Events February 17, 2013

Feb 15 - 17, 2013
25th Annual Orchid Open House
10am-5pm
Location: Stony Hill Gardens 8 State Route 24 Chester, NJ

You’re invited to our 25th Annual Open House at Stony Hill Gardens in Chester, NJ. Come view our beautiful selection of orchids, enjoy free education talks, complimentary refreshments, door prizes, and more! If you’re getting spring fever and need a dose of gorgeous blossoms, you won't want to miss this great event! This event is FREE to the public.

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Events after February 17, 2013

Feb 23, 2013
Spa Day at Well Bred!
10am -4pm
Location: Well Bred, 25 Main Street, Chester, NJ

It's Spa Day at Well Bred!

Nail trimming, ear cleaning, and teeth brushing are just $5.00 per service.

This is a great deal - Take advantage of it!

Drop in between 10 am and 4pm.

For further details, call us at 908-879-6569.

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Mar 10, 2013
Animal Communicator at Well Bred on March 10
12 pm to 4 pm
Location: Well Bred, 25 Main Street, Chester, NJ

Learn what your pet would like YOU to know about them!

Meet with Gina Fernandez of The Angel's Heart. Bring your pet (or a photo) for Gina to work with.

Call for an appointment 908-879-6569. Sessions are $29.00 for 20 minutes.

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Mar 22, 2013
Spring Family Fun Days and Easter Egg Hunt
1 pm - 5 pm
Location: Alstede Farms
Physical Address: 84 County Route 513, Chester NJ 07930
GPS Address: 1 Chesterfield Drive, Chester, NJ 07930
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 278, Chester NJ 07930

Enjoy pony rides, hayrides, a warm campfire, visit with baby farm animals, hunt for Easter Eggs, visit with the Easter Bunny and lots more!

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Mar 23 - 24, 2013
Spring Family Fun Days and Easter Egg Hunt - March 23-24
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Alstede Farms
Physical Address: 84 County Route 513, Chester NJ 07930
GPS Address: 1 Chesterfield Drive, Chester, NJ 07930
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 278, Chester NJ 07930

Enjoy pony rides, hayrides, a warm campfire, visit with baby farm animals, hunt for Easter Eggs, visit with the Easter Bunny and lots more!

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Mar 25 - 28, 2013
Spring Family Fun Days and Easter Egg Hunt: March 25-28!
1 pm - 5 pm
Location: Alstede Farms
Physical Address: 84 County Route 513, Chester NJ 07930
GPS Address: 1 Chesterfield Drive, Chester, NJ 07930
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 278, Chester NJ 07930

Enjoy Pony Rides, hayrides, a warm campfire, visit with baby farm animals, hunt for Easter Eggs, visit with the Easter Bunny and lots more!

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Mar 29 - 30, 2013
Spring Family Fun Days and Easter Egg Hunt: March 29-30!
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Alstede Farms
Physical Address: 84 County Route 513, Chester NJ 07930
GPS Address: 1 Chesterfield Drive, Chester, NJ 07930
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 278, Chester NJ 07930

Enjoy Pony Rides, hayrides, a warm campfire, visit with baby farm animals, hunt for Easter Eggs, visit with the Easter Bunny and lots more!

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Mar 30, 2013
19th Annual Chester's Easter Egg Hunt
10:30 am. Ropes drop at 11:00 am!
Location: Municipal Field on Main Street, Chester NJ

The 19th Annual Chester Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Historic Chester Business Association (HCBA), will be held on Saturday, March 30th, in downtown Historic Chester, New Jersey. This fun, family-oriented Spring holiday event will feature over 5,000 eggs filled with candy and prizes, and includes a competitive Jelly-Bean Counting Contest and confectionary-themed raffles. Attendees will enjoy live music and comedy from legendary children’s entertainer, Polka Dot the Clown, and a special visit from The Easter Bunny.

Children and their parents will meet at Gazebo/Municipal Field on Main Street at 10:30 am for the largest Easter Egg hunt in Morris County, “To see the tremendous passion and energy of hundreds of children is worth every candy, every egg, and every effort to touch our community,” comments Kathy Barbieri, President of the HCBA. “Last year’s event drew more than 1,000 people and we expect it to be even larger this year.”

Rain or shine, the ropes drop at 11:00 am, so be sure to arrive early with Easter baskets in hand. A great photo op for the kids, don’t forget to bring your camera! After the hunt, parents can track down their own 'Bonus Eggs' at 76 Main Street.

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Apr 1, 2013
Spring Family Fun Days & Egg Hunt Continues - April 1st
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Alstede Farms Physical Address: 84 County Route 513, Chester NJ 07930 GPS Address: 1 Chesterfield Drive, Chester, NJ 07930 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 278, Chester NJ 07930

The farm fun continues!  The Easter Bunny will be sticking around for another few days here at Alstede Farms! Hunt for Easter Eggs, visit our cute baby animals, enjoy hayrides, pony rides, a warm campfire and lots more!

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Apr 6, 2013
Opening Day at Cooper Gristmill
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Cooper Gristmill 66 State Route 24 Chester, NJ 07930-2411 - (908) 879-5463

Join in celebrating the beginning of our 35th season at Cooper Gristmill.  Water powers the Fitz waterwheel in order to run the machinery on all four floors and grind wheat seeds into flour.  Stop by the gristmill to find out its history and how much flour it can produce in a day.  The last tour is at 3:30pm.

Admission: (Suggested Donation for Mill Tours)

$3 Adults, $2 Senior Citizens, $1 Children 4-6, FREE for children under age 4
Friends of Fosterfields and Cooper Gristmill members - FREE with valid membership card.Discounted fees for special events.

For additional information, please call 908-879-5463.

Directions: Copper Gristmill is located on County Highway 513 (old Route 24) in Chester Township, NJ. 1.3 miles west of the Route 206 intersection.

GPS: 66 Washington Turnpike (old state route 24), Chester, NJ 07930

Online Map Directions: 74 County Highway 513, Chester, NJ 07930

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Apr 6 - 7, 2013
Spring Family Fun Days & Egg Hunt Continues - April 6 & 7
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Alstede Farms: Physical Address: 84 County Route 513, Chester NJ 07930 , GPS Address: 1 Chesterfield Drive, Chester, NJ 07930, Mailing Address: P.O. Box 278, Chester NJ 07930

The farm fun continues!  The Easter Bunny will be sticking around for another few days here at Alstede Farms! Hunt for Easter Eggs, visit our cute baby animals, enjoy hayrides, pony rides, a warm campfire and lots more!

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Apr 20, 2013
Fruit Tree Pruning Seminar
9:30 am - 12:30 am
Location: Alstede Farms
Physical Address: 84 County Route 513, Chester NJ 07930
GPS Address: 1 Chesterfield Drive, Chester, NJ 07930
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 278, Chester NJ 07930

Learn all about fruit tree pruning techniques and all aspects of fruit tree and small fruit tree care. Seminar participants will be eligible for a special 15% discount off any purchases that are made at Alstede Farms’ Farm Market that day.

Also enjoy FREE refreshments!

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Apr 20, 2013
Redwoods 'Saturday Night' Music Series: Mike Jamisen
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Location: Redwoods Grill & Bar, 459 Main St., Chester, NJ

Come  to Redwoods Saturday Night, April 20, where you'll enjoy live music in the Bar area from 7-10 PM.

Playbill features popular artist Mike Jamieson, playing classic rock from the likes of Clapton, The Beatles, Elvis Costello, Stray Cats and Van Morrison.

We'll have music as good as the food and as cool as the drinks!

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Apr 27, 2013
Redwoods 'Saturday Night' Music Series: Floyd Murray
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Location: Redwoods Grill and Bar, 459 Main St., Chester, NJ

Come on over to Redwoods Saturday Night, April 27, where you'll enjoy live music in the Bar area from 7-10 PM.

Featured performer is a NJ favorite: Floyd Murray, playing the best of cool rock and roll, classic and contemporary rock and top 40. You'll also hear a few oldies and one hit wonders from the '60's through Today!  Plus some original tunes.

We'll have music as good as the food and as cool as the drinks!

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May 2, 2013
Thursday Home School Day: Marvels of Simple Machines
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location: Cooper Gristmill 66 State Route 24 Chester, NJ 07930-2411 - (908) 879-5463

Learn how six simple machines operate the mill, equipment, and make work easier.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.  Call 973-631-5343 to register.  *$6.00 per student for this program*

General Admission Information: (Suggested Donation for Mill Tours)

$3 Adults, $2 Senior Citizens, $1 Children 4-6, FREE for children under age 4
Friends of Fosterfields and Cooper Gristmill members - FREE with valid membership card.Discounted fees for special events.

For additional information, please call 908-879-5463.

Directions: Copper Gristmill is located on County Highway 513 (old Route 24) in Chester Township, NJ. 1.3 miles west of the Route 206 intersection.

GPS: 66 Washington Turnpike (old state route 24), Chester, NJ 07930

Online Map Directions: 74 County Highway 513, Chester, NJ 07930

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May 4, 2013
Black River Industry and Nature Walk
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Location: Cooper Gristmill 66 State Route 24 Chester, NJ 07930-2411 - (908) 879-5463

*Mill Opens After The Walk*

Discover the early industries along the Black River with Joe Macasek, an industrial archeologist.  Explore the flora, fauna and the ecosystem with naturalist Janis Slutsky.  This is a 3.5 mile moderate walk along the Hacklebarney branch of the old railroad, lower millpond, a 1930's hydro-electric plant, powerhouse, and the newly restored Kay's dam.  The hike meets in the Cooper Gristmill parking lot. 

Cost: $5.00 per family

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General Admission: (Suggested Donation for Mill Tours)

$3 Adults, $2 Senior Citizens, $1 Children 4-6, FREE for children under age 4
Friends of Fosterfields and Cooper Gristmill members - FREE with valid membership card.Discounted fees for special events.

For additional information, please call 908-879-5463.

Directions: Copper Gristmill is located on County Highway 513 (old Route 24) in Chester Township, NJ. 1.3 miles west of the Route 206 intersection.

GPS: 66 Washington Turnpike (old state route 24), Chester, NJ 07930

Online Map Directions: 74 County Highway 513, Chester, NJ 07930

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May 4, 2013
Introduction to Beekeeping Seminar
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Alstede Farms
Physical Address: 84 County Route 513, Chester NJ 07930
GPS Address: 1 Chesterfield Drive, Chester, NJ 07930
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 278, Chester NJ 07930

This course will take you through you everything you need to get started, from equipment, hive location, breed selection, biology, pest and disease control. Seminar Participants will examine a nucleus hive and hive a 3lb package of bees. Seminar participants will also be able to purchase bees and equipment (quantity limited, pre-order suggested).

For complete details, visit: http://alstedefarms.com/educational-tours-and-seminars/beekeeper-seminar/

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May 4, 2013
Redwoods 'Saturday Night' Music Series: Scott Monetti
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Location: Redwoods Grill and Bar, 459 Main St., Chester, NJ

Come on over to Redwoods Saturday Night, May 4th, where you'll enjoy live music in the Bar area from 7-10 PM.

Featured performer is Scott Monetti, an all-time favorite at Redwoods.  Playing at the keyboard, Scott's favorite genre is Rock and you're sure to hear many of your all-time favorite tunes.

We'll have music as good as the food and as cool as the drinks!

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May 11, 2013
Born to be Shorn
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Cooper Gristmill 66 State Route 24 Chester, NJ 07930-2411 - (908) 879-5463

Come meet baby lambs and watch hand shearing of sheep.  See how fleece is processed and made into garmets.  Bring the family and enjoy the fun and hands-on activities such as weaving and spinning.  Visitors can make various crafts to take home.

Admission: (Suggested Donation for Mill Tours)

$3 Adults, $2 Senior Citizens, $1 Children 4-6, FREE for children under age 4
Friends of Fosterfields and Cooper Gristmill members - FREE with valid membership card.Discounted fees for special events.

For additional information, please call 908-879-5463.

Directions: Copper Gristmill is located on County Highway 513 (old Route 24) in Chester Township, NJ. 1.3 miles west of the Route 206 intersection.

GPS: 66 Washington Turnpike (old state route 24), Chester, NJ 07930

Online Map Directions: 74 County Highway 513, Chester, NJ 07930

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May 11, 2013
Annual Chester Family Day
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Gazebo Park/ Municipal Field on Main Street in Chester

All children and families in Chester are invited to come together for a memorable day for the entire community at Municipal Field (Gazebo Park) on Saturday May 11, 2013, rain or shine.

The day will start with a parade down Main St followed by a complementary picnic lunch or hot dogs and hamburgers. The highlight of the day will be a vintage baseball game who play 19th century rules, with vintage equipment and old fashioned uniforms.

Various activities will also be on site to add to the enjoyment of the day including a 5K race. For more details please visit: www.chesterborough.org or www.chestertownship.org

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