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April 10, 2024

The Don Bosco Columbiettes are holding a Short Stack for a Tall Cause pancake breakfast fundraiser at Applebee’s on Saturday, April 27 from 8 until 10 a.m. The meal includes: Pancakes, Sausage, Scramble eggs, A beverage. Contact the Comumbiettes for information and tickets at ...

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The Don Bosco Columbiettes are holding a Short Stack for a Tall Cause pancake breakfast fundraiser at Applebee’s on Saturday, April 27 from 8 until 10 a.m. The meal includes: Pancakes, Sausage, Scramble eggs, A beverage. Contact the Comumbiettes for information and tickets at ...

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The Center for Prevention & Counseling Welcomes Timothy Profeta, ESQ, to its Board of Directors Newton, NJ – [Insert Date] – The Center for Prevention & Counseling (CFPC) is excited to announce the appointment of Timothy Profeta, ESQ, to its Board of Directors. A Stillwater, Sussex ...

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Sparta, NJ, February 28, 2024 - In a testament to academic achievement and community support, Sparta UNICO has proudly awarded three scholarships to exceptional high school students from Sussex County. For the past 25 years, Sparta UNICO has been dedicated to recognizing and fostering ...

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SPARTA, NJ - The Sparta Township Environmental Commission is partnering with the AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassador Program to organize a rain barrel workshop at the Sparta Municipal Building on Saturday, March 23 from 9 a.m. to noon. Rain barrels are a water conservation strategy designed to ...

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The Hudson Farm Club will host a local celebration of the internationally acclaimed “Open That Bottle Night” in support of Project Self-Sufficiency on Saturday, February 24th, 6:00 p.m.  The unique event was conceived more than 20 years ago by the former authors of the Wall Street Journal’s ...

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Sparta Elks Lodge will hold a Wine Tasting on February 10, 7 to 9 p.m.  Tickets are $25 and include DJ and light food with the proceeds benefiting Brandon’s House. The event is hosted by the Liquor Factory. Tickets can be purchased by check from the Sparta Parks and Rec Department or by Venmo ...

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The tenth annual “Stuff the Boat” toy drive coordinated by Branchville business Off Shore Marine to benefit Project Self-Sufficiency’s Season of Hope Toy Drive has been launched.  Area residents are encouraged to bring gift cards, funds, and new, unwrapped toys to fill a 2024 24’ Nautique GS24 boat ...

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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 ...

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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.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Volunteers and representatives from local businesses and organizations were recently recognized for their outstanding efforts in support of Project Self-Sufficiency at the agency’s annual Mosaic Awards ceremony.  The event recognizes individuals, schools, civic groups, businesses, and non-profit ...

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On May 20th over 50 dedicated volunteers, of all ages, rallied together to lend a helping hand to various local non-profit agencies. The volunteers rolled up their sleeves and contributed their time and energy to bring about positive change in their community. From planting flowers and spreading ...

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SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta Cross Country and Track Booster Club are hosting their first annual fun run on June 17.  The fundraiser event offers two distances. The one-mile option goes off at 9:30 a.m. and the two-mile run starts at 10:30 a.m. The run will start at the path to Station Park behind ...

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LAKE HOPATCONG, NJ – RJW Exteriors employees recently volunteered their time to help Warren County Habitat for Humanity build a home for a veteran in need. Two groups from the company joined forces to contribute their skills to the project, which is located at 32 Beidelman Road, in Washington ...

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Franklin NJ - ”Teeing off for Veterans” Project Help is hosting “Teeing off for Veterans” Golf outing on October 2, 2023, at Black Bear Golf club in Franklin NJ.  A full day of fun for every level of golfer.  This location was selected because it has the kind of course that everyone can have ...

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A limited number of positions will be available in the Summer Youth Employment Program at Project Self-Sufficiency during July and August.  Rising Sussex County high school sophomores and juniors will receive free employability skills instruction at Project Self-Sufficiency, and will participate in ...

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Teens are invited to select free, new, or gently-used prom dresses and accessories from the popular “Sister-to-Sister” Prom Shop hosted by Project Self-Sufficiency.  Formal wear including prom dresses, bridesmaids’ dresses, gowns for mothers-of-the-bride, evening bags, jewelry, wraps and shawls, as ...

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The Hudson Farm Club will host a local celebration of the internationally acclaimed “Open That Bottle Night” in support of Project Self-Sufficiency on Saturday, February 25th, 6:00 p.m.  The unique event was conceived more than 20 years ago by the former authors of the Wall Street Journal’s ...

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Pass It Along is seeking adult facilitators to assist in delivering our self-discovery, in-school workshops. Potential applicants must have a background in working with youth within or outside a school setting, be creative, outgoing, and available for per-diem workshop scheduling. Selected ...

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Pass It Along is now accepting referrals for our signature Get Connected program. This 10-week program provides support to young adults through self-discovery workshops, volunteer opportunities, and social events.  Get Connected is for young people in Sussex and Warren Counties, ages 16-25, who ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Family and friends of organ and tissue donor Joseph (Joey) C. Savage, IV, of Fredon, NJ, recently gathered at NJ Sharing Network for the unveiling of a floragraph memorial portrait of Joey that will be featured on the 2023 Donate Life Rose Parade float during the 2023 Rose ...

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Students from a record-breaking 45 schools in Sussex and Northern Warren Counties spent the last few weeks of 2022 collecting more than 7,000 new, unwrapped toys in a friendly Stuff the Stocking competition to benefit Project Self-Sufficiency’s Season of Hope Toy Drive.  Each year, the winning ...

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Pass It Along hosts their annual Note in a Coat Drive for Project Self-Sufficiency. This year Pass It Along’s three leadership programs: Service Corps, goLEAD, and Keep Connected came together to help sort, package, and create notes for the coats that were collected for our annual drive! With ...

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The annual “Stuff the Boat” toy drive coordinated by Branchville business Off Shore Marine to benefit Project Self-Sufficiency’s Season of Hope Toy Drive has been launched.  Area residents are encouraged to bring gift cards, funds, and new, unwrapped toys to fill a 2023 Barletta pontoon boat at the ...

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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 ...

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RJW Exteriors Offers November Discount to Veterans, Participates in Houses for Humanity Veteran Home Build LAKE HOPATCONG, NJ – The well-being of military veterans means a lot to RJW Exteriors Owner and CEO Robert Watts, who is an Eagle Scout and served in the Navy during Desert Storm. Toward ...

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Our Sparta Chapter is having a Very Special Italian Christmas Comedy and Charity event on December 17th starting at 7:00 pm at McKenna Hall in the Reverend Brown School in Sparta.  UNICO is celebrating 100 years as a Service Organization helping charities in Sussex County.  We welcome all ...

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Because of anticipated rain, the ceremony and luncheon will be held inside the Sparta VFW begiinning at 11 a.m.  The annual Veterans Day ceremony will take place in front of the monument on the grounds of Sparta VFW.  The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. and will be followed by a barbecue  66 ...

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