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Lake Loop Training Event – Meetup Paddle

August 30, 2018

| By Holly Odgers

Categories: community, Events, Fundraisers, Lake Hopatcong, Lake Hopatcong Foundation, Lake Loop, LHF, News

| Tags: canoe, kayak, Lake Hopatcong, lake loop, Lake Loop 2018, Paddke, paddle board

Join us for our first Lake Loop training event – a free relaxed paddle on Lake Hopatcong on Saturday, September 15 at 9 am. Bring your own kayak, canoe, or paddle board. We will meet at the Lake Hopatcong Foundation parking lot (37 Nolan’s Point Park Road) and launch next to the Windlass. Plan to …

Native Plant Gardens Thriving at Train Station

August 30, 2018

| By Marty Kane

Categories: community, Going Green, Lake Hopatcong Foundation, LHF, News, Roxbury, Train Station

| Tags: historical train station renovation, Lake Hopatcong Train Station, Native Garden, Native plant sale, native plants

Theses photos show our two gardens at the Lake Hopatcong Train Station – our mass planting garden and our specimen garden. All plants are native to New Jersey and, as can be seen above, are thriving at the station. We are already planning our next native plant sale for May 2019. Native plants have the advantage of requiring …

Old-Fashioned Beefsteak Dinner and Volunteer Celebration

August 22, 2018

| By Holly Odgers

Categories: community, Fundraisers, Hopatcong, Lake Hopatcong Foundation, News

| Tags: Beefsteak, Hap Nightingale Catering, old-fashioned beefsteak dinner, volunteer celebration, volunteers

From pulling weeds (by land AND by water) to wading through streams with fourth graders to directing traffic at the Lake Hopatcong Block Party, the Lake Hopatcong Foundation’s volunteers have shown enthusiasm, grit, and passion for the health of New Jersey’s largest lake and the enjoyment of those who use it. On Saturday, November 3, …

Get Your B-SAFE Dock Number Sign to Easily Install During Five-Year Drawdown

August 20, 2018

| By Holly Odgers

Categories: community, Hopatcong, Jefferson, lake, Lake Hopatcong, Mt. Arlington, News, Other, Projects and Initiatives, Public Safety, Roxbury

| Tags: 911, B_SAFE Dock Numbering Program, B-SAFE, B-SAFE Dock Numbers, Dock number, dock numbers

The B-SAFE Dock Numbering Program was developed with the aimof improving emergency response times and safety on Lake Hopatcong. Each lakefront property has been assigned a unique dock number, or “lake address,” which is linked to its 9-1-1 street address. Lakefront property owners may voluntarily purchase and post a B-SAFE dock number sign where it can …

Kids Hike and Learn During Summer Camp

August 20, 2018

| By Holly Odgers

Categories: community, Education, Floating Classroom, Hopatcong, Lake Hopatcong, News, Recreational Trails, Water Quality

| Tags: Camp Innovate, floating classroom, hiking, summer camp, trails

We are thrilled the kids from Camp Innovate in Hopatcong were able to hike on the Lake Hopatcong Trail as well as learn about water ecology and watersheds on the Floating Classroom this summer! Campers ventured on a hike along the Lake Hopatcong trail with LHF Trails Committee Chair Cliff Lundin as their guide. They …

Choose Your Challenge at Lake Loop 2018

August 20, 2018

| By Holly Odgers

Categories: community, Events, Fundraisers, Lake Hopatcong, Lake Hopatcong Foundation, Lake Loop, LHF, News

| Tags: 5K, Awards, beer tent, bike, cycle, cycling, food, kayak, Lake Hopatcong, lake loop, Lake Loop 2018, Live Entertainment, Paddke, paddle board, run

There’s something for everyone at the 2018 Lake Loop, which will offer participants bike, run and paddle challenges on Sunday, Oct.7 at Hopatcong State Park. Enjoy breathtaking views of beautiful Lake Hopatcong while participating in one, two or all three events in support of New Jersey’s largest lake. Come challenge yourself and then relax while …

Lake Loop 2018

August 18, 2018

| By Holly Odgers

Categories: community, Events, Fundraisers, Lake Hopatcong, Lake Hopatcong Foundation, Lake Loop, LHF, News

| Tags: 5K, Awards, beer tent, bike, cycle, cycling, food, kayak, Lake Hopatcong, lake loop, Lake Loop 2018, Live Entertainment, Paddke, paddle board, run

October 7, 2018, Hopatcong State Park There’s something for everyone at the Lake Hopatcong Foundation’s annual bike, run, paddle challenge. Enjoy breathtaking views of beautiful Lake Hopatcong while participating one, two or all three events in support of New Jersey’s largest lake. Come challenge yourself and then stay and relax with great local food, a …

Courtesy Patrols – Be Considerate, Be Safe

August 1, 2018

| By Marty Kane

Categories: community, Lake Hopatcong, Lake Hopatcong Foundation, News, Projects and Initiatives, Public Safety, Volunteers

| Tags: Boat safety, Byram Cove, Coutesy patrol, Lake Hopatcong for all, lake safety

Last year, the LHF was able to work with homeowners and various recreational groups at the lake to draft a voluntary set of guidelines, “Lake Hopatcong for All.” While the language addresses general boating courtesies at the lake, it was largely written with Byram Cove in mind and its enormous popularity on summer weekends. Over …

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Dylan Flinchum “Rock On” Foundation presents Pasta and Prizes @ St Jude Parish

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Nov 24 @ 5:00 pm

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Christmas Tree Lighting & Santa’s Arrival in Jefferson Township @ Municipal Complex, Township Gazebo

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Nov 30 @ 7:00 pm

Township Christmas Tree to be lit and Santa arrives!

The holiday season is quickly approaching, and the Jefferson Township Recreation Department is busy preparing the way for festivities to usher in the holiday season. The annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony will take place on Friday night, November 30, 2018 beginning at 7 PM at the Jefferson Township Gazebo, which is located in the Municipal Complex at 1033 Weldon Road, Lake Hopatcong, NJ.

DJ Matt will be playing some holiday music until the Jefferson Township Middle School Chorus under the direction of Danielle Schreck performs “Sweet Singing in the Choir” and leads a holiday sing-a-long. Soon after, the switch will be thrown to light up the township Christmas tree in the gazebo and all the trees in the municipal complex!

Following that, the children will be gathered around Jefferson Township Council President Debi Merz to listen to a reading of the holiday classic “The Night Before Christmas” as they eagerly await the arrival of Santa Claus.

When the time is right, Santa will enter the complex on his sleigh via a decorated Jefferson Township Fire Company No. 1 fire truck! The man in the red suit will visit with the children and hand out candy canes, and his sidekick Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer is expected to be joining him. Complimentary coffee and hot chocolate provided by Casa Bianca Banquets and Catering along with desserts provided by the Jefferson Township Recreation Department will be available in the Municipal Building’s Lobby following the event.

Attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item, paper product, household cleaning product, and/or toiletry item to donate to the township’s three food pantries to help the needy in the community.

This Tree Lighting and Santa’s arrival in Jefferson Township events will also usher in the Jefferson Township Recreation Department’s Visit with Santa at Camp Jefferson on Saturday, December 1 from 10 am to 3 pm.

For further information call the Recreation Department at 973-663-8404 ext 4 or 5 or visit www.jeffersontownship.net or Jefferson Township on Facebook.

The Jefferson Arts Committee continues the holiday weekend with its Christmas in the Village events on Saturday, December 1 with some additional events on Sunday as well. Information can be found at www.jeffersonarts.org, Jefferson Arts Committee on Facebook, www.TheJeffersonChronicle.com, www.MyLakeNews.com, or by calling 973-697-3828.

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Christmas in the Village @ Village of Milton -

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Dec 1 all-day

Christmas in the Village ushers in the holidays on December 1

The Jefferson Arts Committee will once again coordinate the 13th annual Christmas in the Village event on Saturday, December 1 from 10 am to 4 pm in the historically designated Village of Milton (vicinity of Milton and Dover-Milton Roads) in the Milton/Oak Ridge section of Jefferson Township. Admission is free unless otherwise noted, and parking is free at all venues.

Starting the day off, The Milton First Aid Squad will host their annual hearty Pancake and More Breakfast at their building located at 45 Milton Road but this year; it will be Breakfast with Olaf. No reservations necessary, admission fees will apply.

The Jefferson Township Historical Society will offer tours with costumed docents at the holiday decorated Jefferson Township Museum located at 315 Dover-Milton Road. Each room of the Chamberlain home circa 1870 will be decorated around the holiday theme A Gingerbread Christmas. Admission is free, and Miss Elizabeth’s Shoppe will be open and selling antiques and unique gifts.

St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church located at 153 Milton Road will be the setting for live entertainment throughout the day featuring the White Rock School Chorus, the Arthur Stanlick School Chorus, the No Strings Acappella Group, and the Jefferson Township High School Madrigal Chorus – admission is free. The Jefferson Township Community Chorus under the direction of James Wynne will perform their annual holiday concert as well and would appreciate a free will offering. The Church kitchen will be selling soup, sandwiches, and refreshments, and merchandise and craft vendors will be selling their merchandise. This is where you will find the JTHS Band Parents selling their live decorated Christmas wreaths.

Milton United Methodist Church at 316 Dover-Milton Road will host live entertainment in their church sanctuary located at the corner of Dover Milton and Schoolhouse Roads, and live entertainment will feature the Methodist Church’s very own Handbell Choir, the White Rock School Band, the Arthur Stanlick School Band, the Jefferson Township High School Band, and the Jefferson Township Middle School Band – admission is free. The Jefferson Township Community Band under the direction of Peter Tummillo, Jr. will perform their annual holiday concert and would appreciate a free will offering. The Arts Committee’s annual Gingerbread House Contest will be sited here while the Church will be selling cookies and cocoa in Headley Hall.

Jefferson Township Fire Company No. 1’s firehouse at 162 Milton Road will be transformed into The Village Marketplace with 18 high quality arts, crafts, and merchandise vendors – admission is free. Here Oak Ridge Martial Arts will present a demonstration, and the Jefferson Girl Scouts will lead a holiday sing-along. Other entertainment will soon be announced. Members of the Fire Company’s Ladies Auxiliary will be selling chili, hot dogs, chicken fingers, donuts, and refreshments.
American Legion Post #423 will be selling live Christmas trees in the parking lot of their post home located at 28 Legion Road, just a short walk or drive down the street.
Jefferson CONNECT will hold their “Light a Luminary for Remembrance” for those affected by suicide and loved ones lost at the Jefferson Township Gazebo, 1033 Weldon Road on Sunday, December 2. All are invited.

The Jefferson Community Players will perform the romantic radio play “I’ll Be Seeing You”, based a 1940’s film that featured Joseph Cotten a soldier on leave, who meets Ginger Rogers, a prisoner let out for a Christmas furlough. A free performance directed by Jean Simonsen will be presented on Saturday in the Jefferson Township Senior Center, 54 Schoolhouse Road. Travel outside the Village proper to Camp Jefferson at 81 Weldon Road for the Jefferson Township Recreation Department’s Visit with Santa event from 10 am to 3 pm.

Village festivities will continue into Sunday, December 2 with a free encore matinee performance by the Jefferson Community Players of “I’ll Be Seeing You” at the Senior Center. The Jefferson Township Museum and Miss Elizabeth’s Shoppe will re-open on Sunday afternoon with tours of the historical home.

Watch for performance schedules, updates and announcements on www.jeffersonarts.org, www.thejeffersonchronicle.com, www.mylakenews.com, and local newspapers. As details unfold, a detailed entertainment time schedule (which is subject to change) will be made available at www.jeffersonarts.org in the Press Releases Section. Printed schedules will also be available as the event draws near in the display racks at the Jefferson Township Municipal Building, Jefferson Township Public Library, and the Recreation Office at Camp Jefferson. For other information and or inquiries, email artscommittee@jeffersonarts.org, or call 973-697-3828.

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Gingerbread House Contest @ Milton United Methodist Church

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Dec 1 all-day

The Jefferson Arts Committee has scheduled its 13th annual Gingerbread House Contest as part of its upcoming Christmas in the Village event scheduled for Saturday, December 1, 2018. The contest and display will be held in the Milton United Methodist Church located at 316 Dover-Milton Road in Milton/Oak Ridge.

Age divisions for participation are 4 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to 12, 13 to 16 years of age, and 17 through adult. The rules are simple – create your own homemade gingerbread house or construct one from a purchased kit with the theme A Gingerbread Christmas. Choose any type of structure with landscaping not to exceed 12” wide x 12” high x 12” long, and all materials (except for a cardboard/wood/plastic base) must be edible! Judging will be based on the use of different edible materials, creativity, and originality; and prize ribbons will be awarded in all divisions for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.

To enter, pre-registration is required accompanied by a $5 entry fee with checks made payable to the Jefferson Arts Committee. Entry forms will be available at the Jefferson Township Public Library, Municipal Building Lobby, or Camp Jefferson’s Recreation Department brochure racks. Entry forms can also be printed from www.jeffersonarts.org (Registration Form section in upper right-hand corner of the page) and mailed to Jefferson Arts Committee, Gingerbread House Contest, PO Box 2604, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438 no later than Tuesday, November 27.

All gingerbread houses must be dropped off at the Milton United Methodist Church on Friday evening, November 30 at 6:30 pm for the judges’ viewing. Prize ribbons will be awarded, and the public can view all entries and winners on Saturday, December 1 at the Church between 10 am and 4 pm. Participants must pick up their entries no earlier than 4 pm but no later than 4:15 pm that day.

For information call/text 973-768-0828 or e-mail eileenmbgrady@gmail.com

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Vintage Costume Jewelry Show @ Sparta Avenue Stage

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Dec 1 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Holiday vintage costume jewelry at reasonable prices in mint condition in colorful rhinestone and designer materials for both the collector and as gifts. Retro treasures are from 1880-1980 designers and most are hallmarked brooches, bracelets, necklaces, earrings and rings.

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