Woman’s Club Donates to Parsippany Library’s Spheros Robotic Learning Program

PARSIPPANY — The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills (WCPTH) just made a generous donation to the Parsippany Library System to purchase six additional Spheros, an app enabled robotic ball for students to play with and at the same time learn programming and coding.  Students can program and drive the Sphero robots using the Sphero Edu app on a Smartphone or tablet. The Parsippany Library System uses the Sphero robots during STEAM programs and at outreach visits to Parsippany area schools. The Sphero robots encourage endless creativity and at the same time learning in children.For more information on Spheros click here.

WCPTH holds fundraisers throughout the year to support its many educational programs. Besides this donation to the library, WCPTH awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors, Citizenship Awards to graduating 8th graders, 5th Grade Reading Awards, a Spelling Bee, and Dr. Seuss reading events.

This year the Woman’s Club of Parsippany Troy Hills’ primary fundraiser, its 37th Annual Tee Off for Education Golf Classic & Luncheon, will be held on Tuesday, July 10 at the Knoll Country Club.  If you would like to attend the event, please contact Marilyn Z. at (973) 539-3703 or WCPTH, Golf Outing, P.O. Box 98, Parsippany, NJ 07054.

The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs, which is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service.   Upcoming General Meetings are on Monday, March 26 and on Monday, April 23, both at 7:00 p.m. at the Lake Parsippany Rescue & Recovery Building, 100 Centerton Drive.

For more information call Cathy at (973) 984-0758, e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com, or click here to view their website.

Meeting schedule is subject to change.  Please contact Cathy (Membership Chairman) if interested in attending a meeting or to confirm date and time.

Parsippany Resident Attends National United Nations Leadership Summit

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany resident Colin Smith, 15, recently attended the United Nations Foundation’s Nothing But Nets Leadership Summit in Washington DC.

Smith, a sophomore at Parsippany Hills High School, has conducted fundraising events during the Parsippany Adult and Communication Education’s (PACE) “Wide World of Summer” camp program held at Central Middle School. “Wide World of Summer” is an eight-week camp program filled with outdoor sports and indoor activities, educational enrichment programs and field trips. Smith is a member of the camp’s Counselor in Training leadership program.

Smith’s programs have raised money for the UN Foundation’s Nothing But Nets campaign. The campaign aims to prevent malaria, a leading cause of death among children in Africa by purchasing and distributing long-lasting, insecticide-treated anti-mosquito nets, and educating families on their use. Smith’s fundraising activities included a soccer goal shootout, basketball shooting contests and a collection jug for spare change. In partnership with his sister Jacqueline, the Smith siblings have now raised a total of $4,000 for the organization, enough for 400 nets for families in affected countries. Both Colin and Jacqueline have been named to the Nothing But Nets “Champions Council” for their efforts.  Colin recently attended the non-profit Leadership Summit in Washington DC, including scientific discussions, leading advocacy sessions on Capitol Hill, networking opportunities with United Nations leaders, and discussion of future fundraising events. His future malaria advocacy projects include events in conjunction with World Malaria Day on April 25, and continuing Wide World of Summer educational activities.

Soriano plans Town Hall meeting for Sedgefield/Glacier Hills area

PARSIPPANY — If you live in the Sedgefield/Glacier Hills area, join Mayor Soriano’s series of neighborhood Town Halls to speak with your public officials. Mayor Soriano would like to hear your comments, questions and concerns on how to improve your quality of life in Sedgefield and Glacier Hills. This meeting will be held on March 27 at 7:00 p.m.

If you have any questions about the event, feel free to email Tom Jones, Public Information Officer at tjones@parsippany.net

Please be advised this meeting is not a meeting that is open to the governing body nor will it be held with the intent to discuss or act upon specific public business. A quorum will not be present and no formal action will be taken.

This Town Hall meeting will be held at Brooklawn Middle School, 250 Beachwood Road.

Click here to make a reservation.

Sponsors Wanted: Spring Family-Friendly Parsippany Walk/Run Event

PARSIPPANY — Diverse demographics. Prominent advertiser banner and giveaway bags that can include your premium items, coupons or business cards.

The Lake Hiawatha School PTA is hosting its 3rd annual Fundraising Rainbow Run event at Veterans Memorial Park in Parsippany, on Friday, April 27.

Sponsors are needed now!

This outdoor event is attended by local children, parents and citizens throughout the community. There is live entertainment, food and giveaways. Each run/walk participant receives a bag with premium items and coupons donated by sponsors. In addition, there are prizes that are awarded over the loudspeaker. All of these marketing opportunities are available, and the PTA is open to other creative messaging ideas that allow you to promote your business, and participate in this wholesome, spring activity.

All proceeds raised from the event will be used to support Lake Hiawatha School’s cultural art assemblies, field trips, classroom supplies and other opportunities that help children in our community.

All donations of products, services or financial contribution are greatly appreciated. Your donation is fully tax deductible, as the Lake Hiawatha School PTA is a non-profit, tax exempt, charitable institution. Please contact Halia Centeno, Lake Hiawatha School Committee Chair at haliacolor@gmail.com to sign up to be a sponsor today, or for more information.

Kiwanis Club to host “Trivia Night”

PARSIPPANY — It’s back again, for the 16th consecutive year. The Ultimate Trivia Contest will be held on Saturday, April 14. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., and Trivia starts at 7:00 p.m. Gather your friends, family, co-workers and come out for a night of fun. Each team can have up to eight people.

2017 First place winners: Michele Reutty, Joanne Roukens, Arlene Sahraie, Kelsey Young, Tim Dartucci, Sara Weissman, Cristian Maiullo and Steve Vega. Will you be the 2018 winner?

Bring your own food and BYOB. Soda, coffee, water, plates, cups, napkins, and utensils will be provided.

To play fair there are a few simple rules: The use of ANY electronic device whatsoever during competition will immediately disqualify the offending team. This includes but is not limited to I-Pod’s, PDA’s, ICBM’s, drones, etc. The use of printed material such as encyclopedias, almanacs, National Geographic, and the like, is strictly prohibited and of course no tweeting!

The fee is $20.00 per person. The event is held at Parsippany PAL Youth Center, 33 Baldwin Road.

For more information or to download a flyer, click here.

Please bring an extra, non-perishable food item to be donated to our community food bank.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany chooses their own service projects that they feel need their attention. They are all local people that volunteer our time and talents to make our community a better place to live. The members, like you, are busy with making a living, church, family, and many other activities. The members, however, have found that Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany not gives a chance to give back to the community in a meaningful way, but they enjoy the fellowship, networking, and fun aspects as well.

If you are interested in Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, visit the group Thursday at 7:15 a.m. at Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46. You can also find more information by clicking here.

Girls on the Run of New Jersey East To Offer Spring Program at Veterans Memorial Park

PARSIPPANY — Girls on the Run of New Jersey East will serve Parsippany-area girls at its Veterans Memorial Park program site the spring, which will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Girls on the Run is a physical activity-based, positive youth development program that inspires girls in third through eighth grade to be joyful, healthy, and confident. The volunteer-led program brings together groups of 8-20 girls for a ten-week program that encourages personal development, team building, and connection to the community while training to complete a 5K run.

Participation in Girls on the Run results in lasting, transformative change in the lives of girls. “Madison,” an alumna of a local GOTR site who now serves as a junior coach, shares about the program’s impact: “The Girls on the Run lessons have helped me throughout my life. I remember being more confident after Girls on the Run. I was so inspired to make a difference, especially after completing the community impact project. It made me the person I am now, caring and inspiring others, and it’s why I coach now. It shaped me into the person I am today.”

Girls on the Run New Jersey East was established in 2000 and has impacted more than 10,000 girls throughout Burlington, Mercer, Essex, Morris, and Union Counties. GOTR is generously supported by presenting sponsor R. Seelaus & Company, Inc., a Summit, NJ-based financial services firm. The program fee for the spring season is $199, and financial assistance is available based on a sliding scale. Visit the Girls on the Run of New Jersey East website, girlsontherunnj.org, for more information about the program and to register for the spring season.  

Girls on the Run is a national physical activity-based positive youth development program that results in lasting, transformative change in the lives of 3rd-8th grade girls. Participants learn critical life skills such as helping others, resolving conflict, managing emotions, and making intentional decisions. Each session is led by trained volunteer coaches who guide and mentor the girls. The ten-week program concludes with all participants completing a celebratory 5K event, which gives them a tangible sense of achievement as well as a framework for setting and achieving life goals. Girls on the Run has served nearly 1.5 million girls since its inception in 1996.

Foster Families need to foster puppies

RANDOLPH — To All Dog Lovers! Our rescue group needs more foster families, would you like to help us?

Furever Home Dog Rescue needs foster homes!  As a shelterless rescue, we don’t have a building where our dogs are housed until they get adopted.  We are lucky enough to have loving foster families who open their hearts and homes to our dogs until they are placed. However,  we need more foster homes so we can save more dogs! You can try it once and see how rewarding it can be, you even get to pick the puppy or dog you want to foster!

Fosters open their homes (usually a month or two on average) to foster a pup until they are adopted to their furever homes.  Fostering is a rewarding experience and you will help save a dogs life. There are puppies, young dogs, adult dogs and special needs dogs of different breeds that need foster homes, and our foster families choose the type of pup they want to foster.

Every month we save dozens of wonderful dogs from the southern kill shelters or the Caribbean kill shelter and place them in safe, nurturing homes.  Please consider joining us in the effort to help even more of these wonderful dogs get a second chance, we would love to have you!

With your help, we can save more dogs from being euthanized simply because there is a lack of space at the shelter. If you would like to be a part of our rescue efforts and are interested in short term fostering, please email FureverHomeDotRescue@gmail.com

The more fosters we have, the more dogs we can save!

Norman, a Shih Tzu/Lhasa Apso Mix, is looking for his furever home

PARSIPPANY — Meet Norman, an 11-year-old Shih Tzu/Lhasa Apso Mix who couldn’t be better looking if he tried! And, yes, his tongue really does always hang out!

Norman was rescued from Newark-AHS where he was surrendered by the family he had his entire life. Norman was abandoned at the shelter because he had a tumor growing out of his ear that his family did not want to pay to have removed. The shelter was caring for Norman and asked that we consider him for rescue and we can’t express enough how amazing it has been to have him!

Norman is currently 25 lbs but on a diet and will weigh 20 lbs once he’s bikini ready. He likes other dogs with similar, relaxed personalities and we feel he can probably live with a cat.

As a more mature gentleman, he’d prefer a quiet household so no children under the age of 16. Norman can be left alone in the home and will not destroy anything. He is also potty-trained. All he asks is that you leave him with his bed to nap on in the sun.

Norman loves to give kisses (only out of the one side of his mouth, of course) and be held in your lap. Occasionally, he gets a bit goofy and can be found doing puppy things like chasing his tail.

His foster mom says the best part of the day is waking up. He happily barks and wags his tail every morning when he first sees her and his two fur siblings. Norman enjoys walks around the neighborhood to meet new people and dogs (especially the ladies!)

Norman underwent multiple surgeries to have the tumor removed in his ear and his testicles/testicular tumor. He also had a full dental done. Norman is happy, healthy, and ready to go home!!

If you’re interested in making this Instagram-worthy guy your own, apply by clicking here.

PLEASE NOTE: No applications will be processed unless you have donated toward his extensive medical bills.

Guest Readers at Northvail School

PARSIPPANY — Last week our parents were guest readers in each classroom as Northvail celebrated Read Across America. The event is timed to coincide with the birthday of children’s author, Dr. Seuss and is designed to increase awareness and motivation among children to encourage reading and literacy. The first-ever Read Across America Day was held on March 2, 1998. As the nation’s largest reading celebration, more than 45 million students, parents, educators and others participate every year.

Each parent shared one of their favorite books as students listened attentively.

A special thanks to Diana Mazzarella and all the parents who volunteered their time in making this program a success.

“The more that you read, the more things you will know, the more that you learn, the more places you’ll go!”~ Dr. Seuss

Dylan Mazzarella’s grandmother reading to Mrs. Messier’s 3rd grade class

PACC holds successful “Lunch Dozen Networking Series” networking event

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Clerk Khaled Madin spoke at Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce’s new “Lunch Dozen Networking Series,” on Wednesday, March 14.

The program’s goal is to have a small group of members joining together for lunch and a great speaker regarding business, township ordinances, etc.

Parsippany resident Mark Rabson who attended the luncheon said “Informative and educational. Good as a small group to network and ask questions.”

“Excellent and very well done. Interesting subject and great Q & A. Be happy to attend another event in the future,” said Maxine Wolf.

Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Board Member Frank Cahill said “When we surveyed our members, the one suggestion was to have small initimate networking meetings, where you can get to know the other attendees. As we planned our 2018 marketing goals, and with our new offices on East Halsey we kept that goal in mind. Our premises has three conference rooms to utilize and hold small meetings. We are planning on hosting the ‘Lunch Dozen Networking’ on the second Wednesday of each month.”

Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce is located at 90 East Halsey Road, Suite 322. They can be reached by calling (973) 402-6400 or click here.