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26th ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PARADE NEXT SATURDAY - MAY 25, 2013

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Beginning with ceremonies at Roberts Garden at 9:00 AM, the parade starts immediately afterwards (approximately 9:30 AM). It ends at the VFW Post 3401 on Route 53 with food, drinks, and entertainment for all to enjoy.

Among the many organizatons participating in the parade this year will be Chapter 52 of the International Aerobics Club which will perform a flyover during the parade.

NOTE: If the parade must be cancelled due to rain, it will be announced here on the website early Saturday morning.

RECYCLING CENTER TO OPEN AT NOON NEXT SATURDAY, MAY 25TH.

The Recycling Center will open at noon on May 25th because of the Memorial Day Parade.

MORRIS PLAINS BOARD OF HEALTH NOW HAS OWN PAGE ON THE WEBSITE:

The Morris Plains Board of Health now has it's own page on this website. The information can be accessed by clicking on the "Town business" section of the main horizontal menu at the top of the home page. When the drop-down menu appears, select "Board of Health to go to that page.

JOYFUL NOISE PRESCHOOL AND DAYCARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS FOR SUMMER AND FALL PROGRAMS:

Joyful Noise Preschool and Daycare is currently accepting registrations for our summer and fall programs, starting at age 2 1/2. For more details, please call our school office, 973-539-9514 and visit our website: www.joyfulnoisemorrisplains.org. Join us for year round fun and learning!

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR 2013 SEASON AT IDLEWILD POOL:

Looking for a safe, inviting, family-focused summertime environment?

Residents and Non-Residents of Morris Plains....Check us out at IdlewildPool.com!

Idlewild Pool has been in continuous operation in Morris Plains since the 1930’s, and has been upgraded to provide the perfect venue for swimming, picnicking, BBQ, games, and other summer activities. More importantly, it remains a place where neighbors and friends of all ages can connect in a relaxed atmosphere.

PLEASE CLICK HERE for a copy of the 2013 Idlewild Pool registration form.

KIDS HELPING KIDS PROGRAM HOLDING TRAINING CLASS FOR "BIG BUDDY MENTORS"

Attention Students Grade 3 and above:

Kids your age are making a difference in the Morris Plains community by volunteering as "big buddy mentors" in our Kids Helping Kids programs! Now is your chance to join them by attending our only spring training session this year on Wed, 5/29! Training is sponsored by the Morris Plains Municipal Alliance and prepares kids to mentor and earn community service hours in Morris Plains Recreation summer and after school programs. Class size is limited to 25 students.

If you have any questions please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

MORRIS PLAINS CO-OP PLAY SCHOOL ENROLLING FOR SUMMER PLAY SESSIONS AND FALL PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS:

The Morris Plains Co-Op Play School is enrolling Summer Fun sessions and Fall Preschool programs for children age 2 1/2 - 5. Co-Op programs are fun, flexible & allow children, parents and teachers to learn and grow together. In Morris Plains for over 70 years! Call today for a tour (973) 540-1537 or visit us at www.morrisplainsco-op.org

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR 2013 SEASON AT COMMUNITY PARK POOL:

The Morris Plains Community Park Pool will be open the weekends of June 8th & 9th and June 15th & 16th and for “THE SEASON” on Saturday, June 22nd at 12 Noon. The pool will close for the season on Monday, Labor Day, September 2nd at 5 PM.

PLEASE CLICK for a booklet containing information about the pool.

PLEASE CLICK for a copy of the 2013 community pool registration form.

NEED A PLACE TO MEET OR HOLD AN ACTIVITYN? - RESERVE THE COMMUNITY CENTER:

Contact Facilities coordinator, Phil Forbes at 973-538-3544 at the Community Center for information. Bob's email at the MPCC is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Applications for the Community Center Use are found under Town Forms. For directions, click on the link labeled Directions to the Community Center and type in 51 Jim Fear Drive, Morris Plains, NJ 07950.

2013 SUMMER FITNESS PROGRAMS

PLEASE CLICK HERE for a flyer sdescribing a Cross Training Walking Class with Stacy Williamson.

PLEASE CLICK HERE for the required registration and Emergency Medical Information forms

SUMMER THEATER WORKSHOP

PLEASE CLICK HERE for information on the 2013 production " Highlights from HAIR". Only a few spots are left!

MORRIS PLAINS MARLINS SWIM TEAM NOW HAS OWN WEBSITE:

The MARLINS swimteam now has a website where you can access registration information, schedules, announcements etc.

The website is: www.MorrisPLainsSwimTeam.com.

BOOK CLUB WITH CHARLOT LAMM TO MEET ON MAY 22, 2013

The book club will meet at the Community Center from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. This month's selection is "Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn.

PLEASE CLICK HERE for more details.

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE TO BE AVAILABLE AT COMMUNITY CENTER

The Board of Health Public Health Nurse Cindie Bella is available at the Community Center on Jim Fear Drive on the second and fourth Monday of each month between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm on the dates indicated below.

Ms. Bella is available to provide blood pressure screenings, basic health information, referrals to health-related services, and to answer general questions.

PLEASE CLICK HERE for a list of the specific days and times when Cindie will be at the Community Center

TEEN CENTER 5TH GRADE "STEP UP NIGHT" TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2013:

The event will be held form 7:30 -10:00 PM at the Teen Center House. Please note that the Parent Orientation for this event is to be held on May 29, 2013. Only pre-registered students will be allowed to attend.