Now is the time to solidify plans for summer 2013, and to receive your $1,000 gift toward camp tuition at over 150 Jewish sleepaway camps across the U.S.  

The $1,000 gift, known as the One Happy Camper grant, is awarded to children between the ages of 7–17 regardless of income, and can be used at any of 150+ Jewish overnight camps of their choosing, from traditional to specialty camps, outdoor adventure, teen programs and camps for children with special needs.  It is provided through One Happy Camper NJ, a free service that is also available to help local families find the right sleepaway camp for their child.  

Please visit www.onehappycamperNJ.org or contact Tracy Levine at 973.929.2970 for personalized camp guidance and more details about the $1,000 gift.  

One Happy Camper NJ is administered by The Partnership for Jewish Learning and Life, an agency of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ, in conjunction with the Foundation for the Jewish Camp as a service to our local community

“Kelly’s Heroes: The Story of Civil War Artist James E. Kelly, the sculptor who interviewed forty Union Generals.”

On Sunday March 17^th Macculloch Hall Historical Museum welcomes author and historian William B. Styple for an interesting presentation about artist James E. Kelly.  Shortly after the Civil War Irish-American Sculptor James Edward Kelly (1855-1933) made bronze portraits of over 40 Union Army generals.  While the heroes of the war sat for Kelly, the artist interviewed them with intimate questions about the high points of their military careers, and the minute details of their notable battles. Historian and author William B. Styple discovered and transcribed Kelly's interviews with Generals Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, Hancock, Warren, Chamberlain and many others. The resulting book “Generals in Bronze—Interviewing the Commanders of the Civil War” was published in 2005 and is the basis of this presentation which Mr. Styple will discuss along with images of these unique pieces of art.

William B. Styple has held a life-long interest in New Jersey history and especially the role of his state in the American Civil War.  William was born in Ridgewood, grew up in Kearny and since 1988, has edited, co-authored, and authored nearly two dozen books and documentaries.  In 2012, Mr. Styple released newly-discovered documents that reveal treachery in the Union High Command—these are published for the first time in his latest book: “McClellan’s Other Story—The Political Intrigue of Colonel Thomas M. Key, Confidential Aide to General George B. McClellan”.   Mr. Styple currently lives in Morris County, New Jersey and is writing the biography of General Philip Kearny. Mr. Styple will be available after the program to sell and sign his books.

Mr. Styple is a co-curator, with the Museum’s F.M Kirby Curator of Collections Ryan Hyman, of a new exhibit in the upstairs gallery at the Museum “American Heroes in Bronze: The Artwork of James E. Kelly.”  Along with presenting a unique perspective on the famous figures and events from the Civil War, also included in this exhibition are Kelly’s depictions of notable events from the Revolutionary War and well known civilians such as Thomas Edison and Clara Barton.  Bas reliefs, busts, engravings and bronze sculptures depict these heroes. The collection of Kelly’s work is on loan from private collectors and can be viewed during touring hours until October 31^st.

Mr. Styple’s program will be presented in the main gallery where vivid examples of the antique Oriental rug collection are currently being showcased, complemented by textbook examples of fine porcelain, silver, glass and furniture collected by Museum founder, W. Parsons Todd. This exhibit also includes two bronzes from the Museum collection, “Saving the Colors”, by Henry Merwin Shrady 1899 and “Dancing Nymphs” by Brenda Putnam c. 1919, the only non-military bronze in the collection.  The “A Fine Collection: Treasures from the Vault” exhibit has a perimeter layout which leaves the center of the room open for a series of speakers and musical programming taking place in conjunction with the exhibit.  Musical programs take place on the first Sunday of the month at 4:30pm and speakers on the third Sunday of the month February through June.

Tickets for Sunday programs will go on sale from 1pm on the day of the program, no advance sales.  The presentation begins at 4:30pm.  House tours (regular admission applies) take place throughout the afternoon, the last tour leaves at 3pm. The upstairs galleries will remain open until 4:30pm, with the “A Fine Collection” exhibit closing at 3pm in preparation for the program. Tickets to hear speakers are Adults $8; Seniors & Students $6; Children 6 – 12 $4. Members and children under 5 are free. Tickets include admission to take part in a house tour through the period rooms of the Museum for visitors who sign up for a tour during the afternoon.  Visitors can also enjoy the “Thomas Nast: President Maker and Campaign Breaker”, and the “American Heroes in Bronze” exhibits prior to the presentation.

Macculloch Hall Historical Museum preserves the history of the Macculloch-Miller families, the Morris area community, and the legacy of its founder W. Parsons Todd through its historic site, collections, exhibits, educational and cultural programs. The Museum is open to tour the house and view exhibits on Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Adults $8; Seniors & Students $6; Children 6 – 12 $4. Members and children under 5 are free. The last tickets for admission are sold at 3 p.m. (973) 538-2404 ext. 10, visit our website www.maccullochhall.org or find us on Facebook.  Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, 45 Macculloch Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960.  Macculloch Hall Historical Museum is a nonprofit educational affiliate of the W. Parsons Todd Foundation.

A collaborative exhibition by New Jersey artists Lisa Pressman and Krista Svalbonas opens at the ValleyArts Firehouse Gallery, March 21 and runs through April 28. Titled Mapping Time, the exhibition is a site-specific installation that transforms the walls of the Firehouse Gallery into a visual dialogue of architecture, language, and temporality. Featured are two-dimensional mixed media works and integrated wall drawings.

Opening on Thursday, March 21 at 6pm with a public artists’ reception at which the artists will be present, this is the third exhibition in the Firehouse Gallery -- New Jersey’s newest art gallery and anchor of the Valley Arts District of Orange and West Orange. The first two Firehouse Gallery exhibitions also featured New Jersey artists, Dan Fenelon and Jennifer Levine.

The Mapping Time exhibition will run through April 28 with the gallery open Saturdays 10am-4pm; Sundays 12:30-4pm; or by appointment. The exhibition can also be seen during ValleyArts drop-in hours Thursdays from 2:30-4:30pm. 

A free screening of the documentary Visions of a Universal Humanity featuring the scholar and futurist Barbara Marx Hubbard at The Living Center in South Orange on Friday, April 12th 2013 from 7pm-9pm. 

$0 charge but snacks will be sold.

Bring the Kids to see Cesar the Magician perform his amazing show at Clearview Cinemas in South Orange, NJ! The show will start at approximately 1:00pm on Saturday March 16th. There will be a raffle and give aways! One lucky winner will receive 4 tickets to a behind the scenes tour of 'Wicked!'. 

http://www.cesarthemagician.com/

e-Judaism Class

Facilitated by Rabbi Cohen.  In this session we will take a look at some of the best “apps” that can enrich Jewish life. We will primarily look at Jewish apps for iPhones and Androids, but will also look at some desktop/laptop versions. BYOD – Bring your own device. For more info and to RSVP contact Tracy Horwitz at thorwitz@tstinj.org.

This year's theme, "Women Inspiring Innovation through Imagination" recognizes women's struggles and achievements in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, fields historically dominated by men. 

The Seton Hall University Women's Conference will feature several of our own faculty and administrators who have excelled in these fields. Join us and be inspired by these conference presenters, gain a better understanding of the true versatility of a STEM degree and network with women and men from the University community. 

Conference includes breakfast, panel discussion, award presentations and two afternoon workshops. The first workshop includes sessions such as, "Serious Games for Serious Women" which explains women's role in gaming technology and the second workshop includes sessions such as, "Girls Gone Wired: Promoting STEM Opportunities for America's Marginalized Girls."

Continuing its 56th season of live interactive musical entertainment, the Livingston Symphony will demonstrate its depth of soul and talent as it inspires the audience by the folk melodies of France's beautiful Provencal area in Bizet's L'Arlesienne Suite 1-2 and young Felix Mendelssohn's impressions of Scotland in his lush Symphony #3.

The virtuosity of Young Artist Concerto Competition winner
Amy Zhang will shine in her performance of the Sibelius Violin Concerto.

The following South Orange resident is a member of the Livingston Symphony: Bryn Dowd (bassoon)

Join us for this extraordinary program Saturday March 23, 7:30pm at Livingston High School, 30 Robert Harp Drive, Livingston NJ.  For more information, call 973-886-9525 or visit www.lsonj.org.

OLS School and Parish invite you to an Old English-Style Fish Fry.  Enjoy fresh, delicious cod from Thistle Fish & Chips of Lyndhurst, NJ. Choice of chicken nuggets or fish for kids.   Preorder by March 19 Adults: $13  Kids: $6. At the door: Adults: $15 Kids $8. Soda, water, juice coffee and tea included. Fresh baked goods also available for purchase. Relax and dine in (BYO) the OLS School Cafeteria or take-out for an easy dinner! Ample parking available. 

Pre-order by March 19 to Anne Servitto: AnneLauterbach@aol.com

The New Jersey Second Amendment Society (NJ2AS) in conjunction with the women of “The Last Civil Right” will be conducting a press conference and reception on the topic of the rights protected by the Second Amendment and how they are not only compatible with, but also critically important to Faith, Family and Freedom in our communities and neighborhoods.

It is IMPERATIVE that members of our community, our Mayors, Legislators, U.S. Congressmen and Senators, political candidates and party committee members attend this critically important event. The speakers will have a great deal of essential information on a number of subjects related to the underlying causes of violence and how we can address them together as a community. The significance of your rights as protected by the Second Amendment to the Constitution will be discussed in extensive detail.

Speakers include Author Pastor Shannon Wright, Chicago Republican Committee Babette Holder-Youngberg, Author and Veteran Kuuleme Stephens, Family Activist Carolee Adams of Eagle Forum, Reverend Kenn Blanchard (a.k.a. Black Man With A Gun), Alexander Roubian NJ2AS Director of Community Affairs and Urban Outreach and NJ2AS President Frank Fiamingo.

The event will be held at the VFW Hall on 33 South 21^st Street in Kenilworth, NJ 07033 on Tuesday evening, March 19, 2013 starting at 6:00 PM sharp. Light refreshments will be served, and the event is free and open to the interested public throughout the state. *ALL* are encouraged to attend.

* PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT *

* SEATS ARE LIMITED*

Although this event is FREE, you must register to guarantee a seat at www.nj2as.com or copy and paste the following into your browser:

http://www.nj2as.com/EVENTS?eventId=648237&EventViewMode=EventDetails

THANK YOU

Frank Jack Fiamingo
President - NJ2AS 

Spread the Purple is hosting a fundraiser to raise donations for home heating oil scholarships to be used with the New Jersey Citizen Action Oil Group and its Affiliates. The event will be hosted atJohnson Park, 1030 River Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854.

Register at SignMeUp.com; Event Name: 5K Run For Warmth. The course certification number is NJ11551JHP and the Timing Company being used for this event is called Fast Finishes.

In addition, being our organization fully understands how, like any sport, running has its bumps and bruises. So, as a way to offer special thanks to all of our supporters by providing a $15 OFF of a 55 minute calming THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE (i.e. DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE) at 3 locations of Mosaic Salon & Day Spa of your choosen.

Racer's Incentives:

So visit our Racer Registration Website TODAY and see what else we are offering at this amazing event!!!

Inspired by the current exhibit in the main gallery at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, the Dolce Trio present

"Macculloch’s Parlour – 18^th& 19^thc. Classical Music from Scotland and Other European Countries."The Dolce Trio will perform a sampler of the music likely to have been heard in the Macculloch family home in 19^th century Morristown. On Sunday April 7^th at 4:30pm enjoy a rich repertoire of sounds, from Scottish jigs, airs and dances to "continental" European classics.

Featuring violin, cello and flute/recorder/whistle, this versatile trio has been sharing its music with audiences since 1994.  Dr. Lynn Siebert (violin), a Juilliard-trained violinist, graduated magna cum laude from Vassar College, studied with Nadia Boulanger at Fontainebleau, France and holds an MA in Musicology (Rutgers) and a Ph.D. in Music/Musicology (C.U.N.Y.). Ilizabeth Cabrera (cello, viola da gamba) has a Bachelors in Music from Hartt School of Music (Hartford, CT) and a Master of Music Degree from Mason Gross School of the Arts of Rutgers University. Kris Lamb (flute, recorder, Irish whistle) earned a B. Mus. magna cum laude from Susquehanna University and has attended numerous workshops and master classes on recorder and flute with such noted performers as Kees Otten, Edgar Hunt, Walter Bergman and James Galway.

The exhibit “A Fine Collection: Treasures from the Vault” is showcasing vivid examples of the antique Oriental rug collection, complemented by textbook examples of fine porcelain, silver, glass and furniture collected by Museum founder, W. Parsons Todd.  “A Fine Collection” has a perimeter layout in the first floor gallery which leaves the center of the room open for a series of speakers and musical programming.  Musical programs take place on the first Sunday of the month at 4:30pm and speakers on the third Sunday of the month, February through June 2013.

Tickets for Sunday programs will go on sale from 1pm on the day of the program, no advance sales.  A separate ticket ($12) is required for the musical programs; discounted ($10) for members, Seniors, Students and those who purchased a Museum tour ticket that afternoon.  House tours (regular admission applies) take place throughout the afternoon, the last tour leaves at 3pm. On program days the upstairs galleries will remain open until 4:30pm, the “A Fine Collection” exhibit will close at 3pm in preparation for the program.

Join us later in the month on Sunday April 21st at 4:30pm, for the program "Collecting Oriental Rugs in America, Then and Now" DeWitt Mallary.  Tickets to hear speakers are Adults $8; Seniors & Students $6; Children 6 – 12 $4. Members and children under 5 are free. Speaker tickets include admission to take part in a house tour if visitors arrive during the afternoon and sign up to tour.  Now is a great time to purchase a membership to the museum which offers unlimited visits to exhibits, tours, and discounts for special programs. Memberships are available for purchase during touring hours or via www.maccullochhall.org 

Macculloch Hall Historical Museum preserves the history of the Macculloch-Miller families, the Morris area community, and the legacy of its founder W. Parsons Todd through its historic site, collections, exhibits, and educational and cultural programs. The Museum is open for house and exhibit tours on Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. The last tour leaves at 3pm. Adults $8; Seniors & Students $6; Children 6 – 12 $4. Members and children under 5 are free. The gardens are open (free of charge) during Museum hours. Please check our website for any holiday closings. Call (973) 538-2404 ext. 10, visit our website www.maccullochhall.org or find us on Facebook.  Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, 45 Macculloch Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960.  Macculloch Hall Historical Museum is a nonprofit educational affiliate of the W. Parsons Todd Foundation. 

Image attached: Liz Cabrera of the Dolce Trio_April 7 at MHHM

Super Bowl Champion offensive lineman, Roman Oben presents his 2nd Annual Roman’s Soldiers Showcase at 11AM THIS Sunday March 24 at the Indoor Sports Pavilion, in Randolph, N.J. for youths in grades 8-11.

The program is designed to display the talents of area youth in the areas of football fundamentals and speed development, while also teaching valuable life-skills lessons about the importance of hard work, dedication, goal setting and teamwork. There will be approximately three hours of instruction led by some the area’s top coaches. Participants will take part in 1 on 1’s, 2 on 2’s and 7 on 7 competitions.

Showcase participants will receive recognition in NJ Varsity.com and Scarlet Nation.com – two highly regarded publications used by local coaches as a talent resource.

"As someone who's been successful in all levels of football, Roman sees the value in kids competing against other kids on a bigger stage. This helps their total development", said John Otterstedt, publisher NJVarsity.com and ScarletNation.com.

The cost to attend is $60 per player through March 10 and $75 thereafter. Participation is limited to the first 150 scholar athletes

Here's a great feature article on Roman's Soldiers Showcase: www.sidelinechatter.com

Click HERE for personal video invite from Roman Oben

New Eyes is looking for YOU to come and take a look at what we do and how we do it. Every Wednesday during March, we are holding volunteer open houses from 9am to 12pm to welcome community members to try their hand at volunteering here at New Eyes – no strings attached! Bring a friend or meet new ones in our warm and welcoming atmosphere. For more information, contact Jean Gajano at 973-376-4908 or jgajano@neweyesfortheneedy.org.New Eyes is located at 549 Millburn Avenue in Short Hills, NJ.

Try us – you may like us!

Join us for fun, fitness, FUNdraising and activities for the whole family!  A kickoff 1-mile walk around Grove Park will be followed by a fun filled morning at Marshall Elementary school including: Zumba, Yoga with Baker Street Yoga, Cardio with D&I Fitness, hula hoop contests, raffles, obstacle course races, gym games, healthy food stations, face painting, and music by Mark Murphy and the band "Big in China"! 

What better way to welcome spring than with a day of healthy, fitness based fun for the entire family?

Register by April 15th and receive a free water bottle and 5 raffle tickets. Please email mjfitnessday@gmail.com for a form for today!  Day of registration is also availalbe.

Through the use of essential oils learn how to:

• Get more hours of restful sleep.
• Have more energy than the “energizer bunny”.
• Strength your immune system.
• Lower inflammation (muscles, heart).
• Reduce stress and cortisol levels.

Essex County CASA – Court Appointed Special Advocates,  will be conducting training classes this spring for volunteers interested in becoming child advocates for children in foster care in Essex County. The 33 hour training course will be offered in April from April 10th through May 6th. Please start signing up now.

Court Appointed Special Advocates are volunteers appointed by the Family Court to gather information about a child’s needs while in foster care and to represent a “child’s voice in court”.  For the almost 2,500 foster children in Essex County, their time in out-of-home placement can often be lessened and their chances for trauma recovery greater through the presence of trained CASA Child Advocates. 

 In order to be considered for the volunteer training, interested applicants need to complete an application, an interview and background check.  For information on volunteering with Essex County CASA and the training classes, contact Carol Costello, Volunteer Director at: 973-648-3351, ccostello@casaessex.org or visit the website at: www.casaessex.org.

Sign up for for our weekly summer tennis camp!  Coach Tom and his staff guarantee a great time for all of the children! Ages rage from 5-18.  Please email him at thomasbattaglia@yahoo.com for cost, dates, applications, or any other information you might have.  Come have the kids compete for the prestigious Maplewood Cup!

SHAKEY GROUND winner of the 2012 Battle of the Bands returns to Orange's best venue for food/drink/entertainment playing the best of classic rock, funk-groove-soul-R+B, and blues. Featuring Boston R+R Hall of Famer legend Vern Miller on Bass/Vocals, John Williams-Guitar/Vocals and D'drumma-at the Kit, along with Steve Gorelick-Lead Vocals, Matthias Raabe-Keys, and the "Big Man" Brett Ollerenshaw on sax. Kids welcome. Please Call + reserve early for seating in front of the stage.