October 2013 archive

16
Oct
2013

Guided Meditation this Sunday 10/20/13

categories: Community/ Volunteers, Events, Health, Jersey City Heights, Neighborhood, Outdoor Fun!, Parks & Recreation, This Weekend in Jersey City

 

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Riverview Community Garden is hosting a guided meditation this Sunday, October 20th at 12:30pm entitled “Seeding The Heart.” Laurie G, a yoga instructor, will guide the gathered group in a series of reflection meant to transform and heal by “delving into a deep state of presence and peace within the heart.” The theme for this session will be forgiveness. No experience necessary.

Precise location: Ogden Ave. between Griffith and Bowers St.
Cost: Suggested donation of $10, 50% of which will be dedicated to the garden
Bring: A towel or cushion to sit on
After: Linger and mingle with the group over treats

Other info here.

 

16
Oct
2013

Bike JC Ride: 10/18/13

categories: Community/ Volunteers, Events, Grove Street, Gym & Fitness, Neighborhood, Outdoor Fun!

 

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Bike JC happens every third Friday of the month. Just arrive at the Grove Street PATH station at 6:30pm with your bike and helmet, and take a casual group ride through the city. Open to all Jersey City bikers. 

Details here.

 

 

13
Oct
2013

Health and Wellness Deals 10/14/13

categories: Beauty & Fitness Deals, Deals & Discounts, Gym & Fitness

 

health and wellness

Michelle Timek Yoga is promoting four deals in its two Jersey City locations (10 Regent St.; 70 Greene St.), starting at just $25 for five group yoga classes. Buy here.

Serenity Day Spa downtown (263 Grand St.) boasts a discounted Swedish hot stone massage for $60 in addition to other deals. Details.

Intrepid Gym (on the border of Hoboken and Jersey City at 51 Harrison St.) is offering a month of unlimited high-intensity training classes for $40. Check it out here.

CKO Kickboxing (115 River Rd., Edgewater) has a discount for two weeks of unlimited kickboxing classes to the very low price of $15. Purchase here.

 

Sweat it out,
JCG

 

11
Oct
2013

Riverview Jazz Oktoberfest Fundraiser this Saturday: 10/12/13

categories: Events, Jersey City Heights, Live Music, Parks & Recreation

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Farms in the Heights and Riverview Jazz  have organized an Oktoberfest fundraiser for both of their organizations this Saturday, October 12th at 3pm at the The Distillery Gallery & Artspace (7 Hutton St.)

Donate $20 (per person) at the door and enjoy beers (Erdinger Oktoberfest, Dominion Octoberfest All Day IPA, Warlock Imperial Pumpkin Stout, Southern Tier Pumking, a Heights brew with locally grown hops, and more), brats (kielbasa as well as pierogies from Stanley’s, JC veggie burgers, and Indian food), and bands (Gerald Lucas of GMJ Groove, DJ Pastiche and the Lintet, a swinging jazz quartet).

RSVP on FB or email Farmsintheheights@gmail.com

11
Oct
2013

6th Borough Market: Sunday 10/13/13

categories: Events, Hamilton Park, Jersey City Families, Outdoor Fun!

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Iiiiiiiiiiit’s back! This Sunday marks the second 6th Borough Market, which boasts tons of unique vendors. Think quality homemade and vintage goods, gift items, jewelry, stuff for kids, beauty and bath treats, and then of course kids’ activities and food.

The outdoor family-friendly market is located at 1 McWilliams Place (Hamilton Park) from 11am-4pm.

Whet your purchasing palette here.

 

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