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"Ain't nuthin' but a Party"
The tradition continues, rain or shine
and YOU'RE INVITED to
ARN & GERRY’S
CAJUN/ZYDECO Danceathon!
featuring three great dance bands

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Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band
Roy Carrier and the Night Rockers (Zydeco)
Cleoma's Ghost (Cajun Band)

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Date: Sunday, July 10, 2005, Noon - 8Pm, $25 Donation for the bands, includes: beer, wine, snacks, soft drinks, bottled water, burgers and hot dogs, potluck meal, Zydeco dance lesson
Location: Elks Picnic Grove, 1 Elks Trail, Warren, NJ 07059
Park in the town lots across the street or on Elks Trail. Don't park in Elks Lodge parking lot! Party moves indoors to the clubhouse in case of rain

The Elks Picnic area has a stage for the band; a large outdoor tree shaded dance area, covered picnic area with lots of picnic tables, an indoor facility in case of rain, a pond to sit near and relax when you're not dancing or eating.

We provide: Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band, Roy Carrier and the Night Rockers, Cleoma's Ghost, picnic tables, beer, wine, snacks, soft drinks, bottled water. New Orleans native Jeremy "Prudhomme" Gelbwaks will be putting out the burgers and hot dogs at the BBQ pit, plus a restful green atmosphere. Security and Gate Management Services by Len "The Enforcer" Stockler.

You bring: Yourself, $25 donation, some prepared food to feed about 5 to 6 people for the potluck meal (no watermelons please), water, a chair and or blanket, and you are welcome to bring a friend or two. Children are welcome, 0 to 12 years old are free, $12 for ages 13 to 18.

Another Smoke Free Party
(you may smoke on the grounds downwind from the dance, sitting, and food service areas)

For information and questions:
Gerry (732) 248-8066 (work)  (732) 985-8226 (home)
Arn (732) 271-0459
On Jul 10 only, you may reach us at (908) 400-6888 or (908) 419-9485
See You there!!!
For the lastest information and an online map visit:
WWW.ARNB.ORG


Schedule
Noon - 1Pm  Cleoma's Ghost (Traditional Cajun from NY)
1 - 1:45Pm Zydeco dance lesson by Fran Berbette
2 - 3Pm Roy Carrier and the Night Rockers (Zydeco)
3:15 - 4:15Pm Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band
4:30 - 5:30Pm Cleoma's Ghost (Traditional Cajun from NY)
5:45 - 6:45Pm Roy Carrier and the Night Rockers (Zydeco)
7 - 8Pm Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band


Directions to Elks Picnic Grove

From the New Jersey Turnpike North or South:
Take exit 14 to route I-78 West, Express lanes preferred. If you are in the local lanes the road will split and you must be in the left lane to stay on I-78 (DO NOT Take RT24); to exit 36 (Warren) left at light; at 7th light not counting fire house light; left onto Mountain Boulevard (you should see some big flags on either side of the road); 1st Light make right onto Bardy Rd, first Right onto Elks Trl. Picnic area is on corner of Bardy Rd & Elks Trl.

From the Garden State Parkway heading South:
Take exit 142 (Newark Airport) to I-78 West. The road will split and you must be in the left lane to stay on I-78 (DO NOT Take RT24); to exit 36 (Warren) left at light, at 7th light not counting fire house light; left onto Mountain Boulevard (you should see some big flags on either side of the road); 1st Light make right onto Bardy Rd, first Right onto Elks Trl. Picnic area is on corner of Bardy Rd & Elks Trl.

From the Garden State Parkway heading North:
Take exit 142 (Newark Airport) to I-78 (you are going east), take first exit to make a U turn to bring you back onto 78 West. The road will split and you must be in the left lane to stay on I-78 (DO NOT Take RT24); to exit 36 (Warren) left at light, at 7th light not counting fire house light; left onto Mountain Boulevard (you should see some big flags on either side of the road); 1st Light make right onto Bardy Rd, first Right onto Elks Trl. Picnic area is on corner of Bardy Rd & Elks Trl.

From 287(In New Jersey) North or South:
Take I-78 East exit to exit 36 (Warren) bear right at exit, at 6th light not counting fire house light; left onto Mountain Boulevard (you should see some big flags on either side of the road); 1st Light make right onto Bardy Rd, first Right onto Elks Trl. Picnic area is on corner of Bardy Rd & Elks Trl.

Alternate from 287: Take Rt 22 East, NYC and follow directions below.

From Route 22 East or West:
Take Warrenville Road exit toward Warren, go to top of hill, right at 1st light at shopping center; 1st Light make right onto Bardy Rd, first Right onto Elks Trl. Picnic area is on corner of Bardy Rd & Elks Trl.

Train Details, nearest Station is Bound Brook New Jersey (973)-762-5100 There are Taxi's available at the station. Have driver follow directions for Rt 22. Note: You must change trains in Newark.
Click here for trains to Bound Brook from NYC/Newark/Hoboken
General schedule: trains leave NYC Penn Station at 14 past the hour arriving in Bound Brook about 14 past the next hour
Click here trains to NYC/Newark/Hoboken from Bound Brook
General schedule: trains leave Bound Brook at 30 past the hour arriving in NYC Penn Station about 41 past the next hour

Area Lodging . You are advised to check the ratings for locally owned hotels not listed here. Listed by distance from the event
Howard Johnson Lodge of North Plainfield 1025 US Highway 22, N Plainfield, 07060 (908) 753-6500 2.5 Miles
Hilton Garden Inn 500 Promenade Blvd, Bridgewater, 08807 (732) 271-9030 5 Miles
Courtyard by Marriott 595 Martinsville Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 (908) 542-0300 5 miles
Somerset Hills Hotel 200 Liberty Corner Rd, Warren, NJ 07059 (908) 647-7901 5 miles
The Inn at Somerset Hills 80 Allen Rd, Basking Ridge NJ 908.580.1300 5 miles
Days Inns 1260 US Rte. 22 East, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807 ( 908) 526-9500 5 miles
Marriott Bridgewater Hotel 700 Crossings Blvd, Bridgewater, 08807 (908) 927-9300 5 miles
Ramada Inn 60 Cottontail Ln, Somerset, 08873 (732) 560-9880 5.5 miles
Super 8 119 Highway 206 South Raritan, NJ 08869 (908) 722-5400 7 miles
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