Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Morris County Library Events (January)

Morris County Events

Jan. 3, Sat., Craft Saturday, 10AM and 2PM Please register
Jan. 3, Sat., Digital photo class, 10AM
Jan. 5, Mon., Career seminar, Noon
Jan. 6, Tues., Business info/companies, 10AM
Jan. 7, Wed., PC basics class, 10AM
Jan. 7, Wed., Word 1 class, 7PM
Jan. 8, Thurs., Book discussion, 10AM
Jan. 8, Thurs., E-mail pt 1, 2PM
Jan. 9, Fri., film, 2PM
Jan. 12, Mon., Career seminar, Noon
Jan. 13, Tues., class: Business info/industries, 10AM
Jan. 13, Tues., PC Basics 2, 2PM
Jan. 14, Wed., Word 2 class, 7PM
Jan. 15, Thurs., E-mail pt 2, 10AM
Jan. 15, Thurs., concert, 7:30PM
Jan. 16, Fri., Toddler story time, 10AM
Jan. 16, Fri., film, 2PM
Jan. 17, Sat., mail merge class, 10AM
Jan. 20, Tues., Preschool story time begins
Jan. 20, Tues., Magazines & newspapers online, 10AM
Jan. 20, Tues., PC Basics 3, 2PM
Jan. 20, Tues., Writers group, 6:30PM
Jan. 21, Wed., Children's book club, 7PM
Jan. 21, Wed., Word 3 class, 7PM
Jan. 21, Wed., Digital photo 2, 2PM
Jan. 23, Fri., film, 2PM
Jan. 24, Sat., Open story time, 2PM
Jan. 26, Mon., Career seminar, Noon
Jan. 26, Mon., Paws for Reading, 7PM
Jan. 28, Wed., Book discussion, 7PM
Jan. 28, Wed., Word 4 class, 7PM
Jan. 29, Thurs., Google tips, 2PM
Jan. 30, Fri., film, 2PM
Jan. 31, Sat., Career seminar, 10AM

Monday, December 15, 2008

Ice Skating at the Mennen Sports Arena

The William G. Mennen Sports Arena was built in 1973 on land donated by the Mennen Company. On Sunday, January 12, 1975 the William G. Mennen Sports Arena was officially opened to the public. Originally there was only one ice surface with permanent seating for 2,500 spectators.

In 1986, a second ice surface was completed. In 2002, a third ice surface was completed.

The arena is a full service ice center with skating year round. It offers public sessions, group lessons, hockey clinics, figure skating clubs and birthday party packages.

Non-ice activities include the Annual Shrine Circus, cat and dog shows, antique shows, craft shows, National Night Out, and other types of shows. The facility can be rented for meetings and conferences.

Mennen Sports Arena can be contacted at 973-326-7651.

General Admission:
Monday through Sunday Mornings: 10 am to noon
Tuesday through Friday Afternoons: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm (except from 12/3/08 - 2/25/09; No Wednesday 3:30-5:30 pm sessions in December & January)
Wednesday and Friday evenings: 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday Afternoons: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Fee Schedule:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: $5.00 all ages
Wednesday morning and afternoon: $2.50
Saturdays, Sundays, Evenings and Holidays: $7.00 all ages

Skate Rentals (figure or hockey): $3.50 tax included

Saturday, December 13, 2008

Ride the Santa Claus Special This December

Ride the Santa Claus Special This December

Whippany Railroad Museum is SOLD OUT for this Saturday (12/13) and this Sunday (12/14). Unfortunately, there are NO WALKUP TICKETS available at the ticket office this weekend.

However, they DO have tickets available for next weekend! Buy your advance tickets for December 20 or December 21 online by 11:59 PM on December 17:

Buy Your Train Tickets Online at The Whippany Railway Museum. Ticket Fares are $12. for Adults and $8. for Children under 12. Call (973) 887-8177 for ticket ordering info, or visit www.WhippanyRailwayMuseum.net for online tickets

Enjoy a Fun-Filled Holiday Train Ride through Morris County with Jolly Old Saint Nick! Climb aboard our Historic Diesel-powered Streamliner as it rolls along the The Whippanong Trail, the ancient pathway originally used by the Lenape Indians. Santa and his Elves will be on board greeting everyone and handing out Holiday treats for the kids.

Ride, schedule, equipment and ticket availability subject to change without notice. The excursion train consists of a historic Diesel locomotive and enclosed passenger coaches.

The Museum will be open from 12 Noon to 4 PM each day of operation. Admission (separate from train ride fare) is $1.00 per Adult and 50 cents per Child for the continual maintenance and restoration of our Museum building/grounds and exhibit collection. A Gift Shop is located within the Museum building. Light refreshments are available at the Museum's Snack Depot.
During the Christmas Season, you can enjoy the sight of our Historic Steam Locomotive No. 4039 posing as a giant, jolly Kris Kringle... be sure to bring your camera!

The Santa Claus Special and the Museum are staffed by an ALL-VOLUNTEER CREW. Proceeds from this event will go right back into our restoration projects. We appreciate your continued support of our Historic Preservation efforts.

Morristown: Holiday ornaments for sale

Morristown: Holiday ornaments for sale
Glass ornaments featuring the classic illustration of "Merry Old Santa Claus" by Thomas Nast (circa 1881) and another featuring an illustration of Queen Victoria's upside down Christmas tree are available for $10 each (plus tax) at the Morris County Visitors Center, 6 Court St., Morristown. For more information, visit The Morristown Visitor's Center.

Saturday, November 22, 2008

17th Annual GINGERBREAD WONDERLAND!

Visit the Frelinghuysen Arboretum for their annual
Gingerbread Wonderland event and a selection of
holiday programming for all ages!


17th Annual GINGERBREAD WONDERLAND!

Saturday, December 6th through Sunday, December 14th
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily; open until 8 p.m. on Fridays

The enticing scent of gingerbread beckons in the holiday spirit at the incredible Gingerbread Wonderland at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Township. Thousands of visitors annually are thrilled to find that the fantastic handmade structures are not limited to traditional houses. Past entries in this scrumptious exhibit have included a grand piano, a cheery birdhouse and even Santa’s sleigh. The gingerbread creations are the result of the creative genius of children, adults, families, school classes and scout groups. Guests may cast their vote for a “People’s Choice Award".

Groups of more than 10 must call 973.326.7601 for reservations. Strollers are not permitted in the exhibit hall. The Annual Gingerbread Wonderland exhibit has become a Morris County tradition - make this feast for the senses part of your holiday tradition!


Gingerbread Wonderland Members Only Preview Night
Friday, December 5, 2008
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Enjoy a (relatively) uncrowded viewing of over 200 fantastic gingerbread creations at the Haggerty Education Center. Be sure to cast your vote in the People’s Choice Award, sponsored for the 3rd year, by Kings Super Markets. Then, enjoy complimentary seasonal refreshments, provided by The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Admission to the “Members Only Preview Night” is free, but you must register. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated. To register, please call 973.326.7603.

Cookies for Gift Giving
Just in time for the holidays, we will make several types of cookies that are just perfect for gift giving. Friends and family will truly appreciate these homemade goodies. You will be amazed at how inexpensive it is to put together these great gifts. We'll also look at some creative ways to package them. Recipes will be given and tastes of each cookie too. We'll even provide the milk!
Wednesday, December 3
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
$20 ($15 for members of The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum)

Poinsettias
December is the season for crimson red, deep burgundy and emerald green. Learn to use these complimentary colors using watercolor or colored pencil, just in time for the holiday season. Artist Mindy Lighthipe will demonstrate drawing, composing, and applying watercolor and colored pencil. Students may work in whatever medium they prefer. To register, please call 973.326.7603. Please register by November 28.
Thursday, December 4
11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
There will be a one-half hour break for lunch.
$75 Cost includes a poinsettia to take home ($65 for members of The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum)

Create a Holiday Centerpiece
Just in time for the holidays, young people can create their own centerpieces with fresh seasonal greens. All materials – greens, containers, decorations – will be provided. Young people should bring their own pruners and a box in which to take home their arrangements. To register, please call 973.326.7603.
Saturday, December 13
Grades 1-3: 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Grades 4 and up: 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
$30 ($25 for members of The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum)

Super Holiday Sprouts
Using fresh evergreens, young sprouts will create a simple holiday arrangement suitable for a special someone. This class is appropriate for children 5 and 6 years old (rising 5s/preschool and kindergarteners). Registration is a must as space is limited and walk-ins cannot be accommodated. To register, please call 973.326.7603.
Tuesday, December 16
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
$20 ($15 for members of The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum)

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Boonton: Victorian Afternoon Tea

Boonton: Victorian Afternoon Tea
will be served Nov. 22 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Boonton Historical Society's Museum, 210 Main St., Boonton. Join costumed hosts Dr. and Mrs. John Taylor for food, choice teas, live music and tea leaf reading. Tickets are $25 each and reservations are required. Call (973) 316-0976.

Boonton Historical Society & Museum
210 Main St
Boonton, NJ 07005
Phone: 973-402-8840

Monday, October 27, 2008

Halloween Happenings!

From: http://www.morrisparks.net/
Upcoming Events:

Monday, September 29, 2008

Sarah Palin Anagrams

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SARAN PAL HI
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Saturday, September 6, 2008

Sunday, August 17, 2008

The VGT Omnivore’s Hundred

FROM: The VGT Omnivore’s Hundred


Here’s what I want you to do:

1) Copy this list into your blog or journal, including these instructions.
2) Bold all the items you’ve eaten.
3) Cross out any items that you would never consider eating.
4) Optional extra: Post a comment at www.verygoodtaste.co.uk linking to your results.

The VGT Omnivore’s Hundred:

1. Venison
2. Nettle tea
3. Huevos rancheros
4. Steak tartare
5. Crocodile
6. Black pudding
7. Cheese fondue
8. Carp
9. Borscht
10. Baba ghanoush
11. Calamari
12. Pho
13. PB&J sandwich
14. Aloo gobi
15. Hot dog from a street cart
16. Epoisses
17. Black truffle
18. Fruit wine made from something other than grapes
19. Steamed pork buns
20. Pistachio ice cream
21. Heirloom tomatoes
22. Fresh wild berries

23. Foie gras
24. Rice and beans
25. Brawn, or head cheese
26. Raw Scotch Bonnet pepper
27. Dulce de leche
28. Oysters
29. Baklava

30. Bagna cauda
31. Wasabi peas
32. Clam chowder in a sourdough bowl
33. Salted lassi
34. Sauerkraut
35. Root beer float

36. Cognac with a fat cigar
37. Clotted cream tea
38. Vodka jelly/Jell-O
39. Gumbo
40. Oxtail

41. Curried goat
42. Whole insects
43. Phaal
44. Goat’s milk
45. Malt whisky from a bottle worth £60/$120 or more
46. Fugu
47. Chicken tikka masala
48. Eel

49. Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnut
50. Sea urchin
51. Prickly pear
52. Umeboshi
53. Abalone
54. Paneer
55. McDonald’s Big Mac Meal
56. Spaetzle

57. Dirty gin martini
58. Beer above 8% ABV
59. Poutine
60. Carob chips
61. S’mores
62. Sweetbreads
63. Kaolin
64. Currywurst
65. Durian
66. Frogs’ legs
67. Beignets, churros, elephant ears or funnel cake
68. Haggis
69. Fried plantain
70. Chitterlings, or andouillette
71. Gazpacho
72. Caviar and blini
73. Louche absinthe
74. Gjetost, or brunost
75. Roadkill
76. Baijiu
77. Hostess Fruit Pie
78. Snail
79. Lapsang souchong
80. Bellini

81. Tom yum
82. Eggs Benedict

83. Pocky
84. Tasting menu at a three-Michelin-star restaurant.
85. Kobe beef
86. Hare
87. Goulash
88. Flowers

89. Horse
90. Criollo chocolate
91. Spam
92. Soft shell crab

93. Rose harissa
94. Catfish
95. Mole poblano
96. Bagel and lox

97. Lobster Thermidor
98. Polenta
99. Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee
100. Snake

Friday, August 8, 2008

Jersey Fresh Wine & Food Festival

http://www.hopewellvalleyvineyards.com/events.html

What a wonderful event for a weekend! Although not in Morris County, Hopewell Valley Vineyards (Pennington, Mercer County - by Princeton) is having a food and wine festival - check it out! Admission is $20.00 ;-((


Jersey Fresh Wine & Food Festival
August 9th & 10th, 2008 (Noon to 5:00 p.m.)
Admission $20.00
Hopewell Valley Vineyards
Pennington, NJ 08534

Jazz It Up Wine Festival
August 30th & 31st, 2008 (Noon to 5:00 p.m.)
Rain Date: September 1, 2008
Admission $20.00
Allaire State Park, Farmingdale

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Morristown: Touring Historic Morris County Walking Tours

Touring Historic Morris County Walking Tours will take place from May 31 to Aug. 9. A series of five walking tours on Saturdays at 10 a.m. that will introduce participants to some of the best-kept secrets in Historic Morris County. Meet at the Morris County Visitors Center, 6 Court St., Morristown. Walks cost $10. For more information, call (973)631-5151 or email to anton@morristourism.org.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

To my neighbor...

From Craigslist:
To my neighbor who I saw pooping in his yard yesterday

Date: 2008-06-05, 2:52PM EDT


I saw you couched down with your pants around your ankles. I asked "Hey, what are you doing?". Your reply was "Pooping in a groundhog hole! I read about it online. It's suppose to trick the groundhog into thinking another animal has moved into it's lair.".

Since you are normally a sane person I refrained from calling the police.

Friday, June 20, 2008

Call Rodney Re.: Telco Spying Immunity!

http://www.stopthespying.org/NJ/11

Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen
of New Jersey's 11st District

RODNEY F. Supports Telco Immunity!!

If Rep. Frelinghuysen is your representative, please contact him to remind him that immunity for lawbreaking phone companies is unacceptable:
(202) 225-5034
What To Say

I'm a constituent and I'd like to urge Rep. Frelinghuysen to oppose telecom immunity.
Vote "no" on the new FISA bill (H.R. 6304), which contains blanket immunity for telecoms that cooperated in warrantless government spying. It is very important to me that Rep. Frelinghuysen defend the rule of law and allow Americans to have their day in court against lawbreaking telecoms.
Supporters of telecom immunity will tell you that H.R. 6304 is better – but it’s not. The changes have been purely cosmetic, and your constituents can see right through it. False compromises that grant the telephone companies immunity for participating in warrantless wiretapping are unacceptable.
Don't have time to make a phone call? Email Rep. Frelinghuysen instead.