This newsletter is brought to you by the Morris County Board of County Commissioners.

Save the Date: Morris County Memorial Day Ceremony,

at noon on Wednesday, May 24, in Morristown

Morris County News

Mondelēz International Opens Global Innovation Center in Morris

Morris County Commissioner Director John Krickus and Commissioner Tayfun Selen joined other elected officials and community leaders at the opening of the new state-of-the-art facility for Mondelēz International global research and development facility in Whippany. Mondelēz’s top scientists will perform R&D for many tasty snacks and treats Mondelēz manufactures.

Tour 24 Historic Sites This Weekend

Two dozen Morris County historical sites and museums invite the public to view the best of their ARTifacts during the 2023 Pathways of History Tour, May 6-7. Collections include fine art, photography, fabric arts, plus antique farming equipment and historic craft and music demos. Plan your FREE treasure-filled tour with downloadable lists, descriptions and maps or follow a ready-made itinerary.

Field of Flags Honors Veterans

Honor a veteran with a flag at the annual "Field of Flags," on 4th of July weekend in Parsippany. Flags support and honor active-duty military, veterans, first responders and others who serve our nation & communities.

VFW Post 3401 sponsors the program.

— Save the date: Morris County's annual Memorial Day program will take place at noon, May 24, on Court Street, Morristown.

Worker takes hazardous waste out of a car trunk

Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Days Begin May 20

— Morris County MUA's household hazardous waste drop offs start May 20. Please read the rules. Morris County residents only. No businesses. Bring an ID.

— Morris County MUA makes certified compost, wood chips and mulch including compost certified for organic use made locally. Order online or call 973-285-8389.

Reuse or Return Plant Pots; Don't Recycle Them

Morris County MUA does not accept plastic garden plant containers, no matter the recycling number.

— Recycle used plastic plant pots and trays with CoHome at Grow It Green's Seedling Sale on May 14.

— Ask if your garden center will take back plastic plant pots and trays.

—Shredded paper is no longer a recyclable material due to facility restrictions.

Morris Chamber Set Golf Outing

Morris County Chamber Annual Golf Classic is June 5. Enjoy a day of networking and golf at the beautiful Spring Brook Country Club! The day's events include lunch, golf, cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner buffet and award presentation.

— Morris County Chamber of Commerce events calendar

— NJ Small Business Development Center at Fairleigh Dickinson University/Florham

Morris County Public Meetings:

May 10

— County Commissioners Work Session

— County Commissioners Public Meeting

May 11

— Housing Authority

May 13

— Historic Preservation Board Site Visits

May 15

— Flood Mitigation Committee

May 17

— Improvement Authority

— Advisory Committee on Women

Check municipal websites for town meetings.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

— Stomp Out Stigma Walk, resource fair and kids activities, Mendham, 5/7

— Caring Partners of Morris and Sussex presents “The Impact of Screens & Social Media: Keeping Your Kids Healthy & Safe,” by a licensed psychotherapist on May 17 in Rockaway. Light dinner is included. Free. Register.

— Connect with Hope One if addiction and mental health issues are impacting you or a loved one.

Free Health Fair in Harding May 11

Stop by the Harding Health Fair on May 11 for free cholesterol, blood pressure and glucose checks, chiropractic assessments or chair massage. Do meditation and yoga. Learn about health topics, tobacco cessation, nutrition. Adults can get a COVID-19 vaccination or booster. It's sponsored by Atlantic Health System and Morris County Division of Public Health.

Human Services Resources

Morris County's Human Services offers public assistance, utilities, mental health and addiction services, job training, prevention services for youth, veterans support, disability services and transportation. Navigating Hope is their office on wheels.

— Morris County joins the state to 'Cover All Kids' with health insurance

— Morris County nutrition programs

— Hurricane Ida recovery programs

Suicide Prevention Programs Offered; Dial 988 for Crisis Line

The Mental Health Association offers FREE suicide prevention programs to schools and community organizations ranging from mental health for 3rd and 4th graders to signs of suicide for middle- and high-school students to programs for school staff, parents and young adults.

— Teen suicide prevention site

Dial 988 on your phone to connect to the suicide and crisis line.

School of Technology Open House Covers Trades, Career Options

The Morris County School of Technology in Denville, will open their doors to all during Career Pathways Night on May 17. This free career fair is for high school students, parents, employers, teachers, trade schools and the public to connect, explore industries, and discover career options.

— Adult continuing education classes and programs at MCVSD

— Morris County Vocation School District Summer Camp for rising 7th and 8th graders

In Case You Missed It:

— Farmland preservation program supports local farm’s success

— Morris County observes National Crime Victims' Rights Week

— Commissioners declared April National Sexual Assault Awareness Month

— Become a poll worker for the June 6 primary election

— Register to vote by May 16 to cast a ballot in the June 6 primary election.

— Avenues in Motion: May is Bike Month

— Morris County COVID-19 resources

— Morris County mourns the loss of long-time employee David "Dave" Cole, Jr.

— Blue Envelope Program assists drivers with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Fb)

— Appliance recycling guidelines to donate to the Randolph ReStore

— Donate to or shop at Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Market Street Mission Thrift Store, Morristown or Salvation Army Thrift Store, Dover

Culture & Recreation

Visit Morris Parks

Book tickets for 'Born to be Shorn," old fashioned sheepshearing at Fosterfields on May 13.

— Read the Morris County Parks newsletter with descriptions of this week's events for adults and children, including traditional crafts that make great Mothers Day gifts.

— Sign up for the newsletter -- text or email.

— Morris Parks horticultural events registration link

— National Public Gardens Day is 5/13

Catch the Show at MPAC

Tickets are on sale Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Cheap Trick, May 17, blending pop, punk and even metal in a catchy, instantly recognizable way, producing classics like "I Want You To Want Me" and "Surrender."

This Week:

John Pizzarelli Big Band Swings in Tribute to Bucky, 5/5

- Trifecta of Folk: The Kingston Trio, The Brothers Four & The LimeLiters, 5/7

- Howie Mandel, 5/12

- Lea Salonga, 5/13

Shakespeare, Musical Pigeon, Harmonium, Community Theater

— Short Shakespeare: MacBeth, Shakespeare Theatre of NJ, 5/6 and 5/13

— Harmonium Chamber Singers present "Wellspring," Madison and Maplewood, 5/6-7

— The Lifespan of a Fact, Chatham Players, 5/5-14

—"Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus," The Growing Stage, Netcong, thru 5/21

— Short Shakespeare: A Midsummer Nights Dream, Shakespeare Theatre of NJ, 5/12-14

— "Steel Magnolias," Roxbury, 5/12-21

Potpourri: Yard Sales, Tea at the Mansion, Restaurant Tastings

— Town-Wide Yard Sales, Madison and The Chathams, rescheduled for 5/6

— Frelinghuysen Arboretum Friends plant sale, 5/6-7 and upcoming events.

— Morristown Marketplace Craft and Vendor fair, Morristown, 5/7

— Tea and Talk at Gilded Age Mansion in Morristown, 5/7

— Makerspace Saturday, Madison, Free, 5/6

— Career Carnival for Kids, Rockaway, 5/13

— Taste of Florham Park, Fairleigh Dickinson Univ, 5/8

— Save the Date: Lake Hopatcong Block Party, 5/20

— Chester's Classic Car Show, 5/20

— Whippany Railway Museum excursion rides on vintage trains, 5/21, 6/18

— Morristown Sewing School exhibit, Acorn Hall Morristown, thru 5/28

— Morris Tourism events calendar

Mother's Day is May 14

Throughout May, tour the Mansion in May Designer Showhouse and Gardens at Three Fields, the elegant French manor-style estate in Mendham. Shop the boutiques and dine in the cafe.

— Craft classes for Mother's Day gifts, Morris Parks

— Garden Club of Morristown plant sale, New Vernon, 5/13

— Mountain Lakes Garden Club plant sale, 5/13

— Rockaway Valley Garden Club plant sale, Boonton Twp., 5/13

— Grow It Green seedling sale, Morristown, 5/14

— Planetarium shows at CCM, Randolph, ongoing

— Deep Space Astrophography with Mike Dzwinczyk, Morris Museum, register, 5/13

— Hudson Farm Club Spring Charity Hike, free, Hopatcong, 5/13 (Fb)

— Restaurants and dining in Morris County

— Shop Morris County

Summer Camp Registration Opens

— Creator Summer Camp, Museum of Early Trades and Crafts, Madison

— Morris County Vocation School District Summer Camp for rising 7th and 8th graders

— Shakespeare Theatre summer corps, ages 10-18

— Mennen Sports Arena ice skating and summer camp

Juneteenth Activities Announced

Morristown Juneteenth Weekend, June 15-17, will commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans with a free celebration of the African American community. Join the festivities with local artists, food and music in Morristown and Morris Township. Presented by Morris Arts, Art in the Atrium, Sankofa Heritage Collective of Morris County, Mayo Performing Arts Center and Morris Museum.

Find it All at the Library

— Butterfly Book Folding Class, Roxbury, register, 5/7

— Creating an energy-efficient house, Harding, 5/8

— Eco-Friendly Cleaning presented by Great Swamp Watershed, Pequannock, 5/11

— Matisse-Cutout Folded Paper Workshop, Long Hill, register, 5/15

Check Out These Library Events

— Music: Alighieri Duo: Spotlight from Stage to Screen, Morris County Library, 5/17

— Hamilton: The Man, The Musical, The Cultural Phenomenon, Morristown, 5/17

— Medicare Savings Programs - How They Can Help, by NORWESCAP, Roxbury, 5/17

— Folded book art - adults, register, Rockaway Twp. 5/18

— What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?, Harding, 5/23

— Bad Art, Mt. Olive, 5/25

— Check your local library for yoga and Thai Chi classes, tech help, foreign language groups, art classes, free museum passes, computer classes, film screenings, libraries of (cool) things to borrow and much more.

— Get a library card.