First Quarter 2005 Property Taxes are due now. For your convenience, payments are accepted at the Bowers Building, 6 West Main Street by mail, walk-in, drive-up window and front door drop box. The interest-free grace period extends through February 10th. Interest is based on the day payment received in the office. not The postmark date. Tax questions can be addressed by e-mail: rlauerman@rnendhamnj.org or telephone: 543-7152, ext. 17. The Tax Collector's hours are Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:OOAM-12:OOPM, Tuesday & Thursday 9:OOAM-2:OOPM.

All dog and cat licenses are due for renewal in 2005. Late i'ees will be charged beginning March 1" . The frequency and fees for licensing dogs is determined by State Statute and Borough Ordinance. Rabies certification must be valid through December of the licensing year. If certification expires prior to December, 2005, proof of the new vaccination will be required. For more information. phone Karen Bellamy, a: 543-7152. ex:. 12.

Organizations are reminded that they need to check in with Helen Cleary in the Borough Offices (543-7152 ext. 10), about building availability. Many new groups are using the Garabrant Center. Phoenix House, and Carriage House each month.
Do not assume that you have a standing reservation for any of these buildings simply because "that's where we've always met". Also, please remember that a certificate of insurance is required for use of any Borough buildings.
Thank you for your cooperation.

COMMINGLED CONTAINERS
All of the following containers may be put in the same recycling bin for collection: • Aluminum Cans
• Glass Bottles and Jars

Clear, brown, and green glass bottles and jars - Do not include drinking glasses, mirrors, light bulbs, window glass, or "Pyrex".

smaller necks than bottoms. No plastic buckets, toys, bags, lids, or tubs.

Paint cans must be empty, dry, and have lids removed. Aerosol cans must be empty, with plastic nozzle removed.

The Minstrel Coffeehouse is a presentation of The Folk Project, a non-profit folk music and dance organization in northern New Jersey. The coffeehouse is held in the Morris County Cultural Center. 300 Mendham Road (Rt 24). between Mendham and Morristown. They hold shows even-Friday, year round, and the second Friday of the month is an open stage/audition night. The music is "folk" music in its broadest sense. In addition to traditional American and ethnic "folk" music (in its purist definition), they welcome music of contemporary, primarily acoustic songwriters. and other types of music more "folkie" in attitude than in content.

Upcoming shows include:
FEBRUARY 4: Bill Staines and Debra Cowan
FEBRUARY 11: Valentines Day Spectacular

This celebration of love is a traditional highlight on the Folk Project calendar. Members provide a night of love songs, in a show that is always a special and memorable evening.,
NOTE: No Open Stage this month.
FEBRUARY 18: David Massengill and Burlap Lute
FEBRUARY 25: Walt Michael and Scooter

Shows start at 8:30PM: dress is casual. Coffee. teas, and baked goods are available. There is no alcohol or tobacco permitted on the premises. Admission is inexpensive; only $6 on your way in. plus the rest of what you thought the show was really worth on your way out, which goes directly to the feature performer. All tickets are sold at the door. No advance sales or reservations are necessary. For more information, see the "Minstrel Coffeehouse" page of the Folk Project Web site, www.folkproject.org or phone 335-9489.

The first meeting of the Mendham, Garden Club will be held on Tuesday, February 15th, at 1:OOPM, in the Garabrant Center. If you have ever considered becoming a member of the Mendham Garden Club, perhaps now is the time! We cordially invite those who would like to be a part of our organization to join us!

Whether your are an experienced gardener or a beginner, we would be happy to have you become a member of our active community-service group. Some people think that they don't have time to become involved, but since we are a volunteer organization, any time you can contribute would be welcomed. For more information, phone me, at 973 543-3445.
Timely Tip:
It is normal for outdoor plants brought indoors for the winter to shed leaves as they adjust to lower light levels. Don't worny, and don't be tempted to fertilize—wait until late winter for that. In addition, be sure to dust the leaves of houseplants to prevent the spread of pests and disease.

The Sanctuary Concerts are a twice-monthly acoustic music series, held in the Union Village Methodist Church, at 1130 Mountain Avenue, Berkeley Heights, less than one mile from exit 40 of 1-78. The concerts usually take place on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. The producers believe that acoustic music is a diverse and lively assortment of musical styles, from a capella to satire, to blues, bluegrass, klezmer, pop/rock, and the work of contemporary singer/ songwriters. A full slate of performers is scheduled for the coming months, including:
CATIE CURTIS, FEBRUARY 12th

With a shy charisma and hushed, literate balladry, Catie Curtis helped launch the Boston songwriter revival of the '90's. She appeared as part of the Lilith Fair tours, toured with Mary Chapin Carpenter in the early 90's, and was signed to a recording contract. She was dubbed "a folk-rock goddess" by The New Yorker; her avid fans agree.

Catie's second self-titled album, in 1997, contained the single "Soulfully," which was featured in episodes of "Dawson's Creek" and "Chicago Hope." Last October. "Tangled Voices: A Year With Catie Curtis," was released, a documentary about Catie's life as a performer, and features interviews with admirers Janis ;an and Mary Chapin Carpenter. Special guests are NYC harmony trio Girlyman, fresh from a nationwide tour opening for The Indigo Girls, and still marking the national distribution of their CD "Remember Who I Am." Admission is $20.

THE POLYJESTERS, FEBRUARY 19
High-Energy Former Street Performers Offer Money-Back Guarantee! Sasketchewan's The Polyesters were "born"on the streets of Nice, France, where brothers Jason and Sheldon Valleau performed on the street. While Jason played the bass, Sheldon sat beside it, playing it as a drum, and they learned to dazzle an audience with humor, energy, and a nostalgic love for the hot jazz musical style of the 1920's and '30's.

Now a quartet including Sheldon on lead ukulele, Scott Duncan on fiddle, and Rob Vulic on percussion, they write and perform songs that hearken to the traditions of gypsy jazz, music hall. and jug band music. The Polyesters offer a full money-back guarantee to anyone whose expectations are not exceeded by their madcap performances.

Special guest Joe Giacoio's award-winning "two-handed" guitar style draws from influences such as Michael Hedges and Preston Reed. His quirky songs about Superman's mid-life crisis, and the joys of wearing women's underwear, on the other hand, are uniquely his own.
Admission is $15.
SHOW INFORMATION
All shows start at 8:OOPM. Tickets can be ordered online, at www.SanctuaryConcerts.org Admission includes desserts and coffee at intermission. For more information, see the Web
phone 376-4946.

Did you realize there is a beautiful nature preserve right in you back yard? The Schiff Natural Lands Trust, Inc. manages almost 350 acres of open space in Mendham Borough and Mendham Township. The Main entrance is at 339 Pleasant Valley Road.

Open from dawn to dusk, 365 days a year, Schiff also offers nature programs throughout the year, including the following

: GROUNDHOG DAY
Wednesday February 2nd, 4:00-5:30PM (ages 6-8) COST: $5 Members. SlO Non-Members Can groundhogs actually predict the weather? Explore groundhog folklore and the history of Groundhog Day. Learn about hibernation and other habits of groundhogs, as well as other animals of Schiff. Then, join in on groundhog activities and games, and in a search for Schiffs favorite groundhog. Space is limited and pre-registration and pre-payment are required.

WRITERS IN THE WOODS
Saturday Feb. 12th, 10:OOAM-12:OOPM (ages 8-1 1
COST: Free for Members, $5 Non-members

If you enjoy writing down the interesting things you see, hear, or think about, a writer's notebook is for you. Learn what a writer's notebook is. and explore how nature inspires the writer inside of you. Spend time outdoors reacting to the sights and sounds in the woods and compose a Haiku. a Japanese poem that usually describes something in nature. Pencils and notebooks will be provided. Space is limited and pre-registration and prepayment are required.

WHITE-TAILED DEER IN NJ
Tuesday February 22nd. 7:OOPM
Cost: FREE (Families)
NJ's booming deer population is all over the news, from the imbalance in forest ecosystems to the nuisance to homeowners. Join Dr. Len Wolgast, retired Rutgers professor of wildlife biology, to learn about one of NJ's most famous animals.
ENVIRONMENTAL BOOK CLUB
Monday February 28th. 7:OOPM
COST: FREE (Adults only)
Title TBA For more information about Schiff, membership, cr T.c register for programs, you can check out their Web site. www.SchiffnaturePreserve.org. or phone 543-6004.

The Mendham Borough Home and School Association (H.S.A.) will hold an ART AUCTION on Saturday, February 26th, at the Community Club of Brookside, located at One East Main Street, in Brookside.
Previewing for the Auction will begin at 7:OOPM; the Auction itself will begin at 8.-OOPM. There will be wine and cheese, hors d'oeuvres, an open bar, desserts and coffee. And there will be a door prize.

Ticket prices are $40 per person or $75 per couple. The art to be auctioned comes in all media and price ranges and will feature well known artists, sports memorabilia, prints and original works. Major credit cards will be accepted.

The ART AUCTION is to help raise funds to benefit the H.S.A. Cultural Arts Program. This very successful Cultural Arts Program features drama, dance, music, science, or multi-cultural programs that are brought to Mountain View and Hilltop Schools in assemblies or in small class groups. In the past, such programs have included visiting authors and poets, re-enactment of historical events, dance groups and musicians. These programs are often related to current curriculum and are always a welcome break from classroom routine.
For Tickets or Information, please telephone Addie Shafran, at 543-2083.

On four Thursdays during Lent (February 10th, 17th, 24th, & March 3rd). Assumption College for Sisters (ACS) will host a discussion series on the film "The Passion of the Christ."

On the first three Thursdays, Sister Ann Marie Paul, SCC, a theology instructor at ACS, will lead a discussion about parallels among the film, the gospels, and the writings of Anne Catherine Emmerich.

On March 3rd, Father Germain Fritz, OSB, an accomplished musician, and music instructor at Delbarton School, will present "Listening to 'The Passion of the Christ"." focusing on how composer John Debney's film score enhances the telling of the story.

These discussion groups are open to the public. For more information, or to register to attend one or more of the discussions, please phone the ACS office, at 534-6528. ext. 228.

First Presbyterian Church of Mendham 14 Hilltop Road, Mendham NJ Tuesday, February 8, 2005 Seatings at 5 pm and 7 pm $12 per person/advance ticket sales; $15 /at door Take-out orders available with advance purchase
Tickets sales at Hilltop House
14 Hilltop Road, Mendham
9 am -12 noon, Monday through Friday
Fish & Chips by Argyle Restaurant

The Mendham Interchurch will hold its Lenten Worship service on the seven Wednesdays of Lent, from February 9* to March 23rd. All services will take place at the Grace Lutheran Church, 65 East Main Street in Mendham (in front of the High School).

There will be a brief worship service at noon followed by a light lunch of soup, bread, and dessert. Suggested donation for lunch is $2.00. Everyone is welcome to join the journey through this Lenten season. A different member of the clergy will conduct worship each week.
The schedule for the mid-week Lenten worship is as follows:
FEBRUARY 9th, Rev. Carol Peierson. Grace Lutheran Church
FEBRUARY 16th, Rev. Bo Harris, HilltoptPresb^teciatu,
FEBRUARY 23RD, Sister Irene Scrber
MARCH 2nd, Rev. Cra:g Anderson. Brookside Community Church
MARCH 9th, Father Phil Brigante. St. Joseph Church
MARCH 16th, Rev. Jisun Kwak. Mendham United Methodist Church
MARCH 23rd, Sister Barbara Jean Packer, Community of St. John the Baptist.

The Woman's Club of Mendham will meet on Tuesday, February 15th, at 7:30PM, in the Garabrant Center. "Chase Away the Winter Blues," is the theme of our in-house auction. Donated wrapped items are bided on by the members. There is always a lot of good hearted fun and surprised faces at the auction.

The Woman's Club welcomes any woman who wishes to visit our meetings or become a member. For more information about this evening or the Woman's Club please phone me, at 543-4587.

The Mendhams' Senior Citizens club which meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, at 1 1 :OOAM, in the Garabrandt Center. Each month's meeting offers members a chance to visit and enjoy their own bag lunches (beverages and desserts are provided by the club), as they observe informative and informational programs on a wide variety of topics. In addition to the monthly gatherings, the club sponsors quite a number of day-long and multi-day trips. Membership in the club is open to Mendham Borough or Township residents over age 55. Annual dues are $12. (Bus transportation for day trips is subsidized by the local governments.) The next trip planned will be:
THURSDAY, MARCH 10™, VILLA LUNCHEON THEATER,
in Mountain Lakes. NJ. The production is "Driving Miss Daisy." a heart-warming and memorable comedy about Miss Daisy, her long-time driver. Hoke, and their lifetime friendship. The cost is $39/members. $44/non-members. which includes lunch, with an all-you-can-eat dessert bar. The bus will depart from the parking lot behind the King's Market/Chinese Restaurant, at 10:45AM, and return by 5:OOPM. The last day for sign-up and payment injull is February 22nd.

All trips are on a first-come basis, members are given priority. For more information, or registration, please phone Trip Planner, Anne Schmidt, at 543-4787.

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