Press Releases
November 20, 2007
Second Annual Holiday Happenings in Downtown Long Valley
Holiday Fun in Downtown Long Valley
The Long Valley Village Association's Second Annual Holiday Happenings will be held on Sunday, December 2nd in downtown Long Valley. The festivities will be from 2-7pm.
There will be fun-filled events for the whole family, including horse-drawn carriage rides, musical performances at the downtown restaurants, refreshments, holiday crafts for all ages, caroling, games and a very special visit from Santa Claus. There will be tours and fun activities at both the Washington Township Historical Society Museum and the Obadiah LaTourrette Grist Mill.
Gingerbread House Display and Contest
During the event, gingerbread creations will be on display at 18 Schooley's Mountain Road during the 3rd Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Display sponsored by The Long Valley Junior Women's Club.
All children and families are welcome to enter a gingerbread creation of their own design for display and prizes. Pre-registration is required at www.lvva.org.
While visiting the gingerbread display, stop by and visit the Reading Fairy, who will be on hand at 18 Schooley's Mtn. Road to delight children.
Plan to stay for the 21st annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Zion Lutheran Church at approximately 6:00 pm. The tree lighting will be followed by a very special visit from Santa Claus.
In addition, this year the downtown area will be aglow with hundreds of luminaries and holiday trees decorated with bird-friendly ornaments. You won't want to miss it!
Helping to Spread the Holiday Cheer
Send greeting cards to the troops - during Holiday Happenings, children and adults will be able to make and send holiday cards to US troops at Somerset Hills Bank. Seasonal cards, and supplies to make homemade ones, will be available at Somerset Hills. These cards will be collected and sent out to members of our armed forces serving overseas or who have returned home injured.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors - In the spirit of the season, people are requested to bring donations of canned goods or other non-perishable items to be distributed to local families in need during the holiday season.
Girl Scout Troop 42 is collecting baking supplies for the Long Valley Food Pantry so the needy in our area can experience the fun of baking together at the holidays.
The Interfaith Community Outreach of Washington Township Area (ICOWTA) will also have a table where residents can sponsor a wreath for $20.00 which goes to help support this vital outreach program in our town.
For a list of events and to enter the Gingerbread House Contest, visit www.lvva.org.
Press Releases
November 4, 2007
Second Annual Holiday Happenings in Downtown Long Valley
The Long Valley Village Association's “Holiday Happenings” in downtown Long Valley will be on Sunday, December 2nd from 2-7pm.
There will be fun-filled festivities for the whole family, including carriage rides, music, food, crafts, caroling, games and a very special visit from Santa Claus after the Garden Club's Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:15pm.
Parking will be available at the Long Valley Pub and Brewery, Long Valley Middle School, and Somerset Hills Bank.
In addition, the Long Valley Junior Women's Club is sponsoring the Third Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Display. All children and families are welcome to enter a gingerbread creation of their own design for display and prizes. Pre-registration is required at www.lvva.org. The registration deadline is November 26th.
In the spirit of the season, people are requested to bring donations of canned goods or other non-perishable items to be distributed to local families in need during the holiday season. As part of their Bronze Award, Girl Scout Troop 42 is collecting baking supplies for the Long Valley Food Pantry so the needy in our area can experience the fun of baking together at the holidays. Baking items requested include: flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, brown sugar, powdered sugar, oats, salt, spices, cocoa, icing, sprinkles, oil, vanilla and almond extract, lemon zest, nuts, peanut butter, shortening, jam, baking chocolate, coconut, raisins, dried fruit, chocolate chips, M&M's, food coloring. Please check the Village Association's website for drop-off points.
For a list of events or to pre-register for the Gingerbread House Contest, visit www.lvva.org.
Crafters and Vendors are wanted for the LVVA's Holiday Happenings. For information, please contact Pam Farber (PNC Bank), President of LVVA 808-876-52661
Press Releases
July 14, 2007
Long Valley Village Association Sponsors Summer Concerts in the Park
The second in a series of free concerts will be held on Thursday, July 26, 2007 starting at 7:00 pm at Rock Spring Park on Schooley's Mountain Road. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets and join your friends and neighbors for a night of music and fun under the stars.
The July 26 concert will feature Busterman along with Mef and Angela. Busterman, a funk, blues, reggae and jam band will perform independent and cover tunes. The opening act is Mef and Angela, an acoustic rock, pop and folk duo.
This performance is sponsored by Valley Brook Country Day School, Meadowbrook Country Day Camp and the Long Valley Village Association.
Food Vendors and other entertainment will be on hand as well.
The show is rain or shine, we'll move everyone under the pavilion in case of storms. We are still auditioning acts for the August event. If you know of a local band interested in performing for the "home crowd", please contact Jeff Scotti at 908-872-1999 for more information.
Parking will be available at Rock Spring Park - a fee of $5 per car is requested. Visit www.lvva.org for more information.
Press Releases
May 8, 2007
LVVA Summer Concert Series Poster Contest
The Long Valley Village Association (LVVA) is now accepting poster submissions for the LVVA Summer Concert Series 2007, which will be held Thursday, June 28th, Thursday, July 26th and Thursday, August 23rd at Rock Spring Park (rain or shine).
Theme: Music in Long Valley
The poster requirements are as follows:
- The poster is vertical
- The size of the artwork is to be 24 x18 (actual poster size is 25 x 19)
- The artwork can be in any media
Although it is not required, should the artist wish to include copy for the poster, it should read as follows:
- Headline: LVVA Summer Concert Series 2007
- Include: Rain or Shine/No Pets/ Food Concessions
The completed mechanical is not required at the time of judging, however, space for type, placing of type, and typeface style may be indicated by using an overlay. No lettering should be included on the art itself, unless you feel it is intrinsic to the design. All recommendations from the artist as to design will be considered, but the LVVA reserves the right to execute the final design of the poster.
In creating the design, please bear in mind that the official LVVA poster will be the primary marketing tool of LVVA for purposes of marketing the concert series and that, in addition to the poster, the chosen design may be used on the LVVA brochure, website and T-shirt, etc. All proceeds from the poster will be used towards planning future LVVA community events.
The deadline for all entries for the concert series poster is June 8, 2007. The winning entry will be chosen and notified on or about June 14th.
The winning entry will receive a $250 American Express gift certificate.
Entries should be dropped off at PNC Bank, 67 East Mill Road, Long Valley between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and Saturday 9-noon.
Please include your name, address, telephone number and email address when you submit your entry.
For further information, please contact Pamela Farber (PNC Bank) at 908-876-5266 or visit the Long Valley Village Association's website at www.lvva.org.
Press Releases
April 1, 2007
Adventure & Fun in Long Valley - The Valley Quest
The First Annual Valley Quest will be held on Sunday, April 29th from 1-4 pm. Check-in will be at Blossoms & Twigs Florist starting at 1pm. Volunteers will be on hand to greet the teams, distribute the Quest packets and explain how the Quest will work. There will be surprises and entertainment at the end of the Quest as well. Pre-registration for The Valley Quest is required.
Each participating team of a family or a group of friends, will get a list of clues that will lead them to various places around Long Valley. Along the way, Questers will need to work together to solve clues and join in contests to collect points and prizes.
As part of the day's events, each team will get a LVVA tote bag containing special offers and surprises. Everyone participating will go home with something fun from the day. Prizes will be awarded to the teams who have collected the most points at the end of the Quest.
Prizes include a gift cheque from PNC Bank, savings bonds from Peapack Gladstone Bank, gift certificates to local restaurants, including the Long Valley Pub ∓ Brewery, free flower bouquets from Blossoms & Twigs Florist and many more.
Along with the other treats in store throughout the event, there will be a special prize of a group portrait donated by Fordyce Studio for the team that takes the best team photo during the Quest. Additional prizes will be awarded for 'Most Creative Team Name' and 'Best Team Outfit'.
The Valley Quest is a free event sponsored by the Long Valley Village Association, a group of local business and non-profit organizations whose goal is to promote awareness of Long Valley and encourage people to live locally and shop locally.
The registration deadline for The Valley Quest is April 15th. For more information or to sign-up, visit the Long Valley Village Association's website at www.lvva.org.
Press Releases
March 1, 2007
Valley Quest
sponsored by the Long Valley Village Association
Sunday, April 29th from 1-4pm
Challenging fun for families and groups. Have fun while testing your knowledge of Long Valley people, places and things. Follow the clues to various places around Long Valley and participate in challenges to get extra points and prizes. The team(s) with the most points at the end of the day will win great prizes.
Sign up now for the first annual Valley Quest sponsored by the Long Valley Village Association. Put together your team of 4-6 people (must include at least one adult - some driving is necessary) and get ready for an afternoon of clues, contests and fun!
In addition to the treats in store throughout the Quest, there will be a special prize of a group portrait generously donated by Fordyce Studio for the team that takes the best team photo during the Quest.
Register your team today at www.lvva.org. Extra points will be given for 'Most Creative Team Name'.