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NEWS AND EVENTS
Week of October 27
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In Roxbury Township Public Schools, our students and schools are involved with more than just academics. They are active members of the community who give their time and efforts to important causes. Check out all the upcoming events happening throughout Roxbury in the coming weeks.
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ROXBURY SCHOOLS IN THE NEWS
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Roxbury we want to hear from you! We're always looking for great stories of things happening in the Roxbury Schools and around town that involve our students, staff, and families! And now we've made it even easier to submit your content! Stories, high quality pictures, and even videos can be submitted
here or by emailing
goodnews@roxbury.org.
Please remember to include first and last names of individuals pictured!
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There's Still Time to Learn About the Roxbury Board of Education Candidates
 In case you missed the Meet the Candidates Night, you can still learn about the candidates running for the Board of Education before Election Day on November 7th!
This year saw no incumbents seeking re-election for the Roxbury Board of Education. The three board members whose terms expire in December are Patricia Miller, James Monaghan, Jr., and David Ramage.
Newcomers running this year are Joseph A. Bocchino IV of Succasunna, Heather Champagne of Landing, Anne Colucci of Succasunna, and Eric J. Pilkington of Ledgewood.
Click here to read more about these candidates and see where they stand on issues that affect our students and district.
Franklin Fourth Grader Heads to WSSA World Sport Stacking Championship
 Aiden Mulholland, a 4th grader at Franklin School, has been selected to be a member of the USA Sport Stacking team. This team is made up of the top Sport Stackers in the United States and will represent our country in upcoming tournaments and the 2018 WSSA World Sport Stacking Championships in Orlando, Florida in April of 2018.
Last summer, Aiden excelled in the local Stack by the Sea tournament in New Jersey, which qualified him for the Olympic tournament in Detroit.
Recently, Aiden participated in the Big Apple Challenge where he took first place in all events. Congratulations to Aiden and we look forward to following his progress throughout the year! Click here to read more!
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Touchdowns for Matt - October 28th
 Three sixth graders at LRS, Christian Mobilio, Anthony Skawinski, and Matthew Collins started an initiative that caught the attention of their entire Pee Wee Jr. Gaels team. It is all to help Matt Adonis, a boy at Nixon School battling cancer.
The Pee Wee Jr Gaels team will be hosting a Touchdowns for Matt game and are asking for one-time donations or pledges for each touchdown they may score at their October 28th Home Game against Mt. Olive at 5 p.m. This game will be at Horseshoe Lake.
Click here to download the pledge form.
RHS Fall Drama - All in the Timing
 The Roxbury High School fall play,
All in the Timing, is quickly approaching. The dates for this production are Thursday and Friday, November 2nd and 3rd at 7 p.m. in the Roxbury High School Auditorium at 1 Bryant Drive in Succasunna. Tickets are $10 each.
All in the Timing is a collection of 6 one-act plays by David Ives. Each comedic short deals with relationships and the role that timing plays in their success or demise. In its entirety, the show touches on historical figures and events, classic literature, foreign language, classical music (audible mathematics), and scientific experimentation. Basically, something for every discipline!
I hope that you will be able to join us for this exciting evening of theater!
Click here to download the ticket order form.
Sky Zone Fundraiser to Support the Class of 2019 - November 8th
Please come out and start your four day weekend off by jumping at SkyZone
on Wednesday
November 8th, between
4 and 9 pm.
All you have to do is mention that you are from Roxbury! Only $10 for 15 minutes of jumping! See you there.
RHS Mini-THON Garage Sale - November 11th
 Buy a spot or come to shop on Saturday, November 11th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Roxbury High School Parking Lot. P
articipants may buy a pair of spots (head-to-head spot; one for parking and one to set up their stuff) for $20 total. They may purchase an additional pair for $15 for more room.
Proceeds will go towards pediatric cancer research and medical bills through the Four Diamonds. Anyone interested in pre-registering for the event should e-mail
rhsminithon@gmail.com
stating who they are and how many pairs of spots they will need.
 The 2017/2018 PTA Reflections Program has begun with this year's theme "Within Reach". Reflections is a PTA Arts Recognition and Achievement program for students in grades K-12. This program allows students to express themselves through words, pictures, music, photography, dance, or film/video.
All children can submit one or more entries for any of the categories. These submissions then compete on the County, State, and National level. Click here to watch a video with more information on this program.
All entries must follow the guidelines and be submitted with a completed student entry form. Final Submission Deadline: November 15, 2017.
Be Noble ~ Go Global:
Roxbury's Global Hi-5 Multi-Cultural Expo 2018
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e a part of a grand event coming to the Roxbury Township School District on February 16, 2018.
Raise multicultural awareness! Let's celebrate and travel to cultures around the world with international cuisine, music, art, crafts, music, dance performances, and more!
Click here to see more event details and how you can sign up!
K-6 STEAM Expo - Register Oct 15 through Jan 31st
 Calling all Scientists and Engineers! Registration opens on October 15th for the K-6 STEAM Expo
on Saturday, March 10, 2018.
For more information and to register online, please visit
www.roxbury.org/STEAMExpo
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Each student will receive a participation certificate.
Face Off With Team Matt
GoFundMe: Face Off with Team Matt (a Student at Nixon School). Recently, Matt, a fourth grader was diagnosed with a brain tumor (a medullablastoma). A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family.
Click here to read more about
Face Off with Team Matt
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Face-Off with Team Matt -- Sports & Games Fundraiser -- November 9th
Join Mr. Capra and staff for a night of fun and games in support of Matt Adonis and be a part of "Face-Off with Team Matt". Games include some of Matt's favorites from Camp Capra: Capture the Flag, Guard the Flag, the Blob, and much more!
Registration is now open and closes November 8th. Spots are limited for this Thursday, November 9th event.
Turkey Trot sponsored by the Jefferson Elementary School PTA
 Join the Jefferson Elementary School PTA for their first ever Thanksgiving Turkey Trot. A Thanksgiving themed 5K race and one-mile fun run/walk where you're encouraged to dress for the occasion. This event will take place on Sunday, November 19th at the track at Roxbury School High School, come rain or shine with registration beginning at 8 a.m.
Click here to register and see race schedules and prices.
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Roxbury Girls Volleyball
Roxbury Volleyball Shuts Out Parsippany Hills
 The Roxbury High School girls volleyball team's record improved to 15-9 on Wednesday when the team defeated Parsippany Hills.
The Gaels beat the Vikings 2-0 at home in a match that saw Roxbury win the first game 25-6 and the second 25-20.
Sydney Dunsmore made 11 service points and scored 10 aces. Quinn Longo made 10 service points and three aces. Lee DeNure chalked up six kills, two service points and an ace.
The Gaels next play Saturday against Orange. Click here to read this coverage in Tap Into Roxbury.
RHS Boys and Girls Soccer Updates
Roxbury (3) at Watchung Hills (1) - Girls Soccer - October 19th
Julia Picciallo, Ashleigh Sarafin and Bethany Sansone scored second-half goals to lead Roxbury to a 3-1 win over Watchung Hills, No. 14 in the NJ.com Top 20, in Warren.
Karly Forker had a team-leading two assists for Roxbury, and Picciallo had an assist. Sarah Olivero made nine saves.
Lindsay Wolf scored in the first half with an assist from Chloe Ferreira to give the Warriors a 1-0 halftime lead. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Roxbury Girls Soccer Shuts Out Randolph in 1-Goal Game
 With a solitary goal by Ashleigh Serafin, the Roxbury High School girls soccer team on Monday defeated rival Randolph 1-0.
Serafin's goal came in the second half off an assist by Karly Forker. Sarafin leads the team with 12 goals and Forker leads the team with 12 assists.
Gaels goaltender Sarah Olivero made five saves against the Rams, who are now 7-7-3.
The win brought Roxbury's record to 12-2-0 with a NJAC - National Conference - division record of 6-1. Click here to read this coverage from Tap Into Roxbury. Click here to read more game coverage from NJ.com.
Parsippany Hills (3) at Roxbury (4) - Boys Soccer - October 20th
Omar Mougharbel, Hassan Reynard, TJ McMullin and Luke Warwin scored a goal each as Roxbury took a 4-3 overtime come-from-behind win over Parsippany Hills, in Parsippany.
Parsipanny Hills led 2-0 before Roxbury mounted its comeback.
Doddi Pincay, Marco Fernandez, Alec Buckley and Justin Weickert picked up an assist each for Roxbury. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Randolph (2) at Roxbury (0) - Boys Soccer - October 23rd
Owen Arabia and Shane Ebneth each scored one goal as Randolph defeated Roxbury, 2-0, in Succasunna.
John Zeman made three saves and Justin Lawrence had one save for Randolph, which had a total of nine shots. Dante Dezenzo and Mike Panvini added one assist apiece. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
RHS Field Hockey
 Northern Highlands (1) at Roxbury (2) - Field Hockey - October 19th
Emma Karnitsky scored one goal and recorded an assist to lead Roxbury to a 2-1 overtime win over Northern Highlands, in Roxbury.
Hannah Legotte scored the game winning goal in overtime and goalie Kaitlyn O'Shea recorded eight saves to secure the win. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Randolph (3) at Roxbury (0) - Field Hockey - October 21st
Carly Snarski scored a goal and added an assist to lead Randolph over Roxbury, 3-0, in Roxbury.
Emily Cohen and Olivia Meyers each scored for Randolph, while Erin Corrigan registered an assist. Mackenzie Vorel made two saves.
Kaitlyn O'Shea made eight saves for Roxbury. Click here to read this game coverage from NJ.com.
Roxbury (3) at Northern Highlands (4), NJSIAA Tournament, First Round, North Jersey, Section 1, Group 3 - Field Hockey - October 23rd
Kiki Riley and Rachel Scrivanich each had a goal and two assists to lift seventh-seeded Northern Highlands to a come-from-behind 4-3 win over 10th-seeded Roxbury in the first round of the North 1, Group 3 tournament in Allendale.
The win marked the 200th win of coach Rich Smith's 21-year career. The Highlanders rallied from a 3-1 deficit with 7:09 left with three unanswered goals to win the game.
Olivia Kinni and Maggie Batenhorst each scored for Northern Highlands. Emma Karnitsky scored twice, while Natalie Decena had a goal and an assist for Roxbury.
Taylor Bechtel made eight saves for Northern Highlands.
Northern Highlands advances to the quarterfinals, where it will face second-seeded West Morris on Friday. Click here to read this game coverage from NJ.com.
Pope John (0) at Roxbury (0) - Field Hockey - October 24th
Ciera Smith made 21 saves to help Pope John earn a scoreless tie with Roxbury in Roxbury.
Kaitlyn O'Shea made three saves for Roxbury. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
RHS Football Updates
Roxbury Football Loses But Fans Open Wallets for Kid With Cancer
 The Roxbury High School football team was soundly defeated Friday by its opponents from Mount Olive, but there was some good news that came out of the event: More than $11,000 was raised at the game to help a Roxbury child fighting a brain tumor.
After going into halftime with a 14-14 tie, the Gaels lost momentum. Roxbury failed to score in either of the remaining two quarters while Mount Olive piled on two touchdowns in the third and another in the fourth.
The loss puts the Gaels' record at 2-5. Mount Olive, meanwhile, stands at 6-1. Click here to read more about the funds raised at the game from Tap Into Roxbury. Click here to read more game details from NJ.com. Click here for the game recap from MaxPreps.com.
Football Game Preview: Randolph vs. Roxbury
This week,
Roxbury (2-5) faces off against
Randolph (4-3) on Friday at 7:00 PM. Roxbury continues its travels as it hits the road for the 2nd straight game.
Roxbury ended its game a good deal behind Sparta two weeks ago, falling 34 - 17. The defeat came about despite a quality game from senior Michael Roumes, who racked up 90 yards on eight receptions. As for Randolph, it took its game against West Morris Mendham two weeks ago by a confident 28 - 7 score.
The last time they met, Randolph was the clear winner with a 33 - 7 finish. This time, their match is expected to be much closer since they have similar state rankings (Roxbury at 117th, Randolph at 122nd). Will Roxbury avenge its loss? We'll find out soon enough.
Click here
to see the game preview from MaxPreps.com.
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RHS Athletic Events Calendar
Click here
for the most up-to-date calendar of Roxbury High School sporting events.
RHS Performing Arts Calendar
Click here for the major events in performing arts here in Roxbury!
Roxbury Collects
Box Tops for Education
Roxbury Township Public Schools are continuously collecting "Box Tops for Education" at our K-8 schools.
This is an easy, practically effortless way to raise funds for our schools by purchasing items you buy all the time.
Clipped box tops can be sent to any of our K-8 schools district-wide. School addresses can be found on our website at www.roxbury.org.
Check out the Virtual Backpack!
 Here we will feature events of organizations, clubs, and teams throughout our communities that serve to enrich the lives of our students.
Announcements, upcoming events, documents and forms that were previously sent home via backpacks will now be included in the Virtual Backpack. (On occasion, some paper forms, and flyers and other important information, will come home with your student or be sent to you directly via email.)
Check Your Honeywell Settings!
 Don't wait until severe weather hits to check your settings! You may want to change your time settings from Midnight to Midnight and have more than one way of being contacted...i.e., phone call/text message and/or email! This way if the phone lines are down/circuits are busy, etc., you are covered! Log into your Honeywell account
here.
Click here for parent instructions on creating an account.
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Roxbury Alumni In the News
Roxbury Distinguished Alumni Award Nominations are Now Being Accepted
 The Roxbury Public Schools Distinguished Alumni Award has been established to honor alumni who have typified the Roxbury School District tradition of excellence and brought credit to our community by their personal accomplishment, professional achievement, or humanitarian service.
Recipients of this year's award will be honored at Roxbury High School's Academic Awards Night on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Roxbury High School Auditorium. Join us in celebrating these distinguished alumni!
Nominations for the 4th Annual Distinguished Alumni Award are now being accepted. Alumni, faculty, staff, students, or friends of Roxbury Schools may submit nominations by no later than February 15, 2018 for the upcoming selection year. Online submissions are preferred and can be located at
www.roxbury.org/distinguishedalumni.
Click here to read more about the Distinguished Alumni Nomination process.
Roxbury Alumni Association -- Get Involved!
The Roxbury Alumni Association was established in the early 1900s and formally incorporated in 1968. Every year the Alumni Association provides a scholarship to a graduating senior. The association also purchases a Echo yearbook and donates it to the Roxbury Township Library for its archive.
Membership is only $10 and with your gift, you directly support the ability for the Alumni Association to continue giving a RHS grad a scholarship. You are also supporting the association as it develops new programs and events for you to enjoy.
Looking to get involved? The Roxbury Alumni Association is looking to expand its current board of directors. They are looking for energetic alumni interested in getting involved with the Association and to add new members to its board. Interested individuals should reach out to Mr. Charlie Alpaugh the president of the association at 973-584-8805.
RHS Alumni Reunion Calendar
Are you planning a class reunion or get together or do you have a reunion coming up and want to see if anything is planned? Then click here to check out the Roxbury High School Reunion Calendar!
Upcoming Reunion just announced for the Class of 1997!
Join us on Saturday, November 25th from 6-9 p.m. at the Iron Bar in Morristown for our 20 year reunion to reminisce with old friends and catch up on times!
Click here for more information and to purchase your tickets!
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Roxbury Employment Opportunities
Roxbury Schools
To view all available employment opportunities for Roxbury Township Public Schools and to apply online,
visit
www.roxbury.org/employment
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Roxbury Township
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Upcoming Board of Education Meetings
Mondays:
11/20/2017 - Regular Meeting
12/18/2017 - Regular Meeting
01/02/2018 - Reorganization Meeting
Location:
Lincoln/Roosevelt Auditorium, 34 N. Hillside Ave., Succasunna, NJ (unless indicated otherwise)
Time:
7:30 p.m. (unless indicated otherwise)
View the Meeting Dates, Agendas, and Minutes
here!
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ROXBURY COMMUNITY SCHOOL UPCOMING PROGRAMS/EVENTS
Register Now!
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Registrations are still being accepted for the Roxbury Community School Preschool for the 2017/2018 school year!
For more information about our high-quality program and to register for the Roxbury Community School Preschool, please visit
www.roxbury.org/preschool.
The Roxbury Community School Preschool is a tuition-based program open to children ages 3-5 as of October 1st and runs congruently with the district calendar and is open to non-Roxbury residents as well!
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 Roxbury Community School - Kids Corner!
The Roxbury Community School offers courses and workshops year-round for children of all ages. Click on link below to view that programs information and to register! New programs are added throughout the year, so be sure to check them all out here!
Country Fusion for Kids for Grades K-4
 Kid's Country Fusion is Fitness Made Fun! Country Fusion™ is a country music-inspired dance fitness workout that incorporates high-energy country line dance, Latin, hip-hop, and fitness with easy-to-follow choreography for an effective total body blast perfect for people of all ages and skill levels. Students will work on their strength, flexibility, and musicality through intricate fun and fast-paced funky choreography. Cost is $75 per student. Check out your school's program dates and to register at www.roxbury.org/KidsCountry.
Register now for Mad Science Fall Classes for Grades K-6
Mad Science will be offering educational after-school programs this winter at the different elementary schools in the district. Grades 1-4 this winter will experience Spy Academy, where participants will become detectives and solve a Whodunit while examining forensic evidence in the crime lab, conduct scientific analysis, and take home cool SPY gear! Grades 5-6 this will test Fairly Odd Forces of weather, gravity, magnets, and more with fun, interactive, and educational hands-on activities that instill a clearer understanding of science and how it affects the world around them! Cost is $95 per student. Check out your school's program dates and register at
www.roxbury.org/MadScience.
NJEA Convention Camp with Mad Science for Ages 6-11
 Looking for something for your kids to do that's fun and educational during the NJEA Break on November 9th and 10th? Then look no further and register them for Mad Science's Invention-ation camp where children in grades K-6 will overcome a series of challenges using basic materials, simple machines, tips from famous inventors, and the most important of all their minds! With a little bit of ingenuity, campers will create catapults and forts, construct working light sticks to bring home, a set of circuits with batteries and light bulbs! Multiple fun and educational take-home experiments each day! Cost is $95 per student. Register now at
www.roxbury.org/MadScience!
Winter Break Mini-Camp with Mad Science for Grades 1-4
 Looking for something for your kids to do that's fun and educational over winter break? Then look no further and register them for a one-day Mad Science From the Earth to the Moon mini-camp on Wednesday, December 27th.
Join us in the depths of the Mad Science Laboratory as we explore the wonders of natural science! Learn animal tracking, follow a scent trail, inspect insect habitats, play the "survival" game, secret codes, fingerprinting, dissecting owl pellets, space phenomena, make a model comet, Mad Science Take-Homes, and that's just the beginning! Cost is $95 per student. Register now at
www.roxbury.org/MadScience!
Recreational Dance for K-4
 Join the Accents on Dance Studio in this after-school program for boys and girls in grades K-4. This program is a win/win opportunity for both parents and children. We are creating a dance class that will expose dancers to Jazz, Musical Theatre, Creative Movement, and Lyrical forms of dance. Parents will be invited to the last class to see a student performance! Fall session 2 is starting soon. Register now for all upcoming Rec Dances at
www.roxbury.org/RecDance.
Robotics with Kujenga for Grades 1-4
 Join Kujenga in this after-school program on Robots! Robots are an engaging, hands-on way of teaching children important concepts like math and science. Robotics can also be a fund stepping-stone for getting a child interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects that can lead to amazing careers later in life. Cost is $70 per student for fall session 2. Winter dates also just posted! Register now at www.roxbury.org/Kujenga.
Young Rembrandts this fall at the Community School for Grades K-4
 Register your K-4 child now for Young Rembrandts' 8-week winter program that teaches the basics of drawing in a fun confidence-boosting way. Classes are starting soon at each of the K-4 schools, so sign up now to save your child's spot! Tuition is $120 per student and includes the cost of materials, instruction and fun! Visit
www.roxbury.org/YoungRembrandts
to see your school's program dates and to register!
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Roxbury Community School Ski Club 2017/2018
The purpose of the Roxbury Community School's Ski and Snowboard Club is to provide students the opportunity to ski and/or snowboard at local mountain resorts. Students will be provided with transportation to and from the mountains. Students will be required to attend meetings, return all necessary forms, and pay a fee for transportation/chape
rone
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Ski packages will be purchased directly from the mountain. Students in grades 5-12 are welcome to join.
Family Ski at Shawnee is also available.
Participating Schools:
Shawnee Mountain:
- Lincoln-Roosevelt School
- Eisenhower Middle School
- Family Ski Program
Camelback Mountain:
- Roxbury High School
Register now for the 2017/2018 Ski Club Program at www.roxbury.org/ski!
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College Prep with the Roxbury Community School
The Roxbury Community School is dedicated to helping students prepare for college through a few different avenues.
The Roxbury Community School has also partnered with Kaplan SAT/ACT Prep and Lentz & Lentz SAT/ACT Prep to empower students to excel on standardized tests like the SAT's and ACT's.
 New this year, the Community has also teamed up with Catalyst SAT & ACT Prep to bring you 2-day SAT and ACT Bootcamps this fall and spring. Registrations are now being accepted for fall programs! Combo SAT/ACT Course Sequences will be coming this winter!
Click here to see what upcoming college prep programs are offered!
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Roxbury Community School - Adult Programs
Aerobics with Annette Buzzelli
 Register now for winter and/or spring Aerobic Dancing with Annette Buzzelli, a certified Sorenson Instructor at the Kennedy School gymnasium from 7-8 p.m. Winter classes begin Tuesday, January 2nd and meet each Tuesday/Thursday for 18 classes. Cost is $99 per person. Join this exhilarating fitness program for a complete body workout that is effective and fun!
Register online at
www.roxbury.org/Aerobics
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Getting Paid to Talk: Making Money with Your Voice Workshop
Ever been told you have a great voice? From audio books and cartoons to documentaries, commercials, and more, this class will introduce you to the growing field of voice over. Learn what the pros look for, how to prepare, and where to find work in your area! You'll even have an opportunity to record a short professional script under the direction of a teacher. The next workshop is Tuesday, December 5th at Roxbury High School. Tuition is $15 per person.
Register now here!
ed2go Online Learning
 Roxbury Community School is proud to partner with ed2go, the industry leader in online learning for adults. With over 300 great online classes to choose from, ed2go offers something for everyone with highest-quality online continuing education courses that are affordable and easy to use. With hundreds of great online courses, from Creating Web Pages to Accounting Fundamentals, Speed Spanish to Grant Writing, and everything in between, it is easy to see why millions of lifelong learners take ed2go online courses.
Click here to view subject categories and to register for popular courses!
Yoga for Beginners
 Join this beginner class that introduces you to the fundamental principles of alignment and breath work in a flow of postures linked together by the breath. Participants will be introduced to yoga postures through step-by-step verbal description and demonstration. If you have never tried yoga, this is the class for you! It is designed to meet the needs of those new to yoga as well as those seeking continued understanding of basic yoga poses. This course is ideal for teens and adults. Winter Yoga for Beginners is a 10-week class that meets Tuesdays beginning January 16th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Franklin School. Cost is $100 per person registration is required. Register now at
www.roxbury.org/yoga!
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AROUND TOWN
Information from Roxbury Township and Local Organizations
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Keep up-to-date with everything going on in Roxbury Township.
Click here
for township information.
Click here for the latest edition of the Township's Monthly What's Happening E-Newsletter filled with upcoming district, township, and recreation events for all ages!
Get alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for our
Emergency Alert Program
. This system enables YOUR TOWN to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons, and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. Sign up now here!
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Residents Can 'Adopt A Road' in Roxbury
The NJ Clean Communities program is a comprehensive litter abatement program serving NJ residents and visitors for over 25 years.
Roxbury's Adopt-a-Road and Adopt-a-Spot programs are looking for individuals, school groups, churches, or businesses willing to donate some time to continue to keep the township trash and litter free.
Click here for more information about Clean Communities. Questions about the program or volunteering in Roxbury, please contact Kellie Ann at 973-448-2053 or
keyesk@roxburynj.us.
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Roxbury's Self-Serve Portal 24/7
Roxbury continues to deliver innovative customer service with their new self-serve online portal called 24/7 Rox. Now you can keep up-to-date with all the exciting news in Roxbury Township. On any day at any time, you can query property information, search and track your permit, schedule a building inspection, receive status updates, file a service request, or research any property in town. You are no longer limited to access town hall during regular business hours. Roxbury Township is open 24/7! 24/7 Rox is accessed from
here and the mobile app, Connected Roxbury NJ.
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CounCty Urges Residents: Keep Plastic Bags Out Of Curbside Recycling Containers
The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) is urging county residents to keep all types of plastic bags out of the recycling content they put at the curb for recycling collection, stressing that plastic bags are a major hindrance to recycling operations. Click here to read more about this problem from Tap Into Roxbury.
You can still recycle these plastic items, just in a different way! Check out the list below of what gets recycled like this to help the MUA! Best part...
Local drop off sites are places you visit all the time like ShopRite, Lowe's Walmart, and Home Depot! #RoxburyRecycles
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Community Bulletin Board and News
Roxbury VFW Honors Afghanistan War Vet at Open House
 Fifty to 100 turned out for Saturday's open house at VFW Post 2833 in Kenvil, an event designed to attract new members.
"The turnout was quite large," said VFW Post 2833 Junior Vice Commander Bob Mederos. He said eight veterans signed up to become new members.
"It's a start," Mederos said. "We have to assess it, evaluate it and come up with conclusions. We didn't get a young crowd, which was what I was really hoping for."
Mederos said about $200 was donated to the post during the open house. "That helps," he said. "Right now, our funds are very low ... We are about $2,600 in the red now and we have to do something to sustain us."
During the event, the post dedicated a plaque to U.S. Army Col. Claire Cuccio, who grew up in Roxbury and is now stationed in Hawaii.
Click here to read more about this event from Tap Into Roxbury.
New Interest for 'Treetop Adventure' Course in Roxbury
 A "treetop adventure course" that would include aerial zip-lines is being eyed for a 45-acre piece of land along Mt. Arlington Road in Ledgewood, according to township officials.
The project was approved five years ago by the Roxbury Zoning Board but was never built. Now "a potential new owner" of the land has approached the township, expressing interest in pursuing the idea, said Roxbury Economic Development Committee (EDC) Chairman Michael Shadiack.
The outdoor adventure park, as approved in 2012, would consist of several "adventure venues" including zip-lines, obstacle courses and other items "mounted on trees near the tree canopy," according to township records.
Click here to read more about this new interest from Tap Into Roxbury.
Time for Roxbury Rotary Fruit and Pie Sale
 The annual Roxbury Rotary Club fresh fruit and pie sale is in full swing and Rotarian Steve Alford said this year's offerings should be better than ever. This year, because of the new vendor, the Rotary Club is offering two new fruit packages, Alford said. In addition to oranges and grapefruits, the club is selling a combination featuring oranges, grapefruits and tangelos, and another one that includes oranges, grapefruits and apples.
All fruit must be ordered before Oct. 27. Orders can be placed
online or by contacting a member of the Rotary Club including Alford (at 973-201-1204) Prices range from $30 per box to $39 per box. There are eight types of pies being sold this year: Apple, Pumpkin, Key Lime, Lemon Meringue, Caramel apple Walnut, Peach Praline and French Silk. Prices range from $17 to $23 per pie. The pies are made by Ovens of Ashley of Pompton Plains. Pie orders will be accepted until Nov. 15.
Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.
Moonlight History & Mystery Cemetery Tour
 Come join us for a Moonlight History & Mystery Cemetery Tour at the historic First Presbyterian Church of Succasunna on Sunday, October 29th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. (rain or shine)! See the final resting place and hear the stories of Lenni Lenape Indians, Revolutionary & Civil War Soldiers, a NJ Governor and others told by costumed characters speaking graveside under the moonlight.
Tours leave continuously.
Bring a flashlight. Only $5.00 per person (includes Cider and Donuts after the tour).
Reservations strongly suggested but walk-ins are welcome.
Call our church office at (973) 584-5238. This is a fundraiser for our 2018 Mission Trip and Youth Activities.
Come explore the hallowed grounds of our historic church which served as a hospital for soldiers during the Revolutionary War (General George Washington came to visit) and where our 8th President Martin Van Buren came to worship with NJ Governor Mahlon Dickerson. First Presbyterian Church is a rare historic gem right here in the heart of Roxbury - come experience history with us!
Click here to read more coverage from Tap Into Roxbury.
Lake Hopatcong Foundation Beefsteak & Basket Raffle - November 4th
 Join LHF on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at St. Jude's Church Parish Hall, 40 Maxim Drive, Hopatcong from 6:00 - 9:00 pm for a Beefsteak and Basket Raffle to benefit the Lake Hopatcong Train Station Restoration. The event is BYOB and costs $35 per person.
The evening will feature an old-fashioned beefsteak dinner catered by Hap Nightingale, which includes sliced beef tenderloin on fresh cut bread, salad, French fries, ice cream sundaes, coffee, tea, & soft drinks. There will be a short presentation about the station, a basket raffle with lots of exciting prizes, & more!
Click here read more about this event and to reserve your tickets!
Boy Scout Troop 159 Pancake Breakfast - November 4th
 A Pancake Breakfast will be sponsored by Roxbury Boy Scout Troop 159 and will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church on Eyland Avenue n Succasunna on Saturday, November 4th from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and children 3-10 years old. Children under 3 are free. Please help the scouts earn money toward troop activities and equipment purchases.
Click here to see this event in our Virtual Backpack.
Wreaths Across American - Sponsor a Wreath
 The Ferro Monte Chapter DAR is organizing the 4th Roxbury Wreaths Across America. Our mission is to honor veterans by laying 607 wreaths on the graves of the departed servicemen and women on December 16 in the Flanders-Hillside, First Presbyterian Church and United Methodist Church cemeteries.
Plans are underway for the 2017 Roxbury 'Home for the Holidays' event!
 This year's event will take place on Saturday December 2, 2017 from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm on Main Street in the Succasunna section of town.
This year's Home for the Holidays will be another fun-filled, family event with craft and merchandise vendors, food vendors, carriage rides with jingle-belled horses, Santa Land at the Library and live performances by various artists.
Vendors applications now being accepted - register now for early bird discounts.
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to read more information from Tap Into Roxbury.
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Roxbury Recreation Upcoming Programs & Events!
Visit Roxbury Recreation for upcoming sports and activities
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Fall Programs through Roxbury Rec
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Jr. Gaels Wrestling (Program begins mid-November)
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Winter Lacrosse Clinic (Registration is thru Nov 1st)
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Spring 2018 Girls Lacrosse (Registration now thru Dec. 15) -
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Boys Basketball Skill Building Shooting Clinic (Nov 2)
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Softball Winter Training Academy (Program begins Nov. 11) -
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Teachers Convention Boys Basketball Camp for Grs 4-8 (Nov 9-10) -
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Roxbury Public Library Upcoming Programs & Events!
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to view the Roxbury Library's upcoming Calendar of Events for adults and children.
Computer Classes -
Registration required. Classes for Roxbury cardholders only.
E-Resources - Learn how to download electronic books and magazines with an individualized ½ hour appointment. Appointments available Tuesdays and Fridays.
Weekly Events
Mondays, 2pm - Movie Matinees for all ages
Tuesdays, 10:30am - Books for Babies for ages Infant - 2
Tuesday, 2pm - Summer Crafts for ages 3 and up (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Thursdays, 11am - Lego Club for all ages
Fridays, 10:30am - Toddler Story Time for ages 3 ½ and under
Fridays, 11:15am - Preschool Story Time for ages 3 ½ and up
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- Family Gingerbread Decorating (Registration begins Nov. 15) -
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Maker Days over NJEA Break -
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- My Favorite Book Contest
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Deadline is Nov. 26) - Click here for more details.
- Pajama Story Time
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- Teen Advisory Board
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fore dates and details.
Call the library at 973-584-2400 Ext. 501 or e-mail comments@roxburylibrary.org for general info and information on registrations or appointments as necessary for some programs.
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The Roxbury Township Public Schools, a K-12 School District preparing the children of today for tomorrow.
42 N. Hillside Avenue, Succasunna, NJ 07876
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