PARSIPPANY — Knollwood Elementary School will be hosting a Tricky Tray on Thursday, April 26 at the Hanover Manor.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. The price is $45.00 per person which includes a sheet of Tier 1 tickets.
Ticket sale information is located there as well as Ticket Bundle pre-orders and table charts.
If you have any questions, please contact knollwood5thgrade@gmail.com. 100% of the proceeds go back to Knollwood School!
PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany welcomed new member Joe Plescia at a recent meeting. Club President Frank Cahill presented Mr. Plescia with his membership plaque and Club President-Elect Karen DeChristopher placed the official Kiwanis membership on Joe.
Joe is the Superintendent of Recreation for Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills.
Frank Cahill said “We welcome Mr. Plescia to this global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.”
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets every Thursday at 7:15 a.m. at Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46. For more information on Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany click here.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers responded to a call of a person inside an abandoned home on Morris Avenue at 7:02 p.m. on Sunday, February 4. After arriving on scene Patrol Officers Jeffrey Williams, Arthur Ohlsen, Brian Keck, and Class II Special Officer Paul Christal made contact with Christina Miller, 50, Glen Lyon, PA.
After a brief investigation it was determined that a properly affixed notice of eviction was placed on the house from the Morris County Superior Court. Ms. Miller was charged with defiant trespass.
She was released on her own recognizance pending her court date.
Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Patrol Officers Christopher Dottino and Jesse Hughes were patrolling the parking lot of Red Roof Inn, 855 Route 46, at 3:26 a.m. on Sunday, February 4, when they were advised by a passerby that fight was occurring on the other side of the building.
As they arrived on scene, a male identified as Stephen Laverty, 20, Morris Plains, immediately began to run away from the officers and initially failed to stop when told to do so. Mr. Laverty eventually stopped running and was detained by responding officers. While speaking to Mr. Laverty he began yelling while seated outside of the motel. He also shouted profanities at a passing pedestrian and officers.
He was subsequently arrested for disorderly conduct and transported to police headquarters. He was processed and charged with disorderly conduct.
He was released on his own recognizance pending his court date.
Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
RANDOLPH — County College of Morris (CCM) offers an easy-to-use online Faculty Speakers Bureau for civic organizations, nonprofits, and other groups looking to find a speaker to inform their audiences.
The service is part of CCM’s mission to deliver exceptional programs to the larger community and to assist individuals in their quest for lifelong learning and professional development.
The bureau features more than 30 full-time CCM faculty members who can speak on a wide range of topics, including alternative fuels, criminal justice and policing, cyber security, fantasy and myth, journalism, meditation, philosophy, public relations, understanding Islam, women in STEM and much more.
Those interested in securing a speaker can visit the online Faculty Speaker Bureau by clicking here to select a topic and contact the appropriate faculty member to arrange for time, location, equipment and any other details related to the desired event.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Patrol Officer Garza was speaking to Matthew Diana, 25, Orange, who approached him while he was on a traffic stop on Halsey Road (near Summit Road). This incident occurred on Saturday, February 3 at 11:51 a.m.
Mr. Diana thought the vehicle that Officer Garza had pulled over was his car service that he had requested. Patrol Officers Zachary Koch and Gregory Bloete responded to assist Officer Garza. While speaking to Mr. Diana, officers detected the odor of marijuana emanating from him.
After a brief investigation it was determined that he had three active warrants for his arrest. He was placed under arrest and found to be in possession of marijuana. Mr. Diana requested his belongings be turned over to a female who lives in close proximity to where they were currently located. Officers made contact with Jessica Faber, 19, Parsippany, and found that she also had an active warrant for her arrest. She was placed under arrest due to her active warrant.
Both individuals were transported to police headquarters and processed. Ms. Faber was able to post the $250.00 bail on her traffic warrant for failure to appear from Hillside Municipal Court. She was released pending her new court date.
Mr. Diana was charged with Possession of less than 50 grams of Marijuana.
He was released on his own recognizance pending his court date on the Parsippany charge. His custody was transferred to the Clifton Police Department since he could not post the $1000.00 bail for the active warrant from their municipal court.
Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
PARSIPPANY — On Saturday, February 10 at 1:30 p.m. Ms. Somasundaram Kavitha was traveling on Parsippany Boulevard and while attempting to turn left in the driveway of Morris Hills Shopping Center, struck a vehicle driven by Mr. Mahendra Patel.
Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance Squad transported Ms. Smita Patel, a passenger, to Morristown Medical Center.
Ms. Somasundaram was driving a 2016 Black Honda CRV, which was eventually towed from the scene by Powdermill Towing.
Ms. Patel was driving a 2005 Red Dodge Durango, which was also towed from the scene by Powdermill Towing.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officer Robert Apell determined Ms. Somasundaram was at fault and she was issued a summons for careless driving.
PARSIPPANY — Atlantis Sports Clubs and Spa, located at 199 Smith Road, inside the Sheraton Parsippany Hotel, is one of the newest members to join the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.
Atlantis Sports Clubs goal is for you to succeed in achieving optimum health and wellness. Whether you are new to fitness, seasoned athlete, want to relax in the sauna and steam rooms, or swim in our salt water pool, Atlantis Sports Clubs will help you reach your goal to for you to succeed in achieving your health and fitness goals. We believe that results are attain a great fitness experience that will restore and enhance your mind and body leaving you feeling refreshed, alive, and ready to meet life’s challenges.
Atlantis is open Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
PACC is a service organization for businesses, merchants, residents, and volunteers that provides education, information, and networking opportunities to the Parsippany Area. PACC works with our local and county governments and stand ready to pursue any matter that can make our community a better place in which to live, conduct business, and make a living. PACC promotes a healthy and more prosperous economic climate.
For more information on Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce, click here.
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany High School Band Boosters hosted a Family Trivia Night fundraiser on Saturday, February 10 at the Parsippany PAL Youth Center, 33 Baldwin Road.
Teams of eight competed to see who comes out on top with categories that span a broad range of topics. All ages were welcomed. There were a total of 100 questions and team #5 came in first place. Team #5 members were Dave Reagan, Bonnie Reagan, Rebecca Reagan, Sarah Katz, Lonne Katz, Abby Katz and Paula Katz.
The volunteers who planned, organized the event were Ann Berdetta, Bonnie Gessling, Sanjay and Archana Kakirde, Niketa Lad, Peter and Nora Lustig and Tom and Betty Wyka.
Band Parent Betty Wyka was the emcee for the evening.
The following businesses and individuals help make the event successful: Fine Arts Connection, Greg Contaldi, The Gessling Family, The Lee Family, The Lopez Family, The Martucci Family, Jimm Volarich, Longhorn Steakhouse, Doherty Enterprises (Applebee’s of Parsippany), Lake Hiawatha Swim Club, Parsippany Focus, Therapeutic Massage and Training Center, Annabella’s, Delicious and Best, Jersey Mike’s, Kabab Paradise and Taco Bao.
The Parsippany High School Band Boosters would like to thank Mr. Dalakian and Mrs. Neglio for all they do for the music education at Parsippany High School.
RANDOLPH — From gaming to training surgeons, virtual reality (VR) has become an increasingly used technology for both entertainment and learning. Recognizing that VR will only continue to grow as it becomes even more prevalent in our lives, County College of Morris (CCM) has launched an Associate in Applied Science degree in VR.
The degree will be offered starting with the Fall 2018 semester as part of the college’s Photography Technology Program. There also will be a great number of opportunities for CCM students in other programs to work with VR as well.
“Photographers and video graphic artists have been a major source of object based and real-world modeling, which is why we are incorporating this new degree option into our Photography Technology Program,” explains Nieves Gruneiro-Roadcap, chair of the Department of Art and Design. “We’ll also be using the latest technologies including Oculus Rift Headsets.”
Students enrolled in the program will study a range of areas, including photography, digital imaging, computer science and narrative storytelling in virtual, augmented and mixed reality.
“What we are offering is a rigorous program so students can take advantage of a wide range of opportunities, from immediate entrance into the job market to continuing on to earn a bachelor’s degree,” says Dr. Bruce Dutra, dean of the School of Liberal Arts. “This degree program will also prepare students for other innovative programs being offered at four-year institutions.”
For additional information, contact the Department of Art and Design at (973) 328-5446 or email Professor Gruneiro-Roadcap by clicking here.
PARSIPPANY — The University of Alabama awarded some 2,077 degrees during winter commencement December 16. Among the recipients are Darshana Chandrashekar earned a degree in Master of Science and James O. Hurst earned a degree in Bachelor of Science in Commerce & Business Administration
With a beautiful campus, dozens of challenging academic programs, expert and world-renowned faculty and numerous opportunities for service and growth, The University of Alabama is a place where legends are made. UA offers its students a premier educational, cultural and social experience with more than 200 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. The campus gives students the opportunity to interact with nationally renowned faculty performing cutting-edge research.
The University of Alabama, the state’s oldest and largest public institution of higher education, is a student-centered research university that draws the best and brightest to an academic community committed to providing a premier undergraduate and graduate education. UA is dedicated to achieving excellence in scholarship, collaboration and intellectual engagement; providing public outreach and service to the state of Alabama and the nation; and nurturing a campus environment that fosters collegiality, respect and inclusivity.
PARSIPPANY — Maria Jacob was one of 41 students from University of the Sciences’ physician assistant studies program to join the ranks of professionals following the fourth annual White Coat Ceremony on Thursday, February 1.
The ceremony for the class of 2019 commemorated the formal presentation of a white coat for physician assistant students as they begin working clinically with patients in hospitals and outpatient settings. At the ceremony, the students recited the oath of a physician assistant, a gesture to reinforce their commitment to working with patients compassionately and to enhancing their health and well-being.
Jacob continues on the path to a master of science in physician assistant studies.
University of the Sciences has prepared students to be leaders and practitioners in the healthcare and science fields for nearly 200 years. Key to its distinctive education is a tradition of hands-on research and experiential learning that is evident in every graduate who has walked its campus. Since its founding in 1821 as Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, the first college of pharmacy in North America, USciences has grown to more than 30 degree-granting programs from bachelor’s through doctoral degrees in the health sciences, bench sciences, and healthcare business and policy fields. Discover how USciences students are proven everywhere they go at usciences.edu.
PARSIPPANY — The Georgia Institute of Technology presented degrees to approximately 3,100 undergraduate and graduate students during the Institute’s 254th Commencement exercises on December 15-16, 2017, at the McCamish Pavilion.
Anoop Alla earned degree in Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering and Godswill Oletu earned a degree in Master of Science in Computer Science.
One of the nation’s leading research universities, the Georgia Institute of Technology is in the business of creating the next – the next idea, the next technology, and the next legion of agile minds well equipped to imagine and engineer our future. More than 25,000 undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled, and Georgia Tech is ranked in the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News and World Report. For more information visit www.gatech.edu.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Christian School’s boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball teams held their senior night after their games vs. Faith Christian (PA), on Friday, February 9.
In the girls’ basketball game, the Lady Patriots defeated Faith 48-18 with senior Elizabeth Moger leading the team with 13 points. Senior Alyssa Chellaraj added 8 points and senior Lily Jules contributed 4 points in the victory. With the win, the Lady Patriots moved to 13-0 in conference play and 21-2 overall. The Lady Patriots clinched their first regular season conference title since the 2010-2011 season.
Varsity Girls Basketball Head Coach David Detwiler said, “Congratulations to our Senior girls! They have led by their example and hard work. They have led our team to an undefeated season in league play with one game to play. With tonight’s win, our team has clinched their first regular season championship in seven years. We wish each of them all the best as they move on to new experiences and challenges, and we will greatly miss their leadership abilities. May God richly bless them as they pursue His will for their life in the future!”
In the boy’s game, Parsippany Christian defeated Faith, 45-25. Senior Patrick Vance Jr. led the team with 14 points. Fellow seniors George Gonzalez, Mark Piezema and Kervensky Noel each contributed 6 points in the game. With their win, the boy’s team is 11-4 in conference play and 14-10 overall. Should Parsippany Christian defeat Trinity Christian on Monday, the boy’s varsity team will clinch the second seed in the upcoming conference tournament.
After the games, each senior was introduced to the audience and their parents joined them at center court. For the girls’ team, Elizabeth Moger, Lily Jules and Alyssa Chellaraj were honored and for the boys’ team, Michael Jetton, Patrick Vance Jr., Mark Piezema, Luke Leach, George Gonzalez and captain Kervensky Noel were honored with their parents.
PARSIPPANY — Troy Hills Elementary School finished our “Souper” Bowl Soup Drive with an amazing finish. They collected 850 cans of soup to donate to the Parsippany Food Pantry.
The event was coordinated by Kiwanis K-Kid’s fundraiser. Every student participated in the donation of the cans of soup. The K-Kids made posters and flyers, and they went to all classes to spread the word and collected the cans of soup.
As you can see from the pictures, the students kept track of how many cans each grade brought in.
This was the rundown of how many each class brought in (plus an additional 43 cans that weren’t soup). As you can see, Kindergarten was the big winner:
| Kindergarten | 187 Cans |
| Third Grade | 176 Cans |
| First Grade | 141 Cans |
| Fourth Grade | 134 Cans |
| Second Grade | 98 Cans |
| Fifth Grade | 71 Cans |
Troy Hills Elementary K-Kids is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany.
PARSIPPANY — Liquid Church was selected to host “Night To Shine” sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, an unforgettable prom night experience designed especially for teens and adults ages 14+ with special needs. This year, Liquid Church turned the special event into New Jersey’s largest Night To Shine prom, with over 500 guests and 1000 volunteers gathered under one roof, in the church’s brand-new Broadcast Campus on Webro Road. The event was held on Friday, February 9.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano said “An impressive event in scope, scale, and heart.”
Guests at Night To Shine received the VIP treatment, with a red carpet prom entrance and friendly paparazzi snapping their photo. Once inside the guests visited stations for shoe shining, corsages and boutonnieres, limo rides, and games before they entered the main event – dancing! The highlight of the evening was the crowning ceremony, where each Night To Shine guest is crowned a prom king or queen.
Respite Rooms throughout Liquid Church had events all evening, from magicians, bingo, comedians and live music to entertain the guests.
“It’s truly our privilege and passion to serve families with special needs. We want our honored guests to feel supported as they engage with their peers, to feel a sense of belonging, and to recognize their God-given potential. Hosting Night To Shine is an incredible way that we do this at Liquid Church,” said Tim Lucas, lead pastor and founder of Liquid Church. “We know that New Jersey has the highest rate of Autism in the nation. The need here is tremendous, and so we’re not only hosting this event for the third year in a row, but in 2018 we’re turning it into one of New Jersey’s biggest parties – gathering more guests and volunteers in one location than ever before!”
This year the event drew 90,000 guests at 537 churches nationwide and in 16 countries, supported by 175,000 volunteers, celebrated 90,000 kings and queens at Night to Shine, an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs.
“Night to Shine is my favorite night of the year! It’s also a favorite night for thousands and thousands of kings and queens all over the world that we crown at the end of this prom. Every town, every village, every state, and every country needs to host a Night to Shine for their special needs community. It’s a time in which people can work together and be a part of something significant and life-changing – and be blessed in the process. It’s about being a part of one team, God’s team,” said Tim Tebow, founder of the Tim Tebow Foundation.
Worldwide, 375 churches honored more than 75,000 kings and queens of the prom in 2017 with the help of 150,000 volunteers across 50 states and 11 counties, showing tremendous growth since Night To Shine launched in 2015 with 44 host churches, 7,000 guests and the help of 15,000 volunteers. Night To Shine 2018 promises to be the biggest event yet, with over 500 locations already signed up to participate around the world.
For additional information on Night to Shine hosted by Liquid Church in Parsippany click here.
For more information on the worldwide movement of Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation click here.
Liquid Church is one of New Jersey’s fastest-growing Christian churches. Officially launched in 2007 by Lead Pastor Tim Lucas, the church’s vision and mission is to “Saturate the State with the Gospel of Jesus Christ,” with six campuses in Essex, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, and Union Counties. Each week, over 4,000 people experience Liquid Church’s worship services in New Jersey and around the globe through Church Online. As part of its global outreach, Liquid provides clean drinking water to the poorest of the poor, with dozens of completed wells in several countries including El Salvador and Nicaragua – and most recently, Rwanda! Liquid Church’s innovative approaches to outreach and ministry have been spotlighted by CNN, FOX News, and The Today Show. For more information click here.
The Tim Tebow Foundation exists to bring Faith, Hope and Love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need. That mission is being fulfilled every day through the foundation’s seven areas of outreach, including W15H, Timmy’s Playrooms, Orphan Care, Adoption Aid, the Tebow CURE Hospital, Team Tebow and Night to Shine. For more information on the Tim Tebow Foundation click here.
PARSIPPANY — Wise Animal Rescue held a kissing booth at Petco, 1111 Route 46, on Saturday, February 10.
Visitors received puppy kisses at the kissing booth for $5.00 and had the opportunity to visit with adoptable pups.
The event was held in memory for Lola. Lola was there in our hearts and she was looking down from heaven.
Wise Animal Rescue will hold another Kissing Booth event again on Saturday, February 17 at Petco.
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 Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills will meet on Monday, February 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lake Parsippany Rescue & Recovery Building, 100 Centerton Drive. The club is a great group of women of all ages and walks of life committed to volunteerism and service to the community.
After a short business meeting, Don MacGowan, Volunteer Program Coordinator from The Seeing Eye in Morristown will be the guest speaker. Established in 1929, The Seeing Eye provides specially bred and trained dogs to guide people who are blind. Seeing Eye dog users experience greatly enhanced mobility and independence, allowing them to retain their active lifestyles despite blindness. Mr. MacGowan oversees the Community Outreach Program for The Seeing Eye. He will be bringing “George”, a ten-year old Golden Retriever with him to assist him in his speaking engagement!
The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC (NJSFWC), which is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service. For more information call Cathy at (973) 984-0758, e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com or click here to view 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 — Frank Cahill, President of Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany and Davey Willans, Liaison to the Parsippany Hills High School Key Club recognized six students for their volunteer work during a fundraiser at Applebees.
The fundraiser was organized to raise funds for the Anderson Family, whose home was destroyed during a Christmas night fire.
The students receiving recognition are Andrea Potesta, Ana Duarte, Cindy Lam, Irene Hsiehand Wasay Noor.
Parsippany Hills High School Key Club is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany supports nine K-Kids clubs: Lake Parsippany Elementary School, Eastlake Elementary School, Mt. Tabor Elementary School, Littleton Elementary School, Lake Hiawatha Elementary School, Troy Hills Elementary School, Northvail Elementary School, Knollwood School and Rockaway Meadow Elementary School; two builders clubs: Central Middle School and Brooklawn Middle School; two Key Clubs: Parsippany Hills High School and Parsippany High School and one Aktion Club.
PARSIPPANY — Members of Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council unanimously approved a Resolution to reappoint Ann M. Cucci as Chief Financial Officer of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills at the agenda meeting held on Tuesday, February 6.
Councilman Michael J. dePierro said “Ann is an excellent CFO, and a lovely person. I have seen her working after normal working hours many, many times. It was my pleasure to make the motion to reappoint her.”
“I was pleased to see Ann Cucci reappointed as CFO of our Township. Ann has always made herself available to me whenever I had questions in any aspect regarding financial matters. I look forward to working with her now and in the future,” said Loretta Gragnani, Councilwoman.
Cucci, was first appointed on August 19, 2014 as “Director of Finance, Treasurer and Comptroller” by former Mayor James Barberio.
The Township Council confirmed Mayor Michael Soriano’s reappointment for a four year term commencing retroactively on January 1, 2017.
Prior to joining Parsippany in 2014, she was the Chief Financial Officer of Morristown since March 2012, and she was the CFO, Treasurer, Qualified Purchasing Agent for the Southeast Morris Municipal Utilities Authority, from 1999 to 2012.
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