calendar of events


All Calendar events for December issue must be received by the November 10 and adhere to our guidelines. Visit NAHudson.com for guidelines and to submit entries.


FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1


Great Pumpkin Festival – Nov 1-5. 10am-6pm. Last weekend of the Heaven Hill Farm pumpkin season. More than 30 family-friendly activities including animals, a barnyard sports ball-cade, a hay crawl and maze, glass bee hive, a “boo barn,” duck racing, a Lincoln Log cabin builder, maize quest games – and pumpkin stuff, of course. Heaven Hill Farm, 451 State Rt 94, Vernon. 973- 764-5144. HeavenHillFarm.com.


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2


Intro to the Happiness Program – Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. 5-6pm. A key part of the happiness pro- gram is a research-backed breathing technique that has helped millions of people release stress, experience deep meditation, and get back in touch with their true self. This introductory session of- fers a taste of yogic breathing exercises. Free. Art of Living, Jersey City Center, 189 Brunswick St, Jersey City. 855-202-4400. VineetAgrwal@ gmail.com.


Sunrise Session – 6-8am. Weave breathwork, awakening movement and mantra, then surrender to yoga nidra, a practice of reclined meditation and deep relaxation that restores life force energy throughout your physical, mental and emotional bodies. Linger in the hypnagogic state, the liminal space between sleep and waking, and conclude by planting seeds of intention. $40/in advance, $45/day of. Urban Souls, 100 Hudson St, 4th Fl, Hoboken. 201-683-4002. UrbanSoulsYoga.com.


DIY for Kids: American Eagle – 9am-12pm. Kids will be proud to complete this project using everything in the American Eagle kit. They will learn to use a hammer, fine sandpaper, wood glue and a Phillips screwdriver, assemble the bird’s ba- sic shape and its wings, add fun stickers, paint the piece to bring it to life, and build the base to help the bird stand tall. Recommended for ages 5 through 12. All kids get to keep their project, receive a cer- tificate 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.


BrickFair: LEGO Fan Expo – Nov 2-3. Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 10am-4pm. This event features mini-golf, group builds, a library of LEGO, bingo prizes, bounce houses and more. Explore brilliant fan-built creations, meet the builders, learn new building techniques. $14/all day, $9/afternoon, free/children three years old and under. Meadow- lands Exposition Center, 355 Plaza Dr, Secaucus. 973-631-1731.


Hoboken Food/Culture Tour – 2-5:30pm. A walking tour of food establishments that highlight Hoboken’s Italian heritage, focusing on family- owned businesses where everything is made in the back by hand. Highlights include the Cake Boss bakery, Zagat-rated Grimaldi’s Coal Brick- Oven Pizzeria for a sample of the best pizza this


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side of Naples, Italian bread bakeries, makers of handmade mozzarella, and points of local inter- est such as Frank Sinatra’s boyhood home. $48, includes food samples. Departs from the Hoboken PATH station, Corner of Hudson Pl & River St, Hoboken. 201-653-1500. Info@HobokenFood Tour.com.


Punch & Pie at Mrs. Kearney’s Tavern – 8-10:30pm. This living history program at the Ke- arney House includes spiced punch, freshly baked pies and other morsels, and plenty of good cheer, all served by staff dressed in period garb in can- dlelight and the glow of stone hearths. Thaddeus MacGregor provides music from Mrs. Kearney’s day. You may bring your own beer or wine. $18/ advance ticket, $20/at the door. Kearney House, Alpine Picnic Area & Boat Basin, US Route 9W, PIP 2. 201-768-1360. NJPalisades.org/tavern.


SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3


Mind and Meditation – Nov 3, 10, 17, 24. 10:30-11:30am.Class is an introduction to The Happiness Program, Art of Living’s flagship course with powerful breathing techniques and practical wisdom that can change your life; calm the mind with a 2-minute breathing exercise; enjoy effortless guided meditation for deep rest. Free. Bayonne High School (Dance Studio in the Ice Skating Rink arena), W 28th St, Bayonne. Anish Bhatt: 917-922-1183. artofliving.org.


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Foundation Series – 6:30-8:30pm. Designed for beginners or anyone who would like a deeper dive into the roots of their yoga practice. Learn how to practice safely and with control, with variations; learn to use the core to stabilize hip openers while safely gaining mobility. $40 per session. Urban Souls Yoga, 100 Hudson St, 4th Fl, Hoboken. 201-683-4002. UrbanSoulsYoga.com.


TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5


Diabetes Support Group – 2:30-4pm. Those living with diabetes, or their caregivers, can freely discuss positive lifestyle changes and ways to manage diabetes, check their blood glucose, and more. The group will be guided by a certified facilitator. Free. Jersey City Medical Center, Rm 5, 355 Grand St, Jersey City. RSVP: 888-724- 7123. Info, Sandy Moreau, PharmD: 201-915- 2000 x 3923.


Shamanic Sound Journey – shamanic practice, 7:30-9:00pm.


Leigh Higgins, a longtime Hoboken resident, is a healer who combines sound and energy modalities,


and coaching


strategies to support clients. He leads a sound immersion for the soul, using vocals and a variety of ancient instruments to shift our inner and outer perspectives, helping us to discover our spirit guides and soul’s path. $25/in advance, $35/day of. Urban Souls, 100 Hudson St, 4th Fl, Hoboken. 201-683-4002. UrbanSoulsYoga.com.


THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7


PowerPoint – Nov 7, 14, 21. 6-9pm. This series of classes will teach you how to use Microsoft PowerPoint to create interactive


presentations


containing text, art, animation, and audio and video elements. Starting with the basics, you will discover how to work with the 2016 interface to design your slides and add images, audio, and video to create amazing advanced animation effects. $129. Hudson County Community College, 161 Newkirk St, Jersey City. 201-360- 4246. CommunityEd@HCCC.edu.


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 mark your calendar


Guided Family Day Hikes Nov. 9, 29, Dec. 21


The Nature Place Guided Family Day Hikes in Harriman State Park – 10am-2pm. Family-friendly excursions, each hike explores a different area of the park. Meet outdoor-loving families, learn about local plants and animals, get good exercise and fresh air, and enjoy your packed lunch with a beautiful view. Please consider your child’s hiking capacity, and dress them appropriately for hiking and the weather.


Nov. 9


Torrey Memorial on Long Mtn. Hike along the Long Path to Torrey Memorial and enjoy sweeping views of Bear Mountain, Popolopen and Turkey Hill Lake.


November 29 West Mountain


Hike along the Fawn Trail and Timp-Torne trails and enjoy fantastic views along West Mountain.


December 21 Pine Swamp Loop


Travel on the lovely Long Path and enjoy lake and swamp views, with an optional excursion to the amazing abandoned Pine Swamp Mine.


$25 per adult, $10 per child. Further details, including meet-up location, when you


register. Roger Dubin: 917-699-6492.Camp@ thenatureplace.com for questions. Registration: TheNaturePlace.com/hike.


Open Cockpit Day: Aviation Hall of Fame – Nov 9&10. 10am-4pm. Young and old can experience hands-on cockpit handling, and learn more about how pilots fly and what the controls and instrumentation do. The museum, located beside the runway at Teterboro Airport, owns a number of WW II planes, helicopters and historic and modern aircraft, including a Cobra gunship helicopter and the Martin 2-0-2, one of the first modern airliners. Pilots and guides will be on hand to answer questions. $12, $9/seniors, children. Aviation Hall of Fame of NJ, Teterboro Airport, 400 Fred Wehran Dr, Teterboro. 201-288- 6344. NJAHOF.org.


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