NEWS & EVENTS
Week of November 15 , 2019
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

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!

REMINDER: Upcoming Board of Education Meeting
PUBLIC MEETING  - The next board of education meeting is Monday, November 18th 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 !

There will be two presentations that evening.  The first on Osmo as an Instructional Tool presented by Assistant Superintendent Dr. Chuck Seipp and Franklin Second Grade Teacher Lynn Manney.

The second presentation will be by Roxbury Community School Coordinator Ann Rhodes on the new RCS Before and After School Enrichment Services (RCS B.A.S.E.S.) program beginning September 2020. This will be a before and after care offering at the K-6 schools through the Roxbury Community School.  Click here to view some FAQs prior to the presentation.

UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER
HALF DAY - The Roxbury Township Public Schools will have a half day on Wednesday, November 27th prior to Thanksgiving Break.

SCHOOLS CLOSED - The Roxbury Township Public Schools will be CLOSED  Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th  due to Thanksgiving Break.  Schools will reopen on Monday, December 2nd.    

Community School Plans New Before and After Care Program for 2020/2021
Beginning September 2020, the Roxbury Community School, part of the Roxbury Township Board of Education, will be offering a new Before and After School Enrichment Services (RCS B.A.S.E.S.) program in its five elementary schools for grades K-6. 
 
The decision to make the switch from the Roxbury Day Care Center, an outside organization to an in-district program has been in discussion with the administration for the past few years  and was solidified in latest round of the Strategic Plan. 
 
By the district offering these services, we have the opportunity to serve more families start to finish while continuing instructional services with in-district staff to fill those educational gaps while providing the district an additional revenue stream which is beneficial to the taxpayers of Roxbury.
 
RCS B.A.S.ES. will be a part of Roxbury Schools as all Roxbury Community School programs fall under the auspices of the Roxbury Township Board of Education. Because of that, RCS B.A.S.E.S. can build a cohesive program with existing teaching and support staff members. Each of the K-6 locations will have a NJ state certified lead teacher and an assistant, both of whom will be trained in CPR, AED, and First Aid. These individuals are familiar with the students, the school, and the district's policies and procedures.  Because each location will have a state certified teacher, we'll be able to provide after-school homework support as these individuals are familiar with the district's curriculum and teaching strategies that can help make our students successful.
 
In the coming months, the district will be posting for these teachers and assistants to operate in the five schools.  This doesn't mean though that we wouldn't fill these positions with individuals from the outside. All of our job postings will be open for internal and external candidates and we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. This includes those before and aftercare staff members from the Roxbury Day Care.
 
By early January, the RCS B.A.S.E.S. website and registration will be available at www.roxbury.org/BASES . Information will be shared with all current before and aftercare families in the coming months.
 
There will be a public presentation on this program during the Monday, November 18th Board Meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium at Lincoln/Roosevelt School at 34 North Hillside Avenue in Succasunna. We would encourage everyone to come out to hear about this exciting new opportunity. Click here to read more about this new program on our website under "In the News".

RHS Choir Members Perform at NJMEA All-State Music Festival in Atlantic City
Eighteen members of the Roxbury High School choir represented their school and district last weekend at the 2019 NJ All-State Mixed Choir Festival in Atlantic City.  The singers performed under guest conductor Doctor Sandra Snow from Michigan State University. 

Junior Zachary Solano also represented the Roxbury Band Department as a tuba player in the All-State Orchestra. 

They will perform again this Sunday, November 17th at NJ Performing Arts Center. This is the last New Jersey Music Educators Association All-State Mixed Chorus and Orchestra concert performance of 2019. Click here to read more on our website under "In the News".

Nixon School 3rd Annual Green Fair Focuses on Fun with Recycling 
Kermit the Frog once said, "It's not easy being green." Well, that doesn't seem to be a problem for students at Nixon Elementary School in Roxbury Township as they held their third annual Green Fair on Friday, October 18th with the help and organization of the Nixon School PTA Green Team. The theme of this year's fair focused on reusing and recycling various items.
 
The team created eight stations run by parent volunteers and staff members for the students to rotate through and have fun in all while using reusable or recycled things found in the home. 

Students created festive pumpkin sun catchers in the library made with old wire clothes hangers that could have been recycled but instead were used in a fun craft activity for the K-4 students.  Another station took place in the enclosed Husky Garden. Students went on a scavenger hunt to find different items found in nature.  Stations 3, 4, and 5 all tied together with children making, decorating, and racing cars similar to the pinewood derby-style event. Station 6 took more effort as students had to "shop" in teams for a relay race to identify various items that had the least amount of plastic. Stations 7 and 8 had children building and playing in cardboard villages.
 
All of this wouldn't have been possible without the PTA Green Team Planners and Volunteers! Thanks for helping our students find enjoyment in being green! Click here to read more about this green fair on our website under "In the News".

Rox-THON gets their Flock on
Flocking is back at Roxbury! It will begin this fall and continue until the ground freezes, before resuming next spring; all weather dependent. While the fundraiser remains the same, the organization bears a new name. Putting more of an emphasis on our local community, Roxbury High School's mini-THON will now be known as Rox-THON. It is the same group of students working towards the same cause, however, a majority of our proceeds will now stay here in Morris County.

Starting this year, donations will go to Goryeb Children's Hospital (Morristown, NJ) and 30% of those proceeds will support pediatric cancer research and medical bills through Four Diamonds (Penn State Children's Hospital). Roxbury High School will also host its 7th Annual event to fight childhood cancer on Friday, March 13, 2020.
 
"Flocking is super simple! Flocking is when you harmlessly prank your friends by signing up for us to put a flock of plastic flamingo s on their lawn," explained Captain Holly Van Ness, a senior at the school.
 
If you would like to flock-a-friend, you can choose how many flamingos you want to migrate to your friend's yard for up to 48 hours. A small flock of only 10 flamingos is only $15, a medium flock of 30 for $25, or you can choose a large flock of 50 flamingos for $35. If you have a special occasion, you may also choose to request a specific date for an additional $15. Click here to read more on our website under "In the News".

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.


Forkin' it out to Support the Jefferson PTA - Nov 15  
Come support the Jefferson School PTA for a November Family Night Out on Friday, November 15th all day at Fuddruckers at the Roxbury Mall.  Visit the PTA table for a very special raffle (TBA).  Come in with the physical paper ticket, an email of it or just on your phone for the Jefferson School PTA to receive a predetermined percentage of your purchase. 

Click here to view or print off a ticket from our Virtual Backpack.

Franklin School's Vendor & Craft Fair - Nov 22
Come for an evening of shopping at the Franklin School Vendor and Craft Fair Shopping Extravaganza on Friday, November 22nd at Franklin School at 8 Meeker Street in Succasunna from 7:00-9:30 p.m. Shop from over 45 local vendors and crafters while supporting Franklin School. What a perfect time to do a little holiday shopping!  Click here to view the event flyer in our Virtual Backpack.

Go Ice Skating to Support RHS Choir - Nov 30
Come and support the Roxbury High School Choir Program by joining them for an Ice Skating Fundraising Event at Aspen Ice at 16 Aspen Drive in Randolph on Saturday, November 30th from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Admission is $12, $5 for skate rental, and $5 for walker rental. Cash only will be accepted and exact change is preferred.  Students, friends, and family are welcome! Complimentary Cliff's Ice Cream coupons. Click here to view this event flyer in our Virtual Backpack.

Roxbury Library - My Favorite Book Contest - Now thru Dec 1
The Roxbury Public Library is once again partnering with the Roxbury Woman's Club for the My Favorite Book Contest, open to all 6th graders who live or go to school in Roxbury. Visit   www.roxburylibrary.org/kids for the information flyer and entry form or stop at over at the library.   The top three entries will win gift cards to Barnes and Noble. Entries must be turned in to the library by Sunday, December 1. Click here to view this contest in our Virtual Backpack.      

Roxbury's Global Hi-5 Expo (Multi-Cultural Celebration) - Feb 20
Come and tantalize your five senses through international expressions of cuisine, music, art, crafts, costumes, dance performances, and so much more on Thursday, February 20, 2020 from 6-9 p.m. at Roxbury High School! Experience the gift of the one HUMAN race and its multisensory cultural diversity in CommUNITY. 

Gather up your family, friends, clubs, and business to sponsor a booth to represent a country of your background or interest! Then, plaster the booth with all the information, color and creativity that you can with food, fun crafts, music/dance performances and prizes!   Now is the time to be proud! Raise multi-cultural awareness and let's celebrate and travel to cultures around the world! Click here to sign up for a booth now! Click here for more information regarding this event from our website under "In the News".
Roxbury Cross Country Updates:
Roxbury Cross Country Moves on to Group Championships
Roxbury High School Cross Country team competed in the North 1 Group 3 Sectional Championships on Saturday, November 9th. This is equivalent to the first round of the state tournament.  The Boys team placed fourth overall advancing the entire team to the Group 3 State Championships. Juniors Nate Hajel and Thomas Schulz placed second and sixth, respectively.  The Girls team placed sixth overall and advance senior, Lauren Tom (14th) and freshman, Gabby Daskalova (7th) to represent at the Group 3 State Championships.  The Group 3 State Championships will be contested at Holmdel Park this Saturday, November 16th. 

Click here to read more on our website under "In the News".

Click here to check out the Boys cross-country sectional championships preview, 2019 from NJ.com.

Roxbury Football Updates:
Roxbury Junior Footballers Bring Home Championship
The Roxbury Junior Gaels Varsity football team did it again: It brought the Morris County Youth Football League (MCYFL) championship title back home for the Iron Division.  The undefeated 8 th -graders beat their fierce competition, the Newton Braves, 30-6 on Saturday to win the championship. The Braves were undefeated in their division, with one loss to Roxbury in a non-conference game. Click here to read more from TAPinto Roxbury.


Roxbury Volleyball Updates:
Roxbury Volleyball Coach is Upbeat About Next Year as Season Closes
The season ended not-so-happily this week for the Roxbury High School volleyball team, but coach Anthony McMichael said he's proud of the Gaels' performance and looking forward to next year.  Roxbury had only two seniors on the roster this year, Jessica Allen and Stephanie Lemanis, meaning that the team will retain most of its talent instead of losing a big chunk to graduation. "We've had a lot of youth on our team," McMichael said. "The core of the team will all be back for another run."

McMichael is upbeat about the future of the Roxbury volleyball program. "The girls work hard," he said. "They are the hardest working girls I could ask for. They are just fun to be around and I'm just happy they are coming back."

The team ended the season with a 20-9 record. Click here to read more from TAPinto Roxbury.
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.

Park in Roxbury Would Expand 10 Acres Under County Plan
Veterans Memorial Park in Ledgewood will be expanded by more than 10 acres under a funding plan recommended Wednesday by a county panel.  The county Open Space Trust Fund Committee included the project in a list of six open space projects throughout the county it recommended for funding by the county freeholders.  The Veteran's Park expansion is slated to cost $28,000, according to the county. 

"Located off Emmans Road near the Mount Olive border, this upland forest is adjacent to Veterans Memorial Park," the county said in a statement. "The wooded property is key to connecting two of Roxbury's open space tracts via a trail system. The terrain and proximity to existing trails in Veterans Park will enable a trail connection from the park to Emmans Greenway located to the south."  Click here to read more from TAPinto Roxbury.

Rox Wellness Expo at RHS - Dec 5 and Dec 6
Roxbury High School will host the First Annual Rox Wellness Expo on Thursday, December 5th and Friday, December 6th from 8am to 2 pm at Roxbury High School at 1 Bryant Drive in Succasunna, NJ. The goal of this expo is to promote a healthy lifestyle and community, with the over 1,500 Roxbury High School students and staff, by providing a means of awareness of the services that are available to assist them in their daily lives. Roxbury High School has been progressive in integrating the most current fitness and wellness trends. Some of the courses being offered include Personal Wellness, Intro to Exercise Science, Intro to Exercise Psychology, and Foundational Components of Allied Health Services.

The Rox Wellness Expo will be an opportunity to introduce services to the high school community and connect with them on an individual basis. Interested in being an exhibitor, instructor, or to make a donation? Click here for more information and for the instructor/exhibitor application.
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. The next meeting is Tuesday, October 8th. 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 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:
11/18/2019 - Regular
12/16/2019 - Regular
1/6/2020 - Reorganization

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 still being accepted for the Roxbury Community School Preschool for the 2019/2020 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!
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 - 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:
Roxbury Community School - Ski Club 2019/2020

Roxbury Ski and Snowboard Club (Grades 5-12)
Register now for this year's Ski and Snowboard Club for grades 5-12. Grades 5-8 go for six Fridays after school to Shawnee Mountain. Grades 9-12 go for five Fridays to Camelback Mountain after school. Once registration form and payment are received, club codes will be shared. Register now at www.roxbury.org/Ski .
 
RCS Club Perks to Share
Skiing and/or snowboarding are lifetime sports and the Roxbury Community School wants to provide our families and the surrounding communities the opportunity to ski and/or snowboard at local mountain resorts. Roxbury and non-Roxbury residents can advantage of this great opportunity! Transportation is on your own. Ski packages will be purchased directly from the respective mountains.  This winter Roxbury Community School is sponsoring a reasonably priced Family & Friends Skiing/Snowboarding program at Shawnee Mountain located in Shawnee-on-the-Delaware, PA and/or at Camelback Mountain in the Poconos, both a convenient drive from Roxbury. Cost is $5 per person to the Community School. Once registration form and payment are received, club codes will be shared. Register now at www.roxbury.org/Ski .

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 Rotary Seeks More Overseas Military for Next Gift Shipment
The Roxbury Rotary Club hopes to expand on a program in which it sent packages of donated goods to Roxbury residents serving in the armed forces overseas.  The club recently sent the packages to 12 service members, said its president, Steve Alford.

He said the club hoped to send more than double that amount and remains hopeful people in town will provide it with more names and addresses. "Our plan is to keep a running list as we identify even more residents of Roxbury currently serving, so they can receive these packages as well," Alford said.  The goal of the package shipments was to not only give the military personnel items they likely need but to also let them know they're remembered and appreciated, Alford said. Click here to read more from TAPinto Roxbury.

Wreath Donations Sought for Roxbury Veteran Graves
The Ferro Monte Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the Revolution (NSDAR) is hoping to secure the donation of 610 holiday wreaths to be placed on the graves of Roxbury veterans in December.  For the sixth year, the group is participating in the national Wreaths Across America campaign. As was done in those prior years, wreaths will be put on veterans' graves in three Succasunna cemeteries: At the First Presbyterian Church, the United Methodist Church and at Flanders-Hillside Cemetery.

The donated wreaths will be placed on the veteran's graves on Dec. 14, designated as "Wreaths Day." The 11 a.m. event, on Main Street in Succasunna, will include comments by military and political dignitaries as well as food and beverages.  So far, wreath sponsorship pages created by the Ferro Monte Chapter and the Succasunna churches have secured 273 wreath sponsorships, about 45 percent of the goal. Click here to read more about this event and how you can participate from TAPinto Roxbury.

Don't Miss Roxbury's "Home For Holidays" festival on Saturday December 7th
Roxbury's 5th Annual "Home for the Holidays" festival is scheduled for Saturday, December 7th. This family-friendly outdoor street fair will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. along Main Street in Succasunna by the Roxbury Public Library and churches. Go to www.roxburynj.us/holidays   and the Facebook page "Home for the Holidays Roxbury NJ" for details.  

Along with holiday shopping, there will be games for kids and free carriage rides with jingle-belled horses. Santa arrives by fire truck at 12 Noon to meet and greet everyone on the street.  Santa Land inside the Library (sponsored by the Roxbury Area Chamber of Commerce) will run from 1PM to 4PM. Families can meet Santa, get photographed with him ($5.00 for photo - all proceeds go to Roxbury Social Services), do fun crafts and hear holiday book readings. Lots of live musical entertainment will add to the festivities and occur inside the Presbyterian Church including the Roxbury Community Jazz Band which plays starting at 12 Noon. 

Come hungry! There will be 8 food trucks parked in the Methodist Church parking lot. Both churches will also offer homemade treats and hot drinks so you can snack while you shop for holiday gifts. Wear your favorite ugly holiday sweater - there will be an Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest with prizes.  Home for the Holidays is a great way to kick off the holiday season. For information, contact Michele O'Halloran at 973-448-2002 or  ohalloranm@roxburynj.us . Facebook: Home for the Holidays Roxbury NJ. Click here to see this event flyer in our Virtual Backpack.

Borough of Mt Arlington Jersey Cares Coat Drive - Now thru Dec 11
The Borough of Mt Arlington has teamed up once again with Jersey Cares for its annual Coat Drive. It will be held from November 1st through December 11th. Mt Arlington Borough Hall will again be a drop off location for new or gently used coats. 

Click here to view the flyer in our Virtual Backpack under the Flyer section for drop off dates and times.

DAR - American History Essay Contest (Grades 5-8) - Due by Dec 14
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution invites students in grades 5th through 8th to participate in our American History Essay Contest. The 2019/2020 title is "The Voyage of the Mayflower". This is a wonderful topic for students to imagine themselves as a passenger on the Mayflower in 1620. The deadline is December 14, 2019.  Click here for more information in the flyer section of our Virtual Backpack.

DAR - Christopher Columbus Essay Contest (Grades 9-12) - Due by Dec 14
The Ferro Monte Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution invites students in grades 9th through 12th to participate in our Christopher Columbus Essay Contest. The 2019/2020 title is "A Sailor's Experience as Part of Christopher Columbus' First Expedition to the Americas". This is a wonderful topic for students to imagine being a part of Columbus' voyage to the Americas in August 1942. he deadline is December 14, 2019. Click here for more information in the flyer section of our Virtual Backpack.

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.


Roxbury Residents and Employees Just Got Free Access to 14,000 Online Classes
The Roxbury Public Library now offers unlimited, on-demand access to Lynda.com. Lynda.com is a one of the best known continuing education resource out there and is respected by employers worldwide.  There are over 14,000 courses in subjects ranging from Adobe Photoshop to UX Design. Brush up or dive deep into Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, InDesign, and more. Learn Ruby on Rails, C++, WordPress, and even how to build apps for Android and iOS. It's not just technical skills either! There are courses on Public Speaking, Time Management, Project Management, Online Marketing, Leadership, QuickBooks, Financial Management and so much more.

Lynda.com's library is extensive and can help you improve your resume dramatically (there are resume courses too!). Whether you want to plug a hole in your knowledge or switch careers altogether, Lynda.com will help you get there. Even better, when you finish a course you can export a certificate of completion directly to your LinkedIn profile!

Access this incredible resource through the  library's website only, and not through the consumer side of Lynda.com. You will be asked to enter your library card number and PIN. If you are not sure of either, please call the library or stop by, and we'll do our best to resolve the issue.  All residents, employees and students of Roxbury Township are eligible for a Roxbury Public Library card. Click here to read more from TAPinto Roxbury.

The Friends of the Roxbury Public Library 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 Jan, 1, 2020 - Dec. 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/ . Click here to read about this from Tap Into Roxbury.

Weekly Youth Events
  • Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. - Books for Babies (Infant-24 Months)
  • Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. - STEAM (4 and up)
  • Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. - Toddler Story Time (3.5 and under)
  • Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. - Preschool Story Time (3.5 and up)
  • Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. - Chess Club (K-6th Graders)
Weekly Events for Adults
  • Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. - State Health Insurance Assistance Program
  • Wednesday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. - Mah Jongg
  • Thursday, 10 a.m. - Art Association of Roxbury, Painting and Drawing
  • Thursday, 4:30 p.m. - Beading and Jewelry Making
  • Thursday, 6:20 p.m. - Blue Mountain Meditation
  • Friday At the Movies - Movies most Friday afternoons at 2 p.m.
Check the Events tab at roxburylibrary.org for movies and specialty programs.
 
Monthly Book and Writing Groups -  (see specific meeting dates for book; all are welcome!)
  • Literary Horizons (First Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m.)
  • Monday Evening (Third Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m.)
  • Thursday Morning (Third Thursday of the month at 10 a.m.)
  • Walking Talking Book Club (Various dates; email comments@roxburylibrary.org for details)
  • Roxbury Writers' Workshop (First Monday of the month at 1 p.m. - confirm time on online event calendar)
Other Services
  • Hoopla and CloudLibrary - Download free library eBooks, eAudiobooks, Music, Comics and Movies. Call or stop by the help desk to get started.
  • Passports - Apply or renew Passports at the Library. Call the Library or go to roxburylibrary.org for details.
  • I.Queue Reserves Program - Stop by the circulation desk for details on how to reserve your favorite authors' newest books.
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