Calendar of NJ Events - September 2009 Event Date: 9/8/09 Thirty Minute Pasta: 100 Quick and Easy Recipes Description: A book signing and discussion with Giuliano Hazan, author of Thirty Minute Pasta: 100 Quick and Easy Recipes, will be held at Barnes & Noble, Princeton. 7:30 PM; seating is limited and begins at 6 PM on a first-come, first-seated basis. Address: Barnes & Noble, Princeton MarketFair, 3535 Rt 1, Princeton, NJ Phone#: 609-897-9250 Event Date: 9/10/09 2nd Annual Mass Grape Stomp for Alzheimer's Description: NJ Wine lovers and others are invited to The Wine Room of Cherry Hill Sept. 10, from noon-2, to stomp grapes with their feet and help stomp out Alzheimer's disease at the same time. The Wine Room will donate $10 per stomper to the Alzheimer's Association Delaware Valley Chapter. Food and wine samples will be served. Anyone who wants to have A LOT of fun and experience the feeling of crushed grapes beneath your feet will want to attend. Address: The Wine Room of Cherry Hill, 1 Esterbrook Lane, Cherry Hill, NJ Phone#: 856-424-WINE (9463) Event Date: 9/12/09 St. Patrick’s Day Party in September Description: A St. Patrick’s Day party in September to raise money for the St. Patrick’s Day parade in March will be held at High Street Grill. This is an outdoor rain-or-shine event, and a tent will be erected. 1 to 5 PM; $10. Address: High Street Grill, 64 High St, Mount Holly, NJ Phone#: 609-265-9199 Event Date: 9/13/09 Three-Course Dinner @ Andre’s Description: A three-course dinner featuring the harvest bounty from local farms will be held at Andre’s Restaurant & Wine Boutique; $35. Address: Andre’s Restaurant & Wine Boutique, 188 Spring St, Newton, NJ Phone#: 973-300-4192 Event Date: 9/15/09 Four-Course Alsatian Wine Dinner Description: A four-course Alsatian wine dinner will be held at Moghul. 6:30 to 10 PM; $75 including tax and gratuity. Address: Moghul, 1655-195 Oak Tree Rd, Edison, NJ Phone#: 732-726-0077 Event Date: 9/16/09 Jose Cuervo Tequila Dinner Description: A Jose Cuervo tequila dinner will be held at La Esperanza Restaurant & Bar. $55. Address: La Esperanza Restaurant & Bar, 40 E Gibbsboro Rd, Lindenwold, NJ Phone#: 856-782-7114 Event Date: 9/17/09 Wine Tasting at Giralda Farms Description: Enjoy a multitude of red and white wines from the Mediterranean region, including vineyards from France, Italy and Spain in a benefit wine tasting for the New Philharmonic of New Jersey. Cheeses and other Mediterranean snacks will be served and there will be classical music from the Moonlight Duo. The event runs from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM and there are only a limited number of tickets available. Address: Giralda Farms, 1 Giralda Farms, Madison, NJ Phone#: 973-267-0206 Event Date: 9/17/09 NJ Food and Wine Event Description: A NJ food and wine event, Charity DiVino, will be held at the Sheraton Crossroads, Mahwah, to benefit Gilda’s Club North Jersey and Shelter Our Sisters. 7 to 10 PM; $60; $75 at the door. Address: Sheraton Crossroads, 1 International Blvd, Mahwah, NJ Phone#: 201-739-2445 Event Date: 9/23/09 Argentinean Wine Dinner Description: Wine Dinner featuring fine Argentinean Malbec and tango dancing with prizes. 6pm reception/cocktail hour, 7pm dinner seating. Cost: $99. Address: Atlantic City Country Club, 1 Leo Fraser Drive, Northfield, NJ Phone#: 609-236-4465 Event Date: 9/25/09 Five-Course Dinner with Wines Description: Chef Jesse Jones will be serving a five-course dinner with wines at the Union Elks Lodge. 6 to 10 PM; $65. Address: Union Elks Lodge #1583, 281 Chestnut St, Union, NJ Phone#: 973-580-2203 Event Date: 9/26/09 11th Annual Tewksbury Harvest Festival Description: Come Celebrate Autumn in Tewksbury at our 11th Annual Harvest Festival! Pony & Hay Rides, Antique Cars, Petting Zoo, Face & Pumpkin Painting, Homemade Pie Contest, Craft Vendors, Police & Rescue Vehicles, Live Musiic from the Bonnie Boland Band, Dance Exhibitions, Hot Air Balloon and Much Much More! Address: Christy Hoffman Park, 108 Fairmount Road West, Califon, NJ Phone#: 201-978-6161 Event Date: 9/26/09 Wag'n & Wine'n: Paws, Sip & Listen Description: A spectacular late summer afternoon, full of wine, art, and music, spent with your best friend. It doesn't get any better than this.... Mill Race Village Arts and Preservation and Burlington County Animal Alliance fund-raiser, when we will raise our glasses to arts and animals and tap our feet to super sounds of local artists. "Paws, Sip & Listen! " Sip the wine, hear the music, enjoy the art and meet some beautiful pets looking for loving homes, all in Mount Holly's uniquely artistic Mill Race Village. Maybe you'll meet your new best friend there! Support animals and the arts! Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM - $25 per person adance ticket sales, $30 day of the event Address: Mill Race Village, Church & White Streets, Mount Holly, NJ Phone#: 609-518-0077   The first balloon flight in America was made by Jean-Pierre Blanchard. On January 9,1793, he landed a balloon at Deptford carrying a letter from George Washington. Please submit press releases and restaurant events, wine tastings, and all food-related information to: Calendar of NJ Events