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Monthly Archives: April 2009

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For Those Who Always Rock, We Salute You!

By: Roxy on 04/30/09 @ 10:26 pm

It is bedtime here in the Roxiticus Valley, but not before I dash off a quick post saluting two terrific teachers, Mrs. Bizzarro and Mrs. Picerno, who presented an amazing Art & Poetry Night at Mendham Township Elementary School.
Since Rex was flying home from Washington, DC tonight, he missed out on all the fun. There [...]

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Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum and Buttolph-Williams House To Celebrate Statewide Connecticut Open House Day June 13

By: moomette on 04/29/09 @ 7:50 pm

The Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum in Wethersfield, Connecticut announced plans to participate in the Fifth Annual Connecticut Open House Day — a unified celebration of the state’s fascinating world of art, history, film and tourism — on June 13, 2009.

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Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum and Buttolph-Williams House Celebrate Statewide Connecticut Open House Day June 13

By: moomette on 04/29/09 @ 7:43 pm

The Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum in Wethersfield, Connecticut announced plans to participate in the Fifth Annual Connecticut Open House Day — a unified celebration of the state’s fascinating world of art, history, film and tourism — on June 13, 2009.

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The Tents Are Up… Time for the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) Rummage Sale in Far Hills, NJ

By: Roxy on 04/27/09 @ 8:17 am

As we headed through Far Hills and down our beach house in Bay Head, NJ this weekend, Rex and I noticed that the tents were up for the semi-annual Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) Rummage Sale. The bad news is that our family has been so busy that we actually missed the spring dates to drop off donations.  [...]

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Spring Is In the Air at NJPAC in Newark, NJ

By: Roxy on 04/21/09 @ 7:41 am

We’re just past a relaxing spring break for London and Maddie, and spring is definitely in the air here in the Roxiticus Valley.  The daffodils are out, the first of the cherry blossoms have popped, and we opened our beach house in Bay Head over the weekend.  Even though Rex has been away in Chicago and [...]

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Important Dates for the Mendham Township School District

By: Roxy on 04/12/09 @ 9:11 pm

Presentation of 2009-2010 School Budget:  Wednesday, April 15th
On Wednesday, April 15th there will be two opportunities to hear Superintendent Kristopher Harrison discuss the 2009-2010 budget before voting day on April 21st.
Date: Wednesday April 15th, 2009
Time: 9.30am Meeting
Location: Elementary School Staff Development Room
Superintendent Kristopher Harrison and Business Administrator Pam Ranco will present the 2009-2010 School Budget
Date: [...]

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Lia Sophia Jewelry Fundraiser for the Randolph Gymnastics Team

By: Roxy on 04/12/09 @ 8:16 pm

While London and Maddie may never be strong enough gymnasts to make the Randolph Gymnastics team, that doesn’t stop us from admiring their achievements and aspiring to greatness.  Next week, on Monday, April 20th, 2009 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, the amazing Randolph Gymnastics Team will host a Lia Sophia Designs Jewelry Open House. A portion of [...]

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Easter Egg Hunt at Brookside Community Club — Saturday, April 11th at 10:30am

By: Roxy on 04/9/09 @ 11:18 am

Come one, come all — it’s the annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Brookside Community Club Field, this Saturday, April 11th at 10:30am.  From past experience, I’d recommend arriving a little bit early to find a parking space and scope out the competition.
London and Maddie are really looking forward to seeing all their friends there [...]

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From Roxy’s Best Of… Mailbag: Haircuts for Kids?

By: Roxy on 04/6/09 @ 8:12 pm

Hi Roxy,
Your website is amazing! My family and I just moved to Randolph from Germany and I am trying to figure things out in the area. Do you have any recommendations for kid hair cuts?
I am really looking forward to reading more on your website - it will keep me happily entertained and distracted!!
Sarah [...]

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