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PREVENTING DOG DEMENTIA
FIVE STRATEGIES TO PRESERVE COGNITIVE HEALTH
by Karen Shaw Becker
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Among the many traits that dogs and humans share is the potential with aging for progressive cognitive decline, which canines can experience as early as 7 years of age. Clinical signs of cognitive decline appear in 50 percent of dogs over 11 and by the time they are 15, 68 percent display at least one sign.
The five classic and easily observable indicators of cognitive decline in dogs are decreased attention to surroundings, disinterest and apathy; decreased purposeful activity; increased sleep during a 24-hour period; intermittent anxiety expressed through apprehension, panting, moaning or shivering; and loss of formerly acquired knowledge, including house training.
Other symptoms include failure to respond to commands, difficulty hearing, inability to recognize familiar people and difficulty navigating their environment. Physical manifestations may show up as excessive licking, lack of grooming, fecal and urinary incontinence and loss of appetite.
A connection has been established between Alzheimer’s disease and periodontal disease in humans, and a recent study has revealed a similar association between gum disease and canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD). By comparing dogs with CCD and a control group of healthy dogs, New York integrative veterinarian Curtis Dewey, of Elemental Pet Vets, and Mark Rishniw, of the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, found that older dogs with CCD tend to show higher levels of periodontal disease, and that the more severe the gum disease is, the more significant their cognitive decline. Based on these results, at-home and veterinary dental care may be very beneficial to reduce the risk of cognitive dysfunction and should be added to these CCD prevention steps.
Older dogs with canine cognitive dysfunction tend to show higher levels of periodontal disease, and the more severe the gum disease is, the more significant their cognitive decline.
CCD Prevention Steps
1. Incorporate regular exercise, socializa-
tion and mental stimulation. While they can’t exert themselves with the same intensity as younger dogs, senior canines derive tremendous benefits from walks—especially unhurried “sniffaris”—and other age-appropriate physical activity and strengthening exercises. Short periods of play time with people and other pets in controlled situations can also help. Food puzzles and treat-release toys provide fun, mental stimulation, while brief training sessions refresh their memory or teach new skills.
2. Take them to twice-yearly wellness visits.
Keep abreast of metabolic changes to catch disease early. Many Alzheimer’s patients have insulin resistance and persistent hyperglycemia, so keeping a dog’s A1c levels low and steady is important. 3. Optimize their nutrition. The best fuel for canine cognitive health is a combination of healthy fats—especially omega-3 fatty acids like sustainably sourced krill oil and medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil—and a variety of antioxidant-rich whole foods suitable for a carnivore, including high-quality protein. Eliminate refined carbohydrates like sugar, grains, potatoes and legumes, as well as extruded diets (kibble) that contain toxic byproducts of the manufacturing process that are linked to neurodegenerative disease.
4. Improve memory with nutraceuticals.
Because studies show that MCT in coconut oil can improve cognitive function in older dogs, add a quarter-teaspoon of coconut oil for every 10 pounds of body weight to food daily. Other supplements to consider are S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), jellyfish extracts, glutathione, resveratrol (Japanese knotweed), lion’s mane mushroom, vinpocetine, phosphatidylserine, curcumin, ubiquinol, digestive enzymes and probiotics. 5. Reduce doggie stress. Senior dogs, especially those with dementia, often become disoriented. To help them remain stable and reduce anxiety, stick to a consistent daily routine, feeding and walking them on a set schedule. To control arthritis and degenerative joint disease, keep dogs active and at a healthy weight. Consider acupuncture, massage, chiropractic care, stretching and hydrotherapy (exercising in water). If a dog is experiencing incontinence because of age (and not caused by an underlying condition that should be addressed), provide them with more frequent potty trips outside or reintroduce them to a crate if they were crate-trained initially. Acupuncture may also help.
If a dog has problems hearing or seeing, use odor cues like pet-friendly essential oils or pheromone products to help them find their way around. Also consider purchasing or building ramps if they’re having trouble getting into the car or up on the bed or a favorite chair. If they’re slipping or unsure on bare floors, add runners, yoga mats or area rugs.
For sleep problems, try increasing their daytime activity level. Let the dog sleep in the bedroom to ease any anxiety that may be contributing to nighttime restlessness. Melatonin supplementation may help. Guide the precious pet with clear cues and easyto-follow instructions, and when talking to them, use a quiet, calm and loving voice.
Veterinarian Karen Shaw Becker, DVM, has spent her career empowering animal guardians to make knowledgeable decisions to extend the life and well-being of their animals. Visit DrKarenBecker.com.
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DENTIST
DR. VLADIMIR GASHINSKY DDS
Holistic Dental Center of NJ 91 Millburn Avenue, Millburn, NJ 973-609-5984 • HolisticDentalCenterNJ.com
Holistic Dental Center focuses on oral care that’s good for the body as well as the teeth and gums. By treating the cause - not just the symptoms, Dr. Gashinsky and his team of doctors seek to improve patients’ quality of life through holistic and biological dentistry that respects and honors the body. See ad on back cover.
LOUIS STEINBERG, DDS, MS
6050 Boulevard E, Ste LE, West New York, NJ 201-662-2020 • DrLMSteinberg.com
Whole body dentistry focused on improving smiles and overall health. We provide full preventative services including safe removal of mercury amalgams, biological periodontal therapy, orthodontics, supportive therapies for toxin removal, TMJ dysfunction and chronic face pain and dental management of sleep disorders. See ad on page 7.
HEALTHY FOODS
BUSY BEE ORGANICS
451 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ 201-656-5065 • BusyBeeOrganics.com Chef Michelle Berckes and her team make up Busy Bee Organics, which serves nutritious, immuneboosting eats to the local community. This healthsupportive, local eatery offers instore specials, a brand-new cafe menu & limited outdoor seating. With choices to accommodate every dietary restriction and allergy, you can expect to find delicious options for everyone - organic, plant based, customizable & 100% gluten-free. BWÈ KAFE
1002 Washington St., Hoboken, NJ 1401 Adams St., Hoboken, NJ 140 River Dr. S, Jersey City, NJ 201-683-0045 • bwekafe.com
All three locations serve drink and food menus with several fun and fresh seasonal items. Offering fresh lemonade, housemade lavender coldbrew lattes, green water detox drinks, salads and toasts, bwé kafe is always thinking of creative and tasty drinks to satisfy your health and pallet. They also source and roast their own coffee beans. Order at the door, ahead of time online, or have them deliver right to your home.
CAFE PEANUT
586 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 201-721-6270 • CafePeanut.com
Funky cafe dedicated to quality foods using locally grown, natural and organic produce. Menu selections include delicious salads, sandwiches, soups, pastries, and artisan coffees & teas.
KEY FRESH AND NATURAL
574 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 201-204-4200
Local grocer offering huge selection of healthy products and quality brand names for the entire family. Fresh produce with many organic options, quality meats and poultry, organic baby food, grain-free and natural pet foods, non-toxic cleaning products and much more. Save time shopping in one location and get all your grocery needs met at Key Fresh and Natural. Hablamos Espanol. See ad on page 3.
PLANT BASE JC
370 Pacific Ave, Jersey City, NJ 551-256-3868 • PlantBaseMarket.com
Plant Base, is a nonprofit, vegan, zero waste community café. They recently introduced Plant Space, their new community project where the goal is to offer an affordable vegan food supply to residents as well as educate them about the benefits of being plant-based. The market is now completely donation-based in order to give everyone access to fresh and healthy food. Plant Base is also a strong community hub, known as “the living room for the hood”, where neighbors come together to share knowledge and ideas. ANCHOR THERAPY
223 Bloomfield St, Ste. 121, Hoboken, NJ 201-565-2275 • AnchorTherapy.org Therapy is the anchor that holds life together through choppy waters. Anchor Therapy specializes in helping teens and adults through these times. Their experience and professional skills help clients feel better sooner. Call for a free consultation.
ACUPUNCTURE ATELIER
1321 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 201-708-8577 AcupunctureAtelier.com Acupuncture Atelier offers undivided personalized attention during each and every session. Sara and Samia pride themselves on being unique and adaptable. Treatments may include acupuncture, reiki, aromatherapy, moxibustion, cupping, auricular therapy, as well as ancient Shamanic healing methods.
HOBOKEN CHIROPRACTIC + WELLNESS
Dr. Laura Brayton/Dr. Olga Alvarez 113 Monroe Street, Hoboken, NJ 201-792-3544 HobokenChiro.com
Family wellness practice, specializing in pediatrics and maternity, that strongly believe in the body’s innate intelligence and ability to heal itself when blockages to the healing process are removed. Utilizing chiropractic, soft tissue techniques, allergy elimination, nutrition/ supplements, and massage, health is restored and maintained for optimal wellness.
JACQUIE BIRD, SPIRITUAL WELLNESS
JacquieBirdWellness.com Jacquie Bird, Spiritual Wellness offers products and services that, support, guide and empower the individual. She is the the Creator/ Practitioner of Stress Busters Guided Meditations; she creates guided meditation as well as meditation music called SoundSoulVibin’ and is the Owner/Creator of the handmade wellness brand MODAL VISIONS, which is rooted in the energetically dynamic properties of gemstones, crystals and copper. Jacquie is also the Creator and host of the podcast Roll With Peace, In Mind. Her entire platform and intent is in mindfulness, personal growth, stress relief and stress management – in essence, how we can live more calm, centered, grounded and meaningful lives.
Transformative healer who utilizes the powerful tools of Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) and Hypnotherapy to improve everything from emotional to physical conditions.
MIND BODY HOBOKEN
51 Newark Street, Ste. 402, Hoboken, NJ 201-994-3500 • MindBodyHoboken.com
Mind Body Hoboken works with individuals, corporate teams and small business owners to find balance in their personal and professional life. Finding the calm and peace in life is essential to balancing out the “fight or flight” response caused by stress. Founder/practitioner Jennifer Araneo utilizes neurolinguistic programming, hypnosis, meditation and reiki to help clients find the Zen in their lives.
MINDFUL PLAY YOGA
646-552-2982 • MindfulPlayYoga@gmail.com
Mindful Play Yoga brings out the kid in all of us by working with children, adults & caregivers through mindfulness, play & yoga to see the best in everyone. MPY is committed to inspiring children ages 3 -15 & families to be curious life-long learners.
OLEVIA METRY, MD
Family Medicine 108 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 201-656-5688 • Linktr.ee/Dr_Olevia
Dr. Olevia Metry is a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician who grew up in Florida and has made Hoboken home for 3 years. She’s passionate about preventative medicine, lifestyle medicine, women’s health and diabetes.
RISE COACHING
Kelly Bonell West New York Kelly@YouWillRise.co • YouWillRise.co
Serving ambitious professionals who strivie to live their best life, but sometimes get weighed down with stress, anxiety, uncertainty, and that ‘stuck’ feeling. RISE helps clients to close the gap between stagnation and success by expanding what their mind sees as possible, helping them release limiting beliefs, and accelerating their growth. Kelly Bonell is a trained life coach who provides her clients a non-judgmental, inclusive, and trauma informed space to empower them to rise to new heights. Virtual sessions available. Salvation Wellness is a multiservice wellness center that offers services such as massage, meditation, yoga classes and sauna sessions. It also sells a variety of personal care products, including CBD bath and body items. Co-founders Celia and Andres Pender have lived in Jersey City for more than a decade. They both have been dedicated to holistic health studies and deductive, science-based, natural healing for more than two decades.
THE GREEN ROOM
109 14th St, Hoboken, NJ 64 Newark Street, Hoboken, NJ 512 Jersey Ave, Jersey City, NJ TheGreenRoomNJ.com
Newly added Jersey City location. Hoboken and Montclair’s first CBD shops that provide both in-person and online shopping. Owner Darek Michael offers education and high-quality products. The Green Room is open Sunday through Thursday 11am-8pm and Fri and Sat 11am-10pm in Jersey City and Monclair.
VICTORIA REED MASSAGE THERAPY
Victoria Radzinski, LMT, CPT 80 River St., 3E-2, Hoboken 201-551-7154 • VictoriaReed.Info@gmail.com ReedWellness.com
As a licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Personal Trainer and Yoga instructor, Victoria’s healing and relaxing services reverse the effects of daily stress by repairing damaged muscle tissue to eliminate aches and pains throughout the body. Improve circulation, detoxify your body, and increase mental alertness as you decompress with her carefully designed massages. Victoria’s drive behind her work stems from her observations on today’s lifestyle/living. See ad, page 17.
OUTDOORS
MR NATURAL NYC
Roger Dubin 917-699-6492 • Instagram @MrNaturalNYC MrNaturalNYC@gmail.com
My mission is to connect people with the beauty and health benefits of hiking and nature. I share this in my Instagram and practice it by supervising over 60 miles of trails in Harriman State Park and being a hike leader and naturist for the Nature Place Day Camp. I am also the Marketing Director for Natural Awakenings where I help people and businesses further healthy living on a healthy planet. Email me for hiking tips and route suggestions. Find Hikes: NYNJTC.org. Expose your kids to Nature: TheNaturePlace.com. Florentina Galla, Rdh.MS GallaWellness.com
Florentina has been using holistic care and reiki healing for decades and now is providing that for pets. She provides pet healing and holistic pet nutrition. She’s using gentle touching if an area is in pain after trauma and to reduce the healing time; she offers customized nutrition and supplement needs to manage stress and weight gain based on the pets need. She is a regular volunteer at North Star Animal Rescue and is the author of Confessions of a Holistic Hygienist in a New Era of Wellness.
HOLISTIC PET CARE
125 Paterson Avenue, Little Falls, NJ 973-256-3899 • HolisticPetCareNJ.com
Holistic Pet Care of Little Falls provides guidance on optimum diet and environment, and how to minimizing negative elements/toxins to keep your pet healthier and living longer. Holistic and complementary modalities include acupuncture, chiropractic adjustments, homeopathy, bach flow remedies, herbal therapies (western, chinese & ayurvedic), nutritional therapy, ozone therapy, cold laser therapy, and reiki for addressing problems and for preventive care.
MONDAY, AUGUST 1
Diabetes Support Group – 12-1pm. First Mon. Join this virtual support group once a month to discuss issues you are having living with diabetes – with other people living with diabetes. Utilizing peer group problemsolving (asking questions, listening to responses and having a group discussion) we will come up with personalized solutions for you. Seize the opportunity to meet others living with diabetes and talk about your personal challenges as you would talk to a friend. Register online DiabetesFoundationInc.org. Spring/Summer Market – Mon & Thur. through Dec. 4-8pm. The Historic Downtown Jersey City farmers’ market features various NJ vendors and local Jersey City vendors. Operating for over a decade, the Historic Downtown Jersey City Farmers Market, conveniently located by the PATH Train station and Grove Street bus stop in the heart of the historic downtown, it’s the place to get your groceries and treats! Come out and support NJ farms and businesses and get your fresh produce, pies, cookies, flowers and more. 201-547-3554. JCDowntown.org. Crossword Club – 5-6pm. Join on Zoom to do a crossword puzzle every Monday! Test your puzzle skills! Geared for children in grades 4 to 12. NBPL.org/Event/Crossword-Club.
A Woman in Jerusalem, by A.B. Yehoshua: ABook Club
Discussion – 5:30-7pm. A woman in her 40s is a victim of a suicide bombing at a Jerusalem market. Her body lies nameless in a hospital morgue. She had apparently worked as a cleaning woman at a bakery, but there is no record of her employment. The bakery’s owner, overwhelmed by guilt, entrusts the task of identifying and burying the victim to a human resources man. At once profoundly serious and highly entertaining, A. B. Yehoshua astonishes us with his masterly, often unexpected turns in the story and with his ability to get under the skin and into the soul of Israel today. Free; register online. Bistro La Source 85 Morris St, Jersey City. Meetup.com/JC-BookClub/. TUESDAY, AUGUST 2
BeginningYoga – Tue through Aug. 6:30-7:30pm. This class is suitable for those who are beginners - with little or no experience, or for those simply looking for a gentle yoga class. The class consists of yoga postures (asanas) breathing exercises (pranayama), and meditation. Instructor Komal Majmundar. $20. Roots Yoga, 2983 John F. Kennedy, Jersey City. RootsYogaStudioJC.com. Behind the Times at Mrs. Kearney’s Tavern – 7-9pm. Open-house evening at the Kearney House with lemonade and watermelon, music with Mr. Thaddeus MacGregor, games and amusements, storytelling and reading aloud with Mrs. Kearney’s crew. Free and open to all (donation box by door – thank you). Kearney House, Henry Hudson Dr, Alpine. NJPalisades.org. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3
Groove on Grove – Wed through Aug. 6-9pm. Jersey City’s free summer weekly music series featuring a wide variety of musicians and performers, and a wide variety of artisans and vendors. This is a family friendly event that brings the community together to celebrate Jersey City and its diversity. Grove Street PATH Plaza. 201-547-3554. JCDowntown.org. Evening Nature Walks – Aug 3, 17, 24. 6:30-8:30pm. See DeKorte Park at twilight with members the Audubon Society on these special evening nature walks. Bring your cameras for fantastic sunset and dusk photos. DeKorte Park, Lyndhurst. Contact: Don at GreatAuk4@gmail.com. 201-230-4983. NJSEA.com. Moonlight Meditations & Reiki – Wed throughAug 31. 8:30-9pm. No experience necessary, be guided through a mediation that promotes peace and spirituality. Also included some introductory reiki concepts that allow us to feel more energized, heal afflictions and manifest success. The idea is that everyone will get something different out of it and meditations are designed to be very simple, peaceful, and inspiring. Yoga mats or towels are recommended for your comfort. Free. Columbus Park in Hoboken, at the corner of 10th and Grand.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4
Hoboken Talks! – Aug 4, 11, 18, 25. 7-8pm. The Hoboken Museum offers a live-streamed podcast - Hoboken Talks! - streamed on YouTube, as well as on Facebook and Twitter. Viewers can submit questions using the chat feature. YouTube.com/User/HobokenMuseum. See the website for other social media links to bookmark your preferred channel. Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken. 201-656-2240. HobokenMuseum.org. HOHA Run – Thursdays, 7:40pm. The Hoboken Harriers Running Club, a diverse group of runners/joggers, welcomes runners of all abilities for a 5.2-mile run. 6th Street & Washington, Hoboken. Libations: Moran’s Pub. Info: HOHA.net.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5
Storytime at the Museum – Fridays 10:30-11:45am. Hoboken Historical Museum staff and other guest readers share stories, rhymes and sing-alongs with children ages 2 to 5 years and their caregivers. The program is open to all on a first-come, first-served basis; children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. $5 donation appreciated. Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken. 201-656-2240. HobokenMuseum.org. Kids Nights – Fridays 7:30-10pm. Drop your children ages 4-10 off and while you have a night on the town the kids will have the best time! With a different theme each time your children will enjoy an art project, dance class, and a movie on the big screen which is the size of the wall! Kids are served pizza, juice and mini cupcakes. You must RSVP via email toDance@gardenstreetmusic. com to reserve your space. This is a small group and space is limited. $40. Garden Street School of the Performing Arts, 1018 Washington St, 2nd Fl, Hoboken. 201-683-9100. GardenStreetMusic.com.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6
Wake-n-Rake: Volunteer Yard Work – Sat., 9am12pm.Looking for Garden Thyme? Join for a variety of landscaping tasks. From light raking to weed whacking and chopping wood, we have whatever level of support you can give our all-volunteer mission. Attendees should wear covered shoes or boots, pants and long sleeves for protection. Please contact Anthony Susco at 973-2199696 with any questions. Larger volunteer groups from community organizations, schools and businesses are welcome to help. The Historic Jersey City/Harsimus Cemetery, 435 Newark Ave, Jersey City. 973-219-9696. Cooking and Singing with Gabrielle – Sat. through Aug. 1pm. Learn some colorful home cooking. Get ready for an entertaining experience with One Great Vegan, aka the singing chef, Gabrielle Reyes in a livestreaming musical cooking class where you’ll learn to make colorful and flavorful treats you can create easily in your own kitchen. Be sure to log in and learn live how to cook quick, vegan recipes full of flavor and fun. Free virtual event. OneGreatVegan.com/Great-Events. SUNDAY, AUGUST 7
Nature Walk – 10am-12pm. Keep your eyes peeled for shorebirds in the jewel of the Meadowlands park system on this walk led by the Audubon Society. DeKorte Park, Lyndhurst. Contact: Don Torino at GreatAuk4@gmail.com. 201-230-4983. NJSEA.com. Urban Popup Market – 1-6pm. Sundays at Hoboken Museum is an outdoor market event that runs through August in the Museum Walkway during the museum’s hours of operation. This event features vendors offering artwork, jewelry, fashion, home and apothecary goods, and more. Stop by to shop one-of-a-kind, handmade items from local artisans. Free. Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken. 201-656-2240. HobokenMuseum.org. Pier A Pilates – Sun throughSep. 2pm-3pm. This free, donation-based class with celebrity trainer Kennyth Montes de Oca is open to all and teaches advanced somatic practices, including Pilates, yoga, barre, and more. It’s an hour-long class taught as a group, and there will be upbeat exercise music. Anyone interested in attending should bring (1) a mat or towel, (2) water, and (3) a great attitude! You may also want to bring sunglasses and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun. Pier A Park, 100 Sinatra Dr, Hoboken. EventBrite.com. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10
Joy Of Breathing/Pranayama – Weds, 1:30pm. Experience the powerful benefits of transformational breathwork. The breathing technique works to quickly and effectively allow you to access a deeper, more conscious connection with the body, mind, heart and spirit. Learn how to breath naturally and fully with this simple and effective method. Free. EventBrite.com/O/Soul-Dimension-30784000070. Movies Under the Stars: Sing 2 – 8:30pm. Movies Under the Stars at Pier A Park is totally free, andmoviesstart at 8:30pm. After asking locals to vote onmovies they’d like to see for the 2022 season. Get ready to bring your own blanket or low back chair and enjoy the movie. Keep in mind that screenings may be canceled due to inclement weather. Pier A Park at First Street and Sinatra Drive. Hoboken. William D. McDowell Observatory – Weds, 8:3010:30pm, weather permitting. Experts will help you see the moon, planets and constellations in all their splendor. The state-of-the-art Observatory features a researchgrade, Classical-Cassegrain telescope housed within a six-meter retractable dome with a 20-inch mirror and is capable of viewing objects millions of light years away. All ages welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult. Twenty-five people may occupy the Observatory at any one time. Entry is on a first-come, first-served basis. Check-in at the Science Center adjacent to the Observatory. To access the Observatory, a visitor must be able to climb 25 steps in spiral formation. The stairs have railings on either side, approximately 2 feet apart. Free. 2 De Korte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst. 201-460-4619. FRIDAY, AUGUST 12
Storytime for Kids – Fridays 10:30-11:45am. Hoboken Historical Museum staff and other guest readers share
stories, rhymes and sing-alongs with children ages 2 to 5 years and their caregivers. The program is open to all on a first-come, first-served basis; children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. $5 donation appreciated. Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken. 201-656-2240. HobokenMuseum.org. Artist & Maker Market – Wed & Fri, 3-9pm; Sat, 12-6pm. The Market is an open-air bazaar featuring locally created fine art and premium hand-crafted goods. AMM connects artists and artisans with the Jersey City & metro NYC community. Their mission is to support handmade goods as an alternative to mass-produced items and to cultivate small business and entrepreneurship by providing a thriving place for them to sell. 201-547-3554. JCDowntown.org. SATURDAY, AUGUST 13
Vintage Market –11am-5pm. 2nd Sat. Located in the Bergen-Lafayette section of Jersey City, this market boasts shopping featuring fine craft, antique and vintage items, live music, curated art shows, outdoor street art and rotating food trucks. Through a vast network of dealers, vendors, collectors, crafters and artisans the adventure will be like nothing you have experienced anywhere else in the city. Conveniently located a short walk from the Liberty State Park stop on the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, 149 Pacific Avenue, Jersey City. PacificFlea.com. SUNDAY, AUGUST 14
Artisan Market 2022 –11-4pm. 2nd Sun. Shop small and local at Main Street Popsoutdoor market with artisanal foods, jewelry. home goods, fashion & accessories, beauty, fine art, photography, kid’s stuff, pet products and more! A variety of other attractions like live music, arts and crafts projects and special themed holiday activities. Under 14th Street Viaduct, 1401 Adams St, Hoboken. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17
Movies Under the Stars: Encanto – 8:30pm. Movies Under the Stars at Pier A Park is totally free, andmoviesstart at 8:30pm. After asking locals to vote onmovies they’d like to see for the 2022 season. Get ready to bring your own blanket or low back chair and enjoy the movie. Keep in mind that screenings may be canceled due to inclement weather. Pier A Park at First Street and Sinatra Drive. Hoboken.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18
Summer Concert at Canco Park – 5-7pm. Bring a blanket + a friend. Incredible lineup of well-known local talent. Concert by well-known established talent. Arrive early to get a great spot. Sponsored by The Jersey City Public Library, Community Awareness Series in partnership with Canco Park Conservancy. Free. Canco Park, 47 Dey St, Jersey City. TUESDAY, AUGUST 23
All Recovery Wellness – Tues. 10am. All Recovery virtual meetings provide social support for those seeking or maintaining recovery, as well as family members, friends and supporters of those who have been influenced by substance use. RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery’s Hope and Healing Program Daily All Recovery Meetings offers emotional support services, education and community-based resources for individuals and families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through a variety of virtual services, this program aims to assist those impacted by the pandemic to better adjust to their new reality, mitigate stress, review options, develop coping strategies, and, if needed, find linkages to agencies, programs, and other resources in their community. RWJBH.org. Zoom Meeting ID: 921 8005 4325 Passcode: healing. 929-205-6099. Museum Kids Art Class – Through Aug. 10am-1pm. Museum Kids Art Classes take place two days a week – Tues, Thurs – for fun art making in the Museum walkway. Recommended for ages 2-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Art materials are provided; adults must wear masks and maintain social distance. Seating available first-come, first-served. Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken. 201-656-2240. HobokenMuseum.org. THURSDAY, AUGUST 25
Nature Walk:Mill Creek Marsh, Secaucus – 10am12pm. Keep your eyes peeled for spring migrants and ducks on this walk led by the local Audubon Society at one of the Meadowlands’ best places for birding. Also look for Snowy Egrets, Baltimore Orioles, Sandpipers and more Call for meetup info. Free, registration required. Park behind Bob’s furniture store. DeKorte Park, Lyndhurst. Don Torino: 201-230-4983. NJSEA.com. SATURDAY, AUGUST 27
Jersey City Pride Festival – 1-9pm. The Jersey City LGBTQ+ Pride Festival is 22 consecutive years strong celebrating the diversity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transexual, queer, intersex, and asexual communities and allies of Hudson County and the New York City Metropolitan area. The festival is recognized not only as a premier LGBTQ+ event in Hudson County, but also one of the largest pride festivals in the Northeast. Be on Newark Ave between Grove Street and Jersey Ave in the heart of historic downtown Jersey City as well as the Grove Street PATH Plaza. The festival is adjacent to major mass transportation: PATH Grove Street (two stops from Manhattan) and Bus. JerseyCityPride.com.
FARMERS MARKETS
The Bayonne Farmers’ Market – The market opens from 2-7 pm. and will run every Tuesday at the same time. The market is located on West 23rd Street between Broadway and DelMonte Drive. The Bayonne Farmers’ Market aims to foster “a sense of community by bringing farmers and local businesses together right in our neighborhood.” The goal is to offer a variety of fresh foods to the community.
Downtown Jersey City Farmers’ Market – Mon & Thu through Dec. 4-8pm. The Historic Downtown Jersey City farmers’ market features various NJ vendors and local Jersey City vendors. Operating for over a decade, the Historic Downtown Jersey City Farmers Market, conveniently located by the PATH Train station and Grove Street bus stop in the heart of the historic downtown, it’s the place to get your groceries and treats! Come out and support NJ farms and businesses and get your fresh produce, pies, cookies, flowers and more. 201-547-3554. JCDowntown.org. Hamilton Park Farmer’s Market – The Farmers’ Market runs weekly through the fall.The hours will be from 4-7pm, Wednesdays in Hamilton Park, 25 West Hamilton Place, Jersey City, easily accessible on foot from Jersey City PATH stations located at Grove Street and Newport. Check the website for a list of vendors and products for sale. GNADF.com/Events/HNPA-Farmers-Market/
HDSID Farmer’s Market – The Historic Downtown Special Improvement District Farmers Market is open year-round, and the summer/fall session, begun in April, runs Mondays and Thursdays from 4-8pm. The location will remain at the Grove PATH Plaza, Newark Ave and Grove St, but will also include the “first green” area of the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Mall. Check the website for a list of vendors and products for sale. JCDowntown.org. Hoboken Farmers Market – The Hoboken Farmers Market is open through mid-November on Tuesdays from 2-8pm. It is located between Fourth and Fifth Garden Street on the east side of Church Square Park near the Demarest School. Vendors in attendance will include Union Hill Farms, Roger’s Seafood, Melick’s Town Farm, Circle Brook Organic Farms, Pickle-Licious, Gourmet Dried Fruit and Nuts, and Hoboken Farms. Paulus Hook Farmers Market – The Paulus Hook Farmers Market is both a farmers’ market and a CSA pickup spot for local subscribers. It is open through December on Saturdays from 10am-4pm. The Market is located at the end of Washington Street in the Morris Canal State Park next to the Korean War Memorial, in Jersey City. For more information: PaulusHook.org. Riverview Farmer’s Market – This farmer’s market is held at Riverview-Fisk Park through November. The vendors are between Ogden & Palisade from 10am-3pm. Take a stroll through Riverview-Fisk Park (with NYC views) in Jersey City Heights and enjoy live music, and a variety of awesome vendors like Alstede Farms, Stony Hill Farms, Headquarters Farms, RH Farms, Nature’s Own, and more.
The Southwest Park Farmers Market – This farmers market is brand new to the 2022 season. Like other markets, the new market will offer an underserved neighborhood fresh vegetables, fruits, and baked goods. Where: North side of Observer Highway between Jackson Street and Harrison Street through mid-November Thursdays 2-8pm. Uptown Farmers Market – The City of Hoboken will host the Uptown Farmers Market every Saturday, from 9am-2pm, under the 14th Street viaduct between Grand and Adams Streets, Hoboken. The market will have a variety of fruits, vegetables, and other local products. Some of the vendors in attendance are Stony Hill Farms, Cotton Cattle, Hoboken Farms, Roger’s Seafood, Pick-Licious, Choc-O-Pain and Paolo’s Kitchen. To add to the fun, there will be live music on some days.
Van Vorst Park Farmer’s Market – Van Vorst Farmers Market, Van Vorst Park, Montgomery and Jersey Avenue, Jersey City, will be open until December on Saturdays, 8am-2pm. This open-air market offers a wide variety of goods, including fresh organic and conventional fruits and vegetables, baked goods, seafood, fresh mozzarella, pickles, and flowers.
