Friday, August 17, 2012
You will find more than just produce at your local farmers market. Fresh baked goods, jams, honey and much more are available for purchase from local merchants.
The Pine Barrens in South Jersey are the first known home to the cultivated high bush blueberry and remains the second-largest producer of blueberries nationwide. Each year, 52 million pounds are harvested from Atlantic and Burlington Counties. Where do all these blueberries go? A large percentage of them are available at your local farmers market along with other delicious fruits and vegetables. Other items available are fresh herbs, baked good, artisan breads, cheeses, fish and seafood, flowers and specialty items from New Jersey purveyors. Stop by one of Union County’s Farmers Markets this weekend and enjoy some fresh produce or a delicious baked item. For more ideas on what to do this weekend, check out Patch's calendar and feel …
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430 Park Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ
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Maple St & Deforest Ave, Summit, NJ
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South Avenue Train Station
200 South Ave W, Westfield, NJ
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Prince St & Union Ave, Elizabeth, NJ
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Saturday, August 11, 2012
The Summit Farmers Market, relocated to Beachwood Road and Bank Street features Jersey fresh fruits and vegetables.
New Jersey officials, including Gov. Chris Christie, are encouraging residents to take part in Farmers Market Week, beginning this weel and continuing through August 11. The Summit Farmers Market, which runs every Sunday from 8 a.m to 1:30p.m. through Nov. 18, features a variety of Jersey fruits and vegetables, as well as fresh fish from the New Jersey shore, handmade food products, and baked goods. “You can’t get more local than visiting a New Jersey farmers market, where you can find a vast variety of just-picked fruits, vegetables and herbs and many other agricultural products from our state’s farmers,” said New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher. Fisher and Patricia Dombroski, USDA Food and Nutrition Service Mid-Atlantic…
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Beechwood Rd & Bank St, Summit, NJ
Relocated Summit Farmers Market--Sunday's starting at 8a.m.
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Friday, July 20, 2012
Check out the Patch Community Calendar for family fun on a budget or free events that are happening this weekend.
This weekend has a number of events that allow you to appreciate the arts. You can attend the opening reception at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey or watch the amazing performers at Temple Emanu-El. The following events are offered for a minimal fee or FREE. Please check the Patch community calendar for more events and feel free to add your event. Friday Opening Reception: Members Show & Sale 2012 The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey will present its annual Marylou Hillyer Members Show & Sale to showcase the work of 200 members. The Members Show will run through August 26th. Free – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Summit Saturday Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and Rising Star Showcase Temple Emanu-El and The Continuo Arts Foundation …
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1160 Summit Ln, Mountainside, NJ
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Temple Emanu-El
756 E Broad St, Westfield, NJ
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40 Watchung Way, Berkeley Heights, NJ
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Beechwood Rd & Bank St, Summit, NJ
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South Avenue Train Station
200 South Ave W, Westfield, NJ
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Friday, June 8, 2012
A variety of events await you this weekend. There's outdoor fun and discussions about adventures from ship to shore.
This weekend is filled with exciting and wonderful things for families to do. The Children’s Theater in Westfield is presenting, “How I Became a Pirate.” To remain on the open seas, New Providence Memorial Library is hosting a presentation, “Titanic Survivors and Their Stories.” The “bear” necessities brings us to Berkeley Heights Public Library with a lecture on “How to Become a Bear-Smart Community." If bears are not for you, maybe a featherless friend would be better. The Rubber Ducky Festival Race and Car Show takes place on Saturday. Please check the our Patch calendar for more events and feel free to add your event. Saturday Rotary Club of Berkeley Heights Sponsors: Rubber Ducky Festival Race and Car Show The festivities will begin …
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490 Morris Ave, Summit, NJ
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165 Hobart Ave, Summit, NJ
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151 Springfield Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ
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414 E Broad St, Westfield, NJ
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452 New Providence Rd, Mountainside, NJ
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Miller Cory House Museum
614 Mountain Ave, Westfield, NJ
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Maple St & Deforest Ave, Summit, NJ
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691 Central Ave, New Providence, NJ
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377 Elkwood Ave, New Providence, NJ
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Westfield Community Players
1000 North Ave W, Westfield, NJ
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290 Plainfield Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ
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Friday, December 4, 2009
Summit has an assortment of activities and events this month in preparation for the holidays.
Summit's holiday season will officially start with Santa's arrival at the Square Yard on December 6 at 3:00 p.m. First he will land on the roof of a nearby building and be greeted by Mrs. Claus, according to Tony Melchionna, Chairman of Summit Downtown Inc. Santa and Mrs. Claus will hand out toys and candy, and then children will line up to have the chance to sit on Santa's lap. Summit Downtown Inc.will take free pictures, and the event goes on until all children are taken care of, said Marin Mixon, administrator of Summit Downtown Inc. Two musical groups will perform in preparation for his arrival. The True Blues, an all-female a cappella barbershop quartet, will perform from noon to 3:00 p.m. Meanwhile, the Yuletide Carolers, clad in…
