Chapman Concierge continues to take the coronavirus situation seriously. Our company is committed to protecting the safety and health of our employees, clients, and service providers. Please visit here for updates and service announcements.
We hope this finds everyone safe and healthy. We are awed by the Chapman Concierge employees and partners that continue to meet the daily needs of our clients and cannot adequately express our appreciation for them.
Like many of you, we are anxious to get back to business and a sense of normalcy. Our team is grateful for all the calls and emails of concern and appreciation that we have received. Life is all about connections. Connecting with so many of you has brought so much happiness during this challenging time.
Amid the chaos, we have been working on new programs and collaborations we are excited to introduce in the coming months. We aren’t sure about you, but our inbox is flooded with daily emails from various companies. To avoid overcrowding your email, we will continue to post the weekly updates HERE on our blog and hope that you will follow us on social media too!
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Good morning. We hope that you had a great weekend. We wanted to give you a brief update on our status. As of today, Monday, April 13th, we’re battling through limited staff and limited accessibility to some locations that we service.
Our number one priority is always the health, safety, and well-being of our employees, clients, and service partners. We continue to follow comprehensive health and safety procedures from all the relevant authorities and organizations. Depending on local legislation and best practice, Chapman Concierge has had to reduce the services we offer drastically. Facing a 90% loss of business has been challenging, and although we continue to strive to provide you with the service and quality you have come to expect, the past few weeks has been an uphill battle.
Our employees and service partners are anxious to get back to business as usual and know that these changes are temporary but essential, as we all play our part to help flatten the curve. We are so appreciative of your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this causes.
We will continue to offer updates and explanations as we have them. Please reach out if we may be of assistance, we are so thankful for your continued support – it means the world to the entire Chapman Concierge team.
Please continue to visit here for additional health and wellness resources and here for news and announcements.
We continue to worry about the health of our families, our livelihoods, and our futures. Our service partners are continuing to experience staffing shortages and we are doing our best to work with all client service requests. All on-site concierge teams continue to support the distancing guidelines put in place and are wearing PPE while on duty.
Housekeeping partners continue to follow all CDC and Health Department guidelines. We continue to ask that clients cancel their appointment if they fall ill and to let us know if they have had contact with anyone with an illness that could compromise the health and safety of the crew. Please help us in keeping everyone safe and healthy.
Many of the multi-family properties we service have put a hold on outside vendors. If you have scheduled services and know that your property will not allow outside vendors, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can adjust the cleaning crew’s schedules. All clients have already experienced schedule reductions as we move to a one or two-day weekday schedule at most locations.
Dry Cleaning and Laundry Services: Our service partners are unable to continue offering dry cleaning and laundry deliveries. Services will begin again when the shelter in place ban is lifted.
Administrative Support: Should you need to schedule virtual support services, please do not hesitate to contact our lifestyle management specialists that are on hand to assist you with any needs you may have.
Errand-Running and General Lifestyle Management Support: Due to limited staff availability, we will only be able to service previously confirmed clients through May 1st.
Chapman Concierge continues to take the coronavirus situation seriously. Our company is committed to protecting the safety and health of our employees, clients, and service providers. We follow the guidelines set by local and federal agencies, including the Center for Disease Control (CDC), The World Health Organization (WHO), and the New Jersey Department of Public Health.
We are working with a limited staff, and our service partners are experiencing unprecedented staffing shortages as well. If an employee is not feeling well (whether or not they exhibit symptoms of COVID 19, been tested for COVID 19 or know to have been exposed to the coronavirus), they are not to report to work, this has severely limited some of our on-site teams. All on-site concierge teams continue to support the distancing guidelines put in place and have been given recommended equipment to use while on shift.
We are communicating daily with our housekeeping partners, and as mentioned in our weekly updates, they are following all CDC and Health Department guidelines. We continue to ask that clients cancel their appointment if they fall ill and to let us know if they have had contact with anyone with an illness that could compromise the health and safety of the crew. Please help us in keeping everyone safe and healthy.
Some of the multi-family properties we service have put a hold on outside vendors. If you have scheduled services and know that your property will not allow outside vendors, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can adjust the cleaning crew’s schedules. Some clients have already experienced schedule reductions, and unfortunately, we expect this to continue through April.
Dry Cleaning and Laundry Services: Our service partners are continuing trips to properties upon request and have turnaround time is now three-four business days versus the standard one day turn around time.
Administrative Support, Errand-Running, and General Lifestyle Management Services: We will continue offering these services for elderly and compromised clients that are currently on our schedule. Unfortunately, as our staff is limited, these appointments are on a first-come, first-serve basis, and most are filled for the next few weeks.
We ask that you join us in protecting our community by following the guidance of public health authorities and your medical provider. For additional resources, please visit Chapman Concierge Health and Wellness. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions.
Chapman Concierge is taking the current coronavirus situation seriously, as our company is committed to protecting the safety and health of our employees, clients, and service providers. We are all worried about the health of our families, our livelihoods, and our futures and are actively monitoring the news about the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and official guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), The World Health Organization (WHO), and New Jersey Department of Public Health.
We think of our team as a family, and we are happy to say that everyone is currently healthy. No one will report to work if they begin exhibiting cold or flu symptoms and know to tell us if they learn they have been in contact with anyone thought to have been exposed to the coronavirus.
To support the social distancing guidelines put in place, on-site concierge staff assigned to corporate parks and healthcare facilities, as well as our administrative support staff, are all working from home. Given the situation, we wanted to take action for personnel assigned to residential developments from a potential spread of COVID-19 and have implemented various protocols that must be followed,
If you or anyone in your household is feeling unwell or has been exposed to someone exhibiting symptoms of an illness such as the common cold or the flu, then you must let us know. Please help us in keeping everyone safe and healthy. Please do not congregate in the space where the concierge is stationed; we understand that this can be a stressful time, but it is in all of our best interests.
We are communicating daily with our housekeeping partners, and as mentioned in our weekly updates, the following standards are in place:
All Administrative Support, Errand-Running, and General Lifestyle Management Services will continue on a case by case basis for elderly and compromised clients. If you have questions that have not been answered regarding scheduled travel or event tickets contact your assigned specialist.
We ask that you join us in protecting our community by following the guidance of public health authorities and your medical provider. For additional resources, please visit Chapman Concierge Health and Wellness. We understand this is a stressful time for everyone, please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions.
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An average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. An average American family of 4 throws out food worth $2,275. A 20% reduction in food waste would be enough to feed 25 million Americans. Food waste happens on various levels: 20-20% on the manufacturing, 15-20% on the retail and 55-65% on the consumer. Rotting food produces methane, a gas 25% more potent than carbon dioxide, which causes climate change. For additional statistics and tips on how to cut back on food waste, please visit https://saynotofoodwaste.org
Involving more whole foods and natural nutrition with every meal and snack is something to be conscious of consistently and not just before going to the gym or an athletic performance. Outside Magazine provided the following nine best food for athletes: Quinoa, Berries, Oily Fish like salmon, mackerel and trout, Beans and Legumes, Pasta, Cruciferous Veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts and kale, Bananas, Nuts and Nut Butter, and Chocolate Milk, For more information, please visit https://www.outsideonline.com/1869731/9-best-foods-athletes
Grow It Green Morristown creates sustainable farms & gardens and educates communities on healthy eating and environmental stewardship. They believe that fresh, local food should be accessible to all.
Please click here for details on their Community Sponsored Agriculture program, offering 21 weeks of delicious locally grown produce selected with your preferences. It’s a farm in your own backyard. Join Our CSA Program and Enjoy Locally Grown Food.
Farmer Shaun’s regenerative farming practices not only help our planet, but they make our produce taste fresher than you have ever had. Over the past 10 years we have been working our land to grow the healthiest produce possible. Our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares offer our customers the best experience in town. We use a build your own share system, where you choose what goes in your bag from 30 different varieties of vegetables over the course of the season.
Our farm is planted with a variety of flowers that attract beneficial insects to create a balanced ecosystem and they also make the most beautiful bouquets. A unique addition to an Urban Farm CSA share is that you can pick your own flowers.
Help us prepare for a successful season and enjoy the rewards of an upfront investment in our Urban Farmby receiving weekly boxes of our produce for 21 weeks, June through October.
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That ends up being just $15.48 per week for the half share and $30.95 per week for the full share.
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Oktoberfest is a German celebration of Bavarian traditions with copious amounts of beer, food, German music, singing, and traditional Bavarian costumes. The original “Oktoberfest” occurred in Munich, Germany in 1810 and today it is the world’s largest beer festival. In addition to food and entertainment, many festivals feature craft and retail vendors and people throughout the state clamor to these very popular events.
Germania Park Oktoberfest
September 21, 22, 2019
56 Conger Street
Dover, New Jersey
(973) 328-9693
Website
This event features a celebration of German heritage with live German music, beer, food, and the Steuben Parade.
Germania Park has been dedicated to preserving German culture since 1895.
Mountain Creek Oktoberfest
September 21and 22, 2019
Red Tail Lodge at Mountain Creek
200 Route 94
Vernon, NJ 07462
Website & Reservations
This event features a weekend full of authentic German food, refreshing drinks, live music, activities galore and a great time for adults and kids alike.
19th Annual Leonia Oktoberfest
September 28, 2019; 4pm until 10pm Rain or Shine
American Legion Hall
399 Broad Ave
Leonia, NJ 07605
Website
Admission: $5, Children Free
This is a family friendly event is a fall celebration of German culture with German food and beer, kids activities, and German competitions. The event is a fund raiser sponsored by the Rotary Club of The Palisades to support the Weekend Snack Pack Program at local schools.
Our Lady of the Lake Oktoberfest 10
Saturday, September 28, 2019; 5:30pm – 11pm!
Our Lady of the Lake Parish
32 Lakeside Ave.
Verona, NJ 07044
Website (tickets)
The event takes place under a grand tent and includes authentic German cuisine, local fare, beer, wine, a variety of non-alcoholic beverages, live music, raffles, and more! The Oktoberfest festivities begin with a ceremonial beer tapping, followed by German music, great food and other live entertainment.
20th Annual Chester Lions Oktoberfest Weekend
September 28th 12 – 9 PM and 29th, 2019 12 – 8pm
Chubb Park
Route 24 West
Chester, NJ, 07930
Website
Keeping with tradition, the Oktoberfest will focus on celebrating traditional music, native dress and a special Oktoberfest beer only available for a short time. A carnival atmosphere pervades Bavaria’s biggest party and Chester’s Oktoberfest will not be outdone. Authentic German foods including bratwurst, German potato salad, sauerkraut and smoked pork chops will be offered along with tasty apple strudel, delicious beehive cake, authentic plum cake, and more. The weekend long event will offer non-stop entertainment. All proceeds go to charity.
Franklin Lakes Oktoberfest
Friday, October 19, 2018; 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
McBride Field
813 Franklin Lake Rd
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
Website
This 16th Annual Oktoberfest event features a night of traditional German food, drink, games and and Oompah Band entertainment. The fun hosted by Phyllis and Tony Chernalis and The Market Basket, takes place under “the big tent” at McBride Field. This year we will be honoring The Pfeifer Family with the Patricia McLaughlin Spirit of Oasis Award.
The Craft Show @ Oktoberfest
Saturday October 12, 2019, 10am – 5pm
Demarest Nature Center
Duck Pond
38 Park St
Demarest, NJ
Website
This event features a high quality craft show with up to 75 crafts persons bringing their handmade crafts in many medias. It’s a great place for holiday shopping, for gifts, or for items for your own use and enjoyment. There will be German music, German food, water and soft drinks; Korean delicacies; inflatable games. While at the fair visit the Demarest Nature Center and environmental information tables. All proceeds go to benefit The Demarest Nature Center.
Deutscher Club of Clark’s Oktoberfest
October 5th, 2019: 12 PM – 10 PM
Deutscher Club of Clark
787 Featherbed Lane
Clark NJ
Website
Open to the Public – Tickets: $5 / Free for children under 12.
This event will feature live music by Bernie’s Orchestra and Doppelgänger, a Masskrugstemmen (stein holding contest), traditional German food and beer, a pig roast, and more!
Forest Lodge Oktoberfest
October 12, 2019 (rain date: Sunday, October 13th).
Gates Open 11am – 5pm
Forest Lodge
11 Reinman Road
Warren, NJ
Website
The admission for adults is $8.00 pp. Children under 10 years old – Free! Admission fee to Oktoberfest includes access to the Vendor Fair, and Live Music & Dancing in the main pavilion.
This family event will have all day entertainment, including traditional German dances, Cow Bell Ringing, Alp Horn demonstrations, German food, German beer, a vendor fair, and kids activities. There will be hearty menu of German-American foods, as well as e scrumptious German cakes & strudels! Oktoberfest is great fun for the children as well. Kids will keep busy with Amusement Rides, Carnival Booths, Inflatables and other activities. The Fest Halle will have all day entertainment including Traditional German Dances, Cow Bell Ringing and Alp Horn demonstrations.
Ales N Tails 2019
Saturday, October 5th, 6pm – 9pm
Turtle Back Zoo
560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ
On Saturday, October 5th, the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo will host Ales ‘N Tails, a festive evening benefiting the Essex County Parks Foundation. Enjoy the live Oompah Band and sample dozens and dozens of seasonal brews from around the corner and around the world. Don’t forget to try samples of wine and spirits!
In addition to traditional music and dozens of drinks to sample, there will be local craft and food vendors on site. Event runs from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
9th annual German American Society of Trenton Oktoberfest
Saturday September 28, 2019 12:00 PM & Sunday, September 29, 2019, 6:00 PM: 12 noon – 7:00 pm.
215 Uncles Pete’s Road
Trenton, NJ 08691-3733
Website
609-585-5200
This celebration features German beers with music by the Austrian Boys and German Dance performances by the GTV Almrausch. The event will also feature a pig roast, traditional German food, vendors and crafts, bounce castles, kid activities and family fun!
94.5 PST will broadcast the event live from 2 pm – 4pm hosting a Stein holding competition.
$5 admission, children 12 & under free and individuals in full traditional German attire get in free! Part of the proceeds benefit the Jeremy Fund.
Oktoberfest with Food Trucks & Fire Pits!
Saturday, October 5th and Sunday, October 6th, 2019
Laurita Winery
85 Archertown Rd
New Egypt, New Jersey
Website & Tickets
Cost:Saturday $10 per person $12 at the gate. Sunday $8 $10 at the gate Guests under 20 are free, children are welcome!
Admission includes: Parking, shuttle service to and from the event, Souvenir Laurita Wine Glass, entrance to the vent featuring live entertainment, country line dance area, vineyard tours, and of course the Food Trucks! There will also be kids activities including our huge playground, bounce house, face painting, and Fireworks Saturday Night!!
5th Annual Columbus Day Weekend Oktoberfest
Saturday & Sunday, October 12 & 13, 2019
527 Lake Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ
732-997-8767
Website
The Jersey Shores Authentic Oktoberfest Celebration in their tented Biergarten Roof top. Continuing the celebration that began with the Royal Wedding on October 12, 1810 of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen enjoy Food, Beer, Oktoberfest Merchandise, and Live Polka Bands
Medford Oktoberfest & Music Festival
Saturday Sept 21st, 2019; Noon till 7 pm (Rain or Shine)
Medford’s Freedom Park
86 Union Street
Medford, NJ 08055
Website
Free Admission, All Ages, Free On-Site Parking
Three Stages of Live Music with Food Trucks, a Beer Garden The line-up of performers includes:
KID FELIX THE PARSNIP REVOLT, SHOOBIES HIDEAWAY, HOOCHI COOCHI NAMARAH, HAMBONE RELAY, THE QUIXOTE PROJECT PIZZLE & THE SIZZLE SISTERS, SARA JAMES & JOEY DITULLIO, CAMILLE PERUTO, SCOTT BARKAN, BOULEVARD EXPRESS, KYLIE WESTERBECK, ST. BEAR, and TRADITIONAL GERMAN MUSIC FROM POLKADELPHIA
Oktoberfest ”Bier on the Pier”
Three consecutive weekends: September 20-22; September 27-29; and October 4-6, 2019
Mariner’s Pier
Schellenger Avenue and the boardwalk
Wildwood, NJ
Website
Great way to spend a fall weekend in the Wildwoods. German themed menus, an outdoor “biergarten”, live entertainment and kids activities make for a fun day at the pier.
Special German themed menus, an outdoor “biergarten,” live entertainment, a kids “Root bier Garten” activity area and much more.
Oktoberfest in Cape May
Saturday, September 28, 2019; 10am – 5pm ( Rain date Sept 29)
The city blocks off Jackson Street between Carpenter’s Lane and Beach Drive
Cape May, NJ
609.884.5508
This festival features a bustling block party filled with food, crafts, antiques and art. Dance the polka to a German American Band! Chow down on bratwurst. And lest we forget… there’s beer. And lots of it!
Smithville Oktoberfest
October 5,6, 2019 (always the first Saturday and Sunday of October)
Historic Smithville and Village Green
Smithville, NJ
Website
This festive event feature music, kids activities, international food court and over 100 Juried Crafters in addition to the year round Village activities
Source:
https://www.new-jersey-leisure-guide.com/Oktoberfest.html
Germania Park Oktoberfest
September 15, 16, 2018
56 Conger Street
Dover, New Jersey
(973) 328-9693
Website
This event features a celebration of German heritage with live German music, beer, food, and the Steuben Parade.
Germania Park has been dedicated to preserving German culture since 1895.
Mountain Creek Oktoberfest
September 22, 23, 2018
Red Tail Lodge at Mountain Creek
200 Route 94
Vernon, NJ 07462
Website & Reservations
This event features a weekend full of authentic German food, refreshing drinks, live music, activities galore and a great time for adults and kids alike.
19th Annual Leonia Oktoberfest
September 29, 2018; 4pm until 10pm
American Legion Hall
399 Broad Ave
Leonia, NJ 07605
Website
Admission: $5, Children Free
This is a family-friendly event a fall celebration of German culture with German food and beer, kids activities, and German competitions. The event is a fundraiser sponsored by the Rotary Club of The Palisades to support the Weekend Snack Pack Program at local schools.
Our Lady of the Lake Oktoberfest
Saturday, September 29, 2018; 6pm – 11pm
Our Lady of the Lake Parish
32 Lakeside Ave.
Verona, NJ 07044
Website (tickets)
The event takes place under a grand tent and includes authentic German cuisine, local fare, beer, wine, a variety of non-alcoholic beverages, live music, raffles, and more! The Oktoberfest festivities begin with a ceremonial beer tapping, followed by German music, great food, and other live entertainment.
20th Annual Chester Lions Oktoberfest Weekend
September 29th and 30th, 2018; noon to 8 pm
Chubb Park
Route 24 West
Chester, NJ, 07930
Website
Keeping with tradition, the Oktoberfest will focus on celebrating traditional music, native dress and a unique Oktoberfest beer only available for a short time. A carnival atmosphere pervades Bavaria’s biggest party, and Chester’s Oktoberfest will not be outdone. Authentic German foods including bratwurst, German potato salad, sauerkraut and smoked pork chops will be offered along with tasty apple strudel, delicious beehive cake, authentic plum cake, and more. The weekend-long event will provide non-stop entertainment. All proceeds go to charity.
Franklin Lakes Oktoberfest
Friday, October 12, 2018; 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
McBride Field
813 Franklin Lake Rd
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417�
Website
This event features a night of traditional German food, drink, and Oompah Band entertainment.
The fun takes place under “the big tent” with German food and beverages and entertainment! This year we will be honoring The Wyckoff Family YMCA with the Patricia McLaughlin Spirit of Oasis Award for their long-time and generous support of Oasis and Carl’s Kids Summer Camp.
The Craft Show @ Oktoberfest
Saturday October 13, 2018, 10am – 5pm
Demarest Nature Center
Duck Pond
38 Park St
Demarest, NJ
Website
This event features a high-quality craft show with up to 75 crafts persons bringing their handmade crafts in many media. It’s a great place for holiday shopping, for gifts, or for items for your use and enjoyment. There will be German music, German food, water and soft drinks; Korean delicacies; inflatable games. While at the fair visit the Demarest Nature Center and environmental information tables. All proceeds go to benefit The Demarest Nature Center.
Deutscher Club of Clark’s Oktoberfest
October 13, 2018: 12 PM – 10 PM
Deutscher Club of Clark
787 Featherbed Lane
Clark NJ
Website
Open to the Public – Tickets: $5 / Free for children under 12.
This event will feature live music by Bernie’s Orchestra and Doppelgänger, a Masskrugstemmen (stein holding contest), traditional German food and beer, a pig roast, and more!
Forest Lodge Oktoberfest
October 13, 2018 (rain date: Sunday, October 14th).
Gates Open 11am – 5pm
Forest Lodge
11 Reinman Road
Warren, NJ
Website
The admission for adults is $8.00 pp. Children under ten years old – Free! Admission fee to Oktoberfest includes access to the Vendor Fair, and Live Music & Dancing in the main pavilion.
This family event will have all day entertainment, including traditional German dances, Cow Bell Ringing, Alp Horn demonstrations, German food, German beer, a vendor fair, and kids activities. There will be a hearty menu of German-American foods, as well as e scrumptious German cakes & strudels! Oktoberfest is great fun for the children as well. Kids will keep busy with Amusement Rides, Carnival Booths, Inflatables and other activities. The Fest Halle will have all day entertainment including Traditional German Dances, Cow Bell Ringing, and Alp Horn demonstrations too!
9th annual German American Society of Trenton Oktoberfest
Saturday September 22, 2018 12:00 PM & Sunday, September 23, 2018, 6:00 PM: 12 noon – 7:00 pm.
215 Uncles Pete’s Road
Trenton, NJ 08691-3733
Website
609-585-5200
This celebration features German beers with music by the Austrian Boys and German Dance performances by the GTV Almrausch. The event will also feature a pig roast, traditional German food, vendors and crafts, bouncy castles, kid activities and family fun!
94.5 PST will broadcast the event live from 2 pm – 4 pm hosting a Stein holding competition.
$5 admission, children 12 & under free and individuals in full traditional German attire get in free! Part of the proceeds benefits the Jeremy Fund.
Belmar Octoberfest
October 7th, 2018; 11am – 5pm RAIN or SHINE
Main St., (between 8th & 10th Ave.)
Belmar, NJ 07719
732-747-4449
Website
This event features a German Beer Garden with Food Vendors, the Samuel Adams Stein Hoisting Contest, d live music, and Food Vendors
Oktoberfest with Food Trucks & Fire Pits!
Saturday, October 20th and Sunday, October 21st, 2018
Laurita Winery
85 Archertown Rd
New Egypt, New Jersey
Website & Tickets
Cost: $8 per person Saturday or Sunday online. $10 at the gate. Guests under 210are free, children are welcome!
Admission includes Parking, shuttle service to and from the event, Souvenir Laurita Wine Glass, entrance to the vent featuring live entertainment, country line dance area, vineyard tours, and of course the Food Trucks! There will also be kids activities including our vast playground, bounce house, face painting, and Fireworks Saturday Night!!
Medford Oktoberfest & Music Festival
Saturday, Sept 15th, 2018; Noon till 7 pm (Rain or Shine)
Medford’s Freedom Park
86 Union Street
Medford, NJ 08055
Website
Free Admission, All Ages, Free On-Site Parking
Three Stages of Live Music with Food Trucks, a Beer Garden The line-up of performers includes:
KID FELIX THE PARSNIP REVOLT, SHOOBIES HIDEAWAY, HOOCHI COOCHI NAMARAH, HAMBONE RELAY, THE QUIXOTE PROJECT PIZZLE & THE SIZZLE SISTERS, SARA JAMES & JOEY DITULLIO, CAMILLE PERUTO, SCOTT BARKAN, BOULEVARD EXPRESS, KYLIE WESTERBECK, ST. BEAR, and TRADITIONAL GERMAN MUSIC FROM POLKADELPHIA
Oktoberfest ”Bier on the Pier”
Three consecutive weekends: September 22-24; September 29-October 1; and October 6-8, 2018
Mariner’s Pier
Schellenger Avenue and the boardwalk
Wildwood, NJ
Website
Great way to spend a fall weekend in the Wildwoods. German-themed menus, an outdoor “Biergarten,” live entertainment and kids activities make for a fun day at the pier.
Special German themed menus, an outdoor “Biergarten,” live entertainment, a kids “Root bier Garten” activity area and much more.
Oktoberfest in Cape May
Saturday, September 29, 2018; 10am – 5pm ( Rain date Oct 1st)
The city blocks off Jackson Street between Carpenter’s Lane and Beach Drive
Cape May, NJ
609.884.5508
This festival features a bustling block party filled with food, crafts, antiques, and art. Dance the polka to a German American Band! Chow down on bratwurst. And lest we forget… there’s beer. And lots of it!
Smithville Oktoberfest
October 6, 7, 2018
Historic Smithville and Village Green
Smithville, NJ
Website
This festive event feature music, kids activities, international food court and over 100 Juried Crafters in addition to the year-round Village activities
Sea Isle City Octoberfest
October 20, 2018; 11am-3pm (rain or shine)
Excursion Park
Sea Isle City, NJ
609-263-9090
Website
The family celebration will feature live German music, vendors, free hayrides on the beach, magic acts, pumpkin painting, children’s entertainment and a fantastic Pie Baking Contest.
Source:
New Jersey Leisure Guide. The New Jersey Leisure Guide shares information on all things New Jersey. They publish events calendars as well as articles.
Gingerbread Cookies – Ginger Bread House – This Christmas, we have everything you’ll need to master this classic gingerbread cookie recipe. December 12th is Gingerbread House Day.
Life, Love and Sugar Gingerbread Cookies
These easy Gingerbread Cookies brought to you by Life, Love and Sugar are soft, chewy and full of holiday goodness! A classic Christmas cookie recipe that’s perfect for decorating.
Recipe Courtesy Of: Lindsay, Life Love and Sugar
Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Yield: 30-32cookies 1x
Cookie Ingredients:
3 3/4 cups (488g) all purpose flour
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp ground ginger
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup (168g) unsalted butter, room temperature
10 tbsp (140g) packed dark brown sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup (172g) unsulfured molasses
Icing Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups (173g) powdered sugar
1 1/2 – 2 tbsp water or milk
1 tbsp corn syrup
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and salt in a medium sized bowl and set aside.
3. Cream the butter and sugar together in a large mixer bowl on medium speed until light in color and fluffy. You should be able to see the change in color happen and know it’s ready.
4. Add the egg and vanilla extract mix until well combined.
5. Add the molasses and mix until well combined.
6. Add the dry ingredients and mix just until the dough is well combined. Dough will be thick.
7. Divide the cookie dough into two equal parts, then roll each out to about 1/4 an inch thickness between two pieces of parchment paper. It helps to shape the cookie dough into a bit of a log and then roll it out.
8. Transfer the parchment lined cookie dough onto a cookie sheet and into the freezer for about 6-8 minutes.
9. Remove cookie dough from freezer and immediately cut into shapes. You’ll leave the cutouts on the parchment paper to bake them, so try to space them as they should be for baking with about an inch between each cookie.
10. While cookie dough is still cold, transfer the parchment paper/cookies onto a cookie sheet and bake for 6-8 minutes.
11. Remove cookies from oven and allow to cool on baking sheet for 3-4 minutes, or until you can transfer them. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Repeat process with remaining cookie dough.
13. When cookies are baked and you’re ready to decorate them, making the icing. Add the powdered sugar to a small-medium sized bowl, then add 1 tablespoon of water, the corn syrup and vanilla extract and whisk until well combined. It will be thick to start, just keep whisking together. Add additional water as needed, for it to come together. You want to be careful not to thin it out too much. You can always add more liquid, but you can’t remove it once you add it. You want the icing to just be drip-able (and therefore pipeable), but not so thin it won’t stay in place.
14. Add the icing to a piping bag fitted with a small round piping tip (I used Wilton tip 3) and decorate your cookies. Add sprinkles or other decorations, if you’d like.
15. Allow cookies to dry, then store in an airtight container. If well sealed, cookies should be good for 5-7 days.
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Spicy Gingerbread Cookies
The dough must be chilled for at least three hours and up to two days. The cookies can be prepared up to one week ahead, stored in an airtight container at room temperature. I had to bake many batches to finally accomplish the perfect gingerbread cookie. When the dough is rolled thin, it will bake crisp and almost cracker-like. Yet, when rolled thick (my preference), the cookies turn out plump and moist. In either case, the flavor will be complex and almost hot-spicy.
Recipe Printed On: Food Network, https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/gingerbread-cookies-101-recipe-1963337
Recipe courtesy of Rick Rodgers, Christmas 101, Random House, 1999
Yield: Makes about 3 dozen (3-inch) cookies
Cookie Ingredients:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly milled black pepper
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup vegetable shortening, at room temperature
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2/3 cup unsulfured molasses
1 large egg
Icing Ingredients:
1 pound (4 1/2 cups) confectioners’ sugar
2 tablespoons dried egg-white powder
6 tablespoons water
Instructions:
Icing Instructions:
** Traditional Royal Icing: Substitute 3 large egg whites for the powder and water.
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Frosted Gingerbread Cookies
Recipe Courtesy Of: Baker By Nature on Pop Sugar
Total Time 30 minutes
Yield 12-16 cookies
Cookie Ingredients:
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 tablespoons (1 and 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/4 cup molasses
Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients:
1 8-ounce block full-fat cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla pure extract
2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Sprinkles, optional
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, combine your flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt, then set aside.
2. In another large bowl, add your butter, both sugars, and vanilla. Using a mixer with a paddle attachment (or a handheld mixer), beat your ingredients until light and fluffy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Then, add your eggs one by one, beating your mixture after each egg. Finally, add your molasses and beat until everything is thoroughly combined.
3. Next, grab your dry mixture and slowly incorporate it into your wet mixture, beating on low. Continue to mix until everything is just combined — don’t overdo it. Once your mixture is combined, cover with plastic wrap and let it sit in the fridge for at least two hours but up to one day.
4. When you’re ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
5. Roll your dough into 2-inch balls and place them on your lined baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. Gently press down in the middle of each ball to flatten them slightly.
6. Bake one sheet at a time, for about 9-10 minutes or until your cookies have puffed out and look golden.
7. Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to fully cool before adding the frosting.
8.For the frosting, in a large bowl, beat your cream cheese, butter, and vanilla on medium speed until the mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes. Reduce the speed and add in your confectioners’ sugar a little at a time, until everything is combined. Then, add in your lemon juice and zest, and beat until your frosting is thoroughly mixed and smooth.
9.Once your cookies have cooled, spread your frosting over the top of the cookies and optionally decorate with sprinkles.
Read more about this recipe – https://www.popsugar.com/food/frosted-gingerbread-cookies-recipe-48045045
Pioneer Woman Gingerbread Cookies
A deliciously dark, rich gingerbread dough. Cut out and decorate whatever shapes you’d like!
Recipe Courtesy Of: Rea Drummond, The Pioneer Woman
Total Time: 3 hours 18 minutes
Yields: 24 cookies
Cookie Ingredients:
6 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. Ground Nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
3/4 c. margarine or softened butter
1 1/2 c. firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 c. molasses
2 whole eggs
1 tbsp. maple extract
Icing Ingredients:
2 lb. powdered sugar, sifted
1/3 c. whole milk, plus more if needed for thinning
2 whole large egg whites
Miscellaneous candies, sprinkles, and other decorations
Instructions:
***IMPORTANT NOTE: Bake for less time if you desire a softer cookie and if cookies are small. Keep an eye on them and don’t let them get too crisp.
Icing Instructions:
To make the royal icing, beat the powdered sugar, milk, and egg whites until thick but still able to be piped. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a fine tip (or a squirt bottle.)
Decorate the cookies however you’d like, using icing as an accent and as glue to hold on the candies. Allow icing to set before transporting or serving.
***IMPORTANT BAKING NOTE: If you like a softer cookie, bake them for less time. Keep an eye on them in the oven and remove them as soon as the cookies have begun to set.
Read more about this recipe: https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a11913/gingerbread-cookies-11913/
Classic Gingerbread Cookies
Classic gingerbread cookies are dense, heavy on the ginger, and usually flavored with molasses. This recipe is traditional, though it’s been refined over the years. The spice mix has been adjusted to boost the pepperiness of the ginger and intensify the cinnamon aroma, and it has just enough nutmeg and cloves to round things out. A mild molasses flavors the cookies and finely grated orange zest adds a layer of complexity. See more gorgeous cutout cookie recipes.
Recipe Courtesy Of: By Carolyn Weil, Fine Cooking
Yields: Yields about 4 dozen 4-1/4-inch cookies
This recipe calls for a 4-1/4-inch cookie cutter, but you can use any size; just keep in mind that the baking time and yield will vary.
Cookie Ingredients:
15-3/4 oz. (3-1/2 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour; more as needed
2-1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. table salt
4 oz. (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
3/4 cup mild molasses
1 Tbs. finely grated orange zest (from about 1-1/2 large oranges)
Icing Ingredients:
8 oz. (2 cups) confectioners’ sugar
2 tsp. powdered egg whites
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
Instructions:
Make the royal icing
Decorate the cookies
Scrape the icing into a pastry bag fitted with a small tip. (You can also use a plastic squeeze bottle or a plastic sandwich bag with a corner trimmed off.) Decorate the cookies as you like and let sit until the icing is completely set, about 40 minutes.
Store baked and decorated cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Read more about this recipe: https://www.finecooking.com/recipe/classic-gingerbread-cookies
Updated with new information for seniors, retirees on April 1, 2020. Also see Treasury news release. VISIT HERE
IR-2020-61, March 30, 2020
WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today announced that distribution of economic impact payments will begin in the next three weeks and will be distributed automatically, with no action required for most people. However, some taxpayers who typically do not file returns will need to submit a simple tax return to receive the economic impact payment.
Tax filers with adjusted gross income up to $75,000 for individuals and up to $150,000 for married couples filing joint returns will receive the full payment. For filers with income above those amounts, the payment amount is reduced by $5 for each $100 above the $75,000/$150,000 thresholds. Single filers with income exceeding $99,000 and $198,000 for joint filers with no children are not eligible. Social Security recipients and railroad retirees who are otherwise not required to file a tax return are also eligible and will not be required to file a return.
Eligible taxpayers who filed tax returns for either 2019 or 2018 will automatically receive an economic impact payment of up to $1,200 for individuals or $2,400 for married couples and up to $500 for each qualifying child.
The vast majority of people do not need to take any action. The IRS will calculate and automatically send the economic impact payment to those eligible.
For people who have already filed their 2019 tax returns, the IRS will use this information to calculate the payment amount. For those who have not yet filed their return for 2019, the IRS will use information from their 2018 tax filing to calculate the payment. The economic impact payment will be deposited directly into the same banking account reflected on the return filed.
In the coming weeks, Treasury plans to develop a web-based portal for individuals to provide their banking information to the IRS online, so that individuals can receive payments immediately as opposed to checks in the mail.
Yes. The IRS will use the information on the Form SSA-1099 or Form RRB-1099 to generate Economic Impact Payments to recipients of benefits reflected in the Form SSA-1099 or Form RRB-1099 who are not required to file a tax return and did not file a return for 2018 or 2019. This includes senior citizens, Social Security recipients and railroad retirees who are not otherwise required to file a tax return.
Since the IRS would not have information regarding any dependents for these people, each person would receive $1,200 per person, without the additional amount for any dependents at this time.
Yes. The IRS urges anyone with a tax filing obligation who has not yet filed a tax return for 2018 or 2019 to file as soon as they can to receive an economic impact payment. Taxpayers should include direct deposit banking information on the return.
For those concerned about visiting a tax professional or local community organization in person to get help with a tax return, these economic impact payments will be available throughout the rest of 2020.
The IRS will post all key information on IRS.gov/coronavirus as soon as it becomes available.
The IRS has a reduced staff in many of its offices but remains committed to helping eligible individuals receive their payments expeditiously. Check for updated information on IRS.gov/coronavirus rather than calling IRS assistors who are helping process 2019 returns.
Stress Awareness Month is a national, cooperative effort to inform people about the dangers of stress and successful coping strategies. Stress can play a part in problems such as headaches, high blood pressure, heart problems, diabetes, skin conditions, asthma, arthritis, depression, and anxiety, and sometimes its unavoidable and unbearable. The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has increased stress levels at unprecedented rates. Fear and worry about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. According to the American Institute of Stress, an estimated 75-90 percent of doctor visits are for stress-related disorders. And these can range from stomach trouble to heart disease. Studies confirm that occupational pressures and fears are the leading source of stress for American adults.
Often referred to as the “silent killer,” stress can lead to serious health problems and, if left unchecked, can be fatal. It’s essential to make sure that other health problems aren’t the cause of your symptoms, but if stress is the cause, there are many ways to minimize its impact.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, talking about your feelings, and prioritizing relaxation are significant first steps. Still, if you are suffering from stress, you should consider seeking advice from a healthcare professional. For more information on ways to avoid stress and strategies to overcome its impact read more HERE.
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