Archived Events, 2022-Present
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Holiday Decoration Sale (20250
November 15 and 16, 2025
Saturday from 9am to 12pm and Sunday from 11am to 3pm.
Tis the Season for Festive Decorations! We will be offering Holiday decorations for sale at the Kalmia Clubhouse. You can find gently used and loved items to add to your collection, such as ornaments, wreaths, Christmas Village figurines, table linens, napkins, pillows, throws, classic children’s toys, and more.
Cash, Check or Venmo accepted.
Groovin’ 60s Dance Party (2025)
Saturday, November 8, 2025 | Doors 6:30 pm, Music 7-10 pm
Join us for a fun evening of dancing to the groovy sounds of the 1960s! Live music by The Day Trippers! BYOB, 60s outfits encouraged, Grazing Buffet and Sweet Treats, Non-alcoholic beverages, 50/50 Raffle (cash only), Art Auction featuring works by: Jennifer Chase, Michelle Farro, and Anneliese van Dommelen
Tickets:
$ 50 until Nov 1 | $60 after. Cash or check only at door.
2nd Annual Lambertville Halloween House Decorating Contest (2025)
ENTER IF YOU DARE!
Contest entries accepted from Oct. 1 to Oct. 24
$25 submission fee | Spirited entries accepted via the Entry Form
Grand Prize Winner receives a trophy, restaurant gift card, and ETERNAL bragging rights.
Proceeds benefit Kalmia Historic Clubhouse Preservation
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Contest open to Lambertville city residents.
Grand prize winner ineligible for top prize following two years.
Judging of house exteriors will take place AFTER DARK from sidewalk/street.
Winner(s) announced before Halloween.
Winning house will be featured on our social media and website.
Judging carried out by designated panel of Kalmia Club members. (There is no public voting.)
Judging based on creativity, lighting, originality, effective use of space, and atmosphere.
While the official entry list won’t be made public, there’s plenty of Halloween magic to enjoy as you wander through town. Keep your eyes peeled… you never know when you’ll stumble upon a prize-worthy haunt.
Shop the Kalmia Store (2025)
This is a limited time offer.
Kalmia Club merchandise is available for purchase from September 15 to October 15.
Costume Karaoke (2025)
Friday, October 10, 2025 | 8:00 - 11:00 pm
We had such a blast at our last karaoke event that we’re thrilled to invite you to our next unforgettable night of singing, fun, and fabulousness! This is a BYOB event. Costumes are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED! 50/50 raffles (bring cash). Light bites. Proceeds support the historic Kalmia Club.
Tickets: $25 - Advance ticket sales close on Oct 9 at 10pm.
$30 at door (if not sold out) - Cash, Venmo, or PayPal will be accepted.
“Meet the Members” at the Kalmia Fall Social (2025)
Monday, September 15, 2025 | 6:45 Ppm
What’s the buzz with “The Pink House” at 39 York Street? Now you have an opportunity to check it out! All women are invited to attend our annual “Welcome Back” Fall Social. Come solo or invite a friend to mix and mingle with our members and learn more about the Kalmia Club.
Membership is not required to attend. Deadline for non-members to RSVP is Sept 13, 2025.
Summer Blood Drive (2025)
Thursday, August 7, 2025 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Kalmia Club hosted a summer blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross at the Elks Lodge #1070. Donations decrease in the summer but the need for transfusions is year round! Just one donation can save more than one life!
Brief informational videos you may find helpful: Power Red Donation | First Time Donor | Sickle Cell Disease and Diverse Donations | Sickle Cell Patient Story | Donation Process
27th Annual Hidden Gardens of Lambertville Tour (2025)
Saturday, June 14, 2025 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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, located at 39 York Street, where you will pick up your tickets and program booklet between 10am to 3:30pm. Please be aware the gardens close at 4pm. This is a rain or shine event.
Advanced Tickets are $25. Tour-day tickets are $30.
Promotional Art by Michelle Farro, michellefarro.com.
Sip and Shop Pop-up Fundraiser (2025)
Friday, May 2, 2025 | 5:00 -8:00 pm
One evening only presented by Attachments & Sage in partnership with the Kalmia Club. Shop for affordable jewelry, shoes to enjoy all summer long, and lovely gifts, including baby clothes. On-trend "permanent" bracelets custom fitted. Refreshments served at this first Friday event. Easy post-event exchanges.
The Kalmia Club’s share of the proceeds help support our scholarship program for the graduating women of SHRHS and our historical preservation efforts.
Hot Dog Sale and Live Music in the Park - A Shad Fest Event! (2025)
CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 4-6pm | Mary Sheridan Park
We will have tasty hot dogs with chips and beverages for sale (cash only) plus LIVE MUSIC! Enjoy your meal while you listen and dance to the fabulous Lambertville band, "The Inflexables," who will be rocking all your favorite dance tunes on the park's gazebo!
Spring Cookie Sale (2025)
Friday, April 11, 2025 | 4 to 7 pm …. Saturday, April 12, 2025 | 10 am to 4 pm
Come get some yummy cookies and support the Kalmia Club’s Scholarship Program, benefiting young women graduating from South Hunterdon Regional High School. $15 for a 1 pound box. Accepted Payments: Venmo, cash, or check made out to Kalmia Club.
Two locations: Bucks on Bridge (25 Bridge St) and Wonderful World of Wines (8 South Union St)
Annual Kalmia Blood Drive (2025)
The Kalmia Club is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in partnership with the American Red Cross and the Elks Lodge #1070.
Location: The Elks Lodge #1070, 66 Wilson Street, Lambertville, NJ
Time: 9 am - 2 pm
Groovin’ 60s Dance Party Fundraiser (2025) - RESCHEDULED
This event was moved from April 2025 to November 8, 2025
Last Chance to Own “Village Road” by Fern Coppedge (2024)
For the third year in a row, prints of Village Road, a painting by American impressionist painter, Fern Isabel Coppedge, were offered for purchase from November through January 15, 2025. Prints on canvas (flat/rolled) were available for sale, in two sizes: 30”x 30” (the same as the original) and 20”x 20.” Kalmia members received a discount on pricing. Prints will not be offered again for the foreseeable future. Many thanks to Polly Anderson for organizing this offering each year.
See our original Village Road painting at Odette’s River House Restaurant in New Hope, PA.
Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Dance Party (2024)
December 31, 2024 | Doors open 8 pm, Live music 8:30 pm to 12:15 am
Join us for a Rockin' New Year's Eve Dance Party featuring live classic rock dance music by The Shackers! We will provide light bites, non-alcoholic beverages, dessert and party favors! This event is open to the general public and has limited capacity. Fancy Dress | BYOB | 50/50 Raffle. Get your tickets soon! Tickets: $60 before 10pm on Dec 26 . $70 after Dec 26 and at the door. (Check or cash only at door).
See photos from the event here.
The 1st Lambertville Halloween House 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!
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
