Morris County Library: Open Mic Night on Thursdays
Morris County Library sponsors Open Mic Night from 6-8 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month — that means tomorrow!
Morris County Library welcomes performers of all types – musicians, comedians, poets, storytellers and multimedia presenters. Performer are encouraged to sign up in advance. Walk-ins are accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. All are invited, though some material may be of an adult nature.
The library will provide a PA sound system, electronic keyboard, LCD multimedia projection system. For more information and performers sign ups, contact Laurence Ross at 973-285-6948 or email lross@co.morris.nj.us.
Don’t miss out on this haunting lecture! Enjoy a spooky night out with Specter Seekers Paranormal Society’s Founder and 25-year veteran paranormal investigator Frank Rigillo, and discover the science of ghost hunting. Learn the different methods and equipment used during an investigation, and check out real ghost hunting equipment.
Date:
Friday, March 1
Time:
7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location:
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morris Township.
Cost:
$25 per person.
Contact:
Preregistration is required. To register, https://tinyurl.com/ParanormalLecture2019.
Meet at the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Blvd., Chatham Township.
Saturday, February 9
Eagle Watching Trip
Ages 18 & Up.
Join this group van outing into NY and PA to view majestic, wintering Bald Eagles. Dress warmly and bring a bag lunch. Space is extremely limited, so register today.
Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Meet at the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Blvd., Chatham Township.
Cost: $35 per person.
Preregistration is required. To register, 973.635.6629.
This event is happening on:
Saturday, February 9 : 9 PM – 5 pm
Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
P: 973.326.7600
Living Historical Farm Features Wagon Rides, Farm Animals, Ice Harvesting
On Sunday, Feb. 3, from noon to 4 p.m., join an exciting, outdoor, family adventure, and experience traditional farm life as it was in the early 20th century at the Morris County Park Commission’s Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in Morris Township.
Climb aboard the open-air tractor pulled wagon for a memorable ride around the farm, and stop by the barnyard to meet the Jersey cows, horses, sheep, and chickens. Learn the importance of ice harvesting and what special tools were used. Pitch in, and help with daily farm chores, such as sawing and working with wood.
Take a break from the chilly, winter air, and visit the cozy farmhouse where seasonal foods are cooking on the wood-burning cook stove. Stop by the Visitors Center to make a family-friendly craft, and check out the Transportation Exhibit to see Charles Foster’s Rockaway carriage and Caroline Foster’s Model ‘T’ Ford and Hupmobile. Be sure to try out all of the interactive displays!
Admission to this event is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors (65+), $6 for children ages 4 – 16, and $4 for children ages 2 and 3, Free for children under age 2. Friends members are half price with a current membership card. For more information and directions to Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in Morris Township, visit morrisparks.net or call 973.326.7645.
The Morris County Park Commission features one of the region’s best park systems in the state of New Jersey. It currently protects and maintains 20,197 acres at 38 distinct sites plus offers a year-round calendar of events and activities for all to enjoy!
Morris SNAP Recipients: Important Information About Your February Benefits
Due to the federal government shutdown, eligible Morris County residents will be receiving February Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits earlier than usual. If you received a SNAP benefit in January and were scheduled to receive SNAP in February, your February benefits will be available on your Families First card as of Jan. 17.
This is your benefit for the entire month of February, so please budget with that in mind.
February cash assistance benefits for Work First New Jersey (WFNJ) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and General Assistance (GA) will be available on your Families First card on your regular date.
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