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By LISA PACHNOS
November 27, 2023
All of the branches of the Sussex County Library System will be gathering toys for Project Self-Sufficiency’s Season of Hope Toy Drive this year. Area residents are encouraged to bring gift cards or new, unwrapped toys to the Dennis Library in Newton, Dorothy Henry branch in Vernon, the Franklin ...
After cancelling and rescheduling twice due to rain, at 7pm on Wednesday, December 13th, Sparta Historical welcomes MJXpressions to Sparta Presbyterian Church Hall located on 32 Main Street with their “Michael Jackson’s Tribute Holiday Extravaganza”. MJExpression will perform with his dancers in ...
Now playing at Box Office Cinemas at Sparta Theater Center Enjoy the comfortable, clean, close movie theater right in Sparta. Now Playing: Disney’s Wish The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes Trolls Band Together Coming Soon: Wonka starting December ...
On Sunday, December 10, 2023, the Sparta Historical Society’s main floor of the Van Kirk Homestead Museum will be decorated in a vintage holiday style. We invite the community and families to stop by. This will be the last opportunity to visit the Van Kirk Homestead this year. The Holiday ...
Christ Episcopal Church in Newton will present the Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols, on Sunday, December 17th, at 7:00 p.m. The worship service includes nine Bible stories interspersed with Christmas carols which depict the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah and the birth of ...
More than 500 Sussex County families will be able to enjoy a Thanksgiving turkey with all the trimmings this year, thanks to the generosity of local businesses, churches and individuals who donated voluminous amounts of food for Project Self-Sufficiency participants this November. Agency staff and ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ - The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges has achieved full accreditation from Praesidium Inc., the leader in abuse risk management. This prestigious honor publicly demonstrates that the Metro Y has worked to achieve the highest industry standards in abuse prevention. To achieve ...
Members of the Newton Rotary Club have spent the last few months gathering essential supplies for homeless children, teens, and adults. In November, club members packed 24 backpacks for children and teens and 24 rolling duffel bags for adults with a variety of toiletries, reusable utensils, and ...
Parents, caregivers, and other community providers are invited to learn how childhood trauma impacts physical and neurological development and discuss methods for improving health and well-being across the lifespan at a virtual Understanding ACEs workshop hosted by Project Self-Sufficiency, ...
Project Self-Sufficiency will continue the workshop and discussion series, “Connections Matter”, designed to facilitate the conversation about issues surrounding adverse childhood experiences, with virtual sessions offered over Zoom in English, Tuesday, November 14th, 2:00 p.m., and in Spanish, ...
Project Self-Sufficiency will host a free, virtual Family Law seminar on Thursday, November 16th, 7:00 p.m. Participants will discuss child support, grounds for divorce, court procedures, alimony, parenting time, equitable distribution of assets, and other topics related to divorce. The ...
Sparta Historical Society presents “Lenni-Lenape Life” at Van Kirk Homestead Museum on two Sundays, November 12th and November 26th. from 1-4pm. This exhibit features the history and life style of the Indigenous People of Sussex County on loan from archaeologist/anthropologist and scholar, John ...
WHITE TOWNSHIP NJ - The New Jersey State Agriculture Development Committee has reached an agreement to purchase approximately 570 acres of farmland owned by Jaindl Land Co. that was proposed for a large-scale warehouse development in Warren County. This project is part of the SADC’s recent efforts ...
Governor Murphy and the New Jersey Legislature created the Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters (ANCHOR) program to provide property tax relief for eligible homeowners and renters. New Jersey residents who meet program criteria can receive up to $1,750 in property tax ...
Project Self-Sufficiency will host a free, virtual Bankruptcy seminar featuring attorney Steve McNally, Thursday, November 9th, 5:30 p.m. Participants will discuss the process of filing for bankruptcy, as well as the options available to those facing overwhelming credit card debt, foreclosure, or ...
Christ Episcopal Church in Newton will offer Choral Evensong on Sunday, November 5th, 4:00 p.m. in observation of All Soul’s Day. Evensong, the choral version of the Evening Prayer liturgy used in the Anglican tradition, will be sung by the Christ Church Newton Senior Choir under the direction of ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Zufall Health, with locations in Morristown, Bridgewater, Dover, Hackettstown, Newton, Somerville and West Orange, is one of 26 organizations receiving grants to help residents sign up for health insurance coverage through Get Covered New Jersey. The 26 community organizations, ...
STANHOPE, NJ – The Skylanders Football program from Sussex County Community College is holding a Military Appreciation event at their game on November 18 at 1 p.m. at Lenape Valley High School. Veterans who have served in all branches of the military are invited to attend the game.
Now playing at Box Office Cinemas at Sparta Theater Center Five Nights at Freddy’s Killers of the Flower Moon Taylor Swift The Eras Tour Coming Soon: Paw Patrol Might Movie - October 29 The Marvels - November 9 Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes - November ...
Parents who are looking for affordable ways to entertain the kids are invited to check out the free Family Fun Nights hosted by Project Self-Sufficiency on Thursday evenings, November 2nd, 9th, and 16th, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m., 127 Mill Street, Newton. During November, families are invited to enjoy fun ...
Ski Swap - All Winter Sports The Sparta High School ski team will be holding their annual Ski Swap on Saturday, November 4 from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Mohawk Avenue School. Proceeds from the sale will go to support the champion ski team. Patrons can buy or sell new and used all ...
In November and December, Project Self-Sufficiency will host a series of three parenting skills workshops for parents, grandparents, educators, and caregivers of young children designed to address behavioral problems, reduce stress, and boost confidence. Those who attend two of the workshops will ...
Atlantic Health System medical centers are leaders in New Jersey and across the nation when it comes to delivering high quality care and superior patient outcomes across numerous specialties according to the Healthgrades 2024 Report to the Nation, released today. Morristown Medical Center is the ...
The Legion of Mary of St. Kateri Church, Sparta, spearheaded a Public Square Rosary Rally Crusade, and invited Our Lady of the Lake Church to partner with them on October 14 to pray the Rosary together for World Peace. Rain did not dampen spirits of the 75 attendees as the rally moved ...
October 17, 2023, Newton, NJ – Many Sussex County residents may not fully grasp the hidden dangers lurking in their homes – expired, unused, or unwanted medications. In a united effort alongside local law enforcement, the Coalition for Healthy & Safe Communities, a Center for Prevention & ...
JEFFERSON, NJ – New Jersey Department of Transportation or NJDOT officials today announced lane closures Sunday night on Route 15 in both directions near the Berkshire Valley intersection in Jefferson, Morris County. Beginning at 8 p.m. Sunday, October 22 until 5 a.m. Monday, October 23 there ...
October 17, 2023, Newton, NJ – Many Sussex County residents may not fully grasp the hidden dangers lurking in their homes – expired, unused, or unwanted medications. In a united effort alongside local law enforcement, the Coalition for Healthy & Safe Communities, a Center for Prevention & ...
The lives of longtime friends Richard “Dick” Kowal and Michael “Mickey” Hunt were recently honored with a Day of Service at varied locations in Sussex County, New Jersey, and Port Jervis, New York. The pair died tragically in a boating accident in 2021. Both men lived exemplary lives of service ...
October 17, 2023 – Sussex County, NJ — The Coalition for Healthy and Safe Communities, a program of the Center for Prevention & Counseling (CFPC), and the New Jersey Herald are pleased to announce their twenty-third year of collaboration on the annual "What's Your Anti-Drug?" contest. The ...
Project Self-Sufficiency is a community-based non-profit organization which specializes in services for low-income families in northwestern New Jersey. Programs offered at Project Self-Sufficiency include family literacy education, computer training and job placement services, assistance with ...
