Events February 23, 2012 and later
Feb 25 - 26, 2012
Vintner's Circle Grand Opening - Open House Event
2:00 am to 6:00 pm
Location: Vintner’s Circle Chester Wine Making Shop
Chester Springs Mall (Shoprite Mall)
219 Route 206
Chester, NJ 07930
908-955-7190
Vintner's Circle Chester Wine Making Shop is pleased to announce it's GRAND OPENING/ OPEN HOUSE EVENT.
Join us on Saturday, February 25th and Sunday, February 26th from 2:00 am to 6:00 pm.
10% of Proceeds will go to the Goryeb Children's Hospital in Morristown, NJ
Grand Opening Hours: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Store Hours: Tuesday thru Friday – 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Weekends — 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Closed Mondays
Feb 25, 2012
Doggie Care Clinic: Ears, Toes and Teeth - Oh My!
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Well Bred, 25 Main Street, Chester, NJ
You love your dog - but taking care of ears, toes and teeth is difficult.
Well Bred now offers a great service: *The last Saturday of each month* bring your dog in for an Ear Cleaning, Nail Trimming, or Teeth Cleaning and we will do it for you in minutes at a great low cost: $5.00 per service (ears, toes or teeth).
For details - or to make an appointment - call Patti at 908-879-6569 or email patti@shopwellbred.com.
Mar 22, 2012
Dog Training (6 week course) at Well Bred
Puppy class: 6:30pm; Adult Dog class: 7:45pm
Location: Well Bred, 25 Main Street, Chester, NJ
Once again Well Bred is offering Beginner Obedience classes for puppies and dogs taught by Glenn Ciottone of 'Consider it Canines, LLC'. Puppy class is for dogs under the age of 12 months and will include instruction on sit, recalls, proper playing, good house etiquette and more. Dogs older than 12 months will be in a seperate class and cover additional commands such as sit/stay, down and down/stay.
Classes will be held right at Well Bred. Convenient, easy parking.....What more could you ask for!
The six week class is $175.00. The puppy class begins at 6:30pm with the adult dog class starting at 7:45pm. Class size will be limited to 6 dogs so don't delay and register today!! Our classes last year were very popular and filled quickly. You may call (908-879-6569) or email Well Bred to reserve your spot. Registration will not be complete until payment (by cash or check) is received prior to the start of the first class. Please let us know the current age, breed and sex of your dog when emailing to register. Your dog will need to be up to date on all shots including bordetella (kennel cough). There will be no exceptions.
To register, email Patti Storms at patti@shopwellbred.com.
Apr 7, 2012
Chester's Family Easter Egg Hunt
10:30 am. Ropes drop at 11:00 am!
Location: Municipal Field on Main Street, Chester NJ
The 18th Annual Chester Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Historic Chester Business Association (HCBA), will be held on Saturday, April 7th, in downtown Historic Chester,
Children and their parents will meet at Gazebo/Municipal Field on
Rain or shine, the ropes drop at 11:00 am, so be sure to arrive early with Easter baskets in hand. A great photo op for the kids, don’t forget to bring your camera! For further information, visit www.ilovechester.com.
Apr 14, 2012
Opening Day at Cooper Gristmill
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Cooper Gristmill 66 State Route 24 Chester, NJ 07930-2411 - (908) 879-5463
Join in celebrating the beginning of our 34th season at Cooper Gristmill. Water powers the Fitz waterwheel in order to run the machinery on all four floors and grind wheat seeds into flour. Stop by the gristmill to find out its history and how much flour it can produce in a day. The last tour is at 3:30pm.
Donations are greatly appreciated.
May 3, 2012
First Thursday Home School Day: Marvels of Simple Machines
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location: Cooper Gristmill 66 State Route 24 Chester, NJ 07930-2411 - (908) 879-5463
Learn how six simple machines operate the mill, equipment, and make work easier. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 973-631-5343 to register. $6.00 per student.
May 5, 2012
Black River Industry and Nature Walk
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Location: Cooper Gristmill 66 State Route 24 Chester, NJ 07930-2411 - (908) 879-5463
Discover the early industries along the Black River with Joe Macasek, an industrial archeologist. Explore the flora, fauna and the ecosystem with naturalist Janis Slutsky. This is a 3.5 mile moderate walk along the Hacklebarney branch of the old railroad, lower millpond, a 1930's hydro-electric plant, powerhouse, and the newly restored Kay's dam. The hike meets in the Cooper Gristmill parking lot.
Cost: $5.00 per family
May 12, 2012
1880's Mother's Day at Milltown
1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Location: Cooper Gristmill 66 State Route 24 Chester, NJ 07930-2411 - (908) 879-5463
Participate with domestic chores such as washing clothes, ironing, rug beating, sewing, and mending. This event is at the Cooper Gristmill.
Donations are greatly appreciated.
May 19, 2012
Born to be Shorn
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Cooper Gristmill 66 State Route 24 Chester, NJ 07930-2411 - (908) 879-5463
Come meet baby lambs and watch hand shearing of sheep. See how fleece is processed and made into garmets. Bring the family and enjoy the fun and hands-on activities such as weaving and spinning. Visitors can make various crafts to take home.
This event is at the Cooper Gristmill Visitors Center. Suggested donation: $3.00 for adults, $2.00 for Seniors, $1.00 for children
May 20, 2012
12th Annual 'CRUISE'N-SHOP' Car Show
Car Show: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm; Shopping 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: Main Street in Downtown Chester.
On May 20th, Chester's streets will be lined with Classics, Customs, Muscle, Special Interest, Antiques,
Schedule of Events
- 8:00 am - 10:00 am: *Classic Car registration at top of
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm: Car Show
- 3:00 pm: Trophies awarded at
Trophies awarded for TOP 10, Best Paint, Best Engine, Best of Show and People's Choice.
- 11:00 am - 5:00 pm: Shopping
*If you would like to be a participant and display your classic car, registration is $10 and takes place between 8am and 10am at the top of Perry Street in Chester.
Jun 2 - 3, 2012
SPRING Chester Craft Show
10:00 am to 5:00 pm (Rain or Shine)
Location: Municipal Field, Chester NJ
Mark your calendars! Call your friends and make plans to attend the Spring Chester Craft Show, being held on Saturday and Sunday, June 2nd and 3rd.
We are proud to announce that the Spring Chester Craft Show was, once again, ranked as one of the top 60 craft shows IN THE COUNTRY, WITH OVER 150 ARTISTS from around the region.
Admission is $3.00 (please, no dogs/pets).
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Experience a wide variety of hand made items including traditional craft, fine art and country crafts. Find unique gifts for everyone on your shopping list as well as beautiful handcrafted furnishings for your home. Be sure to stroll through Historic Chester and visit over 80 unique shops and eateries which are just steps away from the show. You will discover a wonderful selection of antiques, crafts, clothing, jewelry, home furnishings and accessories, gourmet pet products, confections and wonderful eateries. The
Jun 7, 2012
First Thursday Home School Day: The Wonders of Wheat
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location: Cooper Gristmill 66 State Route 24 Chester, NJ 07930-2411 - (908) 879-5463
Through Cooper Gristmill's adaptation of Eric Carle's book, Pancakes! Pancakes!, participants will witness how much work goes into collecting ingredients to create the perfect pancake. They will tour the gristmill and see how flour was made from grain in the 1880's and then use the freshly ground flour to make a pancake.
Children must be accompanies by an adult. Call 973-631-5343 to register. $6.00 per student.
Jun 9, 2012
People-Power Day
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location: Cooper Gristmill 66 State Route 24 Chester, NJ 07930-2411 - (908) 879-5463
Tour Cooper Gristmill and watch demostrations of tools powered by hands and feet. People-powered tools were typical of the 1890's in Milltown/Chester Township before electricity was available. You will see displays of the foot-powered scroll saw, one and two man saws, stone jack, treadle sewing machines, and hand drills as well as have the opportunity to try some tools yourself.
Donations are greatly appreciated.
Jun 16, 2012
Rhubarb Muffin Baking (Children's Workshop)
11:00 am and 2:00 pm
Location: Cooper Gristmill 66 State Route 24 Chester, NJ 07930-2411 - (908) 879-5463
Participants will tour the gristmill and see how flour was made from grain in the 1880's. They will learn how to use the flour to make delicious rhubarb muffins. As the muffins bake, the children will decorate cloth bags to fill with several muffins to take home. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
There is a $10.00 fee (Friends Members $5.00) per family. This event is in the air-conditioned Cooper Gristmill Visitors Center. Pre-registration is required by June 2nd and please pay by cash or check when you arrive.
The program will begin promptly at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. Please call 908-879-5463 to register (leave a message).
Jul 7, 2012
Sail, Sail, Your Boat
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location: Cooper Gristmill 66 State Route 24 Chester, NJ 07930-2411 - (908) 879-5463
Sail, sail, sail your boat gently down the tailrace. Children can decorate boats and sail them in the Cooper Gristmill tailrace. Boats may be purchased for $10.00 (Friends Members $5.00) or borrowed for free. Children must be accompanied by an adult and must wear enclosed toe shoes or boots.
NO bare feet please. This event starts at the Cooper Gristmill. Donations are greatly appreciated for touring the Gristmill.
Jul 13 - 15, 2012
Cooper Gristmill Military Timeline Living History
*See Schedule of Events
Location: Cooper Gristmill 66 State Route 24 Chester, NJ 07930-2411 - (908) 879-5463
Relive history through various timelines of military camp life. View the changes in the military eras which include the French and Indian War and the Civil War as well as the activities that happened outside of the battlefield. Meet Abe Lincoln while he gets his tintype photo taken and hear stories from re-enactors. See demonstrations of drills, campfires, gear, utilities, artifacts, and much more.
Donations are greatly appreciated.
*Schedule of Events*
Friday, July 13: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Lit Tour of the Camp by re-enactors
Saturday, July 14: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Program. 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Lit Tour of the Camp by re-enactors
Sunday, July 15: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Program
Jul 19 - Jun 19, 2012
Blueberry Muffin Baking (Children's Workshop)
11:00 am and 2:00 pm
Location: Cooper Gristmill 66 State Route 24 Chester, NJ 07930-2411 - (908) 879-5463
Participants will tour the gristmill and see how flour was made from grain in the 1880's. They will learn how to use the flour to make delicious blueberry muffins. As the muffins bake, the children will decorate cloth bags to fill with several muffins to take home. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
There is a $10.00 fee (Friends Members $5.00) per family. This event is in the air-conditioned Cooper Gristmill Visitors Center. Pre-registration is required by July 5th. Please pay by cash or check when you arrive. The program will begin promptly at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.
Please call 908-879-5463 to register (leave a message).
Jul 28, 2012
1890's Music Day at Milltown
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Cooper Gristmill 66 State Route 24 Chester, NJ 07930-2411 - (908) 879-5463
Enjoy an afternoon of magical sounds reminiscent of musical events performed in Milltown/Chester over a century ago. Audiences will have a chance to interact with the musicians by playing fiddlesticks and by animating dancing puppets called limber jacks. This event is at the Cooper Gristmill and is presented by Nancy Shill and Charlie Pellegrino.
Donations are greatly appreciated.
Aug 4, 2012
Sail, Sail, Your Boat
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location: Cooper Gristmill 66 State Route 24 Chester, NJ 07930-2411 - (908) 879-5463
Sail, sail, sail your boat gently down the tailrace. Children can decorate boats and sail them in the Cooper Gristmill tailrace. Boats may be purchased for $10.00 (Friends Members $5.00) or borrowed for free. Children must be accompanied by an adult and must wear enclosed toe shoes or boots.
NO bare feet please. This event starts at the Cooper Gristmill. Donations are greatly appreciated for touring the gristmill.
Aug 11, 2012
Lace Creations at the Gristmill
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Cooper Gristmill 66 State Route 24 Chester, NJ 07930-2411 - (908) 879-5463
Come out and enjoy lace-making demonstrations by the nimble fingers of the Lost Art Lacers of North Jersey as they perform the centuries old arts of bobbin lace-making and tatting. This event is at the Cooper Gristmill.
Donations are greatly appreciated.
