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.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
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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
Friday, January 30, 2009
Events 1/31 Weekend
Events for Saturday, January 31 include:
Madison: Casino night fundraiser
Try your hand at blackjack, roulette, or craps at the Casino Night fundraiser at the Madison Hotel, One Convent Road at Madison Avenue Madison, on Saturday, January 31st from 7pm to 11pm. The event, which benefits Central Avenue Elementary School , also includes an open bar, great food and live music. Each guest receives $100 play money with a chance to win gift certificates to local restaurants and stores, tickets to sporting events and many other great prizes. Advance tickets $75.00, $85.00 at the door.
Morris Twp.: 23rd Annual Benefit Concert
The 23rd Annual Benefit Concert for Humanitarian Aid for Central America comes to the Morristown Unitarian Fellowship on Saturday evening, January 31, 2009. The evening is packed with great music and storytelling entertainment, including singer Jean Rohe, the indie music band Matt Kanelos and The Smooth Maria, the jazz band Tyler, Schmidt and Spirig and storyteller Martin Dockery.
Details:
Morristown Unitarian Fellowship
21 Normandy Heights Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
PRICE: Tickets are $20 in advance for unreserved seating, $25 unreserved at the door, and $30 for reserved Patron seats. Call (973)945-5174 to reserve seats in advance.
Sussex: Indoor Yard Sale
Tri-State Actors Theater will hold its annual indoor yard sale on Jan. 30 and 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days at Crescent Theatre, 74 Main St., Sussex. No earlybirds. For more information, call (973) 875-2950.
Bernards: Maple sugaring demonstrations
at the Somerset County Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge, on Jan. 24, 25, 31 and Feb. 1, 7. 8. 14. 15. 21 and 22. at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Participants will watch as maple trees are tapped, learn about sap collecting methods from past to present and experience the boiling process that produces New Jersey maple syrup. For more information, call (908) 766-2489.
Morristown: Morristown National Historical Park
The Ford Mansion, the house that served as George Washington's headquarters for six months during the Revolution, is open daily for tours, held at 10 and 11 a.m., and 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. The adjacent museum is closed for a major rehabilitation and expansion construction project. Jockey Hollow Visitor Center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The nearby Wick House is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., depending on staff availability. Park roads are open from 8 a.m. to dusk. All hours are subject to change. The entrance fee for visitors age 16 and older is $4. A Morristown NHP Annual Park Pass is available for $15 and is valid for 12 months. Call (973) 539-2016 or visit www.nps.gov.
Florham Park: Chocolate Festival - 1/31
Come sample chocolate from vendors, watch demonstrations from local chefs, participate in Silent Auction and hear a performance by the New Jersey Youth Chorus at Park Avenue Club 184 Park Avenue Florham Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Chester: Winter Wilderness Survival
Would you know how to survive in the wilderness during winter? Join Eric Olsen and Damon Noe of The Nature Conservancy for a basic introduction to winter wilderness survival at Kay Environmental Center 200 Pottersville Road Chester, from 10 to 12. Begin the day with a short introduction indoors, then head outside for lessons on shelter, fire and other survival techniques. Please dress accordingly.
Madison: Casino night fundraiser
Try your hand at blackjack, roulette, or craps at the Casino Night fundraiser at the Madison Hotel, One Convent Road at Madison Avenue Madison, on Saturday, January 31st from 7pm to 11pm. The event, which benefits Central Avenue Elementary School , also includes an open bar, great food and live music. Each guest receives $100 play money with a chance to win gift certificates to local restaurants and stores, tickets to sporting events and many other great prizes. Advance tickets $75.00, $85.00 at the door.
Morris Twp.: 23rd Annual Benefit Concert
The 23rd Annual Benefit Concert for Humanitarian Aid for Central America comes to the Morristown Unitarian Fellowship on Saturday evening, January 31, 2009. The evening is packed with great music and storytelling entertainment, including singer Jean Rohe, the indie music band Matt Kanelos and The Smooth Maria, the jazz band Tyler, Schmidt and Spirig and storyteller Martin Dockery.
Details:
Morristown Unitarian Fellowship
21 Normandy Heights Road
Morristown, NJ 07960
PRICE: Tickets are $20 in advance for unreserved seating, $25 unreserved at the door, and $30 for reserved Patron seats. Call (973)945-5174 to reserve seats in advance.
Sussex: Indoor Yard Sale
Tri-State Actors Theater will hold its annual indoor yard sale on Jan. 30 and 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days at Crescent Theatre, 74 Main St., Sussex. No earlybirds. For more information, call (973) 875-2950.
Bernards: Maple sugaring demonstrations
at the Somerset County Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge, on Jan. 24, 25, 31 and Feb. 1, 7. 8. 14. 15. 21 and 22. at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Participants will watch as maple trees are tapped, learn about sap collecting methods from past to present and experience the boiling process that produces New Jersey maple syrup. For more information, call (908) 766-2489.
Morristown: Morristown National Historical Park
The Ford Mansion, the house that served as George Washington's headquarters for six months during the Revolution, is open daily for tours, held at 10 and 11 a.m., and 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. The adjacent museum is closed for a major rehabilitation and expansion construction project. Jockey Hollow Visitor Center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The nearby Wick House is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., depending on staff availability. Park roads are open from 8 a.m. to dusk. All hours are subject to change. The entrance fee for visitors age 16 and older is $4. A Morristown NHP Annual Park Pass is available for $15 and is valid for 12 months. Call (973) 539-2016 or visit www.nps.gov.
Florham Park: Chocolate Festival - 1/31
Come sample chocolate from vendors, watch demonstrations from local chefs, participate in Silent Auction and hear a performance by the New Jersey Youth Chorus at Park Avenue Club 184 Park Avenue Florham Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Chester: Winter Wilderness Survival
Would you know how to survive in the wilderness during winter? Join Eric Olsen and Damon Noe of The Nature Conservancy for a basic introduction to winter wilderness survival at Kay Environmental Center 200 Pottersville Road Chester, from 10 to 12. Begin the day with a short introduction indoors, then head outside for lessons on shelter, fire and other survival techniques. Please dress accordingly.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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