An all-new trip to Wind Creek Bethlehem (Pa.) Casino (formerly the Sands) will depart Kenilworth (St. Theresa’s School parking lot) on Sat., April 18, at 9:30 a.m. and return to Kenilworth at approximately 6:30 p.m. Cost of $45 includes comfortable motor coach transportation, an approximate 6-hour visit to the casino and $25 in free slot play. The casino offers more…read more →
This popular annual soup-tasting event will be presented on Thurs., March 26, by the Kenilworth Historical Society in the Community United Methodist Church hall (455 Boulevard, Kenilworth). It will give participants the opportunity to taste a variety of favorite soups from local restaurants and others. Assorted breads and desserts also will be served. Admission is $12. Parking and entrance to…read more →
A continuing series of enlightening, enjoyable, two-hour painting sessions, held in the Oswald J. Nitschke House cultural arts center (49 South 21 Street, Kenilworth, N.J.) with resident artist Patricia Hubinger, give participants of all ages, backgrounds and abilities an opportunity to create unique paintings under the guidance of a master artist instructor. Acrylic paint, brushes, canvases, easels, smocks and other…read more →
This inspiring, educational, entertaining interactive program will present the history, principles and traditions of the joyous African-American holiday of Kwanzaa through music, crafts, dance and more. The event, which includes a tasting of Kwanzaa foods, will feature acclaimed Dr. Daisy Nelson Century, a professional Kwanzaa specialist, actress, historical interpreter, author, educator and motivational speaker whose programs have inspired and delighted…read more →
‘ This suspenseful yet humorous Whodunit Mystery Dinner Show set in the “Roaring 1920s” will feature “Kenilworth’s own” officials/residents along with the acclaimed Riddlesbrood Touring Theatre Company cast. Full-course buffet dinner and more will be included. Event will take place on Fri., Nov. 15, 2019 (6:30 p.m.) at the Kenilworth Veterans Center, 33 South 21 Street. Please save the date…read more →
During an April 27 Afternoon Tea, members of the Harvest Quilters of Central New Jersey will discuss the fascinating history, evolution and art of quilting as portrayed by a colorful selection of quilts to be shown. The program — “Stitches in Time” — will explain how and why each quilt was made and share insight into the story that it…read more →
On May 16, 2019, distinguished historian and author Walter E. Boright, Ed.D, will highlight the history of Kenilworth’s places of worship during a celebration of local history being hosted by the Kenilworth Historical Society. All are welcome to attend the event, which will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Oswald J. Nitschke House (49 South 21 Street, Kenilworth). Admission is…read more →
Participants in the Kenilworth Historical Society’s ‘Soup’s On’ on Thurs., March 21, 2019, will have an opportunity to taste a variety of favorite soups from local restaurants and others. Assorted breads and desserts also will be served during the event, which is being held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Community Methodist Church hall, 455 Boulevard, Kenilworth, N.J….read more →
‘Painting Nights’ with resident artist Patricia Hubinger will be held on Thurs., Jan. 31; Tues., Feb. 5; Thurs., Feb. 21; Tues., March 5; and Thurs., March 28, at the Oswald J. Nitschke House cultural arts center (49 S. 21 Street, Kenilworth). The enlightening, enjoyable two-hour painting sessions (6:30 – 8:30 p.m.) will give participants of all ages, backgrounds and abilities…read more →
Enjoy tea and a sampling of traditional Chinese New Year foods during an entertaining, informative interactive program that will provide insight into the fascinating history, customs and foods of the Chinese New Year, which was first celebrated in ancient China to mark the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Event is being hosted by the Kenilworth Historical Society…read more →