This newsletter is brought to you by the Morris County Board of Chosen Commissioners. |
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Morris County Commissioners Proclaim February 2021 as Black History Month
Commissioners urge residents to celebrate “the remarkable accomplishments and lasting impact on our nation by our African-American leaders and citizens.”
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Overdose Fatality Review Team to Study Data to Combat Deaths
Partnership between Prevention is Key and the Morris County Division of Public Health seeks to stem the rise in fatal overdoses through multi-agency effort.
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Solar Car Project Challenges Middle Schoolers in STEM
Design and build solar-powered model cars for this TransOptions event. Includes materials, instruction and professional development workshops. Virtual.
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Morris County Commissioners Honor First Female Eagle Scouts
Two of Morris County’s first female Eagle Scouts received awards this week during a Washington Township ceremony.
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Surrogate Session to Address Trusts and Estate Planning Feb 25
Hour-long informational webinar covering trusts and estate planning is free to the public.
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Teach Language Fluency to Adults Through Morris Literacy Volunteers
An hour a week can change a life. Training and teaching sessions are all online.
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Experts Check Child Car Seats for Installation Safety
Nearly 60 percent of car seats are not installed correctly. Make sure your child isn't sitting in one of them. Check the schedule for times and locations.
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NewBridge Brings Balance Via Counseling, Housing, Education
Options for youth, adults and seniors; help though counseling and assistance with addictions and mental illness. GED prep.
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Fitness, Mindfulness, Advocacy, Home Safety, Tech Classes at VLA
Vision Loss Alliance's online classes help participants live and function better at home, at work and in the community.
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Morris County COVID-19 Web Page
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Arts & Entertainment in Morris County |
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Find the Go-To Hot Spots in Hip and Historic Morris County
Morris Tourism has Valentines Day in mind. See their DIY ideas, plus check out cultural, culinary, historical, hotel, recreation ideas, and calendar of events
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Morris Parks Events: Gardening Q&A, Events for Youngsters
Nature lovers, history buffs, photographers, parents and youngsters will all find something to pique their interest at Morris County Parks.
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Celebrate the Music of Love with BONJ's Valentines Day Concert
Free virtual event features selections from past concerts; composers include Puccini, Mozart, Offenbach, Mascagni, Wagner, Leoncavallo, and Maestro Butts.
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MPAC Live on Stage: Jazz, Comedy and Holiday Ramblers Benefit
Limited seating available for live events. Check MPAC's roster of films, lectures and virtual concerts from across the country.
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Explore the Red Planet with 4-H
Examine challenges facing humans visiting Mars and consider possible solutions in a 5-part series. Visit with Mars scientists! Also, culinary, pet, theatre and IT events.
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Preview Trees and Shrubs Slated for Annual Spring Plant Sale
The Plant Sale Team gives a sneak peek at their favorites and share planting tips.
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Think Spring with Rutgers Extension, Master Gardeners
Search publications geared to Garden State growers: community gardens, landscaping, pests, composting, growing fruits and nuts. Morris master gardeners also answer questions.
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Morris County Heritage Commission Celebrates 50 Years
The Heritage Review, the official newsletter of the Heritage Commission, takes a look back at the commission's five decades.
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Design History Series Reveals Rococo's Impact on Arts & Crafts
Expert traces the through-line from light, playful Rococo through Chippendale to Stickley, Feb. 13. Neoclassism on Feb. 20.
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Winter Farmers Market Open Sundays at Morris Museum
Support local, eat fresh. Morris Museum is open weekends, too.
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