Friday, November 2, 2012
Before and after school care will be provided.
George Washington Middle School and Theunis Dey Elementary School will be closed on Monday, Superintendet Ray Gonzalez said. All other schools will open on a delayed schedule. "We hope to have George Washington and Theunis Dey open for Tuesday, but he final decision will be made [Tuesday]," Gonzalez. said. Gonzalez issued a notice to residents Sunday afternoon about officials’ plan of action for the week. The notice was sent out at 4:30 p.m. and updated a half hour later. "We will only open up a school if we are confident that students and staff are safe and sound,” Gonzalez said in the notice. Officials said they are going to try and operate as many buses as they can. “We’re concerned about kids walking with possible live wires down. We…
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Dancing, education, arts and crafts, and weaponry highlighted at Washington's former headquarters.
Adults and children alike received an education in what it was like to live in colonial times at a celebration of George Washington's birthday at the Dey Mansion on Sunday afternoon. Kids watched a glassmaker create small windows of stained glass while others watched a man carve tools and toys out of wood. Attendees watched as actors danced with each other in traditional, colonial style, rotating partners every few minutes, working down a line. Re-enactors fired real muskets and marched together, much to the delight of the children in the audience. Then-General Washington used the mansion, in July, October and November of 1780, during the Revolutionary War. Washington chose the house because the area was strategically ideal because it …
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Friday, February 18, 2011
Friends of the library hosting book sale Saturday.
FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK Take a Tour of Dey Mansion Where/When: Dey Mansion, 199 Totowa Road, Saturday Feb. 19 and Sunday Feb. 20 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m. Why Go: Share history with your children and teach some interesting facts about George Washington’s headquarters for part of the Revolutionary War. Pricing: $1for adults, children 9 and younger are admitted free. Get Creative With Your Kids Where/When: The Creators Workshop Art School and Studio at 1441 Ratzer Road on Saturday Feb. 19. Why Go: Drawing class for all ages runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and painting classes for all ages are from noon to 1:30 p.m.; classes are for children and adults; call 973- 720-0001 for more information. Pricing: $30 for a single class or $90 …
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Wayne Township Public Library - Main Branch
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Albert
12:35 pm on Monday, November 5, 2012
I have received calls 3 days in a row from PSEG letting me know my power has been restored. Funny since my street is littered with downed trees, snapped poles and wires. Again, wondering if they are making these calls to falsely boost their numbers. 8th Day since the storm and not one person has done work on our street. I am no fool, I realize there are people in worse shape. more ›