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Student adds ‘Black Belt’ to long list of Accomplishments

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Amanda Lyons

PARSIPPANY —Amanda Lyons, 18, began studying karate at five years old at the Madison Area YMCA Kinder Karate program. Both her parents, long-term karate practitioners, encouraged her, the youngest of two siblings, to try the sport out. Lyons recalls her desire to earn a Black Belt when she was three years old.

On April 27, Lyons was awarded her black belt in a formal ceremony after three days of testing. Her belt was awarded by Christopher J. Goedecke, career martial artist, author and 8th degree black belt.

Speaking of her current karate training, Amanda stated, “Although Karate matched my expectations, I didn’t match my own expectations. Martial arts has brought me closer to over there,” her reference to her future, potential self.

Lyons has a vivid imagination, a sharp academic mind and exceptional literary skills which have led her to complete the first draft of a ten-book, sword and sorcery, literary fiction series that she started when she was four.

Lyons is a senior at Morris Catholic in Denville and will be attending Brown University this fall. According to her high school principal, Mr. Robert Loia, Lyons has broken all academic standards at her school. She was school Valedictorian and State Scholar Athlete (NJSIAA). She also received national merit recognition as a finalist for the National Merit Scholarship Competition.

Lyons cites her father, 5th degree black belt, Tom Lyons, current CFO of Provident Bank, of making a great impression on her martial study. Lyons mother, Andrea, was also the first female black belt of the Wind School, a Morris county martial arts school founded in 1974, by noted karate expert, Christopher J. Goedecke.

Karate runs in the family blood. Coincidentally, Amanda’s parents met while training in the Wind School. Both earned their black belts and married as a result of their meeting.

Parsippany’s Memorial Day Parade

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The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills will be remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces on Monday, May 30.

The townships Memorial Day Parade starts at 12:00 Noon at Sylvan Way and Route 202 and continues up Route 202 (Littleton Road) and ends at the reviewing stand at Rita Drive.

For more information, please contact the Mayors Office at (973) 263-4297.

Memorial Day is a federal public holiday in the United States. Decoration Day is usually observed on the last Monday of May every year.

Memorial Day 2016 is on May 30. This day is set aside to celebrate and honor United States men and women who have died serving their country in military. Memorial Day originally began to honor and celebrate Union Soldiers who died during the American Civil War.

For many Americans, this day marks the start of summer. Learning institutions are usually closed on this day.

Relay For Life Fundraiser at Kafe Mozart

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PARSIPPANY — The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Central Morris County’s “Strike Out Cancer” team, headed by Margie Forman, will be holding a fundraiser at Kafe Mozart, as part of their Dine to Donate program, on Monday, May 16.

Regardless of whether you eat breakfast, lunch or dinner, dine in or take out, or even purchase a gift certificate for future use, Relay For Life will receive 10% of the entire day’s proceeds.

However, you must bring the flyer with you for this fundraiser.  The flyer can be found at www.KafeMozart.com under their Dine to Donate tab.  Please help us fight cancer, while enjoying a delicious meal!

Kafe Mozart is located at 2900 Route 10 West, Powder Mill Plaza West in Parsippany.  For reservations, please call Kafe Mozart at (973) 998-7788.

Retired cop dies from injuries sustained in Police Unity Tour bike crash

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ROXBURY — The retired lieutenant of the Roxbury Police Department who was critically injured in a bicycle crash during the Police Unity Tour Monday has died, his family said. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph Franklin,” Franklin’s family said in a statement. “Helping others even in death, he donated…

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Parsippany Town Council Agenda Meeting – May 2, 2016

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Woman allegedly shot heroin in Wawa parking lot while her kids were in the car

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PARSIPPANY — A 33-year-old Fair Lawn woman was arrested Saturday morning after injecting heroin while sitting in a car with her children, State Police said. Elizabeth Kelley Crew was seen in the parking lot of the New Road Wawa around 8:30 a.m. by a state trooper who grew suspicious because Crew seemed unresponsive, the Daily Record…

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Boiling Springs Savings Bank Honors Local Heroes

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PARSIPPANY — May is Military Appreciation Month and to honor local heroes, Boiling Springs Savings Bank (BSSB) has introduced a new checking account, Heroes Checking. The bank is also recognizing all military and emergency service personnel by pledging to donate up to $5,000 through a Facebook promotion encouraging local residents to share the faces of their local heroes. Boiling Springs Savings Bank is located at 66 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha and can be reached by calling (973) 257-8882.

BSSB’s new Heroes Checking was designed to show appreciation for the service of our active, retired, paid and volunteer service members. This account provides amenities including interest earned on all balances, no monthly fees, and a low $100 minimum deposit to open a new account. All you need is proof of service.

“For over 75 years, our customers have been our friends and neighbors,” says Robert E. Stillwell, BSSB President and CEO. “Boiling Springs Savings Bank is dedicated to maintaining our local roots and local values, and we are honored to recognize our local heroes and thank them for their service. Heroes Checking was created for them.”

For the month of May, area residents are encouraged to post and share photos of local heroes on the bank’s Facebook page. Boiling Springs Savings Bank will donate $1 for each photo that is posted, and an additional $1 for each positive reaction, up to $5,000 total to a local police, fire, first aid or military organization. All entries to the Local Heroes Photo Campaign must be submitted by May 31, 2016. Photos can include paid, volunteer or retired members of the police, fire department, EMS/first aid, or any branch of the U.S. military. BSSB is committed to support emergency service organizations throughout Bergen, Essex, Morris and Passaic counties in New Jersey.

For more information on Heroes Checking or BSSB, visit the their web site by clicking here. Official rules for the Local Heroes Photo Campaign can be found on the Boiling Springs Facebook page by clicking here.

About Boiling Springs Savings Bank
Boiling Springs Savings Bank is a New Jersey chartered savings bank with $1.5 billion in assets. The Bank is headquartered in Rutherford and has 17 branch locations in Bergen, Essex, Morris and Passaic Counties. Boiling Springs offers a full suite of loan and deposit products, plus many services, including free mobile banking, online banking, Debit MasterCard and free bill pay services. Its deposits are insured by the FDIC. Boiling Springs Savings Bank was named one of the Best Banks to Work For in the nation by American Banker Magazine; of which Boiling Springs Savings Bank is the only bank in New Jersey listed for this prestigious award.

Car drives through windows at On The Run

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Frank L. Cahill
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On The Run, Route 10, (c) Parsippany Focus

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Officers and Parsippany Emergency Medical Services ambulance personnel responded to 2959 Route 10 at the On The Run convenience store, on Sunday, May 8 at 4:50 p.m., for a report of a motor vehicle crash into the building.

Upon arrival, officers were met by the driver of a 2008 black Honda Pilot. The driver, Mr. John P. Tierney, 44, Denville, allegedly attempted to stop his rolling vehicle after parking in a parking space, however depressed the accelerator instead of the brake.

The vehicle crashed into the interior of the building. No one inside the building was injured. Mr. Tierney suffered minor injury. His three passengers, one adult female and two chidren were also uninjured.

Damage was done to the aluminum window frame, two glass windows, display cases and various pieces of merchandise.

No charges were filed against the driver who was determined at fault due to inattention.

Eagle Towing transported the vehicle from the scene.

Accidental Discharge of a Firearm at PAL Youth Center

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The Parsippany PAL is located at 33 Baldwin Road

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Patrol Officers and Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance personnel responded to Parsippany PAL Youth Center, 33 Baldwin Road, for a report of a possible accidental discharge of a firearm.

Upon arrival, Officers were met by the accused, Mr. William Wetzler Jr.,  58, Hasbrouck Heights, who was a vendor at a coin show being held on Sunday, May 1.

Mr. Wetzler was in possession of a silver colored Walther PPK, 9mm handgun, which allegedly accidentally discharged while in his pocket.

The discharged round ricocheted on the ground and struck the victim, a 67 year old male from Toms River, who was also a vendor at the show.

Both parties suffered non-life threatening, minor injury and did not require medical attention.

Mr. Wetzler was placed under arrest and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Handgun and Negligently Discharging a Firearm in a Public Location.

He was released on his own recognizance pending court dates.

Special Council Meeting – Budget Hearing

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Councilman Michael dePierro, Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani, Paul Carifi, Jr., President Louis Valori and Vice President Robert Peluso
Council President Lou Valori
Council President Lou Valori

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council President Louis Valori, announced a special meeting date to review and discussion of the Mayor’s 2016 Budget Recommendations.

The 2016 Budget Hearings will be held on Tuesday, May 10 starting at 4:00 p.m.

The special meetings will be held at Parsippany Municipal Building located at 1001 Parsippany Boulevard.

The schedule is as follows:

SEWER UTILITY – (700, 725) J.Beckmeyer/J.Mancuso

KNOLL GOLF COURSE – (800, 825) Glenn Foesel and Ann Cucci

POLICE,OEM (240,525,330) – Chief Paul Phillips

PUBLIC WORKS (370,371,390,391,525) – Greg Schneider and J. Lizza

ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING CAP (410,525) – Greg Schneider and J.Lizza

PAR-TROY EMS (452) – Dean Snook and Ellen Sandman

LIBRARY – Jayne Beline and Dr. Joseph Weisberg

LEGAL INSURANCE (090,110) – Ann Cucci and Ellen Sandman

CONTINGENT, STATUTORY & DEFERRED (520, 530, 540, 541, 630, 640, 730, 740, 830, 840 – Ann Cucci

Any individual who is a qualified disabled person under the American with Disabilities Act may request auxiliary aids such as a sign interpreter or a tape recorder to be used for a meeting.

Auxiliary aids must be requested at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Please call (973) 263-4357 to make a request for an auxiliary aid.

Make A Difference Mondays fundraiser for Relay for Life

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Frank L. Cahill
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PARSIPPANY — The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Central Morris County’s “Angels For Hope” team, will be holding a fundraiser at the Gourmet Café on Monday, May 9.

As part of the Gourmet Café’s “Make A Difference Mondays” fundraising program, Relay For Life will receive 10% of the entire day’s proceeds regardless of whether you eat lunch or dinner, dine in or take out, or purchase a gift certificate for future use.  Please help us continue the fight against cancer, while enjoying a delicious meal!

Gourmet Café is located on 136 Baldwin Road, across from St. Peter’s Church.  Lunch – 11:30 am – 2:30 pm; Dinner – 5:00 – 8:00 pm.  For reservations, please call the Gourmet Café at (973) 316-0088.

Relay For Life of Central Morris County’s, “CARNIVAL FOR A CURE” event takes place on the campus of County College of Morris on June 4 through June 5.  Registration opens at 2:00 p.m., with opening ceremony starting at 4:00 p.m.  The luminaria ceremony starts when it gets dark, usually about 9PM.  Knowing that cancer never sleeps, this event continues all night long until 6AM.  An overnight stay is not required. 

Join us for the “Greatest Fight on Earth” and be a part of putting an end to cancer and having more birthdays.  COME ONE…COME ALL as we CELEBRATE cancer survivors and caregivers, REMEMBER loved ones lost, and FIGHT BACK against a disease that continues to take too much!.  Everyone is invited to attend the festivities, which has something for all ages. 

Special thanks to our event sponsor Western Pest Services for their continued support of Replay for Life of Central Morris County.

Should you have any questions about the event, please contact Karen DeChristopher, “Angels For Hope” Team Captain, at (973) 723-6983 or by e-mailing her at karen.dechristopher@gmail.com.  

Multi-Organ Transplant Group donates books to Library

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PARSIPPANY — Members of the Morris County Multi-Organ Transplant Group recently donated copies of, “Lily’s Little Life Lessons” children’s book series to the Parsippany Library System.  

The series explains the miracle of organ donation and are made possible through the generosity of the New Jersey Sharing Network Foundation.  Copies will be available at the Main, Mt. Tabor and Lake Hiawatha branches.  Present to accept the books was Jayne Beline, Director of the Parsippany Library System.

The Morris County Multi-Organ Transplant Group is comprised of men and women who have had heart, lung, liver, kidney, pancreas  and tissue transplants as well as those who are on the wait list and have donated organs to save the lives of others. Members live in the greater Morris County area including Boonton, Chatham, Denville, Lake Hopatcong, Morris Twp, Morristown, Parsippany, Rockaway and Randolph.

The group’s next activity is fundraising for the June 5, NJSN 5K in New Providence. Group members will participate under the “Morris Miracles” name.  To make a financial contribution, please click here.

Later this summer other group members will participate in the Transplant Games of America in Cleveland, Ohio under the name “Team Liberty.”

The transplant group meets the first Wednesday of the month, at 7:00 p.m., in the Community Room of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Station.  

The group’s next meeting is Wednesday, June 1.  For more information on this transplant group, contact Nick at (973) 984-6966.

Treat Mom to Breakfast at Applebees, Help Boy Scouts

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Applebee's employee Edgar Salazar preparing the pancakes

pancakePARSIPPANY — Boy Scout Troop 72 will be holding a Mother’s Day breakfast at Applebee’s on 1057 Route 46 East, Troy Hills Shopping Center, on Sunday, May 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Tickets cost $10.00 for adults and $8.00 for children 10 and under. All proceeds benefit the Boy Scout troop.

The breakfast meal includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, and a beverage. To get advance tickets, email andy@sadowskifamily.com.

Woman’s Club will walk to support NAMI

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PARSIPPANY — The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills (WCPTH) will participate in NAMI WALKS at the boardwalk in Seaside Park Saturday, May 14.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

The theme of this year’s walk is “Step Forward for Our Heroes.” Join their efforts to raise money for the millions of people and their families who struggle with mental illness each day.

Every two years, members of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC (NJSFWC) throughout the state support a defined special project with fundraising, in-kind donations and public awareness campaigns. NAMI New Jersey has been the Special Project for 2014-2016, offering an extraordinary opportunity to educate all communities across the state about mental illness and its impact on individuals and families through club activities and initiatives.

These past two years Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills has advocated for NAMI NJ by offering programs to help educate the community, receiving proclamations from Parsippany Mayor James Barberio, selling chocolate bars for veterans suffering from post traumatic stress syndrome and by participating in the NAMI Walks and other projects.

Last year, the club helped to raise over $1,100 from donations in the Walk at Seaside Park.

Help them raise even more this year with a tax-deductible donation. Click here to donate.

Make a donation to sponsor the Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills in the walk by sending a check, made out to: NJSFWC and earmarked NAMI NJ WALK 2016. Mail checks to Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills, P.O. Box 98, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054.

For more information, call Cathy at (973) 984-0758, or email the club at womansclubofpth@ gmail.com. Visit their website by clicking here.

For more information on NAMI NJ, click here.

Morris County School of Technology’s Visual & Performing Arts Students Win Awards

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PARSIPPANY — Morris County School of Technology’s (MCST) Visual and Performing Arts students win awards at various competitions in dance, theater and multimedia. 

Amanda Edore, a student in the Academy for Visual and Performing Arts received the Dance NJ’s Student Award for Artistic Excellence and Leadership in Dance. She was chosen based on her academic excellence, written and artistic expression, and her leadership in the field of dance.

Students in MCST’s Thespian Troupe #7890 were recognized as top finishers in their categories at the NJ Thespian Festival, which had over 700 students from New Jersey presenting work in performance and technical events. The following students were awarded: Rachel Shklyarov, Lighting Design; Dennis Shteyen, Scenic Design; Helena Pallay and Anna Taggart, Short Film; Tiffany Grossfeld, Dramatic Monolgue; Julia Majerscak and Hannah Owens, Pantomime; and Jack Ferentinos, Advanced Tech Challenge.

Students in Multimedia submitted films to SOMA FF Young Filmmakers, with all receiving Honorable Mentions and two were selected as the SOMA Film Festival Best of 2016 and chosen to screen at the festival as part of the “Local Filmmakers Program.” The films were “I Scream” by Brett Boon and “The Expected Pitch” by Harrison Kraft.

Additionally, The Academy drama production of The Government Inspector received three final nominations at the Montclair State University Theater Night Awards in the following categories: Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Comedy, Tiffany Grossfeld; Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy, Ethan Hoffman; and Outstanding Production of a Comedy, The Government Inspector. 

The Student Award for Artistic Excellence and Leadership in Dance is one of the annual Governor’s Awards in Arts Education, and is sponsored by Dance New Jersey, the official state affiliate of the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO).

The SOMA Film Festival is dedicated to presenting unique, and aspiring filmmaking from around the world. SOMA is an acronym for South Orange and Maplewood, two towns that are a short train ride from New York City and that pride themselves on artistic expression. It is home to numerous actors, actresses, filmmakers, cinematic and theatrical professionals. These two unique communities invite filmmakers into an environment where they can show their work to a highly receptive audience who both appreciate their creative endeavors and understand first-hand the immense effort it takes to make a dream come true.

Theatre Night Awards recognizes excellence in the production of high school and middle school straight plays throughout New Jersey. 

The Morris County Vocational School District provides vocational and enrichment programs that inspire and prepare students to succeed in today’s world and pursue tomorrow’s opportunities. The Academy for Visual & Performing Arts is a four-year full-time public arts high school program offering career preparation in dance and multimedia. Students also receive extensive career training in acting and technical theatre and participate in all the publicity and management roles involved in operating an arts production company.

Click here to learn about programs, including high school Career Academies, Share Time Programs, and Adult Education programs.

 

Emily Shannon Named to Stevenson University’s Dean’s List

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Emily Shannon
Emily Shannon

PARSIPPANY — Business Communication major Emily Shannon, a 2013 graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, was named to the Dean’s List for the Stevenson University Fall 2015 Semester. Students who earn the Dean’s List honor must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a grade point average of a 3.50 or better.

Stevenson University is a coeducational, independent institution widely known for its unique synthesis of traditional liberal arts education and exceptional career preparation. The 4,200 students receive an innovative education from the six academic schools- Business and Leadership, Design, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, Sciences, and Graduate & Professional Studies. Each student experiences individual attention from faculty members and extensive career preparation gained through real-world training. Two ideal locations just north of Baltimore, Maryland, in Stevenson and Owings Mills, make the University truly unique.

Stevenson University is a coeducational, independent institution widely known for its unique synthesis of traditional liberal arts education and exceptional career preparation. The 4,200 students receive an innovative education from the six academic schools- Business and Leadership, Design, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, Sciences, and Graduate and Professional Studies. Each student experiences individual attention from faculty members and extensive career preparation gained through real-world training. Two ideal locations just north of Baltimore, Maryland, in Stevenson and Owings Mills, make the University truly unique.

Stevenson University Student Molly Hoyt is a Finalist for Student Employee of the Year

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PARSIPPANY  — Stevenson University student Molly Hoyt was nominated for Student Employee of the Year Award, by their supervisor recognizing their oustanding work-ethic and contributions to Stevenson. Molly is a 2012 graduate of Parsippany Hills High School.

Stevenson University is a coeducational, independent institution widely known for its unique synthesis of traditional liberal arts education and exceptional career preparation. The 4,200 students receive an innovative education from the six academic schools- Business and Leadership, Design, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, Sciences, and Graduate and Professional Studies. Each student experiences individual attention from faculty members and extensive career preparation gained through real-world training. Two ideal locations just north of Baltimore, Maryland, in Stevenson and Owings Mills, make the University truly unique.

Partington Recognized at Lebanon Valley College’s Spring Awards

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Kaitlyn Partington

PARSIPPANY — Kaitlyn Partington of Mount Tabor was recognized for academic achievement at Lebanon Valley College’s Spring Awards and Recognition Ceremony. The Spring Awards and Recognition Ceremony recognizes excellence in natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities.

Partington, a 2013 graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, is pursuing a bachelor of science in business administration and digital communications at The Valley and won the following award: ACBSP/Rudd Awards.

The Spring Awards and Recognition Ceremony was part of the College’s Inquiry 2016 activities, which celebrated the scholarly, scientific, and creative achievements of the student body. More information is available at www.lvc.edu/inquiry.

Lebanon Valley College in Annville, Pa., welcomes 1,573 full-time undergraduates studying more than 30 challenging and sophisticated majors, as well as customized self-designed majors. Founded in 1866, LVC has graduate programs in athletic training, physical therapy, business, music education, and science education. Learn more at www.lvc.edu.

Annville is fifteen minutes east of Hershey and 35 minutes east of Harrisburg; Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore are within two hours.

Parsippany student named U.S. Presidential Scholar

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Shagun Vashisth

PARSIPPANY — A Morris Hills High School Student has been chosen to be a 2016 United States Presidential Scholar. Shagun Vashisth, of Parsippany, was named as one of 160 high school seniors who will receive the prestigious honor, U.S. Secretary of Education John King said in an announcement Wednesday. The students were selected for their academic…

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Funnybooks celebrates Annual Free Comic Book Day

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PARSIPPANY — Funnybooks Comics & Stuff, 98 North Beverwyck Road will be hosting their Fifteenth Annual Free Comic Book Day on Saturday,  May 7, between 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Everyone who stops by will get to choose a handful of free comics from this year’s free comic book day selection.

This year’s free Comic Book Day offers one of the best selections yet, including TWO exciting free Marvel comics (CAPTAIN AMERICA, and MARVEL’S CIVIL WAR II) timed to coincide with the weekend’s big Superhero movie release, CAPTAIN AMERICA III CIVIL WAR. There’s also a bounty of great, All-Ages titles, like the New DC Comics’ SUPERHERO GIRLS, along with SPONGEBOB, SIMPSONS, and even GRUMPY CAT!

Besides all the free comics, Funnybooks will also have sketch artists on hand to draw your favorite superhero characters (beginning at 11:00 a.m.) and you can also take a photo with some of your favorite superheroes – including BATMAN and CAPTAIN AMERICA – beginning at 12:00 noon. And, if you want to “cosplay” with us, Funnybooks encourages everyone to put on their best comic book-related costume and JOIN THE FUN!

For a list of this year’s free Comic Book Day comics, visit Funnybooks’ website funnyrama.com and click on the free Comic Book Day  tab.

Funnybooks will be celebrating 24 Years this June.

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