Morristown's Got Talent
An evening featuring the best amateur talent from Morristown, Morris Plains and Morris Township will be held Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. at The Community Theatre at Mayo Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South St., Morristown. The show will feature the 2009 finalists who auditioned for the show. The event, now in its second year, benefits the Morris Educational Foundation, which sponsors grants, scholarships and more. Tickets cost $20 to $75. Call (973) 539-8008 or visit www.mayoarts.org.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
FREE Museum Passes for Morris County Museums
You can borrow passes to 4 local museums, from the library: Craftsman Farms, Early Trades and Crafts, Morris Museum and Children's Museum.
Check them out from the Morris County Library.
Additional FREE Morris County Library Events
Story Times
Infant/toddler, 6-mos to 2-years, drop in
Stories and fingerplays
10AM, Friday, Jan. 16, Feb. 6 and 20, Mar. 6 & 20
School Age, K-2registration begins February 17
Stories and crafts, 4-5PM
Tuesday and Thursday, March 3-26
All ages Saturdays, 2PM
Jan. 24, Feb. 28, March 28
Paws for Reading sponsored by the MCLF
Children in grades 1-7 are invited to read to listener dogs trained by St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center
Mondays, 7-8PM: Feb. 23 and Mar. 23
Please register (973-285-6980)
Programs by age Please register
All ages: Pajama Time, Family Craft Day and Friday Films
6-mos to 2-yrs: Open Story Time
2 to 5-yrs: Story Time
5-yrs and up: Story Craft, School-aged Story Time (K-2), Book Club
Craft Saturdays 10-11:30AM or 2-3:30PM
with Theresa Stanton, for ages 6 yrs+ Please register
Mar. 7th, SOAR, Bird mosaics
Apr. 4th, Earth Day shopping bags and cards
May 2nd, Lace Designing (Mother's Day craft)
June 6th, Bird houses (foamboard)
Check them out from the Morris County Library.
Additional FREE Morris County Library Events
Story Times
Infant/toddler, 6-mos to 2-years, drop in
Stories and fingerplays
10AM, Friday, Jan. 16, Feb. 6 and 20, Mar. 6 & 20
School Age, K-2registration begins February 17
Stories and crafts, 4-5PM
Tuesday and Thursday, March 3-26
All ages Saturdays, 2PM
Jan. 24, Feb. 28, March 28
Paws for Reading sponsored by the MCLF
Children in grades 1-7 are invited to read to listener dogs trained by St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center
Mondays, 7-8PM: Feb. 23 and Mar. 23
Please register (973-285-6980)
Programs by age Please register
All ages: Pajama Time, Family Craft Day and Friday Films
6-mos to 2-yrs: Open Story Time
2 to 5-yrs: Story Time
5-yrs and up: Story Craft, School-aged Story Time (K-2), Book Club
Craft Saturdays 10-11:30AM or 2-3:30PM
with Theresa Stanton, for ages 6 yrs+ Please register
Mar. 7th, SOAR, Bird mosaics
Apr. 4th, Earth Day shopping bags and cards
May 2nd, Lace Designing (Mother's Day craft)
June 6th, Bird houses (foamboard)
Friday, February 20, 2009
March Events at Morris County Library
Morris County Library lists its March Events for 2009.
Make sure to reserve your seats online.
Friday Films, 2PM
March: Irish selections
March 6: The Boxer R, 1hr 54 min
March 13: The Snapper, R, 1hr 35min
March 20:The Magdalene Sisters, R, 2hrs
March 27: The Quiet Man, R, 2hrs 9min
Music and Media Upcoming Events
Piano students of Stella Belenky
Saturday March 7th 3:00 p.m.
The concert is free and seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis [public meeting room]
South American music for flute and guitar
Saturday March 21st 3:00 p.m.
Michelle Brick (flute) and Darren O’Neill (guitar)
The concert is free and seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis [public meeting room]
Make sure to reserve your seats online.
Friday Films, 2PM
March: Irish selections
March 6: The Boxer R, 1hr 54 min
March 13: The Snapper, R, 1hr 35min
March 20:The Magdalene Sisters, R, 2hrs
March 27: The Quiet Man, R, 2hrs 9min
Music and Media Upcoming Events
Piano students of Stella Belenky
Saturday March 7th 3:00 p.m.
The concert is free and seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis [public meeting room]
South American music for flute and guitar
Saturday March 21st 3:00 p.m.
Michelle Brick (flute) and Darren O’Neill (guitar)
The concert is free and seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis [public meeting room]
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Morris County earthquakes puzzling for geologists
From the Daily Record:
Minor earthquakes, including three in Morris County during a 15-day span, are relatively common in the northeastern United States but puzzle geologists because the nearest active fault line is hundreds of miles away under the Atlantic Ocean
“The cause of these earthquakes is really a big mystery because they really don’t fit in with the geologist image of plate tectonics,” said Catherine Riihimaki, a geologist who teaches at Drew University in Madison.
Riihimaki said that the 2.3-magnitude earthquake early this morning likely was the second of two aftershocks of the first Morris County quake Feb. 2. None of the earthquakes are believed to have caused any injury of property damage.
The first earthquake, with a 3.0 magnitude, was the largest of the three. The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory in Palisades, N.Y., said it was recorded at 10:34 p.m. Feb. 2. It was felt the strongest in Rockaway, Dover, Randolph and Denville.
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake last Saturday was felt primarily in Montville.
The epicenter of this morning’s quake, recorded at 1:42 a.m., was just over a mile outside Dover and felt mostly by people in Denville and Randolph according to county office of emergency management coordinator Scott DiGiralomo.
Riihimaki said today there is no way of knowing whether today’s quake will be the final aftershock but added, “I don’t think there’s any reason to be concerned.”
She added that it is “very rare” for an earthquake in the Northeast to register above 4.0 — generally perceived as the minimum magnitude for causing actual damage.
More typically, earthquakes in the region are so minor that many people — as happened in each of the three Morris County quakes — report not even noticing what happened.
While the San Andreas Fault in California is an obvious hazard for a major earthquake, geologists have various theories about what could be causing comparatively tremors in regions that are distance from any active fault lines.
Minor earthquakes, including three in Morris County during a 15-day span, are relatively common in the northeastern United States but puzzle geologists because the nearest active fault line is hundreds of miles away under the Atlantic Ocean
“The cause of these earthquakes is really a big mystery because they really don’t fit in with the geologist image of plate tectonics,” said Catherine Riihimaki, a geologist who teaches at Drew University in Madison.
Riihimaki said that the 2.3-magnitude earthquake early this morning likely was the second of two aftershocks of the first Morris County quake Feb. 2. None of the earthquakes are believed to have caused any injury of property damage.
The first earthquake, with a 3.0 magnitude, was the largest of the three. The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory in Palisades, N.Y., said it was recorded at 10:34 p.m. Feb. 2. It was felt the strongest in Rockaway, Dover, Randolph and Denville.
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake last Saturday was felt primarily in Montville.
The epicenter of this morning’s quake, recorded at 1:42 a.m., was just over a mile outside Dover and felt mostly by people in Denville and Randolph according to county office of emergency management coordinator Scott DiGiralomo.
Riihimaki said today there is no way of knowing whether today’s quake will be the final aftershock but added, “I don’t think there’s any reason to be concerned.”
She added that it is “very rare” for an earthquake in the Northeast to register above 4.0 — generally perceived as the minimum magnitude for causing actual damage.
More typically, earthquakes in the region are so minor that many people — as happened in each of the three Morris County quakes — report not even noticing what happened.
While the San Andreas Fault in California is an obvious hazard for a major earthquake, geologists have various theories about what could be causing comparatively tremors in regions that are distance from any active fault lines.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Morris County Library Events for Children
The latest events for children are to be found on the Morris County Library's website:
Upcoming
Jan 26, Paws for Reading, Mon. 7PM
Feb. 6, toddler Story Time, Fri., 10AM
Feb. 17, registration for school age Story Time begins, Tues.
Feb. 18, Book Club, Wed., 7PM
Feb. 20, toddler Story Time, Fri., 10AM
Feb. 23, Paws for Reading, Mon., 7PM
Upcoming
Jan 26, Paws for Reading, Mon. 7PM
Feb. 6, toddler Story Time, Fri., 10AM
Feb. 17, registration for school age Story Time begins, Tues.
Feb. 18, Book Club, Wed., 7PM
Feb. 20, toddler Story Time, Fri., 10AM
Feb. 23, Paws for Reading, Mon., 7PM
Social Service Agencies for Morris County Residents - (via Morris County Public Library)
This is a link to the .pdf file of all Social Service Agencies in Morris County, NJ. This file was compiled by the Morris County Public Library and the link leads to their website. This booklet includes information on the following:
GENERAL
Morris County Department of Human Services 973-285-6868
Co-ordinates a large number of programs aimed at improving the quality of life for Morris County citizens. http://www.morrishumanservices.org
NJ Helps NJ Department of Human Services provides a website designed to screen individuals for eligibility to over 30 social service programs. http://www.njhelps.org
NJ 211 New Jersey's community resource, can be accessed online or dial 211 from any phone. Locates where to go for help and how to apply. http://nj211.org
Self-Help Group Clearinghouse 1-800-367-6274 Guide to self-help and other support groups in N.J. with national organizations, model and online groups. Sponsored by St. Clare's Health System and state government.
American Red Cross of Northern New Jersey 973-797-3300 or 1-800-507-6058 Assists individuals with shelter, food, clothing, medication, crisis counseling, and other disaster- cased needs. Helps military families.
AGING
Morris County Division on Seniors, Disabilities and Veterans 973-285-6848
Advocacy for Morris County adults age 60 and over. Helps county residents remain healthy and in their own homes for as long as possible.
NJ EASE (New Jersey Easy Access, Single Entry) Morris County EASE number: 1-800-564-4656 Provides an easy way for seniors and their families to get information about senior services such as healthcare, insurance, home care services, long term care options, transportation, social activities, nutrition and more.
New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services. Division of Aging and Community Services 1-800-792-8820 Statewide Benefits for Older Persons Guide to programs
GENERAL
Morris County Department of Human Services 973-285-6868
Co-ordinates a large number of programs aimed at improving the quality of life for Morris County citizens. http://www.morrishumanservices.org
NJ Helps NJ Department of Human Services provides a website designed to screen individuals for eligibility to over 30 social service programs. http://www.njhelps.org
NJ 211 New Jersey's community resource, can be accessed online or dial 211 from any phone. Locates where to go for help and how to apply. http://nj211.org
Self-Help Group Clearinghouse 1-800-367-6274 Guide to self-help and other support groups in N.J. with national organizations, model and online groups. Sponsored by St. Clare's Health System and state government.
American Red Cross of Northern New Jersey 973-797-3300 or 1-800-507-6058 Assists individuals with shelter, food, clothing, medication, crisis counseling, and other disaster- cased needs. Helps military families.
AGING
Morris County Division on Seniors, Disabilities and Veterans 973-285-6848
Advocacy for Morris County adults age 60 and over. Helps county residents remain healthy and in their own homes for as long as possible.
NJ EASE (New Jersey Easy Access, Single Entry) Morris County EASE number: 1-800-564-4656 Provides an easy way for seniors and their families to get information about senior services such as healthcare, insurance, home care services, long term care options, transportation, social activities, nutrition and more.
New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services. Division of Aging and Community Services 1-800-792-8820 Statewide Benefits for Older Persons Guide to programs
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