Thursday, January 3, 2013
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
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 …
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.
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 …
Monday, December 10, 2012
On Wednesday, Garden State Smashburgers will donate a portion of sales from its New Jersey burgers to help Jerseyans impacted by Sandy.
Smashburger is giving customers a tasty way to help with Superstorm Sandy relief. The burger chain's New Jersey locations, including the Parsippany branch on Route 46 and the Morris Plains site on Route 10, will donate $2 for every New Jersey burger sold this Wednesday to the Restore the Shore Projects Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund. (The New Jersey burger features a beef patty topped with bacon, blue cheese, onions, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on an onion bun.) Restore The Shore Projects is an initiative to assist in disaster relief for those affected by the superstorm. The organization's main goal is to work quickly to provide relief and deliver it right into the hands of victims and restore their lives back to normal. “As New Jerseyans…
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Restaurant giving portion of Wednesday proceeds to help a Morristown food bank.
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Saturday, December 8, 2012
In the true spirit of holiday giving, Arthur’s Tavern in Morris Plains is donating $2 for every lunch or dinner entrée served on Wednesday, Dec. 12 to the Community Soup Kitchen and Outreach Center in Morristown. “No one should go hungry this holiday season," said owner Alyce McGreevy. "We recognize that many people here in Morris County are still struggling through tough economic times. The devastation from Hurricane Sandy is still affecting many of our neighbors. With this donation, the Soup Kitchen will be able to purchase pantry items in bulk at lower costs. "All of these funds will go directly to feeding and helping those in need." McGreevy said the tavern is making the donation in memory of her late mother Doretta, who volunteered …
Thursday, November 15, 2012
A second collection is set for Dec. 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Thursday, November 15, 2012
It's about perspective, and appreciating what you have. That is what Berit Ollestad experienced when the Morristown resident went down last weekend to help with a relief effort coordinated by the Morristown Fire Department. Her description of what she experienced is below: If practice makes perfect than Morristown is well on its way to perfection. For the second time in less than two years, Morristown and its residents have stuffed relief trucks intended for communities that were hit hard during the tornado outbreak last year down south and more recently the victims of Sandy. "We will continue to send trucks to areas affected by Sandy; until the need is no longer there," said Morristown Firefighter Nick Prizzi, organizer of the relief …
International event recognizing anti-transgender hatred and prejudice will be recognized locally at 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.
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Thursday, November 15, 2012
Church of the Redeemer, in Morristown, will honor the lives of men and women killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice on Sunday, Nov. 18 at its 10:30 a.m. service. One candle will be lit to represent each life taken over the last year, and a brief history of each individual will be read as their candle is extinguished. The Transgender Day of Remembrance is a day set aside each year to memorialize those who have been killed as a result of the hatred or fear of transgender and gender non-conforming people. This day is designed to bring attention to the continued violence endured by the transgender community. Guest speaker Stephanie Battaglino will share her story during the service. A corporate vice president in the insurance …
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Provision made for any work associated with damages from Sandy.
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012
The following is a statement released Tuesday afternoon by Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty. Due to extent of damage caused by Hurricane Sandy and the damage left in its path, the Town of Morristown is going to waive any and all Building Department “Construction Code” permit fees that are associated with any damage caused by the storm. This would include, but would not be limited to, any building, electrical and/or plumbing permits that are required due to a tree falling onto and damaging the structure, electrical service entrance or gas meter. Visit the JCP&L Guidance Document link below, titled “Tips for Customers Requesting Service Reconnections” which provides information regarding the “construction code” permit process if JCP&L …
Interfaith Food Pantry seeks turkey and other food donations to replace items lost in power outage after storm.
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Superstorm Sandy devastated homes, trees, wires and caused more than a million power outages in New Jersey. She even destroyed Thanksgiving dinner. The storm knocked out power that ruined turkeys, hams and other products that were going to be distributed to the Interfaith Food Pantry in Morris Plains. That delivery will now not happen. With Thanksgiving only a week away, the Interfaith Food Pantry has turned to organizations such as Hurricane Sandy Helping Hands for assistance. Hurricane Sandy Helping Hands will accept turkeys, hams and large chickens on Wednesday and Thursday as well as gift cards at the Hanover Library parking lot to be placed in a refrigerated truck. For a list of other food items needed, visit www.mcifp.org. According …
Art Elmers
2:51 pm on Friday, January 4, 2013
Debbie, Thanks for the clarification. more ›