calendar of events
All Calendar events for the July issue must be received by June 10 and adhere to our guidelines. Visit NAHudson. com for guidelines and to submit entries.
SATURDAY, JUNE 1
HCA Run Into Summer – 9am. The annual 5K Run/Walk; and a 1-mile run and a kids dash fundraiser. This is a disposable chip race on the beautiful Hoboken waterfront. The event is a fundraiser to benefit Hoboken Catholic Academy, and all proceeds go towards the educational and professional development of HCA. Pier A, Hoboken.
RaceRoster.com/Events/2019/22885/ Run-Into-Summer.
Putting Green: DIY for Kids – 9am-12pm. Exercise mental strength with a game of tabletop golf. In this hands-on workshop you and your child can discuss the mindset, jargon and strategy of the sport as you build a putting green to master your hole-in-one. Once your course is built, your child can look fore-ward to decorating it with paint and stickers. All kids get to keep their project, receive a certificate of achievement, a workshop apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Children must be present at the store to receive the kit, apron and pin. Free. All Hudson County Home Depots: Jersey City, Secaucus, North Bergen, etc. 800-466- 3337.
HomeDepot.com.
JC Kids Run – 9:30am. Races begin at 10:15am. For all kids 1-10 years. Participants will receive a T-shirt, a medal and a participation certificate. Fastest runners in each age group will be awarded. Online registration only; no registrations on race day; in case of severe inclement weather, run will be postponed. J. Owen Grundy Park at Exchange Place Plaza, Jersey City.
RunSignup.com/Race/ NJ/JerseyCity/JCKidsRun.
World Dog Expo – June 1, 2. Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, 10am-5pm. Event celebrates dogs everywhere, highlighting more than 100 breeds. The Expo will also feature educational seminars on proper care and nutrition and pet first aid, as well as other classes for pet owners, industry-specific classes for professionals, and a huge array of dog centered products. The Meadowlands Exposition Center, 355 Plaza Dr, Secaucus.
WorldExpo.dog.
Our Lady of Grace NiteFest – 6-10pm. This evening extension of Our Lady of Grace Fun Fest includes a biergarten, special food items prepared by parishioners and live entertainment. The Church of Our Lady of Grace and St. Joseph, Church Square Park, 400 Willow Ave, Hoboken. 201-659-0369.
SUNDAY, JUNE 2
Jersey City Bicycle Ward Tour – 9am sign-in and bib pickup; line up for start at 10:45am; ride begins promptly at 11am, in one large group. Helmets required. Only riders 12 and over are allowed to ride individually in the Ward Tour. Ride is rain or shine, choose 15 or 25 miles, on streets closed to traffic, with a police escort. Finish Line Festival on the Hudson River waterfront, including the Lutze Biergarten, featuring live music, food and drinks, vendors and other attractions. Free, $5 suggested donation to fund efforts to make cycling better,
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safer, more accessible and more fun in Jersey City. City Hall, 280 Grove St, Jersey City.
BikeJC.org.
Annual Secret Garden Tour – 9am-4pm.
Homeowners share secret gardens and gardening secrets. Self-guided tours of as many as 10 hidden horticultural gems. Included are both traditional and contemporary gardens created by professional landscape designers and dedicated gardening enthusiasts. A map and detailed description of each garden will be included in the full-color tour book, available on the day of the tour. Rain date: June 9. $25/in advance, $35/day of, $30/ members day of. Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken. 201-656-2240.
HobokenMuseum.org.
National Trails Day Hike: Construction of the NJ Palisades Trails – 10am-1pm. The park’s Trail Crew will lead a tour to help hikers appreciate the history and construction of some of the rugged trails that are used by thousands annually. The hike will cover about 4 miles in about 3 hours over trails rated moderate by the hike leaders. Free. Allison Park, at the south end of Allison Park Road, accessible off Hudson Terrace just south of St. Peter’s College. 201-768-1360 x 111.
NJPalisades.org.
Our Lady of Grace FunFest – 11am-6pm. Includes games of chance, entertainment, food, crafts, rides and a variety of children’s activities
including face painting and a moon bounce. The Church of Our Lady of Grace and St. Joseph, Church Square Park, 400 Willow Ave, Hoboken. 201-659-0369.
OLGFunFest.com.
Hudson River Barn Dance – 2-4pm. New York City musicians Dave Harvey and the Backyard Boys will call and provide music for an afternoon barn dance. All ages are welcome to give it a try; no reservations, experience or dance partners are needed to participate; $2 hot dogs. The program is free, but a $5 parking fee is charged at the area. Alpine Pavilion at Alpine Picnic Area and Boat Basin. Alpine Parkway Exit 2. Information: 201- 768-1360 x 108.
MONDAY, JUNE 3
The Library Book, by Susan Orlean – 6:30- 8:30pm. Discussion of Orlean’s stunning, gorgeous and dazzling work. Amelia’s Bistro, 187 Warren St, Jersey City.
Meetup.com/JC- BookClub/.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5
Black Maria Film Series: Pride Month – 6:30- 8:30pm. Award-winning films, presented by festival director Jane Steuerwald. Today is a screening of selected shorts on the month’s theme, LGBTQ Pride, followed by Q&A. The program features narrative, animation and award-winning
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