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The upcoming Sparta Education Fundraiser running event has become known as the “Sparta Tradition, before The Tradition”, the Annual Krogh’s 5k Turkey Trot, held Thanksgiving morning at Lake Mohawk. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better as it does every year. One new featured item is that runners will be tagged electronically to speed up the results of the race. “With over 1,400 runners last year and several thousand more that come out to watch and participate, we needed to speed up the process of getting runner times recorded electronically,” says Kylen Anderson, vice president and chair for the Krogh’s Turkey Trot. “It is easy and the whole family will enjoy the time together no matter what the weather is.
For more information, visit www.SpartaEducationFoundation.org to register online, or call (800)905-SEF1 (7331).
Veterans Day observance
JEFFERSON TWP. — Jefferson Township will observe Veterans Day Saturday, Nov. 7, beginning at 10:30 a.m. with a parade in the middle school parking lot, moving down Weldon Road and ending at the Veterans Memorial in the Municipal Complex.
The parade will feature the Jefferson High School Marching Band; township civic, fraternal and service organizations; and mounted riders from the Pasa Vasz equine group and the Tri-County Motorcycle Club. A special section will be open to anyone who wishes to show their support for the troops.
Ceremonies observing Veterans Day will be held at the Veterans Memorial. Members of American Legion Post No. 245 and Post No. 423 who have attained 50 years of service to their organization will be honored by the township for their service to our country and
community.
Refreshments will be served in the Municipal Building after the observance.
Parking will be available in the Municipal Complex parking lot before 10 a.m. and in the recycling center any time during the day. Parking is not permitted on Weldon Road.
Mystery dinner theater
FRANKLIN — The “Don’t Quit Your Day Job Players” of the First Presbyterian Church of Franklin will present a mystery dinner theater, “Signing Off at WWPP Radio”, Saturday, Nov. 21. The setting of the play is a 1940s radio station. The doors will open at 6 p.m. and the show will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and must be purchased in advance. There will be no tickets sold at the door. For further information, call the church office at (973) 827-6444 between 9:30 and 2 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday.
Craft fair
BLAIRSTOWN — The First Presbyterian Church of Blairstown, 1 Main St., is hosting a holiday craft and gift event at the church Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Designed to make holiday shopping easier for everyone, many gift items and baked goods will be available. There will be a supervised children's crafts table and gift wrapping available.
For additional information and table rates, call (908) 362-8466 or (908) 362-5254.
Country breakfast
FRANKLIN — The Franklin American Legion will have a full country breakfast Sunday, Nov. 8, from 8-11 a.m.
The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children under 12. In honor of Veteran's Day, a complimentary breakfast will be offered to World War II and Korean War veterans.
Half-off sale
PHILLIPSBURG — Bargains on Broad Street, the NORWESCAP Food Bank's thrift shop, will be holding a 50 percent off sale on all items (except silent auction) from Wednesday, Nov. 18 through Saturday, Nov. 21. The store is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Bargains on Broad Street is located at 201 North Broad St.
All proceeds benefit the NORWESCAP Food Bank. For more information, call the food bank at (908) 454-4322.
Pet adoption day
BYRAM — B.A.R.K.S. will have a pet adoption day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Pet Valu in the Byram ShopRite Plaza. Cats and dogs will be available.
For more information, contact B.A.R.K.S. at (973) 300-3185 or visit www.byramanimalrescue.petfinder.org.
‘Empty Bowl’ dinner
HACKETTSTOWN — Centenary College will host an “Empty Bowl Dinner” from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 16 at Trinity United Methodist Church. The cost is $15 ($10 for non-Centenary students). Attendees also are asked to donate nonperishable items to stock the church’s food pantry.
Attendees will choose a hand-painted bowl and fill it with soup donated from Stella G’s in Hackettstown and bread donated by Harper’s Bagel and Bake Shop. The painted bowls can be kept as reminders that those who participated helped to fill someone’s empty bowl. Centenary students worked with the Art House in Hackettstown and painted the bowls under the direction of the owners of this creativity center. WRNJ is also a sponsor of this event.
Proceeds will benefit the Centenary College Chapter of Midnight Run, a volunteer organization dedicated to finding common ground between the housed and the homeless.
To reserve tickets, please contact Tiffany Kushner at (908) 852-1400, ext. 2123.
Foreclosure seminar
DENVILLE — The Housing Partnership, in collaboration with Chase Bank, is holding a free pre-foreclosure workshop Thursday, Nov. 12, from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Denville Municipal Building, 1 St. Mary's Place.
The presentation will feature a speaker from the Chase Home Ownership Center. Local social service agencies, such as Morris County Office of Temporary Assistance, Interfaith Food Pantry, and the Morris County Organization for Hispanic Affairs, will be present to provide attendees with information on resources.
Registration is required for this event. Call (973) 659-9222. No children will be allowed at this event.
Free veterans’ car wash
NEWTON — Veterans may visit Chuck’s Car Wash in Newton from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, to receive a complimentary wash. Veterans will only need to inform Chuck’s verbally that they are veterans in order to receive their free car wash.
Started on Nov. 11, 2004, by Mike Mountz of Cloister Wash & Lube, the program is designed to honor Veteran’s Day, to show support for our armed forces personnel and reward veterans for their service.
Badge Fests
DINGMANS FERRY, Pa. — PEEC, the Pocono Environmental Education Center, invites Webelo, Bear, Wolf and Boy Scouts to attend a Badge Fest Saturday, Nov. 7. The Girl Scout Badge Fest will be held Saturday, Nov. 14.
The Badge Fests will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Scouts can take part in either the morning, afternoon or both sessions. Program fees are: $10/scout for half-day, $18/scout for the whole day, and $26/scout for the whole day, with lunch. All sessions are three hours long.
Registration is available for individual scouts or whole troops. Call (570) 828-2319.
Tricky tray
MILFORD, Pa. — On Nov. 14, The Church of the Good Shepherd will host its second annual tricky tray at St. Patrick’s Parish Hall, at the corner of 4th and East High streets, across from St. Patrick’s Church.
Admission is $5 per person and includes three sheets of tickets and one ticket for free soda. Prizes include a one-week vacation in Hilton Head, S.C. There also will be face painting and baked goods for sale.
For more information visit www.goodshepherdmilford.org.
Library adult programs
NEWTON — The Sussex County Library is offering the following programs for adults this month:
• New Jersey Writer’s Society: Nov. 2, 6-8 p.m., at the main library. For more information, contact Susan Wilinski at (973) 383-0840.
• “Go Green for the Holidays: Environmentally Conscious Tips for Your Home, Your Health and Your Wallet”: Join life coach Kristi Daniels for a free workshop to discover how you can green your holiday and save money. At the Main Library Nov. 5, 7-8 p.m. Registration required.
• Acoustic guitar concert: Peter Biedermann will perform at the Main Library Nov. 7, 1-2 p.m. This performance will focus on acoustic fingerstyle pieces in unique tunings on various six and 12-string guitars. Registration required.
• Adult Book Club: “The Other Boleyn Girl,” by Phillipa Gregory. At the Main Library on Nov. 12, 7-8 p.m.
• Mommy and Me Yoga: Regina from Tristate Yoga in Augusta, will hold a postpartum yoga class at the Main Library Nov. 13, 11 a.m. to noon. Open to moms and their babies, six weeks to crawling. Registration required.
• AARP Defensive Driving: This eight-hour classroom refresher is specially designed to meet the needs of drivers ages 50 and over. All attendees completing both sessions will be eligible for up to a 5 percent discount on insurance and a two-point deduction from their driving record. The cost is now $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. All checks should be made payable to “AARP.” Bring a bag lunch. Registration is required and students must attend both sessions, Thursday and Friday, Nov. 19 and 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Musical Trivia Concert: On Nov. 21, from 1-2 p.m. at the Main Library, Val and Ken will test your knowledge of music trivia through the years. For all ages. Registration required.
• Evening Purls of Wisdom: This knitting group invites experienced and new knitters to bring their projects and supplies and join them at the Dorothy Henry Library. The group usually meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from 7-8:15 p.m., but times may vary. Call the branch in advance at (973) 827-8095. No registration required.
For more information on any program contact your local library branch or visit www.sussexcountylibrary.org.
Holiday bazaars
UNIONVILLE, N.Y. — The Unionville Firehouse, Route 284, will hold a holiday bazaar Sunday, Nov. 8, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Various vendors will be on hand, and food will be available.
For information, call Kerrie at (845) 726-3541.
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SWARTSWOOD — Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church will hold their annual “Gifts From Our Hands” holiday craft bazaar Friday, Nov. 13, from 4-8 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. A variety of handcrafted items, such as candles, bird houses, household items and more, made by members of the parish, will be available. Baked goods, food and used items from “Grandpa’s Attic” also will be available. A new feature this year is the Toy Chest, featuring handcrafted dolls and stuffed animals.
The church is located on Newton-Swartswood Road (Route 622) in Swartswood. For directions or more information, call (973) 383-3566.
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SUSSEX — CLAWS Cat Rescue and Shelter will hold a holiday craft bazaar Sunday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sussex Firehouse, located on Loomis Ave. There will be food, crafts, gifts, jewelry, pet products and more.
The cost for crafter and vendor space is $25. Call (973) 875-8540 for information or to reserve a space.
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MT. OLIVE — New Jersey Vasa Home will present its 36th annual Scandinavian Jul Bazaar at Vasa Park in Budd Lake Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vasa Home is a nonprofit Scandinavian Fraternal Organization.
The event will feature a wide variety of Scandinavian imported gifts and food, along with handcrafted items. Also available will be a traditional meatball luncheon.
Parking and admission are free. For more information, call (973) 347-6852.
African Violet show
MORRISTOWN — The Tri-State African Violet Council will present its annual Africa violet show and plant sale, “Violets in the City,” Saturday, Nov. 7, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 8, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 53 East Hanover Ave. Admission is free.
The show will include horticultural exhibits, creative flower arrangements and planted gardens, as well as educational displays. Experienced growers will be on hand to offer tips and advice. There will also be a sale featuring blooming, unusual and exciting new varieties of African violets.
For more information, contact Jill Fischer at (908) 464-4417, or e-mail HF.JG.Fischer@comcast.net.
Pancake suppers
PORT JERVIS, N.Y. — Drew United Methodist Church, 49-51 Sussex St., will hold a pancake supper Monday, Nov. 9, from 4-7 p.m. The menu will include pancakes, home friends, sausage, scrambled eggs and homemade applesauce and syrup.
Take-out will be available. For more information, call (845) 856-3423.
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BLAIRSTOWN — The Walnut Valley United Methodist Church on Vail Road will hold a family-style pancake and sausage supper Saturday, Nov. 14, from 4:30-7 p.m. The menu will include pancakes, has browns, sausage and gravy, spiced cabbage, applesauce, beverages and homemade apple crisp.
Tickets are available from church members and friends and at Race’s Farm Stand on Route 94. Tickets will also be available at the door. The cost is $9 for adults and $5 for kids 5 to 10.
Take-out will be available. For more information, call (908) 496-9554.
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BRANCHVILLE — Bentley Assisted Living, 3 Phillips Road, will hold its second annual holiday bazaar and craft fair Saturday, Nov. 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All of last year’s vendors will be on hand, as well as several new vendors. There also will be a bake sale and “Bentley Cafe,” a chance basket and door prizes.
For more information, call (973) 948-8884.
Sparta library events
SPARTA — The Sparta Public Library is offering the following upcoming events for kids and their families:
• Late Fall Storytime: Online registration for all storytime sessions will begin Nov. 2 at 8:30 a.m. and end Nov. 9 at 8:30 a.m.
• Story Stop: Stop by for a short story and related craft. Sessions are Mondays, now through Dec. 28, at 11 a.m. For children ages 1 and up.
• Bookmark a Story: Kids can hear a short story and make a bookmark to go with it. Sessions are Fridays, through Dec. 11. Open to children 1 and up.
• Stories on a Saturday: Drop in for stories, finger plays and fun with caregiver. Sessions are Saturdays through Dec. 26. Open to children 2 to 5.
• Pajamarama: Kids in grades one through four can wear their pajamas and read stories together Nov. 16 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Online registration begins Nov. 2 at 8:30 a.m. and ends Nov. 14 at 8:30 a.m.
All events are open to Sparta Library patrons. Registration for programs can be done at www.spartalibrary.com.
Arts and crafts sale
BLAIRSTOWN — The Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of the Warren County Library, 4 Lambert Road, will host an anniversary arts and crafts show and sale Nov. 13 and 14. An annual fund-raising event, the sale will be open from noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 13 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14.
There will be a silent auction, with bids closing at 3 p.m. Saturday, as well as tables for local artists and crafters. Items available include framed paintings and prints in watercolor, pastels and other media, cards, embroidery, jewelry, picture frames and more.
For more information, call Pat Lapp at (908) 362-6774.
NORWESCAP training
NEWTON — NORWESCAP Child & Family Resources Services, 186 Halsey Road, Suite 1, is holding a training, “Identifying Developmental Delays,” Nov. 16, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Child Care Health Consultant Sandra Lenze, RN, BSN, will lead the free workshop, designed to assist early childhood professionals and caregiver in identifying and handling a suspected developmental problem in young children. Early childhood professionals will learn the importance of observation, documentation and how to communicate concerns to parents.
To register, call (973) 383-3461.
Gift basket fund-raiser
WEST MILFORD — A West Milford resident is selling custom made gift baskets for children and adults, now through Dec. 20. Proceeds will benefit the Make A Wish Foundation.
For more information, contact Cheyenne at (973) 728-1262.
Blairstown senior party
BLAIRSTOWN — Blairstown Senior Citizens (age 55 or older) wishing to be guests at the senior citizen Christmas party, sponsored by the Blairstown Township Committee, must sign up Nov. 10 at 1 p.m. at the Blairstown Municipal Building on Route 94. The party will be held Saturday, Dec. 5, from noon to 3:30 p.m. at the Hardwick House, Spring Valley Road, Hardwick. There is limited seating for the party.
At the sign-up, seniors will be given a covering letter to identify them at the event, featuring a full-course meal. The format will be different this year; guests will be served, and there will be entertainment.
Seniors who cannot attend the sign-up should contact Blanche Kelly at (908) 362-6716 to make arrangements.
Any questions may be addressed to members of the Blairstown Senior Citizens Advisory Committee making arrangements for the party: Blanche Kelly, Anita Ardia, Barbara Green, Lorraine Meister, Peg Scannelli, Ron Schuster and Mickey Valent.
Empty Bowl dinner will benefit hunger
HACKETTSTOWN — Centenary College will be hosting an Empty Bowl Dinner, 6-8 p.m., Nov. 16, at Trinity United Methodist Church.
The cost is $15 for the general public; $10 for students who are not Centenary College attendees. The event is to raise awareness about hunger in our community.
Attendees will choose a hand-painted bowl and fill it with soup donated from Stella G’s in Hackettstown and bread donated by Harper’s Bagel and Bake Shop, also of Hackettstown.
Attendees also are asked to donate nonperishable food items that evening.
The painted bowls can be kept as reminders of filling someone’s empty bowl.
Centenary students painted the bowls under the direction of the Art House in Hackettstown. WRNJ is also a sponsor of this event.
Proceeds will benefit the Centenary College Chapter of Midnight Run, which is a volunteer organization dedicated to finding common ground between the housed and the homeless.
Midnight Run volunteers distribute food, clothing, blankets and personal care items to the homeless in New York City. Visit www.midnightrun.org to learn more about the cause. Centenary students travel to New York City every month to bring goods to those who need them.
Non-perishable goods will be donated to the Trinity Church Food Pantry.
To reserve your tickets, contact Tiffany Kushner at (908) 852-1400, ext. 2123.
Vernon senior lunch
VERNON — Sign-up for the Vernon Township Senior Holiday Lunch will be held from 9-11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 1, in the Vernon Township Senior Center, 21 Church St.
Registration must be in person and proof of residency is required. Green cards previously issued by the township will no longer be valid to register. Valid proof of residency includes a current drivers license or tax bill. A photo ID is preferred.
Cost of the lunch is $5 payable at registration.
For further information call (973) 764-6607.
American Girl tea party
Do you know someone who loves American Girl dolls? Looking for something to do to kick off the holiday season? The Tea Hive is hosting an American Girl themed candlelight tea party to benefit the Center for Prevention & Counseling and the children and families they serve, whose lives have been affected by substance abuse and addiction from 6-8 p.m. Dec, 4.
Bring your American Girl doll for a three-course tea. The evening will include interactive readings from American Girl books, an American Girl Doll door prize, an interactive craft activity and a gift auction of doll clothing and accessories. All are welcome to attend. The cost for is $55 per person.
Reservations are required and payment is due prior to date. Call (973) 579-7177 to reserve your spot.
‘Texas Gold’ showing
Blairstown — On Nov. 4, at 7 p.m, Genesis Farm, an ecological learning center, will show “Texas Gold,” which profiles the brave actions that have earned Diane Wilson, mother of five and 4th generation fisherwoman, the title of “unreasonable woman.” Waging multiple hunger strikes, starting up a business bottling toxic water taken from a superfund site, and chaining herself to a DOW chemical tower, Diane believes that “… putting your life at risk is where change happens.” For more information, call (908) 362-6735 or visit www.genesisfarm.org. Genesis Farm is located at 41 Silver Lake Road (County Route 608, Frelinghuysen), Blairstown, NJ. The event is free, but donations are appreciated.
Vineyard event
The Lake Mohawk Country Club will host A Gathering in the Vineyard Saturday, Nov. 14, from 7:30-11 p.m. The evening will feature a platinum pre-event from 6:30 -7:30 p.m., including champagne tasting, early access to all wine tasting and International cheese tasting. There also will be dancing and specialty food availabe. Wine Tasting is hosted by The Wine Library.
ANNUAL TURKEY DINNER
Sussex — Sussex United Methodist Church, located on Route 23 South in Sussex Borough, between Henderson's Garage and Pinkel Funeral Home, will be hosting its Annual Turkey Dinner Saturday, Nov. 7. Seating will begin at 5 p.m. and end at 7 p.m. Take-out will be available at 4:30 p.m. Ticket prices are: $10 for adults, $4 for children (ages 5-12) and free for children under 5. Tickets sold at the door.
For additional information, call (973) 875-5852.
Fmaily law seminar
The Hopatcong High School will be the site for a free seminar about issues related to Family Law Thursday, Nov.12, from 7-9 p.m. The program will address child support, grounds for divorce, court procedures, custody, alimony, parenting time, equitable distribution of assets, and other topics related to divorce. The presentation, which is sponsored by Project Self-Sufficiency, will be facilitated by Michelle Olenick, Esquire. The seminar is free and open to the public, but registration is required. The seminar will take place in Rooms A7 and A14. Hopatcong High School is located at 2A Windsor Ave. in Hopatcong.
To register, call Project Self-Sufficiency at (973) 940-3500.
Gold selling party
The Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council is holding a gold selling party with Russ Eaton of Eatons Estate Services Sunday from 1-3 p.m. at the Arts CouncilÅfs office and gallery, located at 133 Spring St. Newton. Bring your scrap gold and get paid cash. Call for more information, call (973) 383-0027.
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Project Self-Sufficiency Volunteer Expo
Project Self-Sufficiency, located at 127 Mill St. in Newton, will host a Volunteer Expo Wednesday from 12-1 p.m. and from 6-7 p.m. Area residents of all ages are invited to stop by and learn about the many volunteer opportunities available at the non-profit agency. Project Self-Sufficiency offers programs for low-income families who are seeking economic self-sufficiency and family stability. Positions for volunteers are available in a variety of areas, including assistance with receptionist and clerical duties, landscaping and grounds maintenance, help with art, music and dance programs at the childcare center, coordinating food drives for the food pantry, help with client transportation, and more.
“Project Self-Sufficiency has depended on volunteers since its inception in 1986, and we need them now more than ever,” commented Deborah Berry-Toon, executive director of Project Self-Sufficiency. “We are in need of individuals of all ages to help us maintain our new campus, staff our office, help with food drives, and coordinate programs in our childcare center. There is something for everyone here, regardless of their age or area of expertise.”
Project Self-Sufficiency is a private non-profit community-based organization dedicated to improving the lives of low-income families residing in northwestern New Jersey. The agency's mission is to provide a broad spectrum of holistic, respectful, and comprehensive services enabling low-income single parents, teen parents, two-parent families, and displaced homemakers to improve their lives and the lives of their children while achieving personal and economic self-sufficiency and family stability. Since 1986 Project Self-Sufficiency has served more than 18,000 families, over 6,000 women have participated in education and job training programs and over 4,000 previously unemployed women have gained unsubsidized employment.
To learn more about volunteer opportunities, or any of the programs and services available at the agency, call Project Self-Sufficiency at (973) 940-3500.
Project Self-Sufficiency to Host Free Workshop about Parental Rights in Special Education
The Family Success Center at Project Self-Sufficiency will host a free workshop, “Basic Rights in Special Education,” from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m Thursday. The presentation will be targeted to parents and educators who desire more information about the special education environment. Professional development hours for teachers also will be provided. The workshop is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
The forum will provide an introduction to the rights and responsibilities of parents with children with special needs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the State Special Education Code and the Vocational Rehabilitation Act. The workshop is presented by the Statewide Parent Advocacy Network, the leading parent advocacy agency whose mission is to empower families and to inform and involve professionals and other individuals in the healthy development and educational rights of children.
“This workshop is ideal for parents and educators of children who are already receiving special education services,” noted Deborah Berry-Toon, executive director of Project Self-Sufficiency. “However, parents and educators of children who are having difficulty in school but who may not have been determined to be eligible for special education services will also benefit from this training.”
To register, call Project Self-Sufficiency at (973) 940-3500.
•Thirty-one Years: Sally Tomasino
•Thirty-Nine Years: Jane Phillips
•Forty-four Years: Florence Constantine
•Forty-seven Years: Vernon Bowles
•Fifty-eight Years: Phoebe Shotwell
Anyone interested in additional information about 4-H or becoming a 4-H volunteer should contact the 4-H Office at (973) 948-3040 or visit the Sussex County 4-H Web site: www.sussex4h.org.
one through four can wear their pajamas and read stories together Nov. 16 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Online registration begins Nov. 2 at 8:30 a.m. and ends Nov. 14 at 8:30 a.m.
All events are open to Sparta Library patrons. Registration for programs can be done at www.spartalibrary.com.
Arts and crafts sale
BLAIRSTOWN — The Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch of the Warren County Library, 4 Lambert Road, will host an anniversary arts and crafts show and sale Nov. 13 and 14. An annual fund-raising event, the sale will be open from noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 13 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14.
There will be a silent auction, with bids closing at 3 p.m. Saturday, as well as tables for local artists and crafters. Items available include framed paintings and prints in watercolor, pastels and other media, cards, embroidery, jewelry, picture frames and more.
For more information, call Pat Lapp at (908) 362-6774.
NORWESCAP
NEWTON — NORWESCAP Child & Family Resources Services, 186 Halsey Road, Suite 1, is holding a training, “Identifying Developmental Delays,” Nov. 16, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Child Care Health Consultant Sandra Lenze, RN, BSN, will lead the free workshop, designed to assist early childhood professionals and caregiver in identifying and handling a suspected developmental problem in young children. Early childhood professionals will learn the importance of observation, documentation and how to communicate concerns to parents.
To register, call (973) 383-3461.
Senior party
BLAIRSTOWN — Blairstown Senior Citizens (age 55 or older) wishing to be guests at the senior citizen Christmas party, sponsored by the Blairstown Township Committee, must sign up Nov. 10 at 1 p.m. at the Blairstown Municipal Building on Route 94. The party will be held Saturday, Dec. 5, from noon to 3:30 p.m. at the Hardwick House, Spring Valley Road, Hardwick.
At the sign-up, seniors will be given a covering letter to identify them at the event, featuring a full-course meal. The format will be different this year; guests will be served, and there will be entertainment.
Seniors who cannot attend the sign-up, but who want to go to the party, should contact Blanche Kelly at (908) 362-6716 to make arrangements.
‘Texas Gold’
BLAIRSTOWN — On Nov. 4, at 7 p.m, Genesis Farm, an ecological learning center, will show “Texas Gold,” which profiles the brave actions that have earned Diane Wilson, mother of five and a fourth-generation fisherwoman, the title of “unreasonable woman.”
Waging multiple hunger strikes, starting up a business bottling toxic water taken from a superfund site, and chaining herself to a DOW chemical tower, Diane believes that “… putting your life at risk is where change happens.”
For more information, call (908) 362-6735 or visit www.genesisfarm.org. Genesis Farm is located at 41 Silver Lake Road. The event is free, but donations are appreciated.
Vineyard event
SPARTA — The Lake Mohawk Country Club will host A Gathering in the Vineyard Saturday, Nov. 14, from 7:30-11 p.m. The evening will feature a platinum pre-event from 6:30 -7:30 p.m., including champagne tasting, early access to all wine tasting and International cheese tasting. There also will be dancing and specialty food available. Wine Tasting is hosted by The Wine Library.
Turkey dinner
SUSSEX BOROUGH — Sussex United Methodist Church, located on Route 23 South in Sussex Borough, between Henderson's Garage and Pinkel Funeral Home, will be hosting its Annual Turkey Dinner Saturday, Nov. 7. Seating will begin at 5 p.m. and end at 7 p.m. Take-out will be available at 4:30 p.m. Ticket prices are: $10 for adults, $4 for children (ages 5-12) and free for children under 5. Tickets sold at the door. For information, call (973) 875-5852.
Family Law Seminar
The Hopatcong High School will be the site for a free seminar about issues related to Family Law Thursday, Nov.12, from 7-9 p.m. The program will address child support, grounds for divorce, court procedures, custody, alimony, parenting time, equitable distribution of assets, and other topics related to divorce.
The seminar is free and open to the public, but registration is required. The seminar will take place in Rooms A7 and A14. Hopatcong High School is located at 2A Windsor Ave. in Hopatcong.
To register, call Project Self-Sufficiency at (973) 940-3500.
Gold buying party
NEWTON — The Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council is holding a gold buying party with Russ Eaton of Eatons Estate Services today from 1-3 p.m. at the Arts Council’s office and gallery, located at 133 Spring St. Bring your scrap gold and get paid cash. For more information, call (973) 383-0027.
Volunteer Expo
Project Self-Sufficiency, located at 127 Mill St. in Newton, will host a Volunteer Expo Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. and from 6-7 p.m. Residents are invited to stop by and learn about the many volunteer opportunities available at the non-profit agency. Project Self-Sufficiency offers programs for low-income families who are seeking economic self-sufficiency and family stability.
To learn more about volunteer opportunities, or any of the programs and services available at the agency, call Project Self-Sufficiency at (973) 940-3500.
Special Education
The Family Success Center at Project Self-Sufficiency will host a free workshop, “Basic Rights in Special Education,” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m Thursday. The presentation will be targeted to parents and educators who desire more information about the special education environment. Professional development hours for teachers also will be provided. The workshop is free and open to the public.
Registration is required.
The forum will provide an introduction to the rights and responsibilities of parents with children with special needs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the State Special Education Code and the Vocational Rehabilitation Act. The workshop is presented by the Statewide Parent Advocacy Network.
To register, call (973) 940-3500.
Created: 10/31/2009 | Updated: 10/31/2009
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