Hopatcong Lake Regional News
News and Events for the Lake Hopatcong Region
Fuel Dock Fundraiser to honor service men and women who stand guard for our freedoms - Bridge Marina will donate ten cents of every gallon of fuel purchased at its fuel dock on Lake Hopatcong to Folds of Honor, a non-profit dedicated to providing educational scholarships to the children and spouses of our fallen and disabled servicemen and women.
On Saturday July 1, 2017, the News Crew from Hopatcong Lake Regional News and the Dylan Flinchum "Rock On!" Foundation will be at Gatwyns II at 11:00 AM. And FREE Appetizers will be served to everyone who attends.
The Jefferson Arts Committee’s Memorial Scholarships were presented on June 8 by JAC President Carol Punturieri to Matthew Schlomann and Rachel Dorrothy at the 2017 Jefferson Township High School’s Senior Awards Night ceremony.
The Jefferson Township Farmers continues to expand as it seeks to bring fresh local products to the community.
Kelly Miller Circus coming to Jefferson Township fills void left by Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey. John Ringling North II, was born into the most famous of the circus families. He is trending online, on HBO and on PBS specials and he owns the Kelly Miller Circus.
The Jefferson Arts Committee’s Gazebo Committee is pleased to announce that The Jefferson Township Community Band and Jazz Band will open the 2017 free summer concert series on Friday evening, June 30th.
Congratulations to PO Brian Seeley on Officer of the Month! Officer Seeley received Officer of the Month for his participation in the Unity Tour. See his coverage in the article below.
Bridge Marina and the Jefferson Township Chamber of Commerce host “Network on Lake Hopatcong” event on 6/29 for northern New Jersey business and community leaders
Thursday, June 22, 2017 at the 4:30 PM performance of Kelly Miller Circus. Mayor Russell W. Felter presents John Ringling North II, great nephew of the famous Ringling brothers, with the "key to the city" when his circus comes to Jefferson. Jefferson was home to Alfred T. Ringling, one of the famous Ringling brothers, and his original 1916 mansion still stands to this day and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
On July 8, 2017 Trout Unlimited Fred S Burroughs/North Jersey Chapter will again be hosting the annual youth fishing derby in conjunction with Jefferson Township's "Jefferson Fest - Food Truck Festival, Concert, and Fireworks", formerly known as "Jefferson Day".
Saturday, July 8th will usher in a new era in Jefferson Township as the 30 year old Jefferson Township Day event becomes the new Jefferson Fest – Food Truck Festival, Concert, and Fireworks celebration on the fields of the Jefferson Township High School at 1010 Weldon Road, Milton/Oak Ridge.
Jefferson Township: Commemorative Walkway Engraved Pavers Available
In order to maintain the “Walk of Pride” at the Jefferson Township Gazebo, the Jefferson Arts Committee offers engraved pavers for sale at a cost of $50 each. The bricks may be engraved with a maximum of three lines of 15 characters each (including spaces). Personalized paver bricks are 6” x 9” and are used to create a commemorative walkway to and around the Gazebo, which is located at the Jefferson Township Municipal Building complex, 1033 Weldon Road.
To order a paver to commemorate an anniversary, a birthday, graduation, “in memoriam”, in a company name, as a thank you, in a family name, etc, please complete the form available on www.jeffersonarts.org(upper right-hand corner: Registration Forms) and mail it with a check made payable to “The Jefferson Arts Committee, Inc.” to: The Jefferson Arts Committee, Inc., Attn: Gazebo Committee, P.O. Box 2604, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438. Questions: Call Roberta at 973-697-9176 or Carol at 973-697-3828 or Email artscommittee@jeffersonarts.org
It can take a minimum of up to 8 to 12 weeks before your brick may be installed.
Saturday, July 8th not only will mark the date of the new and exciting Jefferson Fest – Food Truck Festival, Concert, and Fireworks event but also the date of the 13th annual Irish Road Bowling Contest.