UPCOMING
Thursday, November 20 - 7pm to 9pm Stressed? Most of us are stressed these days! Relax at Kathy's Kafe’ while you learn how to better manage the stress you're feeling. Joan Heleine, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, will facilitate an experiential workshop in which you will learn to identify stressors and empower yourself to feel more in charge of your life. You will take home practical strategies to support your health in these uncertain times. $10. includes a cream tea (tea or coffee, scones and tea breads). For more info call Kathy -908 684-8440.
Friday, November 21- Roxbury HS 16th annual Band Patron Association Tricky Tray -Roxbury High School Cafete-ria, One Bryant Drive, Succasunna Doors open at 6:00pm Drawing begins at 7:30pm advancetickets $5; at the door $7. Special Pre-Sale Packet Available For $35.00 (5-$5.00 tickets, 6-$1.00 tickets, 3-$2.00 tickets)For information e-mail: RHStrickytray@optonline.net or Call the Tricky Tray Hotline: 973-398-7174.
Friday, November 21 – Hunter/Jumper Schooling Show at Centenary College Equine Center. For more information regarding schedule, please call 908-852-1400, ext. 7221.
Friday, November 21 – Holiday Dance Jamboree – NewSeasons Senior Living, 2 Hillside Drive, Mt. Arlington – Time 6-8pm. Please RSVP to Jessica @ 973 601-0988.
Saturday, November 22 – Pet Adoption Dogs - Looking for unconditional love? We can help match you with a dog that is perfect for you! Saturday at 11:00 – 2:00 PetSmart ITC, Mt. Olive. Sponsored by the Pet Adoption League. 973 584-0095 www.palpets.org.
Saturday, November 22– Pet Adoption Cats & Kittens - Looking to hang with some cool cats? We can help match you with a pet that is purrfect for you! Saturday at PetSmart ITC, Mt. Olive12:00 – 3:00 - Sponsored by the Pet Adoption League. 973 584-0095 www.palpets.org.
Saturday, November 22 – Thanksgiving bake sale for PAL- Support Homeless pets with home made treats. Fun, Fresh and Festive cakes, pies, cookies and more! Saturday, November 22, 10:30 – 2:30 Sam’s Club, ITC Mt. Olive. Presented by the Pet Adoption League: www.palpets.org, 973-584-0095
Saturday, November 22 - Christmas Boutique at the Flanders United Methodist Church, located at 2 Park Place, Flanders. Hours are 9 to 2 and will be held in the Fellowship Hall in the church. Many holiday items & gifts will be available.
Saturday, November 22 – Craft and Vendor Fair at Sandshore School. 10 am – 2 pm. For more information contact 973 691-8258.
Saturday, November 22 – Centenary College Softball Team Tricky Tray – Location: Folkner Family Gymnasium. Time: 6:30 p.m. Cost: $10. For more information, please call 908-852-1400, ext. 2906.
Tuesday, November 25 – Women’s Basketball – Centenary College Vs. Penn State – Harrisburg. Time: 6 p.m. Loca-tion: John M. Reeves Student Recreation Center. For more information, please call 908-852-1400, ext. 2137.
Tuesday, November 25 – Men’s Basketball – Centenary College Vs. Penn State – Harrisburg. Time: 7 p.m. For more information, please call 908-852-1400, ext. 2137.
Friday, November 28 - The Pet Adoption League is hosting a Benefit Concert on at the American Legion Hall, Wil-low Grove Road, Hackettstown. Featured bands are – Quimby Mountain Band, Only Living Boy, All of Ruin, and Brandon Sings the Blues. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and music starts at 7 p.m. Admission price is $8.00. All proceeds benefit the Pet Adoption League. For more information call 973-584-0095.
Wednesday, December 3 - ShopRite of Mansfield invites you to join Chef Ferdinando Paparella for the first ever hands-on sushi class scheduled for
Wednesday, December 3rd from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Learn the fine art of Japanese sushi featuring rolls like California, rock ‘n’ roll, super sesame and temaki hand rolls. This 3-hour class is bound to educate you in the fun and fabulous way to entertain with sushi using panko bread crumbs and Asian sauces. The cost is $35.00 per person and early registration is recommended. With the holidays approaching, put sushi on your menu! See a store associate at the Courtesy Desk at the ShopRite of Mansfield for more details. Additional information is available at www.shoprite.com and click on Culinary Workshops. Brochures are also available in the store.
Thursday, December 4 - 6:45pm. The Holistic Moms Network, West Morris Chapter presents our very own co-leader Kelly DiNorcia. During this meeting we will examine issues of culture, consumption, and consumerism and how it affects our children and families. Join us and share your ideas for keeping the "spirit of giving [stuff]" from overpowering you during the holiday season. Zion Lutheran Church, 11 Schooley's Mountain Road, Long Valley. Members and those interested in the topic or group are encouraged to attend. To RSVP or for more information, con-tact Gaea Meola at 973-527-3180 or www.holisticmoms.org.
Friday, December 5 - Tricky Tray @ St. Theodore’s Church 855 Route 57, Port Murray, Doors open at 6:00 PM Drawings begin at 7:00 PM Small, Medium, Large and Grand Prizes Refreshments & Bake Sale For Directions and info, please call (908)689-8318.
Friday, December 5 – Designer Handbag & Accessories Party – New Seasons Senior Living, 2 Hillside Drive, Mt. Arlington – 11am-3pm. Please RSVP to Jessica @ 973 601-0988
Friday, December 5 - 6:30pm – 10:30pm Holiday Craft Sale at Mt. Olive Middle School Admission: $3.00 per per-son All Children 18 and under Free Enjoy an evening of holiday shopping with all your favorite vendors and crafters in one convenient location! Lots of drawings for prizes… food and much more. Don’t miss out on the fun!! For additional information, or to become a vendor, contact: Michelle Jimenez (973) 691-8258 or MichelleCJ@optonline.net
Saturday, December 6 - Holiday Mini-Bazaar - 9am to noon, in the Hackettstown Free Public Library at 110 Church St. Nice assortment of sundries including holiday ornaments, home baked goods, and a white elephant table. All pro-ceeds benefit the library.
Sunday, December 7 - Nativity through the arts -4:30pm, the Port Morris United Methodist Church, 296 Center Street in Landing will host “The Nativity Told Through the Arts”. Following will be a bake sale fundraiser to benefit a local woman who suffered a stroke and whose family is now faced with massive medical bills for her care and reha-bilitation. For more information on the program, call: 973-347-0381. Parking is available behind the church on Main Street.
Sunday, December 7 - Hanukkah Marketplace from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Dorset Hollow Clubhouse, Redner Road (off James Street) in Morristown. For more information about the Hanukkah Marketplace, contact Joy Buchfirer (jbuchfir@bu.edu; 973–451–1233). For information about joining NCJW, West Morris, visit www.ncjwwestmorris.org or call 888–895–3059.
Friday December 12 – "The Mount Olive High School Drama Club invites you “to a world of imagination” at the holiday production of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. The show will run Friday December 12 and Saturday December 13 at 7:00 pm in the Mount Olive High School Performing Arts Center (MOPAC). Tickets are $12 each and will go on sale starting November 28. Please call (973) 691-4000 ext. 7399 to order your “golden” tickets.
ON-GOING
Bingo - The Budd Lake Fire Department hosts Bingo every Sunday night at the Firehouse on Route 46 in Budd Lake. Doors open at 5:30pm and games start 7 p.m. Food and refreshments are available. Please come out and play to support your Volunteer Firefighters.
Budd Lake Baby Club - A Mommy and Me Club for working moms with toddlers 12-24 months. Great way to spend time with your toddler and meet other working moms. This club offers moms the chance to interact with their toddlers using songs, rhymes, finger games and movement, building developmental skills while nuturing the parent-child bond. Monthly play date: first Wednesday of month, 5:30 p.m. Wiggles & Giggles East Hanover. For information contact Tonya at 973-448-0333 or buddlakebabyclub@yahoo.com
Cheerleading - The North Jersey Jaguar All Stars have added a youth team to their cheerleading program. If you are 9- 11 years old and love to tumble, stunt, and dance this team is for you.The team will practice at Gymnastics Inc in Kenvil (near Roxbury) twice a week. Practices start Sept. and we compete after football season. If you would like to find out more about the program, contact Chris at 908-343-5012 or Michele at 973-219-2452.
Childcare - Mt. Olive Child Care & Learning Center, in partnership with the Mt. Olive Township Public Schools and New Jersey After 3, is currently enrolling for the 2008-2009 school year. Educational and recreational activities offered daily. Reasonable rates with a sliding fee scale are available. Please visit our website at www.mtolivechildcare.org or call 973-426-1525 for more information.
Community band — The Hackettstown Community Band begins its 62 year in 2009. Founded in 1947, the band has been entertaining at various community events in Warren, Morris and Sussex counties since then. Membership is all-volunteer, and ranges in age from middle school through retirees. There are no auditions or membership fees to join. We welcome all instrumental musicians interested, to visit our web site, www.hackettstownband.org, or call Pete Grice at (973) 610-1308
Cops ‘N ‘Rodders - Cops 'n' Rodders Cruise Night every Thursday. Starts May 1 – Sept. 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Flanders McDonalds, Route 206, Flanders, in the A&P Shopping Mall. DJ Music by Dan the Gasser Man Customs, classics, hot rods, and special interest cars all welcome Trophies, door prizes, and more Lots of places to eat, large clean lighted parking lot All proceeds to benefit local charities For more info go to www.dogpoundcruisers.com or call 973-945-5287.
Deer Path Montessori School is accepting registration for the 08 school year. The non-profit, authentic Montessori preschool located at Paragon Village, 429 Route 46 E offers programs for children ages 2 through 6. Deer Path offer 1/2 day and full day programs as well as extended hours for working parents. New for the 08-09 school year is an af-ternoon preschool program. A weekly parent-child program for children 6 months to 30 months is offered throughout the school year. For more information or to schedule a tour call 908-498-0500 or www.deerpathmontessori.com.
Depression support — A new depression support group meets on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. in Cranberry Lake area. For details, call 973-347-3873.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Succasunna — DBSA Succasunna, a self-help support group for persons living with depression and/or bipolar disorder. Evening support groups are held on the first and third Thursday of each month from 7:15 – 9 p.m at Temple Shalom, 215 South Hillside Avenue, Succasunna. Attendance at the group is free of charge, although donations are welcome. No pre-registration is required. For more information or questions, please contact 973-361-5456 or www.dbsasuccasunna.org.
Exercise Ball - Join the new Stability Ball Class sponsored by the Mount Olive Recreation Department at the Mount Olive High School. The class is a strength training, balance, core and flexibility exercise class set to music using a stability ball. The program is fun and challenging for ages 15 and older. The class is being offered on Mondays and Thursdays starting July 7 from 6:45pm-7:45 pm. Cost per month $45.00 or price per class $7.00. Call Marie at 973-252-5403 or contact the Mount Olive Recreation Department for registration.
Exercise Classes – Classes sponsored by Mt Olive rec. department at the Mt. Olive Senior Center for ages 16 and older. Unlimited Classes per month - $45; 3 Month Unlimited Membership - $120; Per Class Fee - $9. Monday 6 p.m. – Step & Tone, Tuesday 7 p.m. Boot Camp, Wednesday 7 p.m. Pilates, Thursday 7 p.m.PM Butt & Guts, Saturday 9 a.m. Toning, Sunday 8:30 a.m. 15/15/15. Any questions call Laura at 973-347-6886 or contact Mt. Olive Recreation department.
Family Support-Family Support Organization of Morris and Sussex Counties provides support, education and advo-cacy for parents and/or caregivers of children with emotional and/ or behavioral challenges. A support group for par-ents and/or caregivers has formed at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 203 Eyland Ave, Succasunna, first Monday of every month from 7-8:30pm. A daytime group is in progress the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at: New Seasons Adult Communities 2 Hillside Dr, Mt. Arlington. For more information contact: Norma, Family Support Or-ganization 973-770-2700 or Norma@FSO-MS.org.
Hatha Yoga Class – North Jersey Dance & Gymnastics studios in Ledgewood. 6 – 7 p.m. every Thursday. Beginners are welcome. Call 973 584-9399.
Hebrew School - Registration is open for the Chabad Hebrew School for children ages 6-13. The Hebrew School takes place in Flanders, on Sunday mornings and Synagogue membership is not required. A new POST BAR/BAT MITZVAH class has opened up this year, for 13 and 14 year olds. For more information please call Fraida at 973-927-3531 or fraida@mychabadcenter.com
Holistic Moms Network - is a non-profit support and discussion network for parents with an interest in natu-ral/holistic and alternative health and parenting. Our goal is to develop a thriving local community of holistic parents with a wide range of interests. The Morris County (West) chapter offers monthly evening meetings the 1st Thursday of each month on a variety of natural health and parenting topics as well as moms’ nights, and special events, plus a lending library and a wholesale buying club. For more information, visit www.holisticmoms.org or contact Margaret at mermaidtears@comcast.net.
In-Line Skating – Excel Speed team is looking for new skaters. This in-line, speed skating team in Hackettstown prac-tices at the local rink. Open practice/try-outs every Sunday 9-11 am. To try out, just bring skates (any type) and helmet (basic bike helmet is fine). Please call Carole 862-266-0204 for further details.
Introduction to Yoga - What is yoga and how will yoga fit into your life, new classes forming on July 8 and 11 on Tuesdays mornings at 11 a.m., and lunch classes at 12:15 and Fridays at 11:00 a.m. with lunch classes at 12:15. Call Athena Janette Yanas, CYT, at 973-691-5780 for information on classes.
Meditation Instruction - Ongoing instruction, call Visionary Director of the Mount Eden Retreat and Education Center, Delane Lipka to arrange your instruction time. Call 908-689-8345. No fee.
MOMS Club of Budd Lake - A support group for stay-at-home moms that offers playgroups, fun daytime activities for moms and kids, family night, moms night out. “Come meet us and see what we're all about.” The chapter meets the first Thursday of the month at 10am. For more information, For more information, please contact Cheryl at buddlake-moms@yahoo.com.
MOMS Club of Flanders -Want to connect with other stay-at-home moms and their children? We have fun daytime activities, MOMS Night Out, and community service projects. The new meeting date and time is the first Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. This MOMS Club chapter is a non-profit support group for families in Flanders, Roxbury, Chester and Mendham. Please contact us at momsclubflanders @yahoo.com.
MOMS Club of Great Meadows — A support network for stay-at-home moms also offers a fun and enriching activi-ties for their kids. If you live in the Great Meadows area, which includes Liberty, Independence and Vienna, and would like a calendar full of field trips, park days, contact or come visit us at our next monthly meeting. The chapter meets the first Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. Call Joy at 908-637-4175.
MOMS Club of Hackettstown — A support group for stay-at-home mothers offering playgroups, outings to a variety of fun places for children, MOMS night out. The club accepts residents of Hackettstown, Allamuchy and Mansfield west to Beattystown. The club meets the second Monday of the month at 10:00 am. For more information, contact momsclubhtown04@yahoo.com.
Music Together - This research based program provides music and movement classes for children birth through age 6 with their parents/caregivers. Songs, chants, instrument play, dancing and improvisation in an informal setting offer young children opportunities to develop tonal and rhythm skills. Mixed aged grouped classes meet once a week for ten week sessions. New music every session in the form of 2 CDs and a songbook, to take home, included with registra-tion. New sessions begin in September, January, March and June. Free demonstration classes. Morning, afternoon, evening and Saturday classes available! For more information call (908)684-3597 or visit ridgeandvalleymusicto-gether.com
Newcomers Club of Roxbury and Mt. Olive — General meeting at the Mount Olive Senior Center on Flanders-Drakestown Road on the second Thursday of the month, at Mount Olive Senior Center on Flanders-Drakestown Road on the second Thursday of the month. The club offers fun socials and events for the whole family. For information visit on the Web at: www.mornewcomers.org.
Nursery School Registration - Fun 'N Friends Nursery School is accepting registration for half-day sessions. The non-profit school located in the United Presbyterian Church, 58 Drakesdale Rd, Flanders, has sessions for children aged 2 1/2 to 4 with morning programs running from 9 to 11:30 a.m. or afternoon programs running from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Children need not be toilet trained to attend. Programs for 2 1/2 –year-olds are offered two days a week; programs for 3- and 4-year-olds are offered three and four days a week. Call 973-584-0365 or visit www.funnfriends.com.
Parent's Night Out -for ages 5 to 14 - Phoenix Fitness Center (Route 183, Netcong) will be hosting a Parent's Night Out every 4th Friday of the Month from 7-10pm. Only $10 per child. Fun & games, movies and popcorn. Please stop in to pre-register.
RoHun - Self-Exploration Experience w/Ms. Isle Polonko A guided meditation journey into your inner self. Meeting your own internal team, allowing better self-understanding, growth, strength and personal healing. Contact Ms. Polonko ipolonko@yahoo.com or call 908-310-1508 At the Mount Eden Retreat Center in Washington – Thursdays; other days available upon request.
Roxbury Senior Citizens Club - Roxbury Senior Citizens Club meets every second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Horseshoe Lake Senior Center. Doors will open at 10:00 a.m. for socializing, and refreshments will follow the 11:00 a.m. meetings. Membership is open to all ROXBURY Township residents over 60 years of age. Guests are welcome! For further information on membership or club affairs, call 973-584-8131 or 973-584-2756. Bus Trip - Cir-cle Line Cruise on Hudson River; October 29- Day Trip - Ehrhardts Germanfest; December 3-Hunterdon Hills Play-house - Dinner &Christmas Show. For coming events call: 973-252-1974.
Tai Chi - for balance, agility and focus with Tai Chi with Master Zach Bushman. All ages welcome - Senior discount - at the Mount Eden Retreat Center in Washington, NJ. Call Master Zach for class times 908-328-2599 - Thursdays / other days available upon request.
Teen Night -for ages 13 & up - Phoenix Fitness Center (Route 183, Netcong) will be hosting a Teen Night every 2nd Friday of the Month from 7-10pm. Only $10 per teen. Please stop in to pre-register.
Yoga Awakening Point — Offers Mixed Level Yoga with Peter on Sundays from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m.
