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It’s almost criminal how long it’s been since my last blog post, and now that my academic ventures are winding down, I hope to be able to focus more time to writing posts.
Along those lines, I have a lot of catching up to do! Here’s a brief mash-up of things going on this time of year that interest me.
- Raw milk: There’s a hearing on the raw milk bill next Monday, December 12 in Trenton. The Foodshed Alliance is asking people to come in support of legalizing raw milk in the state of New Jersey. There’s been momentum building, and an advocacy group called Garden State Raw Milk has formed as a response.
- Winter Farmer’s Market: The town of Newton, in Sussex County, has established a Winter Farmer’s Market open on Saturdays November through April from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. It’s a little far from Morristown, but could be a good model for future winter farmer’s markets in the area!
- Acupuncture class: Morristown’s own North Jersey Community Acupuncture is holding a class this Friday at 7 p.m. Attendees will learn the theory behind acupuncture and its benefits, and this will be the first of six more in-depth classes on the topic. A $5 donation is requested.
- Music in the Woods: Schiff Nature Preserve is having its Annual Music in the Woods celebration on Saturday, Dec. 11 from 7-9:30 p.m. Spend an evening by the fire listening to acoustic music and viewing stunning nature photography. Members $8; Non-members $10.
- Gingerbread & gifts: Have a little holiday shopping to do? Check out the 20th Annual Gingerbread Wonderland and Holiday Craft Show at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum this Saturday and Sunday from 10-5 p.m. The kiddos will enjoy marveling at the gingerbread houses on display, and adults can buy locally-made gifts and crafts for the holidays. Suggested donation of $2.
- Bernards Green Drinks: Clink glasses with like-minded individuals at Bernards Green Drinks this Thursday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. at Dolce Hotel’s Vita restaurant.
- Pork: I just got an email this morning from River Bend Farm. Now is the time to place your order for locally, pasture-raised pork, which will be ready in January. Plus, they have a spiffy new website.
Enjoy this random assortment and stay tuned for more regular posts in the coming weeks!
