bingo at Bella Vida, a new version with a new location for this classic Cape May MAC event. Laugh along with your girlfriends and guy friends as you play a little bingo, compete for prizes and enjoy a fashion show by Lace Silhouettes/Cotton Company. It’s all over a scrumptious breakfast at Bella Vida Restaurant, 406 Broadway, West Cape May. Mark your calendar now for more of these breakfasts with bingo in 2022: May 14, June 11, Sept. 10, Oct. 1, and Nov. 19. Admission is $25 adults. Tickets should be  purchased in advance online  or by calling 609-884-5404. Capacity is limited. Learn more Read This Week in Cape May Online Museum Shop Are you a business?  Learn more  about how to reach Cape May residents and visitors!...

Morning Farm Chores Historic Longstreet Farm 44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel 07733 Sat, Nov 19, 2022, 8:00-9:30 AM (ages 4 and up, under 18 with adult) Rise and shine! Help the farm staff with morning chores before the farm opens to the public. You and your child will experience lasting memories of milking a cow, collecting eggs from the chickens and feeding the livestock at the start of the day. Please wear closed-toe shoes and dress for the outdoors. Registration is required for both adults and children. Please Note: Due to the popularity of this program, participants may only sign up for one session. The Park System reserves the right to remove you from duplicate programs to provide an opportunity for someone on the waiting list. One Session $15.00 Parent/Child $10.00 Additional Person Historic Longstreet Farm, located within Holmdel Park, recreates the sights, sounds, and smells of rural Monmouth County in the 1890s. Interpreters in period dress show both daily and seasonal agricultura...

The GSNJ Genealogy Webinar Series returns in 2022. The theme of Your Roots Pursuits is showcased in the presentations held monthly on the third Wednesday. Registration is now open!   November 16 – Mary K. Risseeuw – 19th & 20th Century Dutch Migration Patterns     Learn to recognize the economic and personal pushes that influenced the migration of Dutch immigrants from New York to Washington. Tracing small migrations within a state and larger western migrations helps to understand the connection to the original immigrant communities and how the vast distances between families affected them.

Awesome Autumn Amble   November 16, 2022, 10-11:30 AM Big Brook Park, Environmental Center Parking Lot 521 Route 520, Marlboro, NJ 07746 (all ages, under 18 with adult) Autumn is the time of year our parks become a kaleidoscope of color! Explore our trails with a Park System Naturalist as we discuss all manners of plant and animal phenomena. Please Note: Sturdy footwear is recommended, trails used may have inclines or tree roots to step over.

   Gentle Walks for Gentle Souls Tatum Park, Holland Activity Center Parking Area 144 Holland Road, Middletown, NJ 07748 Tue, Nov 15, 2022, 10:00-11:15 AM (approx) (adults) Are you the type of person who prefers music from birds overhead to headphones? Do you enjoy stopping to smell the roses? Would you rather feel the breeze on your face than the breeze by other walkers? If you answered “yes” to any or all of these questions then this activity is for you! On our naturalist-led walks, we will wander old farm roads and wide garden paths, avoiding steep or narrow forest trails. Some trail sections may be uneven, rocky or sandy; please wear sturdy shoes. One Session $6.00 Per Person Registration You may register: Online  24/7 beginning at 8:00 AM on August 10.  Click Below . By Phone  beginning at 8:00 AM on August 10. Call 732-842-4000, ext. 1, Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM-4:30 PM. Persons with hearing/speech impairment: TTY/TDD# is 711. In Person  b...

Cider Making Demonstration Longstreet Farm, Visitors Center 44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel 07733 Sunday, November 13, 2022, 12:00-2:00 PM Autumn is here, the leaves are changing color, and the cool crisp air is upon us. Help the farm staff press this year’s apple harvest into cider. Sample some fresh cider and talk about other uses for cider on the farm. Historic Longstreet Farm, located within Holmdel Park, recreates the sights, sounds, and smells of rural Monmouth County in the 1890s. Interpreters in period dress show both daily and seasonal agricultural and domestic activities. This interpretation includes breeds of animals and crops raised at the site in the 1890s. As this is a working farm, visitors are not permitted to feed or touch the animals and pets are not permitted. Historic Longstreet Farm is open daily year-round from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM with extended hours of 9:00 AM-5:00 PM from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Piano Ballads from the Turn of the Century Historic Longstreet Farm 44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel 07733 Saturday, November 12, 2022, 1:00-3:00 PM Tap your feet, dance a one-step, or sing-along to popular turn-of-the-19th-century ballads as they are played on our farmhouse piano. Historic Longstreet Farm, located within Holmdel Park, recreates the sights, sounds, and smells of rural Monmouth County in the 1890s. Interpreters in period dress show both daily and seasonal agricultural and domestic activities. This interpretation includes breeds of animals and crops raised at the site in the 1890s. As this is a working farm, visitors are not permitted to feed or touch the animals and pets are not permitted. Historic Longstreet Farm is open daily year-round from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM with extended hours of 9:00 AM-5:00 PM from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Open Shoot Archery Thompson Park Activity Barn, Lincroft 805 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft, NJ 07738 Saturday, November 12, 2022, from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM (ages 10 and up, under 18 with adult) Take a shot at archery! Stop in any time during open shoot archery to improve your archery skills at our indoor range at the Thompson Park Activity Barn. This is NOT a beginner instructional program. If you are new to archery, register for one of our instructional classes prior to attending. Please dress for the weather as the Activity Barn is not heated.  All equipment is provided. Cost: $10.00 Per Person (cash, check, Visa, MasterCard or Discover accepted) For more information, call 732-842-4000, ext. 4236, or email doug.kalucki@monmouthcountyparks.com. Registration You may register: Online  24/7 beginning at 8:00 AM on August 10.  Click Below . By Phone  beginning at 8:00 AM on August 10. Call 732-842-4000, ext. 1, Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM-4:30 PM. Persons with heari...

Flea Market -  November Date and time Sat,  November 12, 2022 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT Location The Historic Village at Allaire 4263 Atlantic Avenue, Wall Township, NJ 07727 BEST FLEA MARKET ON THE JERSEY SHORE! VENDOR REGISTRATION ONLY! About this event Hunt for bargains among vintage treasures, thrifted items, books, art work, handmade items, knick-knacks and more! Vendor spaces are available for $45 pre-registration, and $55 the week of the event. Vendor Spaces are 20'x20'.Assisting Vehicles are $5 per car. Box Trucks, Long Trucks, and Trailers must purchase 2 spaces. The event runs from 8am - 2pm. Rain date: Sunday,     November 13th . Admission sold at the door. $5 per person 12 and up(donation to the Historic Village at Allaire). Includes free admission to the Historic Village at Allaire. Pilsen Gourmet Food Truck, General Store, and Bakery will be open as well.   VENDORS Rules and Regulations 1. VENDORS MUST PRE-REGISTER. There will be no registrat...

New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial Veterans Day Ceremony 2022 November 11 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm On November 11, the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation, in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, will host New Jersey’s official Veterans Day Ceremony at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial located in Holmdel, New Jersey. The Ceremony will take place from 11-12:15 outside and is open to all.  The Vietnam Era Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.