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Califon Events

Jonathan Slusher Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Jonathan Slusher Memorial Scholarship Foundation has awarded six $1,000.00 scholarships for 2018. The scholarships are awarded to area high school seniors intending to major in journalism/communications. Originally, the Foundation planned to award four $1,000 scholarships but changed the number to six when reviewing the many applications with their

September 8, 2018

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Historical Society Joins Califon’s 100 Year Celebration

In conjunction with Califon’s Centennial Celebration, the Historical Society will host two guided walking tours of downtown Califon at 10:00 AM and 12:00 Noon on Saturday, Oct. 13th . Tours leave the Station, which will be open until 1:30 PM, and include visits to the Nellie Hoffman house, the recently renovated Cabin by the River

Califon Centennial Pet Photo Contest!

Pets Pets Pets, in Victorian Square has a new look and new management! But we’re keeping the best traditions, great products and customer service built over 20 years by retired owner, Ed Varty. Pets Pets Pets will again be participating in the Centennial and Street Fair Celebration conducting the Annual Pet Photo Contest. Votes will

100th Anniversary Celebration

The schedule of activities for the 100th Anniversary Celebration and CAlifon Street Fair has been released. Friday, October 12 Fireman’s BBQ – a cookout on the Fireman’s Field behind Town Hall. Bring your lawn chairs for a fun night under the stars with food, games, and fun, Saturday October 13 Historic Tours, and Open Houses,

2nd Annual Califon Troutfest

Califon Recreation is partnering with CAMPA (Califon Area Merchants and Professionals Association) and Shannon’s Fly and Tackle to present the Second Annual Califon Troutfest on May 5th, 2018. Registration starts at 7:30 AM at Califon Island Park. The Rain date is May 6th. The fishing area is from Califon Island Park downstream through Califon Pond

March 30, 2018

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2018 Annual Stream Clean Up

Come on Down to the Park for the Spring Stream Clean Up! Many hands make light work! Please mark your calendars and come on down to the park to help clean up the River banks of Califon. On Saturday April 14th Califon will once again be participating in this valuable yearly event sponsored by the

Farmers Market at Califon UMC

The Califon United Methodist Church and the Califon Area Merchants and Professionals Association (CAMPA) continue their excitement co-sponsoring the Califon Farmers Market serving the Califon region for the remaining dates of its 2nd  market season. The market will continue for 4 more Saturdays into the fall of 2017, operating for 2 Saturdays per

September 21, 2017

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2017 Annual Stream Clean Up

Come on Down to the Park for the Spring Stream Clean Up! Many hands make light work! Please mark your calendars and come on down to the park to help clean up the river banks of Califon. On Saturday April 22nd  , Califon will once again be participating in this valuable yearly event sponsored by

Emerald Ash Borer Presentation

Keith Decker of Tamke Tree Experts will be giving a FREE presentation on what efforts residents can undertake to protect their trees against the invasive, tree killing, Emerald Ash Borer.  The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), is a beetle originally native to eastern Asia that feeds on ash species. In the United States it is an

2014 Street Fair A Huge Success

by Jason Beard, Street Fair Planning Lead The 2014 Street Fair was a huge success, and the planners would like to thank all of those who attended.  The Borough of Califon hosted its second annual Autumn Street Fair on October 5, in conjunction with the Jon Slusher Memorial 5K. The day was a great success