PARSIPPANY — Applebee’s Bar and Grill, 1057 Route 46, Parsippany and other locations in New Jersey are bewitching guests young and old with a kids eat free Halloween special for costumed children on Wednesday, October 31 featuring recently added menu items as well as Spooky Sips cocktails with a bite all month long.

Specifically, families who dine-in at Applebee’s in costume on Halloween will receive up to two free kids’ meals with each adult entrée purchase. Children ages 12 and under can choose any entrée on the Applebee’s Kids’ Menu, accompanied by their choice of a side dish, and juice, milk, chocolate milk or lemonade. The newly revamped Kids’ Menu includes delicious items like the Chicken Quesadilla, Grilled Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, Chicken Taco and more. Applebee’s Kids’ Menu offers 21 menu items and more than 200 combinations of entrées, sides and beverages, to create Kids LiveWell – approved meals.

Adults who want to get in on the Halloween spirit can enjoy the following spine-chilling drink specials throughout October:

• DOLLAR ZOMBIE – Electric-blue-colored drink with rum and pineapple, passion fruit, cherry and lime flavors, served with a gummy brain garnish
• $5 Dracula’s Juice – A drink to really sink your teeth into, featuring Bacardi Superior, DeKuyper Razzmatazz, blackberry and Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail topped with frozen lemonade and served in a signature Mucho glass
• $5 Boo Lagoon – A frighteningly delicious drink made with Bacardi Superior, DeKuyper Blue Curacao, lime and orange juice, topped with a gummy shark and rimed with red sugar served in a Mucho glass

The Halloween specials are available at Applebee’s locations owned and operated by Doherty Enterprises in New Jersey, Long Island, Florida and Georgia. In New Jersey, Applebee’s is located in Brick, Bridgewater, Butler, Clark, Clifton, East Hanover, Edison, Flemington, Garfield, Hackensack, Hackettstown, Hillsborough, Howell, Jersey City, Jersey Gardens, Kearny, Lacey, Linden, Manahawkin, Manalapan, Manchester, Middletown, Milltown, Mt. Olive, Newark, Newton, North Bergen, Northvale, Ocean, Paramus, Parsippany, Phillipsburg, Piscataway, Rockaway, Tinton Falls, Toms River, Totowa, Union, Wall and Woodbridge.

Established in 1985, Doherty Enterprises, Inc. is recognized as the 68^th largest privately-held business in the New York Metro area by Crain’s Business and the 15^th  largest franchisee in the United States as ranked in the Restaurant Finance Monitor, operating seven restaurant concepts including: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Panera Bread, Chevys Fresh Mex, Quaker Steak & Lube, Noodles & Company, and two of its own concepts, The Shannon Rose Irish Pub and Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas. In 2017, Nation’s Restaurant News ranked Doherty Enterprises as the 78^th largest Foodservice revenue company in the United States. To date, Doherty Enterprises owns and operates over 150 restaurants in northern, southern and central New Jersey, on Long Island, as well as locations throughout Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and sections of Florida and Georgia. The Doherty vision is to be the “Best Food Service Company in the Communities We Serve” and its mission is to “Wow Every Guest Every Time, Wow Our People, Wow Our Communities and Wow Our Suppliers.” (www.DohertyInc.com).

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar offers a lively casual dining experience combining simple, craveable American fare, classic drinks and local drafts. All Applebee’s restaurants are owned and operated by entrepreneurs dedicated to serving their local communities, and offering quality food and drinks with genuine, neighborly service. Applebee’s is one of the world’s largest casual dining brands; as of June 30, 2018, there were 1,883 Applebee’s franchise restaurants in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and 13 other countries. Applebee’s is franchised by subsidiaries of Dine Brands Global Inc. [NYSE: DIN], which is one of the world’s largest full-service restaurant companies.

PARSIPPANY — Wise Animal Rescue held a kissing booth at IHOP, 792 Route 46, on Sunday, October 15.

Visitors received puppy kisses at the kissing booth for $5.00 and had the opportunity to visit with adoptable pups.

Wise Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing dogs who need it most.

They strive to create a world where no dog is neglected, abused, or homeless. Wise Animal Rescue (W.A.R.) advocates and educates for the misrepresentation of bully breeds, the dangers of backyard breeding and puppy mills, and the inhumane practice of dog baiting or fighting. We accept and support all dogs, regardless of breed, size, or past, and encourage others to do the same.

Founded by Tiziana Wise in the beginning 2016, W.A.R. partners with trainers, veterinary practices, and other animal welfare personnel to ensure that the dogs have everything they need to take their next steps into a better life. All dogs are spayed or neutered, up-to-date on shots, and many are professionally trained.

W.A.R is a volunteer-based and rely on amazing supporters to assist in reaching the goal of saving the lives of homeless, mistreated dogs. To adopt, volunteer, or foster click here and fill out an application.All of the dogs are in foster homes prior to adoption as they do not have a shelter facility. W.A.R. serves the Greater New Jersey Area and is based in Parsippany.

Available animals’ pictures and profiles can be found on the website as well.

Like them on Facebook (Wise Animal Rescue) and follow them on Instagram (@wiseanimalrescue) to find out ways to help in the efforts and to stay updated on their incredible dogs.

PARSIPPANY — The EMS Council of New Jersey’s (EMSCNJ) held their annual Symposium and Trade Show at the Sheraton Parsippany Hotel, 199 Smith Road, from October 12 to October 14.

The event included nearly four dozen EMT education-credit seminars, trade show exhibits and vendors with the latest medical and rescue equipment, a Parsippany Rescue and Recovery Unit confined-space rescue demonstration, an antique ambulance display and contest, EMS-related merchandise booths, a Tricky Tray auction and 50/50 raffles, Friday night “American Country Buffet” and Saturday banquet with live entertainment.

Parsippany Rescue and Recovery performs a live demonstration each year. This year they were demonstrating on how to approach a scene and how they work in conjunction with Emergency Medical Services. They first have the lieutenants approach the scene walk a 360 figure out what is wrong and then come back to the members and they bring the tools and stabilize the vehicles. Then they make an entry for EMS to get into the vehicle and to stabilize the patient while Rescue and Recovery finishes extricate in the vehicles to remove all of the occupants of the vehicle.

PARSIPPANY — If you live in the Intervale 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 the Intervale area.

This meeting will be held on Thursday, October 18 at 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Parsippany-Troy Hills Municipal Building, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard.

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.

PARSIPPANY — Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar presents a check for $44,590.50 to Liz Scott, executive director, Alex’s Lemonade Stand and Alex’s mom, who accepted the donation on behalf of the charity dedicated to eradicating childhood cancer on October 3. Throughout July, Applebee’s locations owned and operated by Doherty Enterprises in Florida, Georgia, New Jersey and Long Island donated 100 percent of proceeds from sales of its paper lemons and 25 cents from sales of its Summer Squeeze cocktails raising a total of $44,590.50, of which $11,153.25 was raised in New Jersey. The month-long campaign marks the 14^th straight year that Applebee’s franchisees have supported Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, with nearly $10 million in fundraising proceeds generated to benefit the organization since 2005.

In New Jersey, Applebee’s is located in Parsippany,  Brick, Bridgewater, Butler, Clark, Clifton, East Hanover, Edison, Flemington, Garfield, Hackensack, Hackettstown, Hillsborough, Howell, Jersey City, Jersey Gardens, Kearny, Lacey, Manahawkin, Manalapan, Manchester, Middletown, Milltown, Mt. Olive, Newark, Newton, North Bergen, Northvale, Ocean, Paramus, Phillipsburg, Piscataway, Rockaway, Tinton Falls, Toms River, Totowa, Union, Wall and Woodbridge.

Established in 1985, Doherty Enterprises, Inc. is recognized as the 68th largest privately-held business in the New York Metro area by Crain’s Business and the 15th  largest franchisee in the United States as ranked in the Restaurant Finance Monitor, operating seven restaurant concepts including: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Panera Bread, Chevys Fresh Mex, Quaker Steak & Lube, Noodles & Company, and two of its own concepts, The Shannon Rose Irish Pub and Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas. In 2017, Nation’s Restaurant News ranked Doherty Enterprises as the 78^th largest Foodservice revenue company in the United States. To date, Doherty Enterprises owns and operates over 150 restaurants in northern, southern and central New Jersey, on Long Island, as well as locations throughout Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and sections of Florida and Georgia. The Doherty vision is to be the “Best Food Service Company in the Communities We Serve” and its mission is to “Wow Every Guest Every Time, Wow Our People, Wow Our Communities and Wow Our Suppliers.” (www.DohertyInc.com).

About Applebee’s®

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar offers a lively casual dining experience combining simple, craveable American fare, classic drinks and local drafts. All Applebee’s restaurants are owned and operated by entrepreneurs dedicated to serving their local communities, and offering quality food and drinks with genuine, neighborly service. Applebee’s is one of the world’s largest casual dining brands; as of June 30, 2018, there were 1,883 Applebee’s franchise restaurants in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and 13 other countries. Applebee’s is franchised by subsidiaries of Dine Brands Global Inc. [NYSE: DIN], which is one of the world’s largest full-service restaurant companies.

About Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation

Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of cancer patient Alexandra “Alex” Scott (1996-2004). In 2000, 4-year-old Alex announced that she wanted to hold a lemonade stand to raise money to help find a cure for all children with cancer. Since Alex held that first stand, the Foundation bearing her name has evolved into a national fundraising movement, complete with thousands of supporters across the country carrying on her legacy of hope. To date, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a registered 501(c)3 charity, has raised more than $150 million toward fulfilling Alex’s dream of finding a cure, funding over 800 pediatric cancer research projects nationally. In addition, ALSF provides support to families affected by childhood cancer through programs such as Travel For Care and SuperSibs. For more information on Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, visit AlexsLemonade.org.

“As Mayor of a diverse town like Parsippany, I’ve strived to celebrate all of the cultures that make up our community, from Italian to Indian.  I’m proud that our Governor recognizes that our state’s diversity is one of our great strengths, and it was my honor to be recognized at his administration’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.”

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Patrol Officer Kurza responded to a residence on Kingston Road for a theft at 9:27 a.m. on Tuesday, October 9.

Upon his arrival, he spoke to the victim who stated his Husqvarna 315X Automatic Lawn Mower was stolen from his front yard while it was in the process of cutting the grass. The theft is believed to have occurred around 7:40 a.m.

This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.

PARSIPPANY — The Officers and members of Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire District 5 is holding an open house on Sunday, October 21 between 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Fire Prevention Month 2018 focuses on “Look, Listen, Learn.”

Throughout the open house residents will get important information from members on fire safety, ways to prevent fire, and have our members answer any questions you may have.

Also, take the opportunity to a look at all of our apparatus and equipment we use to protect the residents and businesses of not only our District but the Township of Parsippany.

In addition residents will see the specialized equipment such as Hazmat, Vehicle Extrication, and Water Rescue or participate in any or all of the activities that will be set up such as Stop, Drop, and Roll.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department is located at 180 Old Bloomfield Avenue.