Pathways - Morris County Parks Newsletter - Fall 2011

Fall 2011 Pathways

Family Fun Day at the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts

October 29, 2011

On Saturday, October 29th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, celebrate Halloween at the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts during the annual event, Tricks-N-Treats. Attend in costume, for a ghoulishly fun afternoon.

Have a hauntingly good time playing games, making crafts and nibbling on treats. Get your face painted and join one of the museum's Educators for some Halloween-themed story telling.

Guests are also encouraged to explore the new exhibit Whimsies: Ken Olsen & the American Folk Art Tradition.

Pre-registration is recommended.

For more information call 973-377-2982 x12 or visit www.metc.org

Giralda 2011 - Music and Arts Festival

Giralda 2011 Enjoy a concert by the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra (with Opera NJ soloists) under the baton of Gerald Steichen on the gracious lawns of Giralda Farms in Madison, NJ. Gates open early for picnics and activities, including an art show/sale and children’s book readings and signings.

Gates open at 4pm for picnics, activities. Please also check the website!
Concert begins at 6pm.

Tickets are required:
Adults: $15
Children (ages 4-16): $5
Children under 4 are free

New iPod, iPad App - Morristown Walking Tour

Morris County Tourism Officials announced a new Walking Tour of Morristown. This can be downloaded as a FREE app onto your iPod or iPad. Here is the link to the Apple iTunes Store for the download.

VFW Benefit Concert for Fisher House

VFW Benefit Concert for Fisher House

VFW Post 3401
45 Tabor Rd, Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Phone: 973-583-3264
Saturday, March 26
7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Ticket Pricing: $8 at the Post; $10 at the door.

Benefit concert for Fisher House featuring Chas Ricci, songwriter, singer of country and humorous music and GivBac playing classic rock and blues. Door prizes. $8 at the Post; $10 at the door. Sponsored by Watnong VFW Post 3401.

Morris County Local buses Discontinued!

The following Morris County Local buses operated by private carriers will be discontinued as of May 1, 2010:

-- MCM 1: Morristown to the Willowbrook Mall

-- MCM 2: Morristown to County College of Morris

-- MCM 3: Morristown, Morris Township to the Livingston, Short Hills malls

-- MCM 4: Dover to Honeywell campus, Morris Twp.

-- MCM 5: Morristown to Rockaway Townsquare mall

-- MCM 7: Milton to K-mart Plaza on Route 10, Victory Gardens

Three Morris/Warren Minibuses — 966, 973, 967 — will also be discontinued.

This is absolutely unfair to seniors and workers in the Morristown area. I am wondering if this is blowback from NJ Transit to Christie for the NJ Transit cuts. As usual, seniors and the working poor suffer. Here is the bus schedule and areas covered for these buses.

Morris Habitat plans to send shelter kits to Haiti

The Morris Habitat ReStore is leading a campaign to collect at least $2,500 from local residents to pay for 10 emergency shelter kits for the people in Haiti affected by the devastating earthquake that struck on January 12. You can contribute now by clicking the “Pay Now” button to send a secure online credit card donation via PayPal.

March Concerts at the Morris County Library

Concerts take place at the Morris County Library Saturday, March 6th and 13th:

Serenata Trio (flute, guitar and violin), Saturday, Mar. 6th, 3PM, play a program of Italian composers, Fera Italia

Sospiro Winds, string ensemble, peform March 13th, Saturday, 3PM.

Free Morris County Libary Movies - February and March

Friday Films, 2PM
films are free and seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis [public meeting room]

February: Black History Month
Amistad 1998, R, 2hrs, 35m
Lady Sings the Blues 1972, R, 2hrs, 24m
Cry the Beloved Country 1995, PG-13, 1hr 51m
Ali, 2001, R, 2hr 37m

March: Irish Films
The Boxer 1997, R, 1hr, 54m
Veronica Guerin 1972, R, 1hr, 38m
Far and Away 1995, PG-13, 2hrs 20m
Good Will Hunting, 2001, R, 2hrs 2m

Toys For Tots at the Morris County Library

The Morris County Sheriff's (for the Marine Corps) Toys for Tots drive starts at the Morris County Library on Monday, runs through 12/11.

Help Out the Inter-Faith FOODBANK of Morris County

Interfaith Food Pantry Serving Morris County New Jersey

Please help out if you can and drop off food for the Interfaith Food Pantry at the MORRIS COUNTY LIBRARY. The Food Drive ends Saturday. MCL is one of several drop off points around the county. Please spare a can or two of something for folks who are out of work and squeaking by! Everyone has been hit by this recession (even in Morris County) but we can still pick up an extra can or two of tunafish or a box of Parmalat Milk and drop it off at the library for those who have less! Thanks.

After Saturday, contact the Warehouse/Office for the Inter-Faith Food Bank:

Inter-Faith Food Bank
540a West Hanover Avenue
Morristown, N.J. 07960
Phone:973-538-8049

Current Needs

Soup -- Low or No Salt
(such as Healthy Choice, Progresso Lite)

All Canned Fruit
Canned Fish (Tuna, Salmon, etc.)

Canned Beans Not Green (all kinds, Chick, Red, Black, etc.)

NO Stuffing Please

Baby Food and Baby Cereal

Baby Diapers, Size 4,5,6 & Pull Ups

Baby Wipes

Parmalat and Powdered Milk

When shopping, if possible, please consider selecting Low Salt/Low Sugar items as many people have high blood pressure, are seniors or may be diabetic.

Please consider Salt Free or Low Salt & Low Sugar Foods

Please do not include any clothes, toys, furniture, books or other such items with your food collections. They do not have the room.


THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH !!

Anything you give is always appreciated.

Thank you for your support.

FREE Morris County Library Summer Children's Events

Events calendar & online registration
Summer

Reading Club registration begins June 22nd. Stop by for your bag and booklet.

Family Films, Fridays, 2PM
July 10th-31st: Madagascar, Bolt, Tale of Despereaux, Kung Fu Panda

Live performances:
June 29, Lizard Guy, 3PM
July 18, Traveling Lantern Theatre Co, "Life of Beethoven", 2:30PM
July 27, Science telling, Andrew Piccirillo, 3:30PM (ages 5-12yrs)
July 30, Magician Brian Richards, 7:30PM
August 8, Homer Hansen, cut paper art, workshop for children 7-yrs and up, 3PM

Story Times
Preschool, 2 to 5-yrs, no registration
Monday, 2PM, July 6-20
Tuesdays, 10AM, July 7-28
Thursdays, 10AM, July 9-30

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: June 22nd, July 20th, Aug 24th

Programs by age
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
Pictures of the crafts projects
July 11th, Freedom quilts/Happy America cards
10AM or 2PM
August 1st, Collage wall hangings 10AM or 2PM
Sept 9th, Cave art creations, fake stone art

Family craft, with Teri
Ages 3-yrs & up, Wednesdays, 10-11AM, June 24-August 5

Pajama Time: story time for families. Come in your pajamas!
7PM, July 6 and 13

Book Club
Read the book, then get together for discussion and some fun.
7PM. Ages 9-yrs and up.
No registration required.
June 17, My 100 Adventures, Polly Horvath
July 15, The Girl Who Could Fly, Victoria Forester
August date TBA, A Cool Moonlight, Angela Johnson

Madison: Sanofi-aventis Jazzfest 2009

New Jersey’s Longest Running Jazz Picnic
Friday, June 5
Free “Stars of Tomorrow” Jazz Concert
Drew University
In the Jazz Tent on the lawn next to the Dorothy Young Center for the Arts
Featuring the top high school jazz bands in the state!
7:00 PM - 10 PM
Come early, bring a picnic and enjoy the “Stars of Tomorrow.”

Saturday, June 6
Madison: Sanofi-aventis Jazzfest 2009
the area's oldest mainstream jazz festival takes place June 5 and 6 with almost 100 musicians performing on three stages at Drew University, Madison Avenue, Madison. The festival kicks off at 7 p.m. on June 5. On June 6, the festival runs from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Some of the performers include Rio Clemente Trio, the Benny Goodman Tribute Big Band, Trio Da Paz and others. Tickets are $50 in advance; $65 at the door. Cost for students is $10 at the gate; free for 16 and younger. There also will be food and vendors all day Saturday. For more information, call (800) 303-6557 or visit http://www.njjs.org.

FREE Museum Passes for Macculloch Hall Historical Museum

The Macculloch Hall Historical Museum for their donation of a family pass, to the Museum Pass Program based in the Morris County Library.

Five local institutions have contributed family passes which you can charge out, from Music & Media (in the Morris County Library), for two weeks.

Learn about Morris County gems; take your family to
Community Children's Museum
Morris Museum
Macculloch Hall (be sure to visit the gardens.)
Museum of Early Trades and Crafts
Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms

Move It Morris Day! Saturday, May 9th, 2009

Move it Morris Day promotes children’s health & wellness programs in Morris County and educates local residents about childhood obesity prevention.

This fun family day also highlights various community events & activities being planned throughout Morris designed to get kids to ... “Eat Smart & Move More.”

At Loantaka Brook Reservation
11:00am—3:00pm (rain or shine)

Please Join us for
Move It Morris Day! Saturday, May 9th, 2009
A FREE COMMUNITY EVENT FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES

*Meet NY Jets #74 Center NICK MANGOLD*
• Obstacle course
• Health exhibits and screenings
• Rock climbing wall
• Family bike rides
• Fun games and fitness activities

For Additional information and directions, please visit www.EatSmartMoveMore.org
contact Denise Lanza at info@EatSmartMoveMore.org or 973-326-7615

• Pony rides
• Hula hoops, jump ropes, volleyball
• Health and wellness education
• Health walk
• Giveaways & prizes
… and much more!

Revolutionary Weekend April 24, 25, and 26, 2009

Revolutionary Weekend April 24, 25, and 26, 2009

Planning continues for a weekend of American Revolution-related special events at various historic sites in the greater Morristown, New Jersey area within the Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area. The weekend is scheduled for April 24, 25, and 26, 2009 with the aim of increasing knowledge of the importance of Morristown and New Jersey in the American Revolution.

Morristown National Historical Park Superintendent Randy Turner is chairing a committee of various organizations that are planning events throughout the weekend. The events will focus on colonial life in addition to the military operations of the Continental Army.

The weekend will begin with a naturalization ceremony at 1:00 p.m. at Washington’s Headquarters Museum to welcome new American Citizens as they take the oath of allegiance to the United States. A “Martha Washington Colonial Tea” is scheduled from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., followed by “ Songs and Stories of the Revolution” presented by Matthew Dodd, illustrating the type of entertainment that would have been heard at a colonial tavern.

There are currently more than fifteen programs – most of which are free – scheduled by sponsoring organizations. These will include a Continental Army Encampment at Jockey Hollow with demonstrations and events presented throughout Saturday and Sunday. Also on Saturday, New Jersey Historian John T. Cunningham will speak about Lloyd Smith and the historic documents contributed by Smith to the Morristown National Historical Park’s archives. Additional activities include be a guided bike ride from Lewis Morris County Park to Jockey Hollow Visitor Center and information and demonstrations regarding colonial herb gardening.

A limited number of events will require tickets. These include a walking tour of Historic Presbyterian Church Burying Ground in Morristown and a dinner at the Morristown Club where a program will be presented entitled “Thomas Paine: Agitator for Freedom and Justice.”

Beginning in early April complete schedules will be available at the following web sites: www.morristourism.org or www.nps.gov/morr and by calling: 973-539-2016 ext. 232.

More than a dozen organizations participating including the following:

●National Park Service
●Crossroads of the American Revolution Association
●Washington Association of New Jersey
●Morris County Visitors Center
●Morristown Partnership
●Morris Museum
●Morris County Park Commission
●Morris County Heritage Commission
●North Jersey American Revolution Round Table
●2nd New Jersey Regiment, Helms’ Company
●Herb Society of America, Northern NJ Unit
●Town of Hanover Landmark Commission
●Burnham Park Association
●Daughters of the American Revolution, Morristown Chapter
●Glassworks Studio
●International Pottery
●Dublin Pub
●George and Martha’s American Grille

Morris Twp.: Morris Museum debuts two exhibits

Experience a galactic expedition to outer space and a complex exploration of the human body in two highly interactive exhibits from the Pacific Science Center on view at the Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morris Township, Jan. 28 through April 13. “The Space Spot” transforms the main gallery into a wonderland of planets, stars and galaxies. “Head to Toe: All About Your Body” explores five body-related topics — skeletons, organs, the senses, general health and amazing body facts. Museum hours are Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults; $7 for children, students and senior citizens. Admission always is free for members and is free to the public every Thursday between 5 and 8 p.m. For more information, call (973) 971-3700 or visit www.morrismuseum.org.

The Morris Museum
6 Normandy Heights Road
Morris Township, NJ
Phone: 973-971-3700

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]

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.

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