Cooper Gristmill

By snoweeowl on Flickr.

The mill was built by Nathan Cooper in 1826 and was one for the most technologically advanced in the time. It is available for tours during summer.

General Store at Allair Village

By scottnj on Flickr.

The Historic Village at Allair is located within Allair State Park not far from Jersey Shore. There you can see how people lived in 19th century and learn about blacksmithing, carpentry and cooking in these times.

Ridgewood

By James Sengul.

Ridgewood Library

By James Sengul.

Sandy Hook Lighthouse

By M i k e Y on Flickr.

The lighthouse is more than two hundred years old. Originally only 500 feet from the water now it is more than 1.5 miles away. It is available for free tours on summer weekends.

Waiting for thaw

By lns_23 on Flickr
Jersey Shore looks so peaceful in winter.

The Hot Air Balloon Festival

By James Sengul

This picture was taken during the festival in 2009. In 2011 the festival is scheduled for July 29-31 in Readington, NJ.

Benefit concert in St. Luke Church in Montclair, January 22

Alison Bolshoi, soprano, Michael Fennelly, pianist, and Friends present How Does Your Garden Grow? a benefit concert for St. Luke's Assembly Hall handicapped access ramp and garden.

Alison and Michael will be performing with guest artists Michael O'Hearn, bass, and Sharla Nafziger, coloratura soprano - both world renowned, fabulous opera singers - who, with Alison, will perform arias, duets, a trio and songs. Music by Verdi, Wagner, Beethoven, Gershwin, Broadway and more will fill this magical evening.


The singers are donating their talents and all proceeds will go directly to the project.

Tickets purchased in advance from the Parish office are $20/adults, $15/seniors (children under 12 are free). For tickets purchased at the door, add $2. Any donation beyond ticket prices are welcomed and appreciated! For details contact the St Luke's Episcopal Church office at : 973-744-6220



By John Lee on Flickr.

Church Street, Montclair

By John Lee on Flickr.

Barnaget Lighthouse

By macro1945 on Flickr.

Barnaget Light is located in Barnegat Lighthouse State Park on Long Beach Island. Visitors can climb on top of it from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Bari Koral Family Rock Band in SOPAC Review

We attended Bari Koral Family Rock Band concert in South Orange Performing Arts Center. The band consisted of Bari, who was singing and playing acoustic guitar, electric guitar player, base player and drummer. Bari sang songs from different albums about shoes, backpack, subway train and farm. She encouraged kids to clap and sing along.

Majority of the kids were between three and five and most enjoyed themselves. In the middle of the concert Bari invited kids to dance in front of the stage and youngsters were happy to oblige.

This is a nice way to introduce kids to live music, I would recommend her concert to everyone with a small kid.

Hoboken Terminal

By Mehul Antani on Flikr.

The current Hoboken Terminal opened in 1907. It was built and owned by the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad (DL&W). It is still used by NJ Transit. The trains run to many directions in NJ and NY.

Pine Warbler

By Bill Lynch on Flikr.

This picture was taken in Cape May Point State Park.

Reflective Mudflat

By edrodzen on Flikr.

This picture was taken in Richard W. DeKorte Park in Lyndhurst.

Derelict house at Long Pond Ironworks, West Milford, New Jersey

By ho_hokus on Flikr.

Long Pond Ironworks operated from 1766 to 1882. Today the remnants can be seen in Long Pond Ironworks State Park.