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"Ain't nuthin' but a Party" |

Date: Sunday,
July 10, 2005, Noon - 8Pm, $25 Donation for the
bands, includes: beer, wine, snacks, soft drinks, bottled
water, burgers and hot dogs, potluck meal, Zydeco dance lesson
Location:
Elks
Picnic
Grove, 1 Elks Trail, Warren, NJ 07059
Park
in the town lots across the street or on Elks Trail. Don't park
in Elks Lodge parking lot! Party moves indoors to
the
clubhouse in case of rain
The Elks Picnic area has a stage for the band; a large outdoor tree shaded dance area, covered picnic area with lots of picnic tables, an indoor facility in case of rain, a pond to sit near and relax when you're not dancing or eating.
We provide: Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band, Roy Carrier and the Night Rockers, Cleoma's Ghost, picnic tables, beer, wine, snacks, soft drinks, bottled water. New Orleans native Jeremy "Prudhomme" Gelbwaks will be putting out the burgers and hot dogs at the BBQ pit, plus a restful green atmosphere. Security and Gate Management Services by Len "The Enforcer" Stockler.
You bring: Yourself, $25 donation, some prepared food to feed about 5 to 6 people for the potluck meal (no watermelons please), water, a chair and or blanket, and you are welcome to bring a friend or two. Children are welcome, 0 to 12 years old are free, $12 for ages 13 to 18.
Another
Smoke Free Party
(you may smoke on
the grounds downwind from the dance, sitting, and food service
areas)
For
information and questions:
Gerry (732) 248-8066
(work) (732) 985-8226 (home)
Arn (732)
271-0459
On Jul 10 only, you may reach us at (908) 400-6888 or (908) 419-9485
See
You there!!!
For the lastest information and an online map visit: WWW.ARNB.ORG
| Schedule | |
| Noon - 1Pm | Cleoma's Ghost (Traditional Cajun from NY) |
| 1 - 1:45Pm | Zydeco dance lesson by Fran Berbette |
| 2 - 3Pm | Roy Carrier and the Night Rockers (Zydeco) |
| 3:15 - 4:15Pm | Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band |
| 4:30 - 5:30Pm | Cleoma's Ghost (Traditional Cajun from NY) |
| 5:45 - 6:45Pm | Roy Carrier and the Night Rockers (Zydeco) |
| 7 - 8Pm | Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band |
From the New
Jersey Turnpike North or South:
Take exit 14 to
route I-78 West, Express lanes preferred. If you are in the local lanes
the road will split and you must be in the left lane to stay on I-78
(DO NOT Take RT24); to exit 36 (Warren) left
at light; at 7th light not counting fire house light; left
onto Mountain Boulevard (you should see some big flags on either side
of the road); 1st Light make right onto Bardy
Rd, first Right onto Elks Trl. Picnic area is on corner of Bardy Rd
& Elks Trl.
From the Garden State Parkway heading South:
Take exit 142
(Newark Airport) to I-78 West. The road will split and you must be in
the
left lane to stay on I-78 (DO NOT Take RT24); to exit 36 (Warren) left
at light, at 7th light not counting fire house light; left onto
Mountain Boulevard (you should see some big flags on either
side of the road); 1st Light make right onto Bardy Rd, first Right onto
Elks Trl. Picnic area is on corner of Bardy
Rd & Elks Trl.
From
the Garden State Parkway heading North:
Take exit 142
(Newark Airport) to I-78 (you are going east), take first exit to make
a U turn to bring you back onto 78 West. The road will split and you
must be in the left lane to stay on I-78 (DO
NOT Take RT24); to exit 36 (Warren) left at light, at 7th
light not counting fire house light; left onto Mountain Boulevard (you
should see some big flags on either side
of the road); 1st Light make right onto Bardy Rd, first Right onto Elks
Trl. Picnic area is on corner of Bardy
Rd & Elks Trl.
From
287(In New Jersey) North or South:
Take I-78 East exit
to exit 36 (Warren) bear right at exit, at 6th
light not counting fire house light; left onto Mountain Boulevard (you
should see some big flags on either
side of the road); 1st Light make right onto Bardy Rd, first Right onto
Elks Trl. Picnic area is on corner of Bardy
Rd & Elks Trl.
Alternate
from 287: Take Rt 22 East, NYC and follow directions below.
From
Route 22 East or West:
Take Warrenville
Road exit toward Warren, go to top of hill, right at 1st
light at shopping center; 1st Light make right onto Bardy Rd, first Right onto
Elks Trl. Picnic area is on corner of Bardy Rd &
Elks Trl.
Train
Details, nearest Station is Bound Brook New Jersey (973)-762-5100 There
are Taxi's available at the station. Have driver follow directions for
Rt 22. Note: You must change trains in Newark.
Click here for trains
to Bound Brook from NYC/Newark/Hoboken
General schedule: trains leave NYC Penn Station at 14 past the hour
arriving in Bound Brook about 14 past the next
hour
Click here trains
to NYC/Newark/Hoboken from Bound Brook
General schedule: trains leave Bound Brook at 30 past the hour arriving
in NYC Penn Station about 41 past the next
hour
Area
Lodging . You
are advised to check the ratings for locally owned hotels not listed
here. Listed by
distance from the event
Howard Johnson Lodge
of North Plainfield 1025 US Highway 22, N Plainfield, 07060 (908)
753-6500 2.5 Miles
Hilton
Garden Inn
500 Promenade Blvd, Bridgewater, 08807 (732) 271-9030 5 Miles
Courtyard by Marriott
595 Martinsville Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 (908) 542-0300 5 miles
Somerset Hills Hotel
200 Liberty Corner Rd, Warren, NJ 07059 (908) 647-7901 5 miles
The Inn at
Somerset Hills 80
Allen Rd, Basking Ridge NJ 908.580.1300 5 miles
Days Inns
1260
US Rte. 22 East, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807 ( 908) 526-9500 5 miles
Marriott
Bridgewater
Hotel 700 Crossings Blvd, Bridgewater, 08807 (908) 927-9300 5 miles
Ramada Inn
60 Cottontail
Ln, Somerset, 08873 (732) 560-9880 5.5 miles
Super 8
119 Highway
206 South Raritan, NJ 08869 (908) 722-5400 7 miles
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