Christine O'Shea-Realtor Assoc.~ Princeton NJ and Naples Florida

Hamilton Twp.'s Veterans Park is located centrally in Hamilton Twp., next to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital.

The park consists of 333 acres and was built in 1977 in honor of our war veterans.

There are miles of walking paths, picnic areas and rest stops and athletic fields, along with a wonderful play area [many hours were spent there with my children when they were young]

The west side of the park features a large lake with a beautiful fountain; it is the home to fish, ducks and geese.

The north side of the park features a large tennis complex, soccer and softball fields.

Veterans Park hosts the annual September fest, which draws 100,000 people for old-fashioned family fun.

There are also holiday fireworks displays and concerts along with a Civil War Reenactment complete with encampments following the Civil War era.

Veterans Park is opened year round and is a great place to walk, run, roller blade and get pent up energy out of the kids and/or dog.

There are several developments surrounding the park and within walking distance ncluding: Abbot Commons, Society Hill I and II, Grandview Arms, Briarwood, Evergreen, Briar Mannor.

On a rainy Thursday afternoon, I met friend, Janet and her sons at Tre Piani Restaurant in Princeton, NJ.

Tre Pianiis located 120 Rockingham Row, Princeton Forrestal Village, Princeton, NJ. Their Web Site speaks for itself and will give you all the information you need.

I am not a restaurant critic, but this restaurant is wonderful. It has been open for quite some time and several years ago Maurice and I went there for lunch. Janet's son, Mike, is a cook there and I have known him since he was less than one year old. It is so great to watch someone grow up and have such a passion for what they do, Mike completed his culinary training last year in New York.

Mike's specialty is pasta so I ordered the Pappardelle with wild mushrooms and mascarpone cheese, it was out of this world and the presentation was wonderful too.

We were introduced to the owner, Jim Weaver and Mike gave us a tour of the Wind Bar, TRE BAR, which is open for lunch as well. It was a lot of fun, great food and friends. I plan on returning again.

Princeton Forrestal Village is located off of Route 1 and not hard to miss.

The Crazy Train Maize at Pumpkin Jct. starts this Friday, September 26th thru October 31st in Ringoes, NJ

The Corn Maze is open weather permitting and is only accessable by train.

The Black River and Western Railroad from historic 1872 Ringoes Station to the Corn Maize runs approximately every 30 minutes.

Fridays 6 pm to 8 pm

Saturdays 2 pm to 6 pm

Sundays 2 pm to 5 pm

This is a great opportunity to enjoy the countryside of Hunterdon County. Every child gets to pick their own free baby pumpkin.

The Harvest Festival is this Saturday, September 6th between 4 and 11.

The Festival will be held on the grounds of the Amewll Firehouse in the town of Ringoes

There will be Food, Fun, Music and Fireworks.

This has been a short week with the Labor Day Holiday, along with a busy one with the start of school and people returning from the long summer holiday and vacations.

A "Havest Festival" Sounds like a lot of fun and a good way to end the week.

Hope to see you there!!!

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