July 2013 archive

Origami! Tonight 7/25/13

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Kanibal Home (213 Montgomery St.) is hosting an origami mobile-making lesson at 7:30pm tonight. $25 includes all supplies and refreshments, and 100% of the cost goes to the local artist teaching the class. Get you ‘gami’ on:
Reserve a spot via kanibal@kanibalhome.com, as space is limited.

 

Enjoy,
JCG

Tonight: Annual Newport Beach Party & Food Festival

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Tonight, July 24th, Newport Green (700 Washington Boulevard) plays host to the annual Newport Beach Party and Food Festival from 6-8:30pm.

Celebrate the summer season on the beach while enjoying food, fun and great views of the Manhattan skyline.

Restaurants in the area (including Skylark on the Hudson, Michael Anthony’s, Komegashi Too, Raaz, Dorrian’s, Boca Grande and Cosi) will be serving their signature dishes and cocktails from pop-up stations.

NYC’s modern photo booth, The Bosco, will be set up, so guests can capture picture-perfect moments that can be instantly uploaded and shared with family and friends through social media.

 

~Photo and Information courtesy of Elise Maguire at Quinn & Co. PR~

 

Enjoy,
JCG

 

Fitness Deals 7/23/2013

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Yoga, Pilates or personal training? Pick from several package deals (starting at just $19) at Maximum Motion Fitness by the Grove St. PATH in Jersey City. Take advantage here.

CKO Kickboxing is offering three classes (gloves included) for $30 at their Jersey City location (150 Bay St.). Get in on the action.

Sky Club Fitness in Hoboken is charging $39 for a one-month membership in this special offer.

 

Enjoy!
JCG

 

 

Deals & Discounts Jersey City 7/19/13

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Why not save some money today, Jersey City? 

JCF Bootcamp has two package deals, starting at just $29 for four boot camp classes. Located at Owen Grundy Pier (by Exchange Place PATH) Up the ante on your fitness regimen here.

AVM Dental Center is offering a full dental exam package (exam, cleaning, x-rays) for $39. Check it out here.

The Body Shop is offering $20 worth of products for $10. Purchase here.

Traveling? Get a discount on your Newark airport parking. Details here.

Alter Ego Pole Fitness (Newark) is offering three pole-dancing classes for $29. Other package options available. Deets here.

On Point Pest Control has two deals: one for exterior pest control($99), and one for both exterior and interior($79). More info here.

 

What’s Happening in Jersey City This Weekend? 7/19/13

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Holy smokin’ hot Friday is here to bring  us yet another weekend in Jersey City. Here’s what’s going on in town if you’re ballsy enough to brave the heat:

Friday 7/19/13

Creative Grove Art Market Visit the Grove Street PATH plaza to check out local art, jewelry and other crafts. 3pm-9pm. Shop our local vendors.

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Saturday 7/20/13

Van Vorst Farmer’s Market Stop by Van Vorst Park (Montgomery St. & Jersey Ave.) from 8:30am-3pm to gather all of your local produce. Free Waterfront Vinyasa Yoga at Owen Grundy Pier (Exchange Place, next to Hyatt). Get your stretch on from 9-10:15am, while taking in the view of Manhattan. Ed’s Exchange Merchant Market Shop the flea or sell your own goods. 10am-6pm at McGinley Square (672 Bergen Ave.) Tables are $10-20.

Historic Jersey City & Harsimus Cemetery (435 Newark Ave.) plays ground to A Midsummer Night’s Scream Music Festival. Live music from 1-10pm, featuring bands Mother, Pocketful, Pyramada, Stare Syndicate, Patchwork, Nick C and The OCD’s, Pilot Jones, The Money Shot and Cinema Cinema. Other attractions include live magic, arts & crafts, walking tours, food vendors, beer & wine and specialty pop-up shops. $10 suggested donation. Please give that or more to support the cemetery and the local community.
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Sunday 7/21/13

Mindfulness Meditation. From 9-10:30am, join others in the community for a morning meditation session at Yoga Shunya (275 Grove St., 3rd fl.) Small donation suggested.

Farmer’s Market at Riverview Fisk Park. Buy farm-fresh produce and unique local goods from 9am-2pm. Plus, FREE YOGA TODAY!! (Ogden Ave. & Bowers St.) Details here. Additionally, Mayor Fulop will be here to award prizes to the winners of the peach-pie baking contest, and that means live music and other activities at noon.

Block Party Exhibition at Liberty Science Center 10am-4:30pm. Cake Boss’ Buttercream Cake Class Learn how to make cake at either 4-6pm (631 Grove St.).

Salsa Under the Sun! Yesenia Peralta hosts salsa lessons from 6-7pm at Boca Grande (564 Washington Blvd.) $10 per person. Let me know what you plan to do or did this weekend: tweet @jerseycitygia or email me at jerseycitygia@gmail.com

Enjoy,
JCG

 

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