MORRIS COUNTY — County College of Morris (CCM) will hold its Fall Open House on Saturday, October 19, for students and their parents, and others interested in advancing their education and career opportunities.

Two sessions will be held, starting in the Dragonetti Auditorium located in the Student Community Center, 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph. The first session begins at 10:00 a.m. and the second at noon. Registration is required to ensure participants can learn about the academic programs that interest them the most. To register click here.

Open House participants will be able to learn about CCM’s 50 associate degrees and certificate and other professional development programs, financial aid, career opportunities, athletics, student groups and more.

Students at CCM, considered one of the state’s best community colleges, are taught by a nationally recognized faculty committed to student success. For three years in a row, PayScale has rated CCM #1 in New Jersey for community college graduates who earn the highest salaries. Washington Monthly also has rated CCM 12th in the nation for being a “Best College for Adult Learners.” CCM also is the only community college in New Jersey to be designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security.

The quality of a CCM education further is reflected in the success and satisfaction of alumni. Year after year, more than 95 percent of graduates rate their CCM education as good to excellent.

The Fall Open House includes Academic Spotlight Tours so students can learn about the programs of study that interest them, an Academic Support Services and Student Life Fair and an Admissions Application Station where they can talk one-on-one with CCM staff and have the $30.00 application fee waived.

Visitors can park in Lot 6 or 7. For more information, call (973) 328-5100 or email admiss@ccm.edu.

MORRIS COUNTY — Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-26) and Senator Steven Oroho (R-24) joined Senate President Stephen Sweeney (D-3) for a boat tour of Lake Hopatcong today to gain a first-hand understanding of the blue-green algae blooms that caused the lake and others across New Jersey to be closed for recreation for much of the summer.

After the tour, Pennacchio and Oroho issued the following statement:

“We were glad to have the opportunity to join local officials and the Senate President for today’s tour of Lake Hopatcong. Before his untimely death, our dear colleague Senator Bucco was scheduled to join us. We are sure Tony was there in spirit.

“We received a commitment from the Senate President that Lake Hopatcong, Greenwood Lake, and all impacted New Jersey lakes would get much-needed help.

“Further, we will be meeting with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to get badly needed answers to some important questions.

“We are committed to working together to ensure these lakes are never closed again.”

HANOVER TOWNSHIP — Spend the day at the Whippany Railway Museum and Celebrate  the Fall Harvest and the Season of the Witch, during the Museum’s 19th Annual Pumpkin Festival. Sunday, October 6 from 12:00 Noon to 5:30 p.m., Rain or Shine. Trains depart every 45 minutes beginning at 12:30 p.m. through 5:00 p.m. Trains depart from 1 Railroad Plaza (intersection of Route 10 West and Whippany Road) in Whippany. The cost is Adults: $16.; Children (under 12): $11.; Infants (1 year & under): Free (*NOTE: Train Fare includes admission to Museum Building & grounds)

Walk among the pumpkins, corn shocks and grinning scare-crows.

Enjoy the wares of local craft merchants and railroad memorabilia dealers at the “Pumpkin Marketplace Crafts Fair”.

Enter the cab of 112 year-old steam locomotive No. 385 where you can sit in the engineer’s seat and blow the whistle and ring the bell.

View two operating model railroad layouts. Climb aboard the “Pumpkinliner” excursion train and relax as the train follows the route of the historic “Whippanong Trail”.

For full details and online tickets, click here  or call (973) 887-8177.

PARSIPPANY — Wise Animal Rescue is hosting an evening of messages from heaven; a gallery reading with Psychic Medium Catherine McCall.

This event will be held on Saturday, October 5 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Boonton Elks Lodge, 125 Cornelia Street, Boonton. Doors Opens at 6:00 p.m.

Tickets are $45.00 with a light fare being served. Tricky Tray Baskets, 50/50.

Tickets can be purchased online at Eventbrite or at www.facebook.com/wiseanimalrescue.

For additional information contact wiserescuefundraising@gmail.com.

MORRIS COUNTY — Rain is actually on the smaller size coming in at just 25 pounds (we expect her to be full grown at only 35 pounds).

She is super sweet and loves the company of other dogs. Rain is very smart and knows ALL her commands! She is also potty trained and crate trained!!! As she is just a baby, she will need a family dedicated to continuing her training. Rain also will require exercise and lots of kisses!

Rain’s ideal home would be one with a yard to play in and a family to love on. She can live with children 10+ and other dogs!

Rain loves playing fetch, going for hikes, meeting new people, and giving a ton of hugs and kisses–she’s super affectionate! She’s fun and always happy and will bring so much joy into your life.

If you’re looking for a young, happy girl to be your new dog-child, apply to adopt Rain today!

If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an application by clicking here.

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