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Community

The Empty Bowl

“The Empty Bowl” is the main fund raiser for the Flemington Area Food Pantry–the primary food pantry in Hunterdon County. The Empty Bowl will take place Friday, October 14, from 11 AM to 3 PM at the Flemington United Methodist Church on Main Street.  This event is the major fundraiser for the Flemington Area Food Pantry, which provides

October 7, 2016

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Annual Household/Metal Goods Collection

Curbside collection of household/metal/white goods will take place on Friday, September 30th. Please have all items placed at the curb for pick up by 6:00 am. The following items will not be picked up if left at the curb: Construction Debris, Hazardous Waste, Dirt/Rock/Concrete, Tree Limbs, Leaves, Vegetation, Brush. Please note: Freon does not need

September 10, 2016

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Califon Movie Night

This Friday at 8 PM is Califon Movie Night. Gather with your neighbors to see ‘Night at the Museum’ in Califon Island Park. Come early to the playground to help set up seating, and hangout with neighbors. Free popcorn will be provided by the Smith Family.

September 6, 2016

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Take a Role in Controlling Mosquitoes

Summertime is when many of us spend more time outside enjoying outdoor activities with our friends and families. Whether you enjoy eating outside on your deck/patio, bike riding, badminton or catching fireflies with your kids, we are all outside more in the summer months than any other time of year. Unfortunately, so are mosquitoes!  Mosquitoes

July 13, 2016

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Safety First

Safety First and Other Aphorisms We Lose Site of in Life by Councilwoman Megan Riccio While raising our children we capitalize on countless opportunities to instill in them reminders on how to behave, how to protect themselves, how to take care of themselves, and how to be generally good people. Brush your teeth, wipe your

96th Annual Fireman’s Carnival

The Califon Fire Company will be holding its 96th Annual Firemen’s Carnival from Monday, July 4 thru Saturday, July 9th at the Firemen’s Field behind the Borough Hall at 39 Academy Street in Califon. The Carnival has been held continuously since the Fire Company’s founding in 1921 and is the major annual fund raiser for the

Street Fair Vendor Applications

The Street Fair Committee is now accepting applications from Califon and Non-Califon vendors for our 4th Annual Street Fair to be held on October 9th, 2016.  Spaces are limited, so Califon vendors and all sponsors are provided with vendor spots in the order their full application and supporting documents are received. Califon vendors have until July 17th

June 16, 2016

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2nd Annual Califon Classic Car Show

The 2nd  Annual Califon Classic Car Show is sponsored by the Veterans Memorial (FOCIP) and the Califon Fire Company. The event will be held on Saturday August, 13 2016, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Califon Municipal Building, located at 39 Academy Street, Califon, NJ. The rain date is the following day, August

96th Annual Fireman’s Carnival

The Califon Fire Company will host its 96th Annual Carnival from July 4 thru July 9. This year’s event will once again feature: rides, carnival games, a great assortment of food, fireworks on July 6 and July 8, 50/50 raffles and much more. Pay one price wristband days are July 5 and July 7. Discounted advance

Dan Handy Softball Tournamen

The Califon Fire Company will be hosting the Dan Handy Softball Tournament on Saturday June 4th at the Califon Island Park. Come on down to the park and have a hamburger, hot dog or breakfast sandwich and watch the games! Tournament starts at 9:00 AM and ends at 5:00 PM. There will be food, raffle