Archived Events
The events archived here are from present day, going back to 2003
The 1st Lambertville Halloween House Exterior Decorating Contest (2024)
DARE TO ENTER! Spirited entries accepted: Oct. 3 to Oct. 24, 2024. $25 submission fee.Grand Prize Winner receives a trophy, restaurant gift card and ETERNAL bragging rights. Benefits Chilling Kalmia Historic Clubhouse Preservation
RULES: Contest open to Lambertville city residents. Grand prize winner ineligible for top prize following two years. Judging will take place from sidewalk/street. Winner(s) announced before Halloween. Judging will be carried out by the Kalmia Club and will be based on creativity, lighting, originality, effective use of space, and atmosphere. To enter, fill out the ENTRY FORM and pay the ENTRY FEE. Winner will be announced on our website, Facebook, and Instagram accounts.
Congratulations to Lambertville’s Frightfully Best Halloween House, 2024
68 DELAWARE AVE!
2024 Winner - 68 Delaware Ave | Photo: Zach Hill
68 Delaware Ave won ETERNAL bragging rights, a skeleton trophy and a dining gift card to Bells Tavern
68 Delaware Ave awarded Lambertville's Frightfully Best Halloween House
Karaoke at Kalmia - with a Halloween Theme (2024)
Oct 25, 2024 … We had such a blast at our last karaoke event in May that we’re thrilled to invite you to our next unforgettable night of singing, fun, and fabulousness! In addition to singing you can expect 50/50 and raffles (bring cash), and light bites. Costumes are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED! This is a BYOB event. Tickets: $25 in advance / $30 at door.
Doors Open: 7:00 PM / Karaoke: 7:30 - 10:30 PM.
Kalmia Rummage Sale (2024)
Mark your calendars for Sat, September 28, and join us for an Indoor Rummage Sale at the Kalmia Clubhouse. Items for sale will include decor, furniture, clothing, kitchen items, jewelry, kids items and more! This is a cash only event.
Proceeds support our scholarship program and historical preservation projects.
Annual Kalmia Club Blood Drive (2024)
On August 15, 2024 (9am-2pm) the Kalmia Club hosted a summer blood drive, the second blood drive of the year, to meet an urgent need for blood. This was in partnership with the American Red Cross and the Elks Lodge #1070. Once again, thank you to Ree Gallagher for her leadership in organizing the event, all our volunteers, and especially, our valued donors!
26th Annual Hidden Gardens of Lambertville Tour (2024)
June 8, 2024 …The Kalmia Club's annual Hidden Gardens of Lambertville Tour is a self-guided walking tour that explores the private gardens of our charming community. The tour begins at the Kalmia Clubhouse (39 York Street) and runs between 10 am to 4 pm. Rain or shine.
Advance tickets are $25, available online or at Bucks on Bridge until 4pm on June 7. Tour day tickets are $30, available until 3:30pm at the Kalmia Clubhouse. There is a $1 service charge for tickets purchased online.
My Backyard at Nectars will feature a native plant sale on June 8 in conjunction with the Hidden Gardens of Lambertville Tour. 10% off for garden tour ticket holders, plus 10% of day’s sales will be donated to the Kalmia Club. Location: 1600 River Road, Titusville, NJ
About the Artist: This year's Hidden Gardens poster was designed by local artist Scott MacNeil. Scott has been a professional artist for 5 decades; currently he continues his fine art practice, designs graphics for local events and businesses, and also runs the Lambertville Free Public Library Gallery Space. You can follow his work on Instagram: @chairsdrawings
Karaoke at Kalmia (2024)
May 17, 2024 … Warm up your vocal cords, grab your friends, and join us for a fun night of Karaoke at Kalmia! This is a BYOB event. The evening includes light refreshments and 50/50 raffle. Doors open 7:30 pm; Karaoke 8-11 pm. At the Kalmia Clubhouse, 39 York Street, Lambertville. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. For more information, email us at kalmiaclub@gmail.com.
SHAD FEST: Hot Dog Sale in the Park with Music by “The Inflexables” (2024)
On April 20, 2024, from 4-6 pm, Kalmia Club hosted a fun Shad Fest event at Mary Sheridan Park, located next to the Kalmia Clubhouse. We had tasty hot dogs, chips, and beverages for sale. Attendees enjoyed their meal while listening and dancing to the fabulous Lambertville band, "The Inflexables," who rocked all our favorite dance tunes on the park's gazebo!
Swing into Spring Dinner Dance (2024)
April 13, 2024 … Another successful fundraiser, Kalmia Club hosted a fun evening of delicious food and dancing to live music from the American Jazz Songbook! The fabulous music was provided by Lambertville Jazz, featuring Danny Tobias on trumpet and Tom Razler on saxophone. There was a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction of a beautiful painting titled Full Moon Over Finkles by local artist, Kelly Sullivan. This was a BYOB event. Tickets were $50 per person.
Here is a little video from the evening.
Annual Kalmia Club Blood Drive (2024)
On April 9, 2024 (9am-2pm) the Kalmia Club hosted our annual blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross and the Elks Lodge #1070. Thank you to Ree Gallagher for her leadership in organizing the event and to all our valuable donors!
“Reflections on Rwanda” by Photojournalist Laura Pedrick (2024)
What started as a “girl’s week” with several friends became a trip of a lifetime for Laura Pedrick. In 2023, at the invitation of a friend with family on assignment in Rwanda, Pedrick and three others embarked on a journey halfway across the world. As a photojournalist and travel photographer, Pedrick was eager to not only capture the beautiful landscapes and safari vistas, but experience local culture.
On Sunday, February 18, 2024, 1:00 - 2:30 pm, Pedrick discussed her trip, with all the insights and serendipitous connections during a presentation of her Rwandan photos. The event was free to Kalmia members and open to the public with a $10 suggested donation. A print from the presentation was raffled off, with all monies being donated to Umutima Cooperative at Nyamirambo Women's Center.
Own Your Own “Village Road” by Fern Coppedge (2023)
Once again for holiday giving, prints of Village Road, a painting by American impressionist painter, Fern Isabel Coppedge, were offered for purchase from November through January 15, 2024. Prints on canvas (flat/rolled) were available for sale, in two sizes: 30”x 30” (the same as the original) and 20”x 20.” See our original Village Road at Odette’s River House Restaurant in New Hope, PA.
“A Festive Fall Night” - Fall Fundraiser (2023)
On November 4, 2023, from 6:30 to 9 pm, join us at the Kalmia Clubhouse (39 York Street, Lambertville) for a fun evening of refreshments and dancing to live jazz provided by JavaSway. JavaSway swings an eclectic genre of romantic American and French jazz-style music. There will be Raffles for gift cards to local restaurants and shops, and Silent Auction of local art. *This is a BYOB event! * Tickets are $50 per person. To reserve tickets or for event questions, please email kalmiafundraising@gmail.com. Reservations are confirmed at receipt of payment. Payment accepted via cash or check made out to Kalmia Club. Attendance is limited to 50 people.
Thank you to the following Lambertville businesses for kindly donating gift certificates for our raffle: A Mano Galleries at the 5 & Dime, Bell’s Tavern, Lambertville Trading Company, Peace Pie, Tavola Rustica, The Chocolate Box, The Hawk, and The Sojourner.
The 25th Annual Hidden Gardens of Lambertville Tour (2023)
Kalmia Club's annual Hidden Gardens of Lambertville Tour is a self-guided walking tour that explores the private gardens of our charming community. The Kalmia Club's 2023 25th annual garden tour was held on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Net proceeds were invested to further the Kalmia Club’s mission and assist with its community outreach and annual scholarship programs.
Promotional Art by Michelle Farro, michellefarro.com
Annual Blood Drive (2023)
The Kalmia Club blood drive, in partnership with the American Red Cross, sponsored a community-wide blood drive at the Elks Lodge in Lambertville on May 2, 2023. redcross.org
Take Me Out to the Shad Park - Fundraiser (2023)
On April 22, 2023, Kalmia Club joined in the annual Shad Fest by sponsoring a musical event with hot dogs and chips in Mary Sheridan Park.
The "Inflexibles" provided the dance music to make this a fun event for all.
Own Your Own “Village Road” by Fern Coppedge (2022)
Now you have a rare opportunity to be the proud owner of Village Road, a painting by American impressionist painter, Fern Isabel Coppedge. She was a member of the Philadelphia Ten and the New Hope School of Artists, and a Kalmia Club member. Our Village Road hangs at Odette’s River House restaurant in New Hope, PA, and a framed copy hangs in our clubhouse. We are offering prints on canvas (mounted or flat/rolled) for sale, available in two sizes: 30”x 30” (the same as the original) and 20”x 20”. A Fern Coppedge print makes a great gift, and benefits the Club’s scholarship fund and historical preservation efforts! Sale runs from October through November 22, 2022. Contact Polly Anderson for more information.
125 People to Donate $125 Campaign (2022)
2022 marked the 125th anniversary of the Kalmia Club's membership in the State and National Federations of Women's Clubs. In celebration of our 125th anniversary, we kicked off a scholarship and preservation fundraising campaign called "125 People To Donate $125" which ran in the Fall of 2022. We are grateful to our wonderful community for helping to make our campaign a success!
Thank you to these individuals and businesses for their generous donations.
Thanks also to artist, Jay McPhillips (jaymcphillips.com) for the use of his oil painting titled Kalmia Club in our promotional pieces.
Italian Dinner Fundraiser (2022)
Kalmia held an evening of food, friends, and fun, featuring complimentary charcuterie, a catered full course Italian dinner, and live local music! * This was a BYOB event. * Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, from 6:30 to 9:00 PM at the Kalmia Clubhouse, 39 York Street, Lambertville, NJ. Live Music was provided by "Rhythm on the River" featuring Lambertville Jazz with Amy Raditz (vocals), Anthony Flamio (percussion), David Paller (bass), and Stephen Croce (piano). Tickets: $50 per person.
The 125th Anniversary of the Club’s Federation and Historic Dedication Ceremony (2022)
On June 13, 2022, the Kalmia Club is celebrating its 125th Anniversary of Federation membership with a State and National Plaque Marking Event of its Historic Clubhouse! Come be a part of this historic event! Guest speakers: Mayor Andrew Nowick; Eugene Venettone - the building inspector who helped with the restoration of the Kalmia clubhouse in 1978-1979; John Hencheck, past president of the Lambertville Historical Society which assisted with an interest-free loan for a new roof for our building; and Deborah Kelly & Ellen Schultz of Preservation Partners who prepared the State and National Register Nomination in 2012. Also included will be the Installation of officers and the introduction of the Girls’ Career Institute Delegates and 2022 Scholarship Recipients!
The 24th Annual Hidden Gardens of Lambertville Tour (2022)
Kalmia's annual garden tour returned on Saturday, June 11th, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The tour began at our historic pink Kalmia Clubhouse at 39 York Street in Lambertville where guests picked up their walking map and brochure and enjoyed exploring Lambertville's hidden gardens. Our walking tour's net proceeds further the Kalmia Club's mission and assist with its community outreach and annual scholarship programs for local young women.
Promotional Art by Michelle Farro, michellefarro.com
2019 Spring Fundraiser Dinner and Dance Evening (2019)
Sunday, April 7, 2019, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
The cost is $25.00 per person.
Location: Lambertville Elks, 66 Wilson Street, Lambertville, NJ.
Seating is limited so buy tickets early!
The 22nd Annual Hidden Gardens of Lambertville Tour (2018)
The Kalmia Club's 22nd annual garden tour was held on Saturday, June 9th, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This walking tour's net proceeds further the Kalmia Club's mission and assist with its community outreach and annual scholarship programs.
The Kalmia Club Spring Fundraiser Dinner and Dance Evening (2018)
Saturday, April 21, 2018 | 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. | Location: Lambertville Elks, 66 Wilson Street, Lambertville, NJ | Cost: $20.00 per person.
The women of The Kalmia Club are holding their spring fundraiser on Saturday evening April 21 from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. at the Lambertville Elks at 66 Wilson Street. This is second year the two service organizations have worked together. Last year’s special scholarship fundraiser in honor of Elks member Tina Ledger was a memorable evening befitting the memory of a young woman who exemplified all that is good in the community of Lambertville. This year’s April 21 evening fundraiser should prove to be as enjoyable. The pasta meal complete with salad and bread will be served piping hot from the kitchen of the Elks. The Kalmia women promise a table of toothsome desserts. The cash bar will be staffed by the veteran bartenders of the Elks. After dinner plenty of time for dancing and conversation is assured. Once again, Lambertville’s band The Inflexables with special guest J. B. Kline will perform. These area musicians are always so supportive of the community’s service organizations and are greatly appreciated. The event chair Fran Bardusco and her committee members will be strolling about selling those 50/50 raffle tickets individually and in those very long sleeves! The historic club located and maintained by the members at 39 York Street, now in its 120th plus year providing the area's women with opportunities for service, the arts and culture, has a long record of providing scholarships and other aid to school programs as well as funding to many area programs and charities. It is an honor to work with the Lambertville Elks, too a part of the city's rich history, once again. Since 1897, The Kalmia Club has been a member of the N.J. State Federation of Women's Clubs and the national General Federation of Women's Clubs. Kalmia's century-old clubhouse is on the N.J. Register of Historic Places and the National Register of Historic Places. Contact Contact the Kalmia Club member and the fundraising event chair, Fran Bardusco for tickets. Tickets are also available to Bucks Ice Cream and Expresso Bar at 25 Bridge Street and at the Lambertville Elks. Seating is limited so buy tickets early!
Winter Fun with the Kalmia Club! (2018)
The community is invited to join the members of the Kalmia Club on January 21, 2018, at Mary Sheridan Park on York Street in Lambertville. The park is adjacent to Kalmia's clubhouse. Tickets are $10 per family and the fun takes place from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Activities include photo with a snowman, origami, coloring station, bean bag toss and live entertainment! We'll have s’mores in the park, hot apple cider, hot chocolate, yummy snacks and a 50/50 raffle. We hope you can make it!
The 21st Annual Hidden Gardens of Lambertville Tour (2017)
The Kalmia Club's 21st annual garden tour was held on June 10th, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Our annual tour highlighted some of Lambertville's most elegant and unique "hidden gardens." The self-guided tour began at the Kalmia Clubhouse, 39 York Street, Lambertville, NJ, and showcased a variety of garden types and plants, from eclectic to formal, orchids to cactus and beyond.
Kalmia Club Dinner Dance Fundraiser (2017)
Join us Saturday, April 22, 2017, 6:30-11 p.m. for a Dinner Dance Party Fundraiser in memory of Tina Ledger, at the Lambertville Elks, 66 Wilson Street. A $20 ticket covers all the pasta, salad and bread you can eat. Dance to J.B. Kline, The Inflexables and Ladies of Lambertville. Cash bar & 50/50 raffle. Tickets can be purchased at Bucks County Coffee or Annie's Gourmet or by emailing Fran Bardusco. All proceeds go to the scholarship fund for SHRHS senior girls. Tina was a lifelong resident of the area, SHRHS graduate and Elks member who died unexpectedly in December at age 42.
The 20th Annual Hidden Gardens of Lambertville Tour (2016)
The Kalmia Club's 2015 20th annual garden tour was held on Saturday, June 11th, 2016. Net proceeds were invested to further the Kalmia Club’s mission and assist with its community outreach and annual scholarship programs.
The 19th Annual Hidden Gardens of Lambertville Tour (2015)
The Kalmia Club's 2015 19th annual garden tour was held on Saturday, June 13th, 2015. Net proceeds were invested to further the Kalmia Club’s mission and assist with its community outreach and annual scholarship programs. View 2015 Hidden Gardens Tour Photos.
The 18th Annual Hidden Gardens of Lambertville Tour (2014)
The Kalmia Club's 2014 18th annual garden tour was held on Saturday, June 14th, 2014. Net proceeds were invested to further the Kalmia Club’s mission and assist with its community outreach and annual scholarship programs.
American Red Cross Blood Drive - in Honor and Memory of Dedicated Community Volunteer Jason Fuhr (2014)
May 3, 2014, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, at the Centenary United Methodist Church Community Room, 108 North Union St., Lambertville. Register here: redcrossblood.org. Use location Code is KalmiaCentenaryUMC.
Spring Stomp! Kalmia Club Fundraiser (2014)
March 22, 2014, 7:30 PM at the Eagle Fire House, 46 North Sugan Road, New Hope, PA.
Music provided by J.B. Kline Band; light fare provided by Jamie Hollander (cash wine & beer bar).
Arts Desire (2013)
The Kalmia Club hosted a benefit artisans/crafters show on Saturday and Sunday, November 2-3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its historic pink clubhouse, 39 York Street, Lambertville, NJ near New Hope, PA. The Arts Desire show featured work by 14 artists from numerous mediums, including clay, jewelry, yarn, bags, photography, glass, metal and fine art. Stay tuned for information about the 2014 show!
The 17th Annual Hidden Gardens of Lambertville Tour (2013)
The Kalmia Club's 2013 17th annual garden tour was held on Saturday, June 8th, 2013 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The walking tour's net proceeds will further the Kalmia Club’s mission and assist with its community outreach and annual scholarship programs.
American Red Cross Blood Drive in honor of Lambertville's First Responders (2013)
May 4, 2013, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Centenary United Methodist Church Community Room, 108 North Union St., Lambertville.
Spring Stomp! Kalmia Club Fundraiser (2013)
March 23, 2013, 7:30 PM - Midnight. Eagle Fire House, 46 North Sugan Road, New Hope, PA. Music provided by J.B. Kline Band, light fare provided by Jamie Hollander (cash wine & beer bar). Tickets are available at the door for $25, or in advance for $20 at these locations: Blue Raccoon (6 Coryell St., Lambertville), Farley's Bookshop (44 S. Main St., New Hope), Bucks Ice Cream & Espresso Bar (25 Bridge St., Lambertville), Heart of the Home/Hearts Afire — (28 S. Main St., New Hope), City Market (74 N. Main St, Lambertville)
The 16th Annual Hidden Gardens of Lambertville Tour (2012)
The 2012 Garden Tour will be held on Saturday, June 9th, 2012, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Tickets are available in advance for $15 by mail. Or purchase tickets in advance for $15 at these local stores: Blue Raccoon (6 Coryell Street), Homestead Market (262 N. Main Street), Bucks Ice Cream & Espresso Bar (25 Bridge Street), and City Market (74 N. Main Street). Tickets are also available on the day of the tour for $20. The walking tour's net proceeds will further the Kalmia Club’s mission and assist with its community outreach and annual scholarship programs.
ARTS DESIRE - Invitational Artisan / Craft Show & Sale (2011)
Please join us on Saturday, November 5th, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for an invitational artisans show and sale at the Kalmia Clubhouse, 39 York Street, Lambertville. Artisans include: Angus Clayton - Furniture and Objects | Susan Nadelson - Hand spun yarn | Diana Contine - Fine silver jewelry | Kathy Robinson - Silk and velvet wearables | Sheila Watson Coutin - Sculpture, Hand built pottery | Susan Roseman - Linos and cards | Martha Dreswick - Basketry | Fiona Scott - Hand built pottery | Fred Eisen - Leather | Dawn Shurmaitis - Photography | Bernard Hohlfeld - Woodturning | Amy Turner - Hand woven textiles | Dona Jones - Copper jewelry, ornaments | Jane Wesby - Handmade jewelry | Fran Leyenberger - Clay lamps, pottery.
The 15th Annual Hidden Gardens of Lambertville Tour (2011)
The 2010 Garden Tour was held on Saturday, June 11th, 2011, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Visitors got a chance to enjoy Lambertville's most elegant and unique “hidden gardens.” The self-guided tour began at the Kalmia Clubhouse, 39 York Street, Lambertville, NJ, and showcased a variety of garden types and plants, from eclectic to formal, orchids to cactus and beyond. The walking tour's net proceeds will further the Kalmia Club’s mission and assist with its community outreach and annual scholarship programs. Thank you for joining us!
The Voices of C.J. Critt (2011)
Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear Ms. Critt bring everyone's favorite Stephanie Plum characters to life: Grandma Mazur, Lula and Ranger - just to name a few. Seating is limited so reserve your seat today!! Friday, January 28th, 2011, at 7:00 PM. Location: Riverside Room at Lambertville Station Inn, Lambertville, N.J.
Tickets are $20.00 and must be reserved in advance. C.J. Critt is the award-winning voice of characters in author Janet Evanovich's bestselling audiobooks. The Texas-based actress, poet, director and playwright has narrated more than 150 books for novelists that also include Patricia Cornwell, Mary Higgins Clark and Anne Tyler.
Kalmia Clubhouse 100th Anniversary Celebration (2010)
On June 14th, 2010, the Kalmia Club members opened the clubhouse to the community to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the year the “Friends Meeting House” was “given and bequeathed” to the Club. Members attended in Victorian dress, historic memorabilia were displayed, a commemorative custom mural was created by local artist, Nancy Wodele; and Mrs. Deiley's U.S. History Class of 2010 created a two-part 100th Anniversary commemorative video.
100th Anniversary commemorative videos created by Mrs. Deiley's U.S. History Class of 2010
The 14th Annual Hidden Gardens of Lambertville Tour (2010)
The 2010 Garden Tour was held on Saturday, June 12th, 2010, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The weather was beautiful, and the event was well-attended. Visitors to historic Lambertville had a unique opportunity to enjoy a tour of the community’s “hidden gardens” – enchanting flower, herb and specialty gardens tucked off main streets and quaint alleyways winding throughout the Hunterdon County river town. The walking tour's net proceeds will further the Kalmia Club’s mission and assist with its community outreach and annual scholarship programs. Thank you for joining us!
The 13th Annual Hidden Gardens of Lambertville Tour (2009)
The 2009 Garden Tour was held on Saturday, June 13th, 2009 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Featured plots included:
A Southwest-themed garden with night-blooming cereus, numerous cacti, succulents and desert grasses, as well as a train running through an old-time town, complete with a sheriff on horseback and a “lady in red” at the saloon.
A garden reminiscent of the New Orleans French Quarter, featuring a three-tiered fountain, charming pebble walkway and a variety of perennials, including pink and white Astilbe, vibrant blue Spiderwort, deep red Coral Bells and variegated Caladiums.
A Victorian-era jewel that perfectly complements an 1887 Fenwick Pew house, complete with Japanese lanterns, gargoyles and a variety of wrought iron and ceramic ornaments set among palms, orchids, New Dawn roses, spectacular tree peonies, oakleaf and climbing hydrangea, crape myrtle and even a hardy camellia.
All along the garden tour, artists from Lambertville’s Artists Gallery cooperative captured the horticultural wonders of these selected private gardens in “plein air” paintings. These paintings will be sold during an announced event this Fall.
Hidden Gardens Revealed 2 (2009)
It's hard to keep a secret hidden in Lambertville, especially when each year in June the Kalmia Club lays open to view the horticultural wonders of selected private gardens during the "Hidden Gardens of Lambertville" tour. Along with tour-goers, this rare opportunity was taken advantage of by a dozen well-recognized, highly skilled, professional artists from the Artists' Gallery who settled into the garden sites to paint "plein air" for the tour day. Besides the beautiful paintings that resulted, the Artists' Gallery artists created quite a buzz of interest and spirited conversation among tour-goers.
"They added a wonderful complement to our event." said Fran Bardusco, Garden Tour Chairwoman, "and now these beautiful paintings are going to be offered for sale with half of the proceeds being donated to the Kalmia Club to help benefit our community efforts."
"This is the second year that we have had the privilege to paint for the Kalmia Club," said Stacy Rogers, President of the Artists' Gallery cooperative, "Last years benefit exhibition and sale was a great success".
The Hidden Gardens Revealed 2 exhibition and sale is for one weekend only starting with an opening reception for the donors, patrons, friends and members of the Kalmia Club on Friday, October 17th from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Then the gallery doors will be open to the public Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. The Artists' Gallery is an artist run cooperative. "Unlike most privately owned galleries, the Artists' Gallery members can mobilize to help good causes and organizations by doing what we do best - create," said gallery member Gail Bracegirdle.
The 12th Annual Hidden Gardens of Lambertville (2008)
The 2008 Hidden Gardens Tour was held on Saturday, June 14. The weather was hot, but the gardens were beautiful! Proceeds from the Hidden Gardens of Lambertville event are used to sponsor community outreach programs and Kalmia's annual scholarship award given to a local female high school senior.
Nightclub at the Riverside - A Community Fundraiser (2008)
The Riverside Ballroom at the Inn at Lambertville Station was transformed on March 28, 2008, into a swanky nightclub for the Kalmia Club's "Nightclub at the Riverside" community fundraiser. As guests entered, "The Shackers" were performing – setting the tone for the night. Glamorous cigarette girls circled the room, selling raffle tickets and handing out "Lucky Lights" candy cigarettes. Guests danced and mingled, the bar was busy, and the raffle bags filled with tickets from the hopeful. This event surpassed all expectations and raised over $5,000 which will be donated to SAFE in Hunterdon, the crisis center serving victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The high point of the night was the eclectic mix of wonderful music performed by Lambertville residents. Many local musicians donated their time and talent: Carol Heffler with Fred Van Doren; Jean Milman, John Sonntag, and "The Shackers" (Bill Kershaw, Shaun Ellis, Tim McKenzie, Misha Sumichrast, Art Banker, Steve Antos, Tom Larkin, Jason Bonthron, Chris Zaic and Hannah Zaic). Kalmia would like to thank our generous event sponsors: The Inn at Lambertville Station; Hope Arvanitis; The Burkard Group "Tax Family;" Burton & Browse, LLP; Richard Cushing, Esq. of Gebhardt & Kiefer; Rachel Finkle; Holly Havens of NT Callaway; Hopewell Valley Community Bank; Lawrence D. Moore, CPA; Steven H. Morland, Jr., Esq. of Pellettiere, Rabstein & Altman; Niece Lumber; ShopRite of Flemington; Gough & Irene Thompson; and Wells Appel Land Strategies. Naomi Drew, the Chairwoman for this event committee, did a fabulous job, as did her committee: Jena Dillon, Suzanne Gitomer, Carol Heffler, Beverly Kershaw, Leigh McKay, Mila Montemayor, Maryann Ranson and Jane Wesby whose beautiful photo adorned the event posters and programs.
The 11th Annual Hidden Gardens of Lambertville (2007)
Saturday, June 9, 2007 (No rain date). Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Radio Comes Alive in Lambertville! (2007)
Saturday, March 24, 2007 | 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Lambertville Station - The Riverside Room | Tickets: $20; $15 for those aged 65+
Radio’s heyday of the 30’s returns with a “live” radio theatre performance by Hunterdon Radio Theatre. Enjoy this unique opportunity to actually see radio theatre unfold on the stage! This event will be an exciting mix of old-time radio drama, original scripts, and adaptations from well-known authors. With comedy, drama, intellectual skits, unusual sound effects and dynamic onstage movement, the program is sure to delight the audience. The performance will include a glimpse of the drama of the working-class heroine and beautiful daughter of an impoverished farmhand who married above her station in life, Stella Dallas. One of the most successful and longest running radio programs, Stella Dallas (1937-1955), was created by the husband-and-wife team of Frank and Anne Hummert. Anne Elstner Matthews, who operated the River's Edge restaurant in Lambertville until 1973 with her husband, was the voice of Stella Dallas and a member of Lambertville's Kalmia Club. This event has been organized by Hunterdon Radio Theatre and the Kalmia Club. The Lambertville Station is donating the venue and crudités. A cash bar will be available. Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to local charities.
The 10th Annual Hidden Gardens of Lambertville (2006)
Tucked behind the quaint streets and historic store fronts of Lambertville are lush hidden gardens as varied as the neighbors who inhabit our eclectic riverside city. Ten such gardens were on display during the Kalmia Club’s 10th annual Hidden Gardens of Lambertville Tour on Saturday, June 10, 2006. The stone paths and manicured gardens that surround the Martin Coryell House (North Union St.) feature brilliant daffodils, tulips, iris, peonies, foxglove, roses, day lilies and more. The connected Italian-inspired outdoor garden rooms of Rita and Eric Pfenninger (George St.) include rhododendrons, forsythia, herbs, vegetables and flowers. An exquisite rose-covered pergola is the highlight of Wolf Vogel’s entrancing garden (Clinton St.) and a calming koi pond is the centerpiece of Heidi and Michael’s private retreat (George St.). Local musicians Bliggins and Goines, winners of the 2005 New Jersey Folk Festival Songwriters Contest, performed from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Mary Sheridan Park adjacent to the Kalmia Clubhouse. Proceeds from the Hidden Gardens of Lambertville event are used to sponsor community outreach programs and Kalmia's annual scholarship award given to a local female high school senior.
The 9th Annual Hidden Gardens of Lambertville (2005)
Saturday, June 11, 2005, the Kalmia Club will once again host The Hidden Gardens of Lambertville. If you enjoyed seeing the beautiful gardens on last year's tour, this year promises to be even more exciting and beautiful. The Hidden Gardens of Lambertville was a self-guided tour which enabled visitors to explore the gardens at their own pace. Proceeds from the Tour were used to fund various community projects.
Tour of Derek Fell’s Cedaridge Farm Gardens (2005)
On Saturday, May 7, 2005, 10:30 am, Mr. Fell will conduct this guided tour through his gardens for a group of 50 Kalmia members. Tour will take place rain or shine. Tickets will sell for $10.00 each, are available on a first come, first serve basis and the proceeds will be used to purchase plants to help with Kalmia’s garden "make-over". Derek Fell is an award-winning writer and photographer with art, travel and garden books totaling more than 2.5 million in print, plus a photo library numbering more than 150,000 images portraying plants, gardens and travel destinations. He lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, at historic Cedaridge Farm, where he cultivates an award-winning garden of flowers, fruits and vegetables.
Kalmia Club together with Women’s Crisis Services Presents "Quilters: The Musical" (2005)
On Thursday, April 28, 2005 at 8:00 p.m., the Kalmia Club will present this musical at the Lambertville Station, NJ in the Riverside Room. All seats are $15 at the door and $10 when ordered in advance. Seating is limited so reserve your place early! "Quilters" is a magical musical about a pioneer woman and her daughters who share stories and songs through the exquisite quilts they make by hand, each quilt block commemorating an event in their lives. Based on the book by Molly Newman and Barbara Damashek. Lyrics and Music by Barbara Damashek. Directed by Sally Morgan. Proceeds benefit Women’s Crisis Services of Hunterdon County, a not-for-profit agency serving victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
The 8th Annual Hidden Gardens of Lambertville Tour (2004)
On Saturday, June 12, 2004, the Kalmia Club of Lambertville presented the 8th annual "Hidden Gardens of Lambertville" self-guided tour. Proceeds from our garden tour are used to fund community projects. The tour showcases privately owned gardens not visible to the casual passerby. Visitors to this year's event were not disappointed in the selection of gem-like gardens nestled behind lovely homes!
The Kalmia Club Garden Project: Many a past visitor to Kalmia's Clubhouse have no doubt noticed our cheerless patch of New Jersey soil fronting our picturesque pink 19th century former Quaker meetinghouse. Well, you will be happy to know that we are in the process of developing a delightful garden to beguile the senses of townsfolk and visitors strolling past the Kalmia Club in quaint Lambertville! Landscape architect and instructor Ron Walker, and the students of Basic Landscaping and Planning II, at Mercer County Community College are generously donating their time to the Kalmia Club Garden Project. Each student will produce a landscape design. The students are learning residential, commercial and general site planning as part of the College's Ornamental Horticulture program. Walker intends to present the Kalmia Club with the finished drawings, which will be on display in the clubhouse the day of the tour. As an added treat, his own exquisite hidden garden will be featured on this year's tour!
Congratulations to Our Season Ticket Winners! The Kalmia Club raffled off a pair of season tickets to the Concordia Chamber Players this year. The Players generously donated a pair of 2004-05 season concert tickets. Congratulations to the lucky winner!
Kalmia Club Presents River Huston's Sex, Cellulite and Large Farm Equipment: One Girl's Guide to Living and Dying (2004)
Thanks to everyone who made this event a wonderful success! On Thursday, March 18th, 2004, River Huston performed her Sex, Cellulite and Large Farm Equipment: One Girl's Guide to Living and Dying, at The Inn at Lambertville Station. Ms. Huston is an award-winning poet, journalist, performance educator, and a much sought-after lecturer on the topics of sex, body image and addiction. She's the subject of a recent Showtime television special, "Say You Love Me" and has appeared on Good Morning America, CNN, NBC, Montel Williams and the Discovery Channel. With razor-sharp wit, blunt language and often shocking personal stories, Ms. Huston's achingly funny comedy routine deals with everything from relationships and sex to body image and death. Her irreverence has drawn controversy over the years, but the means justify the ends: audiences come away with an unforgettable message about the power of humor to bring balance to their lives.
"The 7th Annual Hidden Gardens of Lambertville" Tour (2003)
On Saturday, June 21, 2003, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Kalmia Club proudly presented our tour, The Hidden Gardens of Lambertville. Our web site committee has captured memorable images of the gardens so that those of you who joined us could stroll once more through these lovely gardens and for those who were unable to participate can glimpse some of these hidden treasures. Features of the day included an herb and topiary boutique at the Kalmia clubhouse and luncheon discounts for ticket holders at area restaurants.
