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Chester’s 15th Ann. Classic Car, Antique Truck &Tractor Show

Chester’s 15th Ann. Classic Car, Antique Truck  & Tractor Show

Sun, May 17th, 2015

Location: Historic Chester, NJ

THIS YEAR’S SHOW IS BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER!

On Sunday, May 17th, Chester will be bursting with Two Thrilling Motor Exhibits!

*Classic Cars and Trucks in Historic Downtown
*Antique Tractors at Alstede Farms

FREE Transportation to each location via Trolley Car from 11am to 4pm.

Schedule of Events

– 8:00 am – 10:00 am: Exhibitor Vehicle Registration ($10).
*Classic Cars and Classic Trucks register at the top of Perry Street.
*Antique Tractors and Antique Trucks and Big Rigs register at Alstede Farms.

– 10:00 am – 3:00pm:

– 3:00 pm: Trophies awarded at each of the two exhibit locations. Vehicle must be registered to be eligible for trophy.

plus All Day Shopping throughout Chester! Musical entertainment includes DJ-Doc South.

Portion of proceeds to benefit The Chester First Aid Squad.

Stroll Chester’s charming, brick-lined sidewalks with over 80 specialty shops featuring antiques, crafts, clothing, jewelry, home furnishings, pet products, confections and wonderful eateries. For brand-name shopping and additional dining, visit The Streets of Chester Shopping Center. There is something for everyone here in Historic Chester, NJ!

 

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16th Annual Chester Lion’s Club Oktoberfest!

16th Annual Chester Lion’s Club Oktoberfest!

Sat, Sep 27th, 2014

Location: Chubb Park, West Main Street, Chester, NJ

The Chester Lions Club presents their 16th Annual Oktoberfest!

The 16th Annual Chester Lions Club Oktoberfest is located at Chubb Park on September 27 and 28, 2014 from noon to 8pm, rain or shine.

Admission is $6 for adults. Children 12 and under are free.

Live music, professional dancers and entertainers, and activities for children are available. Authentic German food including bratwurst, smoked pork chops, hot dogs, German potato salad, sauerkraut and pretzels are available. For dessert tasty apple strudel, beehive cake, plum cake, apple crumb cake, and more are for sale.

On Saturday the Oktoberfest will feature an antique car show. The car show is free with admission. For more information about our event,

For details visit www.chesterlionsclubnj.com

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**Utility Scam Update From JCP&L**

**Utility Scam Update From JCP&L**

We want to make you aware of a long-running, nationwide utility scam that is again being reported in New Jersey. The scam involves a caller posing as an electric company employee threatening to shut off p…ower unless an immediate payment is made, using a pre-paid debit card such as a Green Dot card. These pre-paid cards are available at convenience stores and drug stores,and customers can use them to pay bills or add money to online accounts. However, JCP&L does not endorse the use of Green Dot cards as a bill |
|payment method. If a customer receives a call from someone demanding payment of their electric bill by using a Green Dot card, they are being scammed and should report the crime to local authorities.

Although our company representatives sometimes do call customers to remind them that a payment is past due, they explain how a payment can be made using one of the following established payment options:
.Direct Debit
.Automated Phone Payment – 1-866-569-4770
.Authorized Payment Location
.www.firstenergycorp.com/forms/paymentagencies
.Mail

Any customer who has doubts about a call from someone claiming to be from JCP&L, especially one demanding immediate payment, should call JCP&L’s customer service number at 1-800-662-3115. For more information, visit www.firstenergycorp.com/paymentoptions. See More

Photo: **Utility Scam Update From JCP&L** We want to make you aware of a long-running, nationwide utility scam that is again being reported in New Jersey. The scam involves a caller posing as an electric company employee threatening to shut off power unless an immediate payment is made, using a pre-paid debit card such as a Green Dot card. These pre-paid cards are available at convenience stores and drug stores,and customers can use them to pay bills or add money to online accounts. However, JCP&L does not endorse the use of Green Dot cards as a bill | |payment method. If a customer receives a call from someone demanding payment of their electric bill by using a Green Dot card, they are being scammed and should report the crime to local authorities. Although our company representatives sometimes do call customers to remind them that a payment is past due, they explain how a payment can be made using one of the following established payment options: .Direct Debit .Automated Phone Payment - 1-866-569-4770 .Authorized Payment Location .www.firstenergycorp.com/forms/paymentagencies .Mail Any customer who has doubts about a call from someone claiming to be from JCP&L, especially one demanding immediate payment, should call JCP&L’s customer service number at 1-800-662-3115. For more information, visit www.firstenergycorp.com/paymentoptions.

 

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Chester Craft Show

http://chestercraftshow.com/

2014 Fall Show:
September 6th & 7th

$5 per person admission

Experience a wide variety of hand made items including traditional craft, fine art and country crafts.  Find unique gifts for everyone on your shopping list as well as beautiful handcrafted furnishings for your home.  For more information call 973-377-6600 or e-mail by Clicking Here.


Be sure to save some time for a stroll through Historic Chester and visit the unique shops and eateries which are just steps away from the show.

You will discover a wonderful selection of crafts, antiques, home furnishings, and specialty items. The Chester area is also home to wonderful parks and farms offering fun for the whole family.

Crafters who are interested in participating in the 2014 shows should click here.

Municipal Field, Chester, NJ

10am 5pm, rain or shine.

Click here for $1 off coupon

Children under 12 admitted free.

No dogs allowed.

Click here for directions…

 

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Morris County 4-H Fair July 17-20, 2014

http://morris.njaes.rutgers.edu/4h/Fair.html

Morris County 4-H Fair
July 17-20, 2014

4-H: The fun starts here!

Dates: July 17-20, 2014

  • Location: Chubb Park, Chester, NJ
  • Times: July 17 – 4:00pm-10:00pm, July 18 & 19 – 10:00am-10:00pm, July 20 – 10:00am-4:00pm
  • Sponsored by the Morris County 4-H Association in support of the 4-H Youth Development Program of Rutgers Cooperative Extension.
  • Admission: None
  • Parking: $5.00 donation (Friday after 6:00pm, $10.00 donation for fireworks)

 

Purpose:

  • To showcase and celebrate the many achievements of Morris County 4-H members.
  • Provide wholesome family fun for the community.

Activities & Attractions

  • Project animal shows (i.e. dog, goat, herpetology, horse, poultry, rabbit, cavy and small animals)
  • Live music, performances & demonstrations
  • Delicious food including chicken bbq and rootbeer floats
  • Amusement rides, pony rides, hay rides, petting zoos, Tricky Tray, watermelon eating contests, cake decorating contests, and dress-a-pet contest.

Fair Schedule of Events

Daily schedules are available at the 4-H Information Booth.

  • 4-H activities begin at 4:00pm on Thursday, July 17th
  • Amusement rides start Friday, July 18th
  • Fireworks show Friday, July 18th evening (rain date: Saturday)
  • Car Cruise on Saturday, July 19th
  • Tricky Tray opens Saturday, July 19th afternoon

For more information about the 4-H Fair, 4-H clubs, or about becoming a 4-H volunteer, visit the 4-H Fair website at http://morris.njaes.rutgers.edu/4h  or contact the 4-H office (973) 285-8301 or 4hmorris@njaes.rutgers.edu. All 4-H programs are offered to all youth, grades K-13, on an age-appropriate basis without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, or disability.