Holy Grounds Cafe, 96 W. Allendale Ave., Allendale, NJ 07401. (201) 785-9940. email: holygrndscafe@aol.com or visit web site at: http://www.touchtheworld.org/holygrounds/ Free admission; tips jar for performers. Refreshments available - this is a regular cafe. Live music every Friday and Saturday night beginning at 7:30 PM. Performers vary from week to week.

sunday, september 1—Sunday Nite Live and the Millennium Cafe at Evangel Church, 1251 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains, NJ. (908) 322-9300. For ages 18-30something. Every first Sunday of the month at 6:30 PM. Sunday Nite Live features contemporary worship/multimedia videos/practical messages. Millennium Cafe follows with refreshments. web site: www.sundaynightlivehome.com Modern praise and worship with kronicles, and "down to earth" message by Ron Seder on "Getting the Plank Out!." Millennium Cafe following with coffee, finger foods, and home-made desserts. Bring a new friend and receive a free gift! 

saturday, september 7—Halo Cafe of the Reformed Church of Tinton Falls, 62 Hance Ave., Tinton Falls, NJ. From Garden State Parkway Exit 109: go east on Rt. 520 (Newman Springs Rd. ) to right on Hance Ave. Church is on right. church: (732) 747-1285 director: (732) 483-1956. web site: http://netministries.org/see/churches/ch11121?frame=N Begins at 7:30 PM. $5 suggested donation. Open every first Saturday of the month. Come see Nancy Scharff.

saturday, september 7—Grace Coffeehouse at Grace United Methodist Church, 555 Russell Ave., Wyckoff, NJ 07481. (201) 891-4595 email: gracecoffeehouse@yahoo.com web site: http://www.geocities.com/gracecoffeehouse Doors open at 7 PM; begins at 7:30 PM. $5 suggested donation. Come see Andy & Denise with opener Tim Whalen.

sunday, september 8—Concert at Veteran's Park in Westwood, NJ, at the gazebo on the corner of Washington and Fourth Avenues in Westwood. Sponsored by Parkside Community Church. Starts 7 PM. Admission is free. Bring a blanket or chair. For more information, call (201) 666-8998. Come see United in HIM. click here for more info

friday, september 13—The Deep End Cafe, 75 South Union Street, Lambertville, NJ. Grand opening. Sponsored by New Hope Christian Center, Inc. (609) 397-1302 email: windmillstudio@earthlink.net Begins at 7:00 PM. Love offering. Come see Chip Mergott and Mike Lozinski.

saturday, september 14—Congregational Coffee House at The First Congregational Church of Woodbridge, 539 Barron Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ 07095. (732) 634-0582 or (732) 636-0551 email: congregationalcoffeehouse@yahoo.com web site: http://www.geocities.com/congregationalcoffeehouse/ Meets the 2nd Saturday of every month. Begins at 7:00 PM. Admission: suggested donation of $5 per person. Come see Scott Hallock.

saturday, september 14—The Emmanuel Coffeehouse of The Emmanuel Reformed Episcopal Church, 100 Grant Ave, Somerville, NJ, 08876. 908-722-9429. email: jtnr@ix.netcom.com web site: http://emmanuelcoffeehouse.tripod.com/index.html or www.joshuatiner.com Free admission. Open every 2nd Saturday of the month, Sept. - June. Come see Joshua Tiner.

saturday, september 14—Spiritmouth Cafe at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Corner of Eyland and Unneberg Avenues, Succasunna, NJ. (973) 584-6300. web site: http://redeemeronline.net/spiritmouth/ Every 2nd Saturday of the month at 7.00pm. Come see Chip Mergott & Annie Bauerlein. http://www.notebookrecords.com/

saturday, september 14—The Film Cafe at Grace Bible Church, 150 Sunset Road, Pompton Plains, NJ. The 4th Annual Sonshine Festival sponsored by The Film Cafe starts at 2 PM. The festival will feature the band Divine Intervention, along with musical artists Chris Durante and Dane Lowrie. Following the three concerts, at approximately 6:30 PM, Jim Winder will present "The Hard But Right Way - A Pilgrim's Journey" - a dramatic telling of John Bunyan's famous Pilgrim's Progress with DVD video and songs from the companion music CD. In between each act, there will be testimonies shared by people whose lives have been profoundly changed by Jesus Christ. Volleyball, basketball, horseshoes, other games and an outdoor barbecue will be held throughout the day. At 8 PM, the festival will conclude with this month's featured presentation, "The Crossing," from an independent Australian Christian film production company, Dark Sun Pictures. Admission is free. The Sonshine Festival is a community outreach and fellowship that provides a great opportunity for many to hear about the love of Christ through the audio and visual arts. For more info, please call the church's office at (973) 835-4556 or email: thefilmcafe@hotmail.com
2:30 Dane Lowrie
3:30 Chris Durante
4:30 Divine Intervention
6:00 "The Hard But Right Way" Musical Drama by Jim Winder
8:00 Film, "The Crossing" by Dark Sun Pictures
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sunday, september 15—A Touch From Heaven Coffeehouse at Woodbridge Sheraton 515 Rte 1,South, Iselin, NJ. (732) 777-9456 or (732) 599-4350 Admission: minimum donation of $8 per person; students' cost is $4. Begins at 6 PM. email: atfh1@atouchfromheaven.org web: www.atouchfromheaven.org Prize giveaways. Coffee and refreshments served. Come see CROWND. 

saturday, september 21—Halo Cafe of the Reformed Church of Tinton Falls, 62 Hance Ave., Tinton Falls, NJ. From Garden State Parkway Exit 109: go east on Rt. 520 (Newman Springs Rd. ) to right on Hance Ave. Church is on right. church: (732) 747-1285 director: (732) 483-1956. web site: http://netministries.org/see/churches/ch11121?frame=N Begins at 7:30 PM. $5 suggested donation. Open every first Saturday of the month. Come see Jeannie Pomanowski.

saturday, september 21—The One Way Cafe at Montvale Evangelical Free Church, 141 W. Grand Ave. at Akers Ave., Montvale, NJ, 07645. (201) 391-6233. Doors open 7:30 PM. Suggested donation: $5. Come see Bob & Sheri Marino.

saturday, september 21—Faith Factor at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 568 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick, NJ. (732) 254-7361. web site: Faith-Factor.com 8–11PM. Families welcome. Free admission. Come see The Faith Factor Praise Band.

thursday, september 26—Escape Cafe at Cornerstone Chapel in Pompton Plains, NJ. (973) 831-1200 web site: www.escapecafe.org Escape Cafe is a youth-oriented coffeehouse that meets the last Thursday of every month, offering live music, coffee and desserts and great fellowship. Welcome Back to School Bash!! Multiple bands, unlimited coffee, and giveaways. 7:30–10 PM. Admission: suggested donation of $5 per person. Free refreshments.

friday, september 27—Agape Café at The Rea Avenue Reformed Church, 91 Third Ave. (corner of Rea Ave. & Third Ave.) Hawthorne NJ 07506. (973) 427-7115 email: pastoronline@att.net The Agape Café promotes wholesome Christian values through music and entertainment. Groups of 10 or more, please call for reserved seating. Begins at 7:30 PM. Love offering. Come see The Covenant Players (drama ministry based in California.)

friday, september 27—The Refuge Coffeehouse at Bridgewater Baptist Church, 324 Milltown Road Bridgewater, NJ 08807. (908)722-9790. email: webmaster@bridgewater-baptist-church.org web site: http://www.bridgewater-baptist-church.org/ Begins at 7:30 PM. Love offering. Come see K.T. Wills and Russ Wills.

friday, september 27—The Rising at Crossroads Church, 12 Edsall St., Hamburg, NJ 07419. (973) 534-4038. email: therising@seraphire.com web site: http://www.therising.us Begins at 7:30 PM. Free admission. Come see Ted Chadwick and the Rising Worship Band. http://chadwick.iuma.com

saturday, september 28—Joyful Noyz at Lincoln Park Day, Main St., Lincoln Park, NJ. 11 AM – 5PM. Christian music event featuring six gifted music ministries throughout the day.