NEWS AND EVENTS
Week of April 20 , 2018
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, April 23rd at 7:30 p.m. in the Lincoln/Roosevelt School Auditorium.
To view a copy of that upcoming agenda and past ones,  please  click here!   

Come see the following public presentations on April 23rd on:
  1. 2017/18 Roxbury High School Track & Field Achievements - Presented by Stuart Mason 
    • Group 3 State Champions-Sprint Medley Relay: Jess Cammarata, Bridget Doherty, Karly Forker, and Jordan Morris
    • Group 3 State Champion-800 Meters: Karly Forker
2.  STEAM Expo - Presented by Kelly Curtiss
 
Help Celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd with these helpful tips!
As Roxbury Schools work to become more sustainable and earn Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification, we want to share a few simple and easy tips that you can share with your kids to help you go green, protect the earth, save money and make every day Earth Day. You can make a difference!  #BeTheChange
  1. Join a local park, river or beach clean-up.
  2. Stop using disposable plastics, especially single-use plastics like bottles, bags and straws.
  3. Recycle paper, plastic and glass. Reduce your garbage by 10% and your carbon footprint by 1,200 pounds a year.
  4. Donate your old clothes and home goods instead of throwing them out. When you need something, consider buying used items.
  5. Use reusable bottles/mugs for drinks and reusable bags when you shop.
  6. Pack your lunch in a reusable bag.
  7. Grow your own organic garden, or join a farm-share group.
  8. Take a shorter shower and use a water-saving shower head.
  9. Turn off lights when you leave a room.
  10. Take the stairs instead of the elevator to save energy (and get exercise!).
Click here to read more tips from EarthDay.org! 

Alie Ramage Commits to South Carolina
Early Monday morning, Alison "Alie" Ramage signed her letter of intent to play Rugby at the University of South Carolina in the fall.
 
She signed surrounded by her parents, David and Diane, her coaches Tom Feury and Gene Caufield, her Morris Rugby co-captain Ciara Sharkey along with a few supportive classmates.

Allie, who's been interested in studying International Business for several years decided on the University of South Carolina that has the number one IB program in the country. She'll spend most of her time in the Darla Moore School of Business focusing on innovation and creativity along with analytical skills which will give her the expertise for multiple and diverse study-abroad experiences, ultimately, with the hopes of working for a global employer.
 
When not studying, Alie will be tearing it up on the Rugby field. She is just one of many Roxbury Gaels who have signed letters of intent to continue their athletic careers after graduation. Click here
to read more on our webpage under "In the News".

Roxbury Ice Cream Challenge - Vote Now!
It's not too late Roxbury to cast your vote! Here's the scoop... We need you to vote now through Monday, April 23rd to help choose the next flavor to be featured at Cliff's Homemade Ice Cream this summer! The RHS Culinary I flavor with the most votes based on the descriptions will win a featured spot on Cliff's summer ice cream menu and will be available for purchase throughout the summer.  Vote now at  www.roxbury.org/IceCream !

Click here to read more information regarding this challenge from our webpage under "In the News".

FitnessRox Fun Run - June 1st
Join Roxbury Township Public Schools for its first FitnessRox Fun Run on Friday, June 1st at Lincoln/Roosevelt School. The first 500 registered participants are guaranteed a free water bottle and participant t-shirt! The cost is $20 per person or $50 per family (must be immediate family). 

Register now at www.roxbury.org/FitnessRox and stay tuned to more information regarding this event!

Roxbury Roxbotix Working Their Way to the Championships
Roxbury High School Roxbotix robotics team is headed to the World Championships in Detroit, MI on April 25th through the 28th!
 
The team has the opportunity to travel to Detroit for the FIRST World's Championship event. Time is short, so the booster club and team are looking to every outlet to raise funds to make this trip happen for the students. Their goal, $10,000 in a short time! Help get them to the Championships via their GoFundMe page .  Click here to read more about the team and their fundraising efforts on our webpage under "In the News".

Instrument Test Drive Invitation for Roxbury 4th Graders and their Families
The Roxbury High School Instrumental Music department will be holding a Roxbury Instrument Test Drive for all 4th grade students.  This event is designed as an "open house" style - come and visit any time that is convenient for you and your family between 4-7 p.m. in the Roxbury High School cafeteria located at 1 Bryant Drive in Succasunna on Thursday, May 24th. Click here to RSVP .
 
Our goal at the Instrument Test Drive is to expose your child to the instruments that are available next year and your child will have the opportunity to play each one. A teacher will guide your child through a few basic steps of creating an initial sound on each instrument. As teachers, we want to match your child to an instrument where he or she will find success! Click here to read more about this test drive on our webpage under "In the News".

The Metropolitan Wind Band Invitational Returns to RHS - Apr 21st
Roxbury High School, Music for All, and the Roxbury Band Parents Association (RHSBPA) are pleased and proud to announce the Fifth Annual Metropolitan Wind Band Invitational (MWBI) Saturday, April 21, 2018 in the Roxbury High School Auditorium, 1 Bryant Drive, in Succasunna, NJ. 
 
This year's Metropolitan Wind Band Invitational kicks off at RHS Auditorium with the first performance by the Roxbury Concert Band at 9:00 a.m. and will conclude at 7:15 p.m. with a 45 Minute concert by the Eastern Wind Symphony. Admission to the Festival is $10 Adults, $5 Seniors/Students and a special family rate of $25 for a family of 4 or more (2 adults and 2 + children). Concessions will be available for purchase on-site, and there is free parking. The public is welcome to come and enjoy concerts throughout the day by a total of 19 ensembles. Click here to read more about this event on our webpage, under "In the News".


RHS Choirs Bring Home Gold from Competition in Washington D.C.
Six choirs from Roxbury High School traveled to Washington D.C. last weekend to compete in the Heritage Festival. The competing choirs were Roxbury Men's Choir, Melodies, Vocal Jazz, Revelation, Chorale, and Classic Sounds Honors under the direction of Patrick Hachey, Krista Sweer, and R. Daniel Salyerds.
 
The choirs achieved six gold ratings, the Sweepstakes Award given to the highest combined total of two groups from one school, and the Best Overall Choir Award for Classic Sounds Honors. After hearing Classic Sounds Honors, one of the judges remarked, "I have not heard that from high schoolers ever in my life."
 
Roxbury students also won four out of the six possible individual student achievement awards. Choir members gaining these honors were Isabella Hermey (Gr 10), Jacob Wood (Gr 11), Kristin Andlauer (Gr 12), and Alexa Scano (Gr 12).  Congratulations to all of the students on these fantastic achievements! Click here read this news on our website under the "In the News" section.

Roxbury Lacrosse Updates
Dancsecs Reaches 200 Points in Roxbury Boys Lacrosse - Apr 14
Roxbury High School boys lacrosse player Matt Dancsecs reached the 200-points milestone April 14 in a game that saw the Gaels easily defeat Morris Knolls.

Four of the Gaels' eight goals in the 8-1 victory were credited to the senior, who has already scored 22 goals and racked up 30 points this year.  Roxbury is now 5-2. Click here to read more game coverage from Tap Into Roxbury. Click here to read more game coverage from NJ.com.

Karnitsky Reaches 200 Points as Roxbury Girls Lacrosse Wins - Apr 14
The Roxbury High School girls lacrosse team on Saturday defeated the team from Montville in a game that saw the Gaels' Emma Karnitsky acquire her 200th point.  In Roxbury's 10-7 win, Karnitsky scored four goals, followed by Mellisa Murphy with two and with Emily Stanich, Fiona Sparano, Kendall Torpin and Tara Roumes  each chipping in one.  Goalie Natalie Shulkowski had one of her best games with 11 saves.  Click here to read this coverage from Tap Into Roxbury. Click here to read additional game coverage from NJ.com.

Roxbury (5) at Mount Olive (10) - Boys Lacrosse - Apr 17
Jackson Tilves and Tyler McCreery scored three goals each to lead Mount Olive past Roxbury by the score of 10-5 in Mount Olive.  McCreery also had an assist and seven ground balls for Mount Olive, which tallied 45 shots and 31 ground balls. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.

Roxbury Boys Lacrosse Pummels Morristown-Beard - Apr 19
Matt Danscecs scored five goals Thursday as the Roxbury High School boys lacrosse team routed Morristown-Beard 16-7, but he wasn't the only Gael to score multiple points.  Anthony Perhacs and Justin Pickett found the back of the net three times and Brennan Poskitt had a 2-goal game. Goaltender Brendan Maresca made nine saves.  The win, in which Roxbury scored four goals in every period, brought the Gaels' record to 5-3. They next play home on Saturday at 10 a.m. against Montville. Click here to read this coverage from Tap Into Roxbury.

Roxbury Baseball Updates
Roxbury (7) at Morristown (13) - Baseball - Apr 13
Tate Ballestero hit a home run and drove in five runs to lead Morristown to a 13-7 win over Roxbury in Morristown.  David Haberman also hit a homer for Morristown and had two RBI. Joe Pucek tallied two RBI while scoring three runs.  Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.


Beautiful Day and Beautiful Win for Roxbury Baseball - Apr 14
The air was warm, the sun was out and the Roxbury High School baseball team's bats came alive and bounced back Saturday to beat Morristown-Beard (MB) 9-8 in extra innings.  With the win, Roxbury improved its record to 3-2. It was career win number 302 for coach Greg Trotter who was honored at the game for recently reaching the 300-win mark. Click here to read additional game coverage from Tap Into Roxbury.  Click here to read additional coverage from NJ.com.

Parsippany Hills (2) at Roxbury (5) - Baseball - Apr 18
Will Findlay went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two runs scored to lift Roxbury to a 5-2 win over Parsippany Hills in Roxbury.  Nick Danna gave up two runs (one earned) on five hits, struck out seven, and walked one over six innings to earn the win for the Gaels. Darren Wyse tossed a scoreless seventh inning to close it out.  Kevin Minardi hit an RBI triple for Parsippany Hills. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.

Roxbury Softball Updates
Roxbury (13) at West Morris (6) - Softball - Apr 12
Kersti Svenningsen went 5-for-5 with two home runs, five RBI, and four runs scored to lift Roxbury to a 13-6 win over West Morris in Chester.  Hailey Womer went 2-for-5 with a double and three RBI for Roxbury. Madison Ketch and Jessica Michaels each had three hits and an RBI, while Emily Song went 2-for-5 with an RBI in the win. Click here to read this coverage in NJ.com.

Morristown (4) at Roxbury (6) - Softball - Apr 13
Natalie Decena went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a run and an RBI to help lead Roxbury in a 6-4 win over Morristown in Sucassuna.  Emily Song earned the victory, allowing three earned runs on eight hits to go with seven strikeouts and no walks. Kersti Svenningsen also had three hits in the win and drove in a run of her own. Hailey Womer singled, doubled and picked up two RBI.
Roxbury put up four runs in the fourth inning to open a 6-0 lead, but Morristown posted four runs in the sixth to climb right back into the game.  Molly Murphy went 3-for-4 and scored for Morristown. Sabrina Robinson singled, doubled and drove in a run. Tatum Mullins and Olivia Campbell each had an RBI. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.

PHOTOS: Roxbury vs. Kinnelon softball at Randolph Challenge - Apr 14
Click here to check out photos from the Daily Record of the Roxbury vs. Kinnelon game at the Randolph Challenge.

Roxbury (5) at Vernon (9) - Softball - Apr 14
Vernon scored six runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to take a 9-5 win over Roxbury in the Randolph Challlenge in Randolph.  Vernon led 3-1 at the close of the third inning, but Roxbury inched back into the game by scoring once in the fourth and then scoring tying and go-ahead runs in the fifth inning.  Natalie Decena drove in two runs for Roxbury. Click here to read this coverage in NJ.com.

Art Gallery Opening at Roxbury Town Hall - Apr 24th
Come see Roxbury High School students artwork on display at Roxbury Town Hall on Tuesday, April 24th at 6:30 p.m. prior to the Town Council Meeting. Roxbury Town Hall is located at 1715 Route 46 West in Ledgewood, NJ. 

Click here to view this flyer in our Virtual Backpack.

Click here to read more about this art display at Roxbury Town Hall.



EMS Announces Spring Musical - Apr 26-28th
The Eisenhower Middle School Drama Club, from Roxbury Township, would like to inform you of its upcoming spring musical, The Lion King Jr. Show dates are Thursday, April 26th at 7 p.m., Friday, April 27th at 7 p.m., and Saturday, April 28th at 2 p.m. All three shows will take place in the Eisenhower Middle School Auditorium located at 47 Eyland Avenue in Succasunna, NJ. Tickets are $10 each. Visit www.roxbury.org for a ticket reservation form.

Jefferson School Tricky Tray - May 5th
Join the Jefferson School PTA to help raise funds for the Jefferson School playground surface improvements with its Tricky Tray on Saturday, May 5th at The Grove at the Randolph Diner from 6-11 p.m. All proceeds will go towards this improvement. Tickets can be purchased in advance. Click here to view this event and order form in our Virtual Backpack.

Roxbury Community Spring Blood Drive at Jefferson School - May 9th
Help save a life by donating a pint! Did you know one pint of blood can save three people? Give blood, give live. This is event is hosted by Jefferson Elementary School and will be held at the school located at 35 Cornhollow Road in Succasunna on Wednesday, May 9th from 1:30-7:30 p.m. Community walk-ins welcome. Click here to make an appointment or for more information. Group code: 61129 or call 800-933-2566.

Click here to view the flyer in our Virtual Backpack.

Spring Shredding Event & Sports Equipment Sanitizing - May 12th
The Roxbury Ice Hockey Booster Association is sponsoring a Spring Shredding Event and Sports Equipment Sanitizing  on Saturday, May 12th from 10 to 2 at Eisenhower Middle School located at 47 Eyland Avenue in Succasunna. Come shred your old documents and get the stink out with Ozone Sports Gear Cleaning. Shredding cost is just a donation. Gear cleaning is $35 for complete hockey gear but also available for Lacrosse, Football, Baseball, Cleats, etc. Come support RHS Ice Hockey! Click here to view their flyer in our virtual backpack!

5th Annual Landon Monro Baseball Tournament - May 12
Register now for the 5th Annual Landon Monro Baseball Tournament to Stand Up to Cancer on Sunday, May 20, 2018 (Rain Date: Sunday, June 3, 2018). Cost is $25 per player. Checks should be made payable to Stand Up To Cancer and sent to Dayna Monro, 12 Meredith Ct., Succasunna, NJ 07876. Any and all donations in lieu of playing are greatly appreciated! 

Please RSVP by  May 12, 2018 to  daynamonro@aol.com with child(ren) name(s), age & grade.  Adults are welcome to sign up & play in a softball game. Click here to read more about this tournament and cause from Landon himself!

2018 Roxbury Rotary/Interact Club Color Fun Run for Team Matt
You are invited to the Roxbury Rotary Club's 5th Annual Color Fun Run on May 20th, 2018! With the assistance of the Roxbury High School's Interact Club, we have raised a total of $62,000 for local families. Mike Corrente and Joey Clayton have both been recipients of the proceeds raised during the Color Fun Run. Both families were dealing with the financial stress of cancer treatments and we were so happy to do what we could to ease their financial burden. People come from all over the country to participate in this event. It is a great way to stay in shape, raise money for a community member/family in need, and have a great time on a beautiful summer day! There will be a DJ, sandwiches, ice cream and more! The 2018 Color Fun Run will have a special musical performance by the group Found Vegas, an alternative music group from Essex County. The proceeds of this year's Color Fun Run will be raised in honor of Matt Adonis, a 4th grader at Nixon Elementary School who was diagnosed with a brain tumor at the beginning of the 2017-18 school year (read more of Matt's story below). We are happy to join Team Matt!

If you purchase tickets in advance, they are $25. Tickets will be $30 the day of the event. Registration begins at 9 a.m., and the Color Fun Run will begin at 10 a.m. The first 400 people to register will receive a t-shirt! Click here to register now online. As of May 1st, registration will also be available at the Roxbury Recreation Department. We hope to see you there!

We are also looking for parent volunteers to throw powder. If you are interested, please sign up here. 

Face Off With Team Matt -  GoFundMe: Face Off with Team Matt (a Student at Nixon School). Recently, Matt, a fourth grader was diagnosed with a brain tumor (a medullablastoma). A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family.  Click here to read more about  Face Off with Team Matt.

RHS Athletic Events Calendar
Click here for the most up-to-date calendar of Roxbury High School sporting events.

RHS Performing Arts Calendar
Click here for the major events in performing arts here in Roxbury!

Roxbury Collects  Box Tops for Education
Roxbury Township Public Schools are continuously collecting "Box Tops for Education" at our K-8 schools.  This is an easy, practically effortless way to raise funds for our schools by purchasing items you buy all the time.  Clipped box tops can be sent to any of our K-8 schools district-wide. School addresses can be found on our website at www.roxbury.org .

Check out the Virtual Backpack!
Here we will feature events of organizations, clubs, and teams throughout our communities that serve to enrich the lives of our students.  Announcements, upcoming events, documents and forms that were previously sent home via backpacks will now be included in the Virtual Backpack. (On occasion, some paper forms, and flyers and other important information, will come home with your student or be sent to you directly via email.)  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:
04/23/2018 - Regular Meeting
05/07/2018 - Workshop Meeting
05/21/2018 - Regular Meeting 
06/04/2018 - Workshop Meeting (Meeting at Roxbury High School, 1 Bryant Drive, Succasunna, NJ)
06/18/2018 - Regular Meeting (Meeting at Roxbury High School, 1 Bryant Drive, Succasunna, NJ)
07/23/2018 - Regular Meeting (Meeting at Roxbury High School, 1 Bryant Drive, Succasunna, NJ) 
07/24/2017 - Retreat (Meeting at Office of Public Works, Dell Avenue, Kenvil, NJ at 5:00 p.m.)
08/27/2018 - Regular  (Meeting at Roxbury High School, 1 Bryant Drive, Succasunna, NJ)
09/17/2018 - Regular
10/15/2018 - Regular
11/12/2018 - Regular
12/17/2018 - Regular
1/7/2018 - 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 2018/2019 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 Summer Camp Programs!
 
For more information about our different camp offerings for preschool through high school, please visit  www.roxbury.org/Summer!

Here's what we have lined up so far:
All Roxbury Community School summer camps are open to all Roxbury and non-Roxbury residents.
 
Roxbury Community School - Kids Corner!
The Roxbury Community School offers courses and workshops year-round for children of all ages. Click on link below to view that programs information and to register! New programs are added throughout the year, so be sure to check them all out here!

Here's what's coming up: 
College Prep with the Roxbury Community School
The Roxbury Community School is dedicated to helping students prepare for college through a few different avenues.


The Roxbury Community School has also partnered with Kaplan SAT/ACT Prep and Lentz & Lentz SAT/ACT Prep to empower students to excel on standardized tests like the SAT's and ACT's.

New this year, the Community has also teamed up with Catalyst SAT & ACT Prep to bring you 2-day SAT and ACT Bootcamps this fall and spring. Registrations are now being accepted for fall programs! Combo SAT/ACT Course Sequences will be coming this winter!

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

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! 

Here's what's coming up:
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 Progra
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

Pinwheels in Roxbury Mean April is 'Prevent Child Abuse Month'
Throughout New Jersey, pinwheels pop up in April to bring awareness to Prevent Child Abuse month. To signify the Roxbury Woman's Club's support of that cause, the club installed a garden of pinwheels at the corner of Route 10 West and Eyland Avenue in Succasunna

The club urges everyone to engage in activities that strengthen families and communities to provide the optimal environment for children to learn, grow and thrive. All children deserve the benefit of a happy, healthy and safe childhood. Click here to read this coverage from Tap Into Roxbury.

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 Street 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 . 

Skylands Songwriters Guild/Roxbury Arts Alliance Shows - April 29th
The SSG are a non-profit organization based in Ledgewood supporting local/regional songwriters and  produce various events locally including a monthly series at the Roxbury Performing Arts Center. Their se ries there is called Riverside Rhythm & Rhyme. They present a featured an Independent songwriter/group along with a local opener. S hows are reasonably priced (usually $20) and family friendly. Youth under 18 are free.

Join them for their next show with House of Hamill on April 29th. Click here to view the upcoming event in our Virtual Backpack.

A Tribute to Joan Baez & Joni Mitchell - Roxbury Arts Alliance - May 5th
Joan & Joni is a musical tribute to Joan Baez and Joni Mitchell performed by modern singer/songwriters Allison Shapira and Kipyn Martin. In a musical journey from the 60s to today, Allison and Kipyn demonstrate the effect Joan and Joni have had on their own musical development as modern musicians. Kipyn Martin is an award-winning Americana singer/songwriter whose roots sink into the banks of the Shenandoah River. Allison Shapira is a recovering opera singer who recently found her authentic voice as a folksinger and songwriter.

Come enjoy the show on Saturday, May 5th at the Investors Bank Theatre located at Horseshoe Lake. General Admission tickets are $25 and available online. RAA Members ticket price is $20. Members need to call or email to reserve at this price. Tickets available at the door if not already sold out. For ticket info call 862-219-1379 or go online to www.roxburyartsalliance.org. Click here to view this event flyer in our Virtual Backpack.

Roxbury Arts Alliance Hosts Bye Bye Birdie - May 11-19th
Hexagon Players continues to delight audiences of all ages this spring with their upcoming musical production of Bye Bye Birdie, their first production in partnership with Roxbury Arts Alliance at Investors Bank Theater at the Horseshoe Lake Complex at 72 Eyland Avenue in Succasunna. Under the direction of Ray Gelpke, the musical direction of Nancy James, and the choreography of Olivia Davis, Bye Bye Birdie promises to be a fun, high energy production for the entire family to enjoy. With colorful costumes, dazzling lighting, and a catchy pop score, this show is sure to be a highlight of the spring season.

Bye Bye Birdie is inspired by the fervor created when Elvis Presley received his draft card in 1957, and follows the story of rock 'n roller Conrad Birdie and his fans, who are devastated when their favorite singer announces that he has been drafted. Before leaving to join the army, Conrad pledges "One Last Kiss" to one deserving fan, Kim MacAfee, a publicity stunt concocted by his managers, Albert Peterson and his longtime girlfriend, Rose Alvarez. The girls of Sweet Apple, Ohio can barely contain their excitement, while the boys are less than thrilled by the iconic rock star's visit. Hilarity, catchy tunes, and fun ensue!

Performances are May 11-19. Tickets are  $25 General Admission or  $20 for Students and Senior Citizens. Hexagon Players is a community theater group hosted by the Roxbury Arts Alliance at the Investors Bank Theater at the Horseshoe Lake Complex in Roxbury, NJ. For performance times and/or to order tickets online, please visit www.hexagonplayers.org or call 908-514-8499. Click here to view more information and the program flyer in our Virtual Backpack.

Hopatcong Block Party Open to Sponsors and Vendors - May 12th
Winter's chill may be keeping people huddled inside their homes for now, but there's no freeze on plans for a celebration designed to help thousands of Lake Hopatcong area neighbors warm back up in the spring.

The Fifth Annual Lake Hopatcong Block Party, at Hopatcong State Park in Landing, is scheduled for May 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hosted by the Lake Hopatcong Foundation (LHF), the event gives scores of businesses and organizations an opportunity to showcase their work, attracting thousands of visitors to the popular lakeside venue.   Guests will also be entertained with live music, boat and mini-train rides, on-the-water demonstrations, a children's area and, of course, numerous food and beverage options. Click here to read more from Tap Into Roxbury.

12th Annual Taste of Roxbury at Roxbury HS - May 21st
The Roxbury Area Chamber of Commerce presents the 12th Annual Taste of Roxbury on Monday, May 21st from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Roxbury High School located at 1 Bryant Drive in Succasunna, NJ.  Come and enjoy all you can eat! The event is a fundraiser from which RACC donates all proceeds back to the community, including many school groups.

Tickets are $25 per person and must be purchased in advance. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Buy yours now online or at the following locations: Fulton Bank or Roxbury Recreation Office. Get yours today, they will sell out! 

Click here to view more flyer details from our Virtual Backpack.


Roxbury's Annual Community Paper Shredding Events - June 16th
Roxbury's Clean Communities has organized two upcoming Paper Shredding Events for Roxbury Township. The first is  Saturday, June 16, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the second is  Saturday, September 22, 2018 from  8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Recycling Center located at 96 North Dell Avenue in Kenvil, NJ.  Due to limited capacity, this service will be  available on a first come, first serve basis. Click here for additional information from our Virtual Backpack.


Roxbury Clean Communities is looking for individuals, groups, and organizations to help with litter clean up throughout our town this Spring! Please contact keyesk@roxburynj.us or go to www.roxburynj.us/cleancommunities to find out how you can help!

Click here to read more information from our Virtual Backpack.
Roxbury Recreation Upcoming Programs & Events!

Visit Roxbury Recreation for upcoming sports and activities here !

Programs through Roxbury Rec - Click here for a list of scheduled programs!

Zumba Party Fundraiser for Roxbury Rec Softball (Apr 28) - Join the Zumba Party Fundraiser for Roxbury Recreation Softball on Saturday, April 28 from 12-1 p.m. in the Kennedy Elementary School Gym in Succasunna. The Zumba party will be run by Instructor Christie Moretti, known for her jam-packed class at North Jersey Health & Fitness. The cost is $10 for Adults and $5 for Kids (Must be 7 years old or older and accompanied by an adult). Tickets will be sold at the door. Come out and support our Roxbury girls softball teams! Click here to view the flyer for this program.


Mount Arlington Recreation Upcoming Programs & Events!

Visit Mount Arlington Recreation for upcoming sports and activities here!

Soccer Registration (Grs K-2) -  Click here for more information.

Spring Tee Ball & Coach Pitch (Ages 4-8) - Click here for more information.

Mt Arlington Youth Community Cleanup (Apr 21) - Click here for more info.
Roxbury Public Library Upcoming Programs & Events!
Click here   to view the Roxbury Library's upcoming Calendar of Events for adults and children.
Computer Classes -  Registration required. Classes for Roxbury cardholders only. 

E-Resources - Learn how to download electronic books and magazines with an individualized ½ hour appointment. Appointments available Tuesdays and Fridays.

Weekly Events 
Mondays, 2pm - Movie Matinees for all ages 
Tuesdays, 10:30am - Books for Babies for ages Infant - 2 
Tuesday, 2pm - Summer Crafts for ages 3 and up (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) 
Thursdays, 11am - Lego Club for all ages 
Fridays, 10:30am - Toddler Story Time for ages 3 ½ and under 
Fridays, 11:15am - Preschool Story Time for ages 3 ½ and up

Upcoming Events
- Pajama Story Time (Tues.) - Click here for dates and details.
- Teen Advisory Board (Tues.) - Click here fore dates and details.

Call the library at 973-584-2400 Ext. 501 or e-mail comments@roxburylibrary.org for general info and information on registrations or appointments as necessary for some programs.   
 
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