NEWS & EVENTS
Week of March 13,  2020
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.
ROXBURY SCHOOLS IN THE NEWS

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UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER
PUBLIC BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The next board of education meeting is Monday, March 16th at 7:30 p.m. in the Lincoln/Roosevelt School Auditorium at 34 North Hillside Avenue in Succasunna. To view a copy of that upcoming agenda and past ones,  please  click here!


Come see the following presentations to the public:
  • Flexible Instructional Day (FID) Program - Mrs. Loretta Radulic, Dr. Charles Seipp, Mr. Christopher Zegar
  • Update on District Assessment Results - Dr. Charles Seipp
  • Sustainability/Grant Presentation - Ms. Ann Rhodes and Ms. Denise Glenn
Parent Information Session on Flexible Instruction Days
Dr. Seipp and Mr. Zegar hosted a Parent Information Session on our Flexible Instruction Day plan on Friday, March 13th. 

To review the plans and materials discussed (PowerPoint and Video Recording), please visit www.roxbury.org.

Just a reminder, the Flexible Instruction Day goes into affect Monday, March 16th.

Superintendent Correspondence: Coronavirus Update
With each decision, I have been in continual contact with local health officials, Department of Education officials, a network of Morris County superintendents, and Board of Education members in order to determine the best course of action for our students, staff, and families. This was a very difficult decision to make as the impact on our community will be great. Although I am unaware of any suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Roxbury, in review of the guidance from the CDC, Governor Murphy's recommendation to cancel all events statewide with more than 250 people in attendance, and in consultation with our local health officer, Board of Education, and others, Roxbury Public Schools will be closed beginning on Monday, March 16th through Friday, March 27th. 

As you are aware, the district held an early dismissal on Tuesday, March 10th. The purpose of the early dismissal was to provide professional development support for our staff should the event of an extended closure of schools become necessary. 

Our plan to provide a virtual learning experience for our students was sent to the County Executive Superintendent for approval. The approved plan would  enable us to implement it and have the days count towards the 180- requirement without hindering the remainder of our school year calendar.

Virtual learning will commence immediately. To help the community understand the implementation of our virtual learning experience which we have named Flexible Instruction Days (FID), we will be presenting two informational sessions. The first being today at 10:00 a.m. This presentation will be recorded and posted at www.roxbury.org once it has concluded for future reference and for anyone who is unable to attend the live session. A second presentation will occur at the upcoming Board of Education meeting scheduled for Monday, March 16th at 7:30 PM in Lincoln Roosevelt auditorium.  Please join us if you are interested in hearing about the particulars of the plan. The presentation and an FAQ will be posted on the district website the following day. Click here  to read more from Superintendent Radulic's March 13th Coronavirus Update.

US Census 2020 - Statistics in School (SIS) Week
The US Census Bureau has designated March 2nd to March 6th as Statistics in School (SIS) week. As part of SIS week, there are several things that we can do to participate to help ensure that every child in New Jersey is counted:

Check out the SIS take-home flyer - This flyer is available in 13 languages. It explains to adults the importance of the 2020 Census and how to count every child in their home. 

Students will be taking part in Statistics in Schools Week: Everyone Counts! This is a weeklong series of fun classroom activities provided by the U.S. Census Bureau's Statistics in Schools (SIS) program to educate students about the importance of the once-a-decade count. The "SIS Week: Everyone Counts" webpage contains examples of activities from the SIS program. Take a look at them and see how you can help explain the Census to your child or neighbor!

This is our one chance until 2030 to ensure that every New Jersey child gets the resources they need for a quality education. Additional Information is available at census.nj.gov.

Click here for other resources posted on the district's sustainability website.

Roxbury Freshman's Art Chosen for State Youth Art Month Exhibit
The artwork of a Roxbury High School freshman will appear at this year's state Youth Art Month (YAM) exhibit.  The student, Alexa Wanamaker, is being taught at the high school by Monica Roman. Her work was one of three pieces selected from Morris and Sussex counties, having been nominated by state YAM chairs.  The art will be displayed at Liberty State Park in Jersey City on March 21.  Wanamaker's creation made it to the state level and was on display in Trenton earlier in March.  Following the Jersey City exhibit, the artwork will be shown, along with other Roxbury students' work, at County College of Morris starting on March 27. Click here to read this coverage from TAPinto Roxbury.

Help the Roxbury Band Make the March of a Lifetime
The Roxbury High School Band has been nominated by United States Congressman Tom Malinowski to be an official representative of the State of New Jersey in the 2020 National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, DC on May 25, 2020! This event is the official Memorial Day parade of the United States and is nationally televised across the US and streamed to our Armed Forces worldwide. Congressman Malinowski recommended Roxbury ba sed on our long-standing tradition of musical excellence.

This is an amazing opportunity to showcase our students and our community at a national level!  This trip will commence on Sunday, May 24th and will include a two-day, one-night stay in our nation's capital, with a visit to Arlington National Cemetery, an evening monument tour on the National Mall, a Smithsonian Museum visit and a performance by the National Symphony Orchestra on the US Capitol lawn. Then, on Monday, May 25th, Memorial Day, we will march in the National Memorial Day Parade down historic Constitution Avenue while representing our home community of Roxbury and New Jersey with the utmost of pride and dignity.  To make this trip affordable for all our students and families, we need to raise $10,000.  YOU can help the Roxbury Band Students make this March of a Lifetime! Click here to help support them!

Roxbury High School's Structural Fabrication and Design Journey
Follow the new beginnings of the Structural Fabrication and Design program at Roxbury High School with weekly updates on the growth of the program and the work that the students are doing as they explore the human-designed world through the learning of SDF. 

Click here to find out more information about the program and to follow along on this year one journey.


Share Time Programs in partnership with CCM - March Day Visits
Learn about the Share Time partnership programs between Morris County Vocational School District and County College of Morris. 10th-grade students and their families are invited to learn about an exciting opportunity during junior and senior years of high school. Learn through college-level work and hand-on activities. These courses will provide students a solid foundation of knowledge in each program while earning college credits!
 
Students interested in Cybersecurity and Information Protection, Culinary Arts & Hospitality or Engineering Technology- Design and Prototyping or Robotics are welcome to attend a daytime visit in March. These events are also open to students who already submitted an application and would like to tour the program.
 
Daytime Visits - please click title name on each to register: 
Application Deadline for a 10th grade student to apply:
A 10th grade student may apply to a Share Time program via online application  by March 27th. For more information visit  www.mcvts.org/apply, click on High School - Share Time Career and Technical Education Programs.

EMS Drama Club Presents Princess Party - Mar 22 - POSTPONED
The EMS Drama Club's upcoming Princess Party that was due to be held on March 22nd from 2-3:30 at EMS has been postponed due to the school closure. 

If and when a makeup date is determined, we'll be sure to share it out!




Disney's FROZEN JR. Playing at Eisenhower MS - Apr 2-4 - POSTPONED
The EMS Drama Club's upcoming Frozen Jr. Production that was due to take place April 2-4th at EMS has been postponed due to the school closure. 

If and when a makeup date is determined, we'll be sure to share it out!


The Roxbury High School Band Parents Association is once again selling its annual discounted Hersey Park and Dorney Park Wildwater Kingdom tickets. Tickets are available for purchase between now and March 27.  Click here to view the Hersey Park ticket form.

Kindergarten Registration for Next Year - Franklin/Jefferson Postponed
Roxbury Township Public Schools offers a full-day kindergarten program designed to develop knowledge and skills in the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive areas. Our goal is to help children develop skills and strategies that will help them learn and establish a foundation for lifelong success in education. The program allows more time for students to address curriculum in depth and allows teachers to provide additional activities in learning.

Franklin and Jefferson's Kindergarten Registration dates have been postponed due to the school closures. Revised dates will be posted once determined.  To access more details, visit   www.roxbury.org/KindergartenRegistration .

Scholarships are offered in Morris - Deadline Mar 31
The Morris County Retirees Education Association Philanthropic Fund, Inc. (MCREAP) is offering seven scholarships to Morris County residents who are attending and will be graduated from a public high school.  This scholarship is for students who plan to pursue a career in education and who will be attending an approved four-year accredited college or university offering a bachelor's degree with an education major.  The scholarships are for $2,000. The recipients will be sent $2,000. after the chairperson receives a copy of the first semester transcript which indicates enrollment in the field of education and a successful academic record.  The deadline for the receipt of applications is March 31. Scholarship applications are available at your high school guidance office or at  https://www.morriscountyrea.org . Click here to read about this scholarship from the Roxbury Register.

Scholarship Opportunity from The 200 Club of Morris Cty - Deadline May 11
The 200 Club of Morris County is offering scholarship opportunities for students that have a parent(s) in law enforcement/public safety. The scholarships are also offered to students that wish to pursue a career in public safety.  Click here to find out more about this opportunity. 
Roxbury Swimming Updates:
Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference swimming honors - Mar 12
Click here to see which Roxbury swimmers received Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference swimming honors from the Daily Record.

Roxbury Wrestling Updates:
Freshman Roxbury Grappler Makes Podium at States - Mar 6
Eighth-seeded Roxbury High School wrestler Luke Stanich, a freshman, made it to the podium at the NJSIAA state wrestling championships last Friday, the first Roxbury wrestler to get that far since 2014.  Stanich defeated Nico Calello of Watchung Hills - the top-seeded wrestler in the 106-pound weight class - in the quarterfinal competition. The win set up Stanich for a semi-finals battle.  Stanich subsequently was beaten there by fourth-seeded, and undefeated, Kinnelon wrestler Evan Mougalian. The loss dashed Stanich's shot at becoming Roxbury's first state champion since 2014.  Nevertheless, his performance made Stanich the first Roxbury wrestler to reach the podium at the tournament since his brother Troy did so four years ago. Click here to read more from TAPinto Roxbury.

2020 State Wrestling Championships: Complete semifinals results - Mar 6
Click here to read the semifinal results from the 2020 State Wrestling Championships from NJ.com.
Gaels Going Green - Did you know...
Since 2016, the Roxbury Township Public Schools has been striving to become more sustainable and green in its policies and practices. The Board of Education and administration made the decision to pursue district sustainability and green initiatives by creating and approving a half of dozen different policies outlining its position and efforts.  To that end, all seven schools in Roxbury Township attained Silver certification through Sustainable Jersey for Schools in August 2018. In this section, you will find various green initiatives, events, and tips to live a healthier, greener life.

Click here for more information regarding our sustainability initiative.

30th Annual Stream Cleanup - Apr 18
Help keep Roxbury clean with the 30th Annual Stream Cleanup organized by the Raritan Headwaters Association on Saturday, April 18th from 9-12 at Black River Park (Roxbury NJ Site 28). This event is sponsored by the Roxbury Environmental Commission and Trails Committee. 

Register at raritanheadwaters.org/streamcleanup. To celebrate 30 years, they are giving out Reusable Grocery Bags! 

For questions, contact:
Rebekah Buczynski ( streamcleanup@raritanheadwaters.org) or 

Click here to view this event flyer in our Virtual Backpack.

Roxbury Clean Communities Spring Clean Up - Apr 25
Roxbury Clean Communities's annual spring litter clean up will be Saturday, April 25th beginning at 9 a.m. at the Roxbury DPW building in Kenvil. Volunteers are needed! Help take pride in our town and help clean up our parks, trails, roadways, and neighborhoods. Bring a team! Ask friends and co-workers from your office, church, schools, clubs, and athletic teams. 

Volunteer for community service hours and mini-grants are available for non-profit organizations on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information or to request a specific work site, contact Kellie Ann Keyes at keyesk@roxburynj.us or call 973-448-2053. Click here to view this event flyer in our Virtual Backpack.
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!  Specific school related events can be found on their respective website calendars by visiting www.roxbury.org  and selecting the school from the drop down at the top left of the screen.

RHS Project Graduation
Roxbury Project Graduation is NOT just for senior parents! We need all high school parents to get involved. This group and event benefit all Roxbury students. Don't wait, we need your help now.  Each year on the night of graduation, we host Project Graduation, an all-night, alcohol/drug free event for Roxbury's graduating High School Seniors.  To make this happen each year we need your HELP!
 
Our meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7pm in the RHS guidance conference room. Check us out on our Facebook page, Roxbury Project Graduation or the link for our website on the RHS website.  If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering,  please contact  Alana Hayford or  Audra Sarafin. Click here to read more details about this year's Project Graduation from our Virtual Backpack under the Flyer section.

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.)  This page is updated as flyers are received. Check the backpack!

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.
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 were honored at Roxbury High School's Academic Awards Night in October.

Nominations for the 6th Annual Distinguished Alumni Award are now being accepted. Alumni, faculty, staff, students, or friends of Roxbury Schools may submit nominations by no later than March 15, 2020 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!


Find Us on Facebook too at "Roxbury High School Alumni Association"

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 .

Roxbury Township
To view all available employment opportunities for Roxbury Township, visit  http://roxburynj.us/301/Township-Employment-Information.

Upcoming Board of Education Meetings

Mondays:
03/16/2020 - Regular Meeting
04/06/2020 - Workshop Meeting
04/27/2020 - Regular Meeting
05/18/2020 - Regular Meeting (Roxbury High School - Auditorium)
06/08/2020 - Workshop Meeting (Roxbury High School - Auditorium)
06/22/2020 - Regular Meeting (Roxbury High School - Auditorium)
07/20/2020 - Regular Meeting (Roxbury High School - Media Center)
07/22/2020 - (Wednesday @ 6:00 p.m.) Retreat (Office of Public Works)
08/31/2020 - Regular Meeting (Roxbury High School - Media Center)
09/21/2020 - Regular Meeting
10/12/2020 - Regular Meeting
11/23/2020 - Regular Meeting
12/14/2020 - Regular Meeting
01/04/2021 - 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!

ROXBURY COMMUNITY SCHOOL UPCOMING PROGRAMS/EVENTS
Register Now!

Registrations are now being accepted for the Roxbury Community School Preschool for the 2020/2021 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!

Want to check us out! Email  comschool@roxbury.org to set up a tour!
Registrations are now being accepted for the Roxbury Community School B.A.S.E.S. for the 2020/2021 school year!

The Roxbury Community School Before and After School Enrichment Services (RCS B.A.S.E.S.) is a tuition-based program of Roxbury Township Public Schools operated by the Roxbury Community School. RCS B.A.S.E.S. provides high-quality care for children in Grades Kindergarten through Sixth. All programs offer an enriching, nurturing care for children during out-of-school hours between 6:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Choose the program and schedule that is right for you. For more information and to register for RCS B.A.S.E.S., please visit www.roxbury.org/BASES.
Roxbury Community School - College Prep
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 Catalyst Prep, 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.

Continuing this year, the Community School has also teamed up with My 3 Sons Family Tutoring for ACT and SAT Preparation. Registrations are now being accepted for fall programs! 

Click here to see what upcoming college prep programs are offered!

Roxbury Community School - Summer Camps
The Roxbury Community School offers courses and workshops year-round for children of all ages. Our summer events and programs are open to non-Roxbury residents as well as those who are enrolled in our school district. There are lots of summer activities to choose from.

Here's what's scheduled so far:
Roxbury Community School - Adult Programs
At the Roxbury Community School we understand adults of all ages are busy with kids, work, and life in general. Sometimes though you need to just do something for yourself.  That's where we come in! We offer evening and weekend programs and workshops geared towards adults that help to enrich your mind and body.  Join us for these fun-filled and informative programs! These programs are all open to Roxbury and non-Roxbury residents!

Here's what's coming up:
Roxbury Community School - Kids Corner
The Roxbury Community School offers courses and workshops year-round for children of all ages. Children need to be registered in the school's they attend for the after-school programs. Evening and weekend programs are open to Roxbury and non-Roxbury residents.

Here's what's coming up after-school:
AROUND TOWN
Information from Roxbury Township and Local Organizations
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!

'Adopt a Road' in Roxbury
Help Roxbury's Clean Communities keep Roxbury Township clean with it's comprehensive litter abatement program. 

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 this township trash and litter free.

Click here for more information regarding Roxbury Clean Communities!
Roxbury's Self-Serve Portal 24/7
Roxbury continues to deliver innovative customer service with their self-serve online portal called 24/7 Rox. 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. Roxbury Township is open 24/7! 24/7 Rox is accessible here and via the mobile app, Connected Roxbury NJ.
Roxbury Emergency Alert Program
Get alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for Roxbury's Emergency Alert Program. This system enables Roxbury 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. 

Click here to sign up now for these time-sensitive notifications.
Community Bulletin Board and News

Roxbury Scout Preserves Memories of Local Veterans
A Boy Scout from Succasunna, who conducted videotaped interviews of 10 local veterans as part of his Eagle Scout project, told township officials his goal is to have the warriors' stories "preserved forever."

The Scout, Justin Berge, of Boy Scout Troop 159 in Succasunna, told the Roxbury Mayor and Council on Tuesday that he is submitting the interview tapes to the U.S. Library of Congress  Veteran's History Project where they will be available online.  Berge also gathered some items from those he interviewed and used them to create a memorial in a glass case inside Roxbury Town Hall.

"You often see Eagle projects do physical things, like they build things," Berge said. "But I wanted to bring Scouting into the 21 st  century and try something new."  Noting he really enjoys history and does a lot of reading, Berge said he learned about the Veteran's History Project while he was "researching around" and "thought it would be very good for a project." Click here to read more about Justin's project from TAPinto Roxbury.

Roxbury Officials Hopeful About Projects to Fight Lake Hopatcong Algal Blooms
Roxbury officials on Tuesday expressed optimism about state grants, announced earlier in the day, that will help fund projects that might prevent harmful algal blooms like the one that crippled Lake Hopatcong last summer.  "We look like we're on the right path here," said state Sen. Anthony Bucco at the Roxbury Mayor and Council meeting. "We're optimistic that things will begin to get done, so we don't have another summer recreational season like we did last year."  A summer-long harmful algal bloom (HAB) wrecked recreation and tourism at Lake Hopatcong last summer as the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) urged people to stay away from the bacteria infused lake water. Click here to read more from TAPinto Roxbury.

DEP awards grants to fight harmful algal blooms
New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection announced Tuesday that it has awarded $2.5 million for nine local projects intended to mitigate and prevent the outbreak of harmful algal bloom that plagued water bodies throughout the state last year.  Among grant awards in the region, the Lake Hopatcong Commission was awarded $500,000, Lake Mohawk Country Club/Lake Mohawk Preservation $160,920, $52,800 to the Greenwood Lake Commission, $365,000 to Mount Olive Township for Budd Lake and $145,680 to the Borough of Hopatcong.  According to a news release issued Tuesday afternoon by the DEP, the grants, part of a $13.5 million plan spearheaded by Gov. Phil Murphy, will fund a range of projects "designed to evaluate the effectiveness of various treatment and prevention technologies, including filtration systems, products to neutralize bloom-causing nutrients, high-tech oxygen bubblers, even floating wetland islands." Click here to read more from the NJ Herald.

BSA Pancake Breakfast - Mar 14
A  Pancake Breakfast  will be sponsored by Roxbury Boy Scout Troop 159 and will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church on Eyland Avenue in Succasunna on Saturday, March 14th from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cost is $10 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 about this event in our Virtual Backpack.

SUMC Easter Egg Hunt - Apr 5
The Succasunna United Methodist Church is holding their annual Easter Celebration and Egg Hunt on April 5th at 12:15 p.m. Rain or Shine. Join them for a free event of crafts, games, and light refreshments. Bring your basket for the Egg Hunt at 1 p.m. at 91 Main Street in Succasunna. Click here to view this event flyer in our Virtual Backpack.  

K of C Annual Tricky Tray and Live Auction in Roxbury - Apr 25  
The Knights of Columbus, St. Therese Council #6320 is asking for your much-needed support.  Our Council supports many charities and activities within and around Morris County. Our programs and donations benefit disabled citizens, senior citizens, veterans, the homeless and the needy through organizations like Hope House and Catholic Charities.  We also support many youth activities in the community including Boy Scouts, Project Graduation and are proud to provide several college scholarships each year to local students. 

This year we will be holding our 22nd Annual Charity Live Auction and Tricky Tray on Saturday, April 25, starting at 6 p.m. in the St. Therese School gym at 135 Main Street, Succasunna.  Admission is $20 at door and includes beer, wine, soft drinks, food catered by local restaurants and desert. There will be many great Tricky Tray items from household goods to gift ideas.  The auction will include sports memorabilia, theater packages and "big ticket" home electronics. We would love to have you join us.  Please call Frank Wos (973) 219-1867 if you have any questions. Click here to read about this event from TAPinto Roxbury.

Veterans Sign Up Now! - Lake Hopatcong Veterans Cruise for 2020! - June 27
The date has been set as Saturday, June 27th for the 5th Annual Veterans Cruise on Lake Hopatcong, and that means the scramble for seats has already started for this special tribute to our veterans - America's heroes.  Each year Lake Hopatcong Cruises honors our veterans from the lake's four border towns - Hopatcong, Jefferson, Mount Arlington, and Roxbury - with a two-hour complimentary cruise around the lake, and a special tribute is paid to the veterans throughout the cruise as residents line the bridges and docks with waving flags in honor of the service that they have provided to our country.  This event is extremely popular with the Veterans and will fill quickly, so please contact your appropriate town representative to have your name added to the list as soon as possible. Last year in Hopatcong the first-come-first-served list filled within days and overflowed into a long waiting list. Click here to read more from Hopatcong Lake Regional News.

LHF Block Party seeks vendors and sponsors  - May 9
The seventh annual Lake Hopatcong Block Party, is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Hopatcong State Park, 260 Lakeside Blvd., Landing, N.J.  Hosted by the Lake Hopatcong Foundation, the event gives businesses and organizations a chance to showcase their work for thousands of guests. The day also features entertainment, numerous food options, live demonstrations, boat and mini-train rides, and an activity area for children.

Vendors will have ample space to display their goods or services and food trucks will be accommodated in a designated area. Spaces are limited and typically sell out by mid-March.  Booth space is available for businesses, crafters, organizations and non-profits, with costs ranging from $25 to $350. Discounts are in place for entities based in Hopatcong, Jefferson, Mt. Arlington or Roxbury, as well as for those who register by February 29. Click here to read more from Lake Hopatcong News.

Volunteers Needed for Lake Hopatcong Block Party
Volunteers are needed to assist with the seventh annual Lake Hopatcong Block Party, scheduled for May 9.  The event, hosted by the non-profit Lake Hopatcong Foundation, will take place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Hopatcong State Park, 260 Lakeside Blvd., Landing. TAPinto Roxbury is a media sponsor.  Each year, the Block Party brings visitors together with businesses, non-profit organizations, community groups, crafters and food vendors for a day that kicks off the summer season and celebrates all facets of Lake Hopatcong life.

Organizers for the event are planning to accommodate 4,000 guests and 200 vendors for what has become one of the lake region's most ambitious community-building endeavors.  "We need about 200 volunteers in order to pull off an event of this scale," said Judy Caruso, volunteer coordinator for the Block Party. "There are so many things to do, upfront and behind the scenes, that require the support of a lot of dedicated people."

Volunteers are typically slotted into four-hour shifts, between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. on the day of the Block Party. Tasks include helping with parking, supporting vendors, welcoming guests, setting up tables and chairs, keeping areas clean as well as numerous other important efforts. Click here to read more from TAPinto Roxbury.

'A Taste of Roxbury' on horizon as Roxbury Chamber of Commerce begins busy year - May 18
It's the Roxbury Area Chamber of Commerce's biggest annual fundraiser, and it's just right around the proverbial corner.  When the chamber met on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Outback in Ledgewood, chamber Past President Linda Dora said this year's installment of "A Taste of Roxbury" is coming up. It is planned for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, May 18 and will be held at Roxbury High School in Succasunna.  "This is our big one. This is by far our biggest fundraiser of the year," Dora said, estimating that 250 people, or more, turn out to try offerings prepared by many different eateries in the township.  This is the 14th annual event, and Dora said it was once held at the Day's Inn on Route 46 in Ledgewood. "We outgrew that place pretty quickly," she noted.  The "all you can eat" event is $30 per ticket. Beverages and additional refreshments will be offered for purchase.  Tickets are available at the Roxbury Recreation office, located at 72 Eyland Ave., Succasunna, or at  roxburynjchamber.org/taste/ . Tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be sold at the door. Click here to read more about this event and others from the Roxbury Chamber of Commerce from the Roxbury Register.

Buy-A-Brick Campaign to Help Improve Main Street
Roxbury Township's Main Street Committee invites you to help support their fundraising efforts to continue the beautification of Main St. in Succasunna. Memorial/honorary engraved bricks are still available for sale. The bricks are installed in the courtyard surrounding the Victorian Clock by the Gazebo at the Library.  Remember a loved one. Honor your family's name on historic Main Street. Salute your graduate!   Click here for more information and the order form or contact Michele O'Halloran at Town Hall  973-448-2002  or  ohalloranm@roxburynj.us . 

Roxbury & Mt Arlington Recreation Upcoming Programs & Events!
Roxbury Recreation
The Recreation Department at Roxbury Township is proud to offer programs for residents of all ages. Here in Roxbury there are an abundant number of youth sports and activities, a lake complex which provides for summer beach fun, beautiful parks, immaculate athletic fields, playgrounds for the little ones and trails for the adventurous.

Click here to visit Roxbury Recreation's website for upcoming sports, activities, and information!
Mount Arlington Recreation
Mt Arlington Rec is a group of volunteers appointed by the Mayor with the goal to coordinate and administer the recreation needs of the Borough. They work together with community volunteers to offer quality recreational programs for the entire family. 

Click here to visit Mount Arlington Recreation's website for upcoming programs, events, and activities!
Roxbury Public Library Upcoming Programs & Events!

Go to roxburylibrary.org to access Roxbury's Library's upcoming Events Calendar for adults and children. Register online for programs or call the library at (973) 584-2400. For general information, contact comments@roxburylibrary.org.


Adult Services
Membership Drive and Fundraiser
The Friends of the Roxbury Township Public Library 2020 Membership Drive and Fundraiser kick-off has begun. Membership covers the period January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020. In addition to knowing that you are supporting a vital part of our community, membership entitles you to attend the Friends-only preview night to our popular fundraiser book sale. Donations to the Friends are tax deductible. To all our Friends who supported the Library in 2019, and in previous years, we thank you for your continued support. Please look for your renewal notice in the mail. Applications for membership are available at the Library's circulation desk or by going on line at https://roxburylibrary.org/friends/.
 
Afternoons at the Movies
Join us as to watch the latest, greatest, and even some classic movies at the library. We'll supply the movie, you bring the popcorn (or your favorite snack). Free admission! Click here to register for these events or call the library at 973-584-2400.  
  • Parasite (Rated R) - Friday, March 13 at 2 pm
  • Jojo Rabbit (Rated PG-13) - Friday, March 20 at 2 pm
  • Roma (Rated R) - Friday, March 27 at 2 pm
Skylands Dulcimer String Band - Monday, March 16 at 6:30pm
Come celebrate Celtic music and culture with the Acoustic folk group, Skylands Dulcimer String Band at the Roxbury Library. They will perform a mix of traditional, folk, Celtic, popular and seasonal music! Register here or call 973-584-2400.
Price: Free
 
Makers Carnival and Mini Golf - Friday, March 20 from 5:30pm-8:30pm
Come enjoy yourself at the Roxbury Library Makers Carnival and Mini Golf event! This is a special Friends of the Roxbury Library FUNdraising Carnival for FREE supported by local businesses . Enjoy arcade games, mini-golf, makers activities, and more! Refreshments available for purchase. Registration requested here or call 973-584-2400.
Price: Free activities and attendance, refreshments available for purchase.
Mindfulness Meditation - Wednesday, March 25 at 6:30pm
J oin Miriam from The School of Royal Yoga for an introduction to meditation and find your inner connection with peace at the Roxbury Library. Learn breathing techniques, Japa meditation and more! Register here or call 973-584-2400.
Price: Free
 
Zumba with Kelley - Friday, March 27 from 10:15am - 11:15 am
 Come exercise at the library! Using dance, aerobic movements and energetic music, be prepared to get moving with ZUMBA! No prior experience necessary. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle. There is a $5 fee payable in cash at the door. Register here or call 973-584-2400!
Price: $5 fee payable in cash at the door
 
Yoga and Meditation for All - Monday, March 16 at 6:30pm 
On Saturday, March 28 from 10:30am to 11:30am, a yoga and meditation expert from the Isha Foundation will host a guided yoga and meditation workshop for beginners. Ages 7 through 107 are welcome! Please bring your own mats. Register here  or call 973-584-2400.
Price: Free
 
Grow Your Own Vegetable Garden - Tuesday, March 31 from 1pm - 3pm
Want to grow your own greens and vegetables and unsure how to start? Alex Sweeney will guide you through the process of planting and growing vegetables you can put on your plate this Spring & Summer at the Roxbury Library. Space is limited so  register now  or call 973-584-2400.
Price: Free
 
Free Tax Assistance Available, Reservations Now Accepted
AARP Tax-Aide will provide free tax preparation assistance. Appointments may be made by calling the library at 973-584-2400, or by stopping by the help desk. In case of inclement weather registrants should call the library to confirm their appointment. Appointments will be February Through Mid-April, with limited availability and spots.
 
S.H.I.P.
A State Health Insurance Assistance Program that offers counseling on Medicare for NJ residents. Tuesdays at 10:00 am.

Mah Jongg
All skill levels welcome. Games are every Wednesday from 1 pm to 5 pm.

Knit One, Bead, Too!
Do you like to make your own original jewelry? Enjoy knitting or working with fabric? Join us on Mondays from 6:15 pm - 8 pm, and share your knowledge with others. Please bring your own supplies.

Book Groups
New members always welcome!
Monday Evening- 3rd Monday of the month at 7:00 pm
Thursday Afternoon- 3rd Thursday of the month at 10:00 am
Literary Horizons- 1st Wednesday of the month at 1 pm. New members always welcome.
Walking Talking Book Group- Call the library for meeting dates and times.

Youth Services
Weekly Events
  • Books for Babies for ages Infant - 2 - Tuesdays @10:30 am
  • STEAM for Kids - Tuesdays @ 4:00 pm          
  • Toddler Story Time-35 months and younger - Wednesdays @ 10:30 am
  • Preschool Story Time (3 years and older) - Wednesdays @ 11:30 am
  • Chess Club (K-6th graders) - Wednesdays @ 5:00 pm  
  • Story Time @ the Lake - Friday, December 13 @ 11:00 am
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