Thursday, January 3, 2013
Here are some things to do in and around the Rose City.
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Thursday, January 3
A visit from "America's Zookeeper" in Morristown and a pancake breakfast in Madison are among the events happening this weekend. Friday Night Skate When/Where: Friday, 8 p.m. at Mennen Arena, Morris Township Why Go: You want to start your weekend on ice Cost: $7 admission, $3.50 skate rental Saturday Morning Road Ride from Marty's When/Where: Saturday, 8 a.m., from Marty's Reliable Cycle, Morristown Why Go: You want to test out those legs. Cost: Free All-Abilities Run from The Running Company When/Where: Saturday, 9 a.m., from Morristown Running Company Why Go: Cycling's not your thing, but running is! Cost: Free Hurricane Sandy Pancake Breakfast Benefit When/Where: Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon at the Madison Elks Lodge Why Go: You want to …
Officials from hard-hit shore town attended Madison's reorganization meeting to thank community for its Sandy relief efforts.
A Madison Junior School school student nearly had the mayor of Union Beach in tears as she spoke at the Madison governing body's reorganization meeting about a field trip she and fellow students recently took to survey damage from Superstorm Sandy in the shore town. About 60 students cleaned the beach, unloaded donated building materials and delivered a check for money they raised for relief efforts. The field trip was part of Madison's boroughwide efforts to help the shore town. Union Beach Mayor Paul J. Smith Jr. and council members Victor Tuberion and Charles Cocuzza attended Tuesday's meeting to accept a donated Madison police car, a donation from Venture Crew 77 and thanked the Madison community for its efforts to help their town. "…
Liberty Science Center, Morris Museum, Garden State Discovery Museum and more to participate in free weekend event for cardholders.
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Thursday, January 3
Several New Jersey museums will open their doors to Bank of America and Merill Lynch cardholders this weekend as part of the bank's "Museums On Us" initiative. The intention of the event is "to provide a cultural benefit to Bank of America cardholders and increase access to the arts across the United States," according to a press release. "The program brings new audiences and increased attention to participating organizations, which range from some of the nation’s most celebrated museums to regional gems and include art, science and history museums, as well as other cultural institutions," the press release said. Participating museums include the Liberty Science Center, Garden State Discovery Museum, Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center, The …
Monday, December 31, 2012
10-second blasts from Hartley Dodge Memorial bell tower to bring in the new year, police said.
A newly refurbished horn in the bell tower of Hartley Dodge Memorial was to sound at midnight to bring in 2013, Madison police announced Monday. The horn was to sound six, 10-second blasts to mark the start of the new year. Overseen by trustees, Madison's borough hall on Kings Road was donated to Madison by Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge in 1935. It has been renovated in recent years and the building was rededicated in 2010.
Susan Zellman has led Morris County organization for 20 years.
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Monday, December 31, 2012
Susan Zellman, founding executive director of the Housing Partnership for Morris County, has announced she will be retiring in March. Zellman, who has also been a Sussex County freeholder for the past 12 years, including serving as freeholder director for the past two, has led the organization for the past 20 years in continuing its mission to provide affordable housing opportunities to residents throughout the county. The Housing Partnership helps low-income families obtain home ownership and provides education programs and advice, as well as down payment assistance, foreclosure intervention and mortgage assistance, for people in need. Although the Partnership serves mostly Morris County, assistance is also available to residents in …
Saturday, December 29, 2012
50/50 tickets drawn at annual Christmas luncheon.
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Saturday, December 29, 2012
The Madison Rotary's Annual Christmas luncheon at the Madison Area YMCA was a lucky day for the holders of five winning 50/50 raffle tickets. There were 600 tickets sold at $100 each. Half of the proceeds ($30,000) were awarded in the following amounts: The remaining proceeds of $30,000, in addition to the proceeds from Bottle Hill Day, Taste of Madison, and Shred-It Days, will be distributed at the annual Grants and Sponsorship Luncheon in May. Over 45 local charities and non-profits such as the YMCA, the Madison Community House, InterFaith Food Pantry, and high school scholarships will receive Rotary Grants, according to a Rotary news release.
Friday, December 28, 2012
Got bored kids? Here are some ideas to help keep your kids happy over winter break.
Here are 10 fun ways to keep kids from toddlers to teens entertained and off screens during the upcoming holiday break. TELL US: What do you plan on doing with your kids during winter break? Share in the comments below.
Friday, December 21, 2012
Patch users vote costumed pup as Top Dog in the region.
Wendel the Wonder Dog is not only a caped crusader. He's also a Top Dog. Wendel, an Italian Greyhound mixed-breed dog, was found as a stray with his brother, Preston, when he was four months old. The pup was named Patch's Top Dog after making it through two rounds of voting in our contest. We asked users to submit photos of their dogs on participating sites, then vote for their favorites. Wendel received 42 votes on Long Valley Patch and the most votes in our regional round on all participating sites. Wendel is pictured in a pint-sized Batman costume, showing a facial expression like he is more than ready to fight crime-or take a nap. According to the user who submitted the photo of Wendel, Justin Hardin, the pooch is "the happiest dog you…
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
The concert will benefit Hurricane Sandy victims, via the Robin Hood Foundation.
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Some of the biggest names in music take the stage at Madison Square Garden for the live 12-12-12 concert for Sandy relief. While thousands of people fill the arena, billions are watching live on a variety of screens worldwide. The concert is streaming live on television networks, movie theater screens and on the Internet, including right here on Patch. The pre-event coverage begins at 4:00 p.m. EST and the concert is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. The all-star lineup includes Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, Dave Grohl, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Chris Martin, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Eddie Vedder, Roger Waters, Kanye West, The Who, and Paul McCartney, with other artists to be announced. Every penny sold from ticket sales will go …
Art Elmers
2:51 pm on Friday, January 4, 2013
Debbie, Thanks for the clarification. more ›