Bringing people, places and events to life
This Sunday marks the second-to-last 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 holiday purchasing palette here.
Shop locally,
JCG
Jersey City Paulus Hook residents: Come on out on Saturday, November 16th to plant some bulbs, clean up your street and meet your neighbors.
It all starts at Paulus Hook Park (On Washington and Grand) at 10am. Bring rakes, gloves, spades and brooms. Children are welcome, too.
Raindate: November 23rd
Let’s keep it clean and green JC,
JCG
The Hudson Shakespeare Company performs the tragedy Titus Andronicus live at The Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery (435 Newark Ave.) at 7pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (Oct. 18th, 19th, 20th). Watch a classic put to the stage in this theatrical benefit for the cemetery, which is a 100% volunteer-operated space, having no house-of-worship affiliation and no city or state funding.
This performance is sure to knock you out of the park! So bring your friends, your family, your sweaters and blankets (nights are chilly), and arrive early as seating is limited. You may think a cemetery is a creepy place to gather, especially at night, but Harsimus is really a neat spot. Read about my experience here.
If you are in for more of a scare, immediately following the performances there will be a “Ghosts & Legends” Tour, which involves underground vaults.
Food and wine available on site.
Donation of $10 per person for the show, extra for the ghost tour. Please donate more if you are able to afford it so we can keep the historic site up and running.
In the cemetery’s words: “Every month we need to raise between $2000 to $3000 just to operate and purchase equipment & supplies. If 300 people would donate only $10 each, we would be all set for the month!” Please help our amazing restoration work by contributing today at http://www.jerseycitycemetery.org
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
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.