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Madison Police Department selling patches for “Autism Police Patch Challenge”

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Frank Cahill
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MADISON — The Madison Police Department and PBA No. 92 has partnered with fellow police officers from the Chatham, Chatham Township, Harding Township, Millburn, Morris Township and West Orange Police Departments in the Autism Police Patch Challenge.

The primary goal of the Autism Police Patch Challenge is to promote Autism Awareness and Acceptance in every community throughout the country. On average 1 out of every 59 children will be diagnosed with some form of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Patches are on sale for $5.00 each. All proceeds from the sales will again be donated to Autism Speaks, a local non-profit that provides assistance to the local Autism Community.

Patches can be purchased at Madison Police Department, 62 Kings Road, Madison; Chatham Police Department, 54 Fairmount Avenue, Chatham; Chatham Township Police Department, 401 Southern Boulevard, Chatham; Harding Township Police Department, 21 Blue Mill Road, New Vernon; Millburn Police Department, 435 Essex Street, Millburn; Morris Township Police Department, 49 Woodland Avenue, Morristown; West Orange Police Department, 60 Main Street, West Orange; and West Orange Traffic Safety Bureau, 549 Valley Road, West Orange.

You can also email Police4Autism@gmail.com for patch sales and questions.

 

 





Rainbows For All Children International Program Offered

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Frank Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY — Rainbows For All Children is a peer support program for children who have experienced grief through a death or divorce in the family. Spring registration is now being accepted.

Sessions are being offered and continue every Tuesday through April 30.

The meetings are held at Saint Francis Residential Community Center from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m, 122 Diamond Spring Road, Denville.

Small groups are formed for children ages four years and up. There are no fees to parents.

Call Diane Thormann at (973) 627-2134 or Wendy Spector (973) 625-3352 for registration information or click here.





American Pickers to Film in New Jersey

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MORRIS COUNTY — Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to New Jersey! They plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers throughout your area in May 2019.

AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on History.

The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two of the most skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find sizeable, unique collections and learn the interesting stories behind them. As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, Mike and Frank are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics. Along the way, the Pickers want to meet characters with remarkable and exceptional items. The pair hopes to give historically significant objects a new lease on life, while learning a thing or two about America’s past along the way.

Mike and Frank have seen a lot of rusty gold over the years and are always looking to discover something they’ve never seen before. They are ready to find extraordinary items and hear fascinating tales about them.

Mike and Frank

AMERICAN PICKERS is looking for leads and would love to explore your hidden treasure. If you or someone you know has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the Pickers can spend the better part of the day looking through, send us your name, phone number, location and description of the collection with photos to: americanpickers@cineflix.com or call 855-OLD-RUST. facebook: @GotAPick





Hanover Township Committee Meeting – March 14, 2019

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Ninth Annual Flagship Gala to help raise awareness for children with special needs

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP — The Calais Foundation, a local non-profit, will be hosting its Ninth Annual Flagship Gala to help raise awareness for children with special needs on Thursday, April 4, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at The Park Savoy, 236 Ridgedale Avenue, Florham Park.

Event honorees include Mrs. Charlotte Leitner, Mr. Trevor Jones, and Mrs. Maryanne Braen. Guests are invited to come and enjoy an evening of cocktails, gourmet fare, silent auction and more!

The Calais Foundation will be presenting the Making A Difference Award to Charlotte Leitner, founder of The Calais School. At 94 years of age, Charlotte Leitner is being honored for her lifelong commitment to empowering children with special needs. Also a School Psychologist, Mrs. Leitner was inspired by her experience in the public school system to found The Calais School, a private special needs school dedicated to meeting the individual challenges of children with special learning needs. The Calais School is now in its forty-eight year of operation.

Trevor Jones, Treasurer of The Calais Foundation, will be presented with the McClafferty Award for his leadership, dedication, and generosity. His dedication continues to help young people with special needs achieve their fullest potential as they become responsible, caring individuals for their families, employers and communities.

Maryann Braen has been a member of The Calais School faculty for eighteen years and is receiving the Leitner in Excellence Award for her ongoing commitment to the learning disabled community through her profession. She holds her Teacher of Students with Disabilities and Elementary Education certifications. She also holds a CTE Certification in Family and Consumer Science: Child and Family Development.

A Special Tribute will also be made to the late William H. Claxton, co-founder of The Calais Foundation and champion of The Calais School. Mr. Claxton passed away earlier this year and is greatly missed. He was always generous with contributions and could always be counted on to provide guidance to The Calais School Board of Trustees, administration, and The Calais Foundation.

The Gala will be held Thursday, April 4, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at The Park Savoy, 236 Ridgedale Avenue, Florham Park. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information click here.

The Calais Foundation helps support The Calais School in their mission to empower children with serious learning and behavioral problems to overcome their disabilities and reach their fullest potential. This is accomplished through innovative programming, information, education, grants, awareness and support. A special interest is also placed on helping parents overcome and cope with the unique challenges of raising a child with special needs.

The Calais School is a state-approved provider of special education for students in grades K through 12 Plus with multiple learning disabilities including ADHD, reading and math weaknesses, and anxiety, mood, behavior, and autism spectrum disorders. The Calais School provides a safe, nurturing and academically challenging environment for students requiring new behavioral and academic strategies in a non-judgmental atmosphere.

For more information click here.





Drumming: A Master Class with Joe Bergamini

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Frank Cahill
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Program opened up Progressive Avenue. Mason Bell (guitar), Nicholas Betgamini (guitar) and Louis Perez (Bass guitar)

HANOVER TOWNSHIP — The NJ Coalition for Education and Positive Choices (NJCEPC) and the Hanover Township Cultural Arts Committee presented: “Drumming: A Master Class with Joe Bergamini.”

On Friday, March 15, “A drumming Master Class” was offered to an audience at Whippany Park High School. The evening opened up with a youth band entitled Progressive Avenue with some original pieces mixed with some popular classic rock.

Joe Bergamini

The headliner, Joe Bergamini, then led the class through his musical career from Billy Joel’s Movin’ Out tour to his gigs on Broadway.  Bergamini served as a substitute drummer for numerous broadway shows including; Jersey Boys, Into the Heights, The Lion King and Jesus Christ Superstar.  “Being persistent, never giving up and learning from disappointments were all themes that Bergamini stressed as lessons that shaped his character and his drive to continue on despite not always getting the outcome he desired,” said Bergamini.

The drummer also talked about different drumming styles and his need to adapt the tempo, beat and rhythm for different venues.

The third master class being offered by the Coalition and the committee is tentatively scheduled for November.  At the conclusion of the performance, Hanover Township Committeeman, Thomas “Ace” Gallagher announced with Joe Bergamini their partnership in creating “The Music and Art Division” of The New Jersey Coalition for Education and Positive Choices.  An example of this partnership with this initiative was what took place in this past week with the introduction of The NJ Teen Concert Series and the Joe Bergamini Drum Clinic both held at Whippany Park High School in Hanover Township.

The NJ Coalition 4 Education and Positive Choices is a new action and result-oriented team comprised of several law enforcement agencies, educators, elected officials, scouts, organized sports, musicians, businesses and parents working together to unite our communities in the war against drug and alcohol addiction.





Local Author Writes Hilarious Short Story Collection

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Frank Cahill
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EAST HANOVER — Readers who love to laugh out loud won’t want to miss Chapstick Eater; Exploits of a Oddball by Jaclyn DellaTorre. This book is a quick read that is full of heart and cringe-worthy, funny experiences. A look inside the life of this self proclaimed oddball who’s adventures are enough to have you cracking up with tears streaming down your face.

Whether she’s drunkenly sneaking food that belonged to her UFC fighter roommate or sprinting across the field of Yankee Stadium with her best friend that also happens to be a former New York Giant NFL player or getting a massage from hell while trying to maintain her composure this group of short stories will not disappoint.Chapstick Eater; Exploits of an Oddball is available on amazon.com in paperback and ebook for kindle. Click here for more information.

Jaclyn DellaTorre is a proud lifelong New Jersey native and a hair stylist for almost 20 years. Chapstick Eater; Exploits of an Oddball is her debut as an author. She’s “Aunt Jackie” to every kid she meets and spends the rest of her spare time thinking about eating. Follow her on Instagram and Facebook at @chapstickeater.





Florham Park School District hosting a showing of the movie, Screenagers

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Frank Cahill
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FLORHAM PARK — The Florham Park School District will be hosting a showing of the movie, Screenagers, on Thursday, March 28 at 7:00 p.m.

There is no cost for the attending, but they do ask that you RSVP so they can ensure seating.

The school district is hoping every family sends a parent to this showing of the documentary, Screenagers. It provides information from parents, academics, and mental health professionals and provides tips for a healthy balance of technology usage.

“This is the parenting issue of our time,” said Berkeley native Delaney Ruston, a doctor and filmmaker who created the documentary “Screenagers: Growing Up In The Digital Age.” “Tech on its own isn’t bad, but it’s bad when it’s out of balance.” In the film, Ruston discusses the issue with parents, academics, mental health professionals and kids, including her own, in an attempt to get a handle on the enormous shift taking place in how tweens and teens interact with the world and each other.

The documentary will be held at Ridgedale Middle School Auditorium, 71 Ridgedale Avenue.

Please RSVP by clicking here.





CCM to Hold an Open House for Everyone – A College and Career Showcase

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Frank Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY — Discover all that County College of Morris (CCM) has to offer at the college’s “An Open House for Everyone” on Saturday, April 13.

Whether you’re a high school student looking to earn a college degree or seeking to gain the qualifications you need for quick entry into a field such as engineering or IT, or an adult desiring to improve your career opportunities, CCM has a pathway to meet your goals.

This year, the college is revamping its traditional open house by featuring two showcases: The College Showcase, tailored to prospective students and their parents, and the Career Showcase, where adults can learn about the training and resources to get a job, get a better job or become more effective at the job they are in.

The Open House takes place 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., starting in the Health and Physical Education building, 214, Center Grove Road, Randolph. There will be three introductory sessions on the college offered at 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 Noon. Tours and workshops will take place throughout the day. Park in Lots 7, 8 or 9.

At the College Showcase, students and their families can meet with faculty and professional staff to learn about academic programs, student services, financial aid and scholarship opportunities, and gain insight into the admissions and application process. Any student who attends and applies to CCM at the Open House will have the $30 application fee waived.

During the Career Showcase, adults looking to improve their career opportunities can learn about employment needs in the Morris County area and beyond. Workshops also will be offered on creating a resume suited for today’s job market, searching for jobs in the digital age, creating an outstanding LinkedIn profile. Also offered will be the do’s and don’ts of job interviews.

Campus tours will be given every 15 minutes, so visitors can explore the college’s state-of-the-art equipment, facilities and labs, meet with current students and enjoy CCM’s beautiful surroundings.

Reserve a spot for the “An Open House for Everyone” event by clicking here to register. For more information on the Open House,  contact the CCM Office of Admissions at admiss@ccm.edu or (973) 328-5100.

 





Camp Fair is being sponsored by Madison YMCA and Madison Soccer Club

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Frank Cahill
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MADISON — The Madison Area Chamber of Commerce 2019 Summer Camp Fair is just around the corner.  The event is Saturday, March 24 and will be held at the Madison Community Arts Center, 10 Kings Road from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

“The Camp Fair is a summer fun resource fair for families in the area.” said Chamber executive director Karen Giambra. “Parents are invited to come and gather valuable information and options to keep their children enriched and entertained during the summer months”. Admission is free for consumers.

“We believe in the magic of summer and the depth of opportunities it can offer where children and teens can be themselves in a safe and fun environment.” said Youth and Teen Director, Liz Kryznefski. “STEP FORWARD with Madison AREA YMCA camps and experience new things this summer!

Other exhibitors will include: A Day Camp,Bits Bytes Code, Campus Kids Summer Camp, Creative Hands Art Studio & Art Atelier, Madison Area YMCA-Quest Camps, Madison Community House, Madison Mud Clay Studio, Madison Public Library, Morristown Beard Day School, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Original Music School, Step Right Up Studio, Think Tutoring, Twin Oaks Ice Rink, School of Rock Chatham, Fashion First Workshops, Kumon of Madison, New Horizons Day Camp and the Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts.

Please contact Madison Area Chamber of Commerce executive director, Karen Giambra at MadisonChamber@gmail.com or (973) 377-7830 for more information.





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