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Hopewell-Pennington Area Life 19th Annual Watershed Butterfly Festival

Visit the 2019 Watershed Butterfly Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on August 3 for a day of family fun that celebrates the joys and wonders of nature.

This annual event has celebrated family and fun for 19 years, and has grown to be a major regional event, attracting more than 2,000 visitors.

Proceeds from this event sustain The Watershed Institute’s work in environmental conservation, advocacy, science, and education.

Visitors may tour the Kate Gorrie Butterfly House and delight at the locally captured butterflies. They can also

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enjoy a train ride, animal show, an insect zoo, solar music, arts and crafts, and other entertainment, both on the grounds and inside of the Watershed Center.

The Ballycastle Band, a local Irish music group, will play music in the morning, and in the afternoon the Cosmic Jerry Band will play favorites from the Grateful Dead. Visitors can enjoy delicious offerings from Jammin’ Crepes, Empanada Monster, Gyros to Go, and other food vendors.

Local arts and crafts vendors include Krystal Fairy Creations fairy items, custom lockets by Origami Owl Living Lockets, Crystals in

Copper jewelry, Shirley Sews dog bandanas, and more.

There also will be an Eyes of the Wild exotic animal show, a Butterfly and Bug Parade, hay rides, and family walks with a Watershed naturalist.

New this year — Watershed members get in free. Family memberships can claim a free carload entry (up to six people) when they register online. Students, seniors, and individual members can claim single entry tickets. The discount will apply automatically to your cart at checkout, and you can show us the email receipt for easy entry on August 3.

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a member-supported nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and restoring clean water and healthy environments in central New Jersey. More information is available at thewatershed. org/butterfly-festival or call (609) 737-3735.

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As a board-certified orthodontist and a Diamond Invisalign provider, Dr. Karen E. DeSimone has spent years building upon her already extensive education and training in order provide dependable orthodontic care in a friendly and comfortable environment. Dr. DeSimone is a diplomate of The American Board of Orthodontics, signifying that she has the experience, state-of-the-art tools, and technology required to give each patient the stunning smile they deserve.

The team at DeSimone Orthodontics is proud to announce that The Consumer’s Research Council has listed us as one of “America’s Best Orthodontic Offices.” Additionally, New Jersey Family Magazine selected DeSimone Orthodontics as a “favorite office” due to our ability to relate well to both adults and children.

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Hopewell Motors serves Hopewell and the surrounding community. Very few dealerships in the Hopewell area can match our inventory of top-quality pre-owned vehicles, or our customer service experience. We will work with our customers to find the ideal vehicle to fit their needs, and the financing options they need to get behind the wheel.

Our inventory at Hopewell Motors features a variety of vehicles from many different manufacturers. Regardless of your needs as an owner or driver, Hopewell Motors will have a vehicle up to the challenge. If you have any questions about the vehicles or services we have to offer, get in touch with our team right away. We are happy to hear from you.

Hopewell Motors is located at 49 East Broad Street in Hopewell. (609) 466-1550; www.hopewellmotors.com.

creation of handcrafted wines by blending Old World traditions with New World flair.

Our mission is to provide a relaxing, quaint, and beautiful environment where to experience world class wines, enjoy the company of friends, and create long lasting memories.

We have molded three generations of traditional European winemaking experience with the challenges and excitement of establishing a state of the art vineyard and winery. Our award-winning wines coupled with our renowned Old World hospitality has made Hopewell Valley Vineyards not only a place to purchase excellent local wines, but a destination in itself.

We grow, create, and offer a great variety of wines, sure to delight every wine drinker.

From red, red wines to refreshing crisp whites, to uplifting sparkling varieties and three port offerings, there are always new flavors to discover. 46 Yard Road, Pennington. (609) 737-4465; www. hopewellvalleyvineyards.com.

on every real estate transaction. Buying and selling can be stressful, so I promise to work hard to make your transaction a smooth one. So, sit back, relax, and let me help you through this process.

I have been in the real estate industry for 30 years. I am licensed in New Jersey and specialize in Mercer, Hunterdon, Somerset, Burlington, and Ocean counties.

Recent sales and purchases were in Hopewell, Pennington, Titusville, Hamilton, Ewing, Lawrenceville, Surf City, Plainsboro, Montgomer y, West Amwell, and Lambertville. Please call or text me at (609) 306-5432 or email me at ekerr@weidel.com and let’s get started.

custom-designed brick and paving stone walkways, and mature, well-thought- out plantings hint at the grandeur of 18 Baker Way, a sophisticated home perfectly situated for privacy within the exclusive community, High Pointe at Hopewell.

Classic design and timeless appeal come together with a brilliant floor plan enhanced by many upgraded features and architectural details throughout. Spacious formal rooms are both grand in scale and intimate in feel, creating gracious entertaining spaces that are made even more accommodating by a butler’s pantry bridging the dining room, kitchen, and family room. French doors separate the living room from the Gloria Nilson & Co. aptly named great room with Real Estate Princeton 18 Baker Way, Pennington: its volume ceiling and PallaTu m b l e d s to n e p i l l a r s , dian window. A study offering

privacy behind French doors is nestled between the great room and the family room.

A floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace surrounded by windows centers the expansive family room which offers abundant space for a seating area, a game table, and plenty of floor space to spare.

The Palladian kitchen is outfitted with a Sub-Zero refrigerator and top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances and provides a natural gathering space with a window-lined breakfast area and an enormous center island befitting food preparation, serving, dining, and mingling in equal measure. French doors from both the kitchen and the family room provide access to the tiered deck, which allows for easy alfresco dining. The second floor plays host to a magnificent master suite under a

deep tray ceiling, with a sitting room, luxurious master bath, and a (wait until you see it!) custom walk-in closet worthy of envy. Three additional bedrooms are all en suite.

The full walkout basement features daylight windows and French doors offering unencumbered wooded vistas. Fabulous High Pointe at Hopewell is just minutes to highways and train stations for commuting, and moments to the charming town of Pennington. Niche has repeatedly rated Pennington and Hopewell Township among the best places to live in New Jersey. It is located near Capital Health Hopewell Campus.

The schools are the highlyacclaimed Hopewell Valley Regional Schools.

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Elisabeth “Beth” Kerr, Weidel Realtors

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Thana Thai Cuisine Authentic Northern Thai Food

We take great pleasure in bringing you the spirit and flavor of the richest and most vivacious cuisines from Thailand.

Our menu is distinctive contemporary thai cuisine, comprised of locally-sourced top quality meats, poultry, fruits and vegetables. A dinner at Thana’s Thai Cuisine is a journey through the colorful, exotic, and cultural paradise of Thailand.

Thana Thai Cuisine offers dine-in options as well as take out and catering and cooking classes.

Vegetarian & Gluten free available upon request 21 East Broad Street Hopewell, NJ 609.466.8424 thanathaicuisine.com Hours: Tuesday thru Thursday- 11:30 am-9pm Friday: 11:30 am-9pm Saturday-Sunday: 12:30 pm-9:30pm

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Butterfly Festival 31 Titus Mill Rd, Pennington, NJ

Sat, Aug 3

10am- 4pm

Food, live music, animals, activities, & good family fun all day long.

Proceeds from this event sustain our work in environmental conservation, advocacy, science, & education!

Tour the Kate Gorrie Butterfly House where you can delight in the locally captured butterflies. Meet the oak tree stilt walker and Trenton Circus Squad performers.

Enjoy an electric train ride, animal shows, insect zoo, solar music, arts and crafts, and other entertainment.

Learn about how to become a River-Friendly Resident, join the fabulous Butterfly & Bug Parade, meet our friendly stream critters, and much more!

GET TICKETS ONLINE EARLY:

thewatershed.org/butterfly-festival

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