Latest Events in Yea(January Updated)

Do you have an espresso machine at home? Do you struggle to pull consistent, great-tastin g shots? This is the class for you! You will: Learn how to "dial in" Learn to adjust settings and grind size to improve a shot's taste Leave feeling confident in your home espresso brewing skills! All participants will also be given exclusive access to 15% off Breville espresso machines Group size is limited, meaning every attendee will have the chance to ask questions and practice on our espresso machines. This event will be held at our HOMEWOOD cafe, located at The Edge (817 Green Springs Hwy) We recommend having something on your stomach. We will be sipping on multiple shots of espresso! Information Source: Baba Java Coffee | eventbrite

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VENUE INFO Our Salon Series happens in our Ruffed Grouse Tavern space at the Highlander Mountain House Hotel. Make dinner reservations before the show during service hours 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm if you choose, then enjoy an incredible music performance by Lucero front man, Ben Nichols. Parking available on the property or street behind HMH. Seating for the show is first come first serve. ABOUT LUCERO / BEN NICHOLS (FRONT MAN) It would be difficult to find a band that is more self-aware than longtime touring band Lucero. Since forming in Memphis in the late 90’s, Lucero’s base musical hallmarks have remained similar to the band’s initial sound established with their first record The Attic Tapes . In the history of their expansive discography, Lucero has evolved and embraced everything from southern rock to Stax-inspired Memphis soul, whilst simultaneously maintaining their distinctive sonic foundations. Years later, dedicated fans of the group still flock to hear the band’s punchy driving rhythms, punk-rooted guitar licks, and lyrics that evoke the whiskey drenched sentimentality of Americana singer-songwriters. For their twelfth record, Should’ve Learned by Now , Lucero drew on a lot of work from their past. Literally. By adapting songs and guitar parts that had been left over from the group’s previous two albums, Lucero was able to construct one of its most comprehensive works to date. “I had a particular sound I was looking for on each record and there was no room for any goofy rock & roll or cute witticisms or even simply upbeat songs.” Said primary lyricist and frontman, Ben Nichols. “But now finally, it was time to revisit all of that stuff and get it out in the world. That’s how we got to the appropriately-for-us-titled album Should’ve Learned by Now. The album is basically about how we know we are fuckups and I guess we are ok with that.” Produced by Grammy Award-winning engineer, Matt Ross-Spang, the album is a punchy, rock and roll record that utilizes the more mature production stylings the group developed over time, and combines it with the first-person introspectiveness that the band is known and loved for. From its original Ben Nichols-designed cover art to its credits, the album is a reflection of a band that knows itself. Should’ve Learned by Now bridges the gap musically between “old Lucero” and “new Lucero” in a manner which affixes the band’s position as the perfect intersection of punk initiative with hard-earned artistry. It’s an album that recognizes the past in its sound and content, but leaves the door wide open to the future and for the lessons still in store. Information Source: Highlander Mountain House | eventbrite

T his indoor cycling workout is for all fitness levels. Get your day started right with a great calorie burner. Maybe it's your first time on the bike or maybe you're a regular. This event is open to anyone. Information Source: eventbrite

Spring birding at the hook for migrants. The wide variety of habitats here ensures a good diversity of bird species from herons and egrets to shorebirds, hawks, and songbirds. Be prepared for a fair amount of walking over flat and sometimes sandy terrain. Meet at parking lot B by the bathrooms. Bring lunch. Led by Carole Hughes and Chris Daly. Information Source: New Jersey Audubon - All Things Birds | eventbrite

Sandy Hook Foundation's Sunset Soirée Join the Sandy Hook Foundation for a festive evening supporting your park, Sandy Hook, at the Mule Barn Tavern in Fort Hancock! The Foundation is thrilled to have partnered with our our friends and neighbors at the Mule Barn Tavern for the second year to bring you our annual fundraiser, Sunset Soirée . This event will feature live music by the Danjos , delicious bites by the Mule Barn Tavern , a raw bar by our friends at the Lusty Lobster , and a silent auction featuring unique experiences. All proceeds from the Soirée go towards supporting the National Park in your backyard, Sandy Hook. See you there! The Sandy Hook Foundation is a 501(c)(3 )nonprofit organization. A portion of your purchase price is tax deductible were allowable by law. Federal Tax ID: 22-1994056 Sponosorships Are Available! Support the Sandy Hook Foundation and the National Park in your backyard, Sandy Hook , by becoming a sponsor of our signature fundraiser, Sunset Soirée. You can purchase a sponsorship at various levels (most include tickets to the event), by clicking the "Get Tickets" button. Can't come to the event but still want to support the SHF? You can donate as a Beach Plum sponsor by clicking the "Get Tickets" button. Thank you for your generous support! Information Source: Sandy Hook Foundation | eventbrite

This 3.5-hour long hands-on workshop will teach you how to make a delicious sourdough wheat country loaf. We will walk you through the process from creating your sourdough starter to the right mixing to bulk fermentation, shaping your dough, scoring, and baking in your oven. You will learn about the benefits of baking with sourdough and how to maintain a sourdough starter. You will mix and shape one bread dough in class to bake the next day at home, and you will score and bake a loaf in class. During dough resting phases, we will offer samples of our Artisan breads for tasting. All baking utensils and ingredients will be supplied, including a sample of our wheat sourdough starter so you can continue baking at your leisure. Total class fee is $130. A registration deposit of $50 will secure your seat in class. Information Source: BROTworkshop LLC | eventbrite

Bask in plant energy during this sacred ceremony held in the greenhouse. Expect: A deeply connective meditation to earth mother and the standing people (drums) To be held loving by your community To feel the presence of your spiritual guides To have an experience that's hard to express in words For this ceremony, Mountain Flower uses drums she and her uncle have made. These magical instruments evoke the heartbeat of Earth Mother while the ancestors called into the ceremony help you move stuck energy in a way you’ve never experienced before. The most common response to what attendees feel is, “I cannot explain it, I’ve never felt anything like it before.” Another attendee commented : "I never felt something that strong before with a first-time experience. Then there was a beautiful calmness afterward."  Mountain Flower is an indigenous medicine woman and spiritual mentor whose transformative work bridges the physical and spiritual realms. As a fourth-generation sacred instrument maker, her drums, rattles, and smudge fans carry a unique frequency. As a ceremonialist, and Karuna Reiki Master Teacher, she channels ancestral wisdom to facilitate deep healing, elemental connection, and spiritual awakening. Since 1999, she has guided thousands to reconnect to their divine essence, helping them live in alignment with their body, Earth Mother, and the Divine. Her ceremonies, direct downloads from Spirit, create uniquely sacred containers where participants experience the palpable presence of unconditional love through Source energy and ancestral support. Mountain Flower's rare gift for calling upon spirit guides and ancestral wisdom creates an environment where a profound connection to the spiritual world is effortless. Those who attend her ceremonies often emerge with renewed clarity on the next step of their sacred journey, more confidence, and peace knowing they are supported. Each participant takes a turn laying under a 32” magical drum while the group drums over and around each attendee with many other drums. The connection to nature and each other is unmistakable.  Feel the presence of your ancestors while they join the ceremony, holding a unique sacred space where prayers get heard and transformation is accelerated.  Come to be held. Come to let go. Come to extend prayers to loved ones near and far. Ceremony attendees said they've experienced: “Seeing a hole in their heart healed” “Messages from the Divine about their future” “An intense, energetic and magical experience” ***Please arrive 15 minutes EARLY : doors close 5 minutes before the ceremony begins. Mountain Flower goes to great lengths to create and hold a sacred space for you to have the highest vibrational experience possible. The studio is smudged before setting up, all our equipment is smudged before each use, and everyone is smudged before sitting in ceremonial space. Please be respectful of the process and arrive early.***  Please wear comfortable clothing and a bottle of water.  You can connect with Mountain Flower on Facebook & Instagram at HealingThroughYourStory, her website: www.MTflower.com or her podcast Wellspring Wisdom: Walking With Spirit on iTunes and SPotify Information Source: Mountain Flower Medicine Woman | eventbrite

This 3.5-hour long hands-on workshop will teach you how to make a delicious sourdough wheat country loaf. We will walk you through the process from creating your sourdough starter to the right mixing to bulk fermentation, shaping your dough, scoring, and baking in your oven. You will learn about the benefits of baking with sourdough and how to maintain a sourdough starter. You will mix and shape one bread dough in class to bake the next day at home, and you will score and bake a loaf in class. During dough resting phases, we will offer samples of our Artisan breads for tasting. All baking utensils and ingredients will be supplied, including a sample of our wheat sourdough starter so you can continue baking at your leisure. Total class fee is $130. A registration deposit of $50 will secure your seat in class. Information Source: BROTworkshop LLC | eventbrite

In this 4-hour class, we cover the fundamentals of baking traditional European sourdough rye breads. Rye flour is naturally low in gluten-forming proteins and, therefore, well suited for those who suffer from gluten sensitivity. However, the low gluten content requires very different techniques than wheat flour breads. We will discuss three different recipes, of which we will bake two in class and one you will mix in class but bake at home, right after class. During breaks, you will taste samples of our artisan rye breads. All baking utensils and ingredients will be supplied, including a sample of our rye sourdough starter. The fee for the class is $140. The registration deposit secures your seat in class. Information Source: BROTworkshop LLC | eventbrite