Par Hills Cross Country team held Car Wash

Andriana Levytsky and Riya Patel holding signs promoting the car wash
Andriana Levytsky and Riya Patel holding signs promoting the car wash

PARSIPPANY − The Pasippany Hills Cross Country Team held a car was this past Sunday, September 27 to raise funds for their team. The car wash was held at Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire Department District 3, Halsey Road.

Cross County member washing the Police vehicle during the fundraiser
Cross County member Jimmy Fox washing the Police vehicle during the fundraiser

 

Today is National Coffee Day!

PARSIPPANY  — Whether you like it hot, iced, sweetened or even infused with nitrogen, there’s no denying that coffee is one of America’s favorite beverages.

According to the National Coffee Association, Americans spend over $40 billion a year on coffee with the average person shelling out just over $20 a week for their favorite cup of joe.

But today is National Coffee Day so a few of America’s biggest coffee shops are showing their appreciation by handing out free or discounted cups to coffee lovers across the country.

Here’s a list of national freebies and deals to help you get your caffeine fix:

Dunkin’ Donuts: Free medium cup of Dunkin’ Donuts hot or iced dark roast coffee.  Limit one per guest and deal is only available at participating locations.

JetBlue: If you’re traveling today, Jet Blue is offering Mint customers the opportunity to
enjoy complimentary espresso brews from the Brooklyn Roasting Company.

Krispy Kreme: Guests can enjoy one free small coffee and original glazed donut.

Staples: Post a photo on social media with your coffee mug and the hashtag #OfficeMugShot for the chance to win a free pack of coffee.

Wawa: Free coffee in any size.

Whole Foods: The grocery store is celebrating all month long with 25 cent cups of 12-ounce coffee.

Cumberland Farms: Consumers of this convenience store chain can text FREECOFFEE to 33733 to get a free iced or hot coffee of any size from one of its 600 stores. Added bonus: starting on October 9, consumers can get free coffee on Fridays at the chain; the offer expires at the end of that month.

If your favorite spot for coffee is not on our list, and they are offering coffee specials today, email news@parsippanyfocus.com, and we will add it!

Outdoor Movies at St. Gregory’s

PARSIPPANY — Outdoor cinema makes a return to Parsippany on Saturday, October 17, as the Films For Thought Series kicks off at Saint Gregory’s Episcopal Church with a screening of beloved cartoons from the Sixties and Seventies. Besides being outdoors (weather permitting) the most notable aspect of the evening will be that it features projection from real film, just like at the drive in theaters of old. Due to the proliferation of digital media, film projection, especially of cartoons, is a phenomenon that most kids have never experienced. “We know that technology marches on but we want to provide an opportunity for young people to experience the depth and clarity of real film projection before its gone forever,” said event mastermind, Dave Sica. “Plus these cartoons are classics and worth a watch in their own right.”

Event organizers will employ a giant, inflatable movie screen, 16mm projectors and state of the art sound to enhance the experience. Kids of all ages are welcome. Admission is free. Lawn chairs and blankets are recommended. The first cartoon will be shown at 7:00 p.m.

Hot cider, coffee and light snacks will be available for purchase. If the weather does not cooperate the event will be re-located inside as the Series has done in the past. Saint Gregory’s is located at 480 S. Beverwyck Road.

For more information please call the church office at 973-887-5879.

Blood Donors at Community Blood Services will Receive Restaurant Gift Card

PARSIPPANY — Community Blood Services invites its volunteer donors to make a life-giving blood, platelet or plasma donation on Monday, October 12 and get a “thank you” restaurant gift card. 

Any blood, platelet or plasma donor who donates that day at the Paramus, Parsippany or Montvale donor centers will receive a gift card redeemable at a number of popular restaurant chains, including Olive Garden, Red Lobster and Longhorn Steakhouse.

Donors can call (201) 251-3703 for hours and locations and to schedule an appointment. Whole blood donors can also walk in but an appointment is needed to donate platelets. You can also schedule online by clicking here.

O negative donors are especially needed because this blood type is in most demand by local hospitals. As the universal blood type, it can be transfused to any patient in need regardless of their own blood type. Platelets are also urgently needed to treat patients diagnosed with cancer or other blood disorders.

Whole blood donors must be healthy, 17-75 years old (16 years old with parental consent) and weigh at least 110 pounds.

Community Blood Service is a not-for-profit organization that provides blood and blood products to more than 20 hospitals in New Jersey and New York, including Atlantic Health System Hospitals, HackensackUMC, St. Joseph’s Healthcare System in Paterson/Wayne and The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood. 

Community Blood Services is located at 1259 Route 46 East and can be reached by calling (973) 676-4700.

Parsippany Ice 12U are Tournament Champs

PARSIPPANY — This past weekend, September 26 and Septembr 27 the 12U Parsippany Ice Team were the champions of the Fall Friendly Softball Tournament held in Long Valley. Pictured with their well earned trophies are from left to right: Manager Jason Adams and Coach Norm Gong. Players Rosa Marfia, Haley Belfiore, Chloe Budd, Kiersten Koch, Sabrina Gong, Madison Thiel, Lauren Hernandez, Carlee Urban, Abigail Adams, and Laura Swan. Not pictured: Coach Greg Duska and players Katie Duska and Mikayla Swan.

 

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