Special Events in the Hope Area
January

  
February

 Valentines Day with Cupid's Enchanted Evening at Four Sisters Winery.  Saturday the 25th at 5pm.  Go to www.foursisterswinery.com for more information or call 908-475-3671.
March

Community Calendar Entry

Huge Tricky Tray                                                                                      Friday, March 31, 2006  Doors open at 6: 00 p.m.                                Hundreds of quality baskets and prizes.                                                           To benefit the Hope Township School 8th Grade class                            Advance tickets available                                                                          Contact:  Lee Pappas, Hope Township School 908 459-4242 x 332               e-mail lpappas@hope-elem.org                                                                  Some items in the tricky tray:                                                                     Golf Outing - Dinner and theater package - NJ Nets Star Jason Kidd autographed basketball - Guest appearance on WRNJ’s “Value This!”  antiques radio show - Bed and Breaksfast romantic weekend

 
April

 TOWNSHIP OF HOPE FIRST ANNUAL TOWN-WIDE GARAGE SALE
APRIL 23 and 24 2005 - 8am - 6 pm
 

Hope Township Board of Education, Budget hearings.

Learn about the 2005-2006 proposed Hope School Budget and share your comments.
 
April 4, 2005  7:00 PM
April 13, 2005 3:15 P.M.  and 7:00 P.M.
April 14, 2005 6:00 P.M.  7:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M.
April 15  3:15 P.M.
 

April 16 - Open Grape Stomp Four Sisters Winery  

7-9:30pm It's an experience to remember and barrels of fun! $45 per person includes hot buffet dinner, barefoot grape stomp and wine tasting.                                           


May

 1st Saturday in May - Chicken and Waffle Dinner - 3pm - 7pm at St. John’s United Methodist Church


May 8 - Mothers Day Luncheon at Four Sisters Winery 1PM Great food, Murder Mystery and wine cellar tours. Menu includes, chilled soup, garden salad, Baked Ham, Roasted Turkey, mixed vegetables, scalloped potatoes and dessert. Held outdoors under our large party tents. $50 adults and $22.95 ages 6-10, 5 and under free.  Only one seating this year so be sure to book early. www.foursisterswinery.com

Hope Chamber Meeting May 10, 5:30pm at Wyndemere Real Estate Office in Hope.  Featuring guest speaker Gerry Manger. Topic: Highlands Legislation
June

"Strategic Selling Skills - The 3 C's of Successful Selling" will be the topic of The Hope Area Chamber of Commerce presented by Brian Kathenes, President of Progressive Business Concepts, Inc.  Learn how to better market yourself, your business, and your products. Please call Amy Davidson at (908) 459-5700 to confirm your attendance.

Event:  Hope Village Antique and Gift Shop Sidewalk Sale

            Date:  Saturday 26th June, and Sunday 27th June

            Time:  10:00 - 4:00

            Place:  Center of Hope Village on Walnut Street and Rt. 519

            Participants:  A&A Antiques, C&C Collectible Antique Barn, Crooked Mile, Crafters Gallery, F. B. Stephens Auction,

            Flower Works, The Nest, Shelley Jean Antiques, Wagon Wheel Antiques (9 shops)

            Also, food and drink (hopefully funnel cakes) will be offered, Help Our Preservation Effort (H.O.P.E.) will provide guided walking tours of

Historic Hope at 11:00 for an $8.00 donation, Hope museum will be open for several hours each day, and the James Swayze House (now home of Wyndemere Reality) will give tours of the home. 
June

 June - Father's Day Pig Roast at Four Sisters Winery June 19th  Roasted suckling pork on the pit. Bring Dad and the family for a relaxing dinner in the great outdoors under our party tent. Wine tasting, wine cellar tours and live music. $18.95 adults; $12.95 ages 6-10; 5 & under free. Live music. Reservations required. Seating every half hour.                                         Reserve now! 908-475-3671          Rt. 519 South of Hope Call (908) 475-3671 for reservations. www.foursisterswinery.com 
July
 
August

 Family Fun Days at Four Sisters Winery 6th & 7th 10-5pm www.foursisterswinery.com



September

  Chamber Meeting is a follow-up to our highly successful business marketing presentation:  The "3 C's of Successful Selling" being presented by business consultant and nationally-known marketing expert Brian Kathenes.  Sept 13 at 5:30pm in the Board Room of the First Hope Bank.  Call Amy for info: 908-459-5700
October

 1st Saturday in October - Chicken and Waffle Dinner - 3pm - 7pm St. John’s United Methodist Church

Hope & Dreams Film Festival


Family Harvest Festival at Matarazzo Farms/Four Sisters Winery - Rt 519 South of Hope

All Weekends in October
Harvest Weekends at Matarazzo Farms/Four Sisters Winery
Pick your own pumpkins and apples. Hayrides, Corn Maze, and fun for the whole family. www.matarazzo.com
November

  
December

 Christmas Craft Fair