News and Announcements
Legal/Public Notices
Municipal Offices Closed
The Wantage Municipal Offices will be closed November 28 and 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Woodbourne Park Field Closure
Please take notice that Field 3 (soccer field next to the playground) of Woodbourne Park will be closed to all use until further notice. Thank you. ~ Township of Wantage
Announcements
Only Clean Dirt Wanted
Wantage Township warns residents about clean fill that may not be so clean. Click here for flyer on how to guard your backyard.
Food Drive
If you can, stuff the can! Non-perishable food is being collected to benefit the Sussex County Social Services food pantry. All the food collected in this food drive will provide emergency food assistance to residents of Sussex County. Donations may be dropped off at the Municipal Building; Look for the Champions for Charity can!
Coat Drive
New and unused winter coats are being collected for homeless residents of Sussex County. Coats may be dropped off at the Municipal Building from November 1 through December 1. Look for the Coat Drive box!
Toy Drive
Each year over one thousand families from Sussex and Warren counties receive toys from Season of Hope. This year the goal is to distribute toys to three thousand local children who otherwise would not receive Christmas gifts. Every donated gift stays here in our community, brightening the holidays of our neighbors. Donations are being accepted at the municipal building. Click here for flier.
Wantage Township First Aid Squad Members Needed
Wantage Township Residents: If you are interested in joining the First Aid Squad, please contact the WTFAS today! Time committment is minimal and all training and drills to be certified will be provided. Drivers are needed as well as EMTs. The Wantage Township First Aid Squad is made up of volunteers—your neighbors—who provide emergency medical service in Wantage. For more information, please email wtfas.nj.recruitment@gmail.com
Wanted: Your Ideas for the Berry Road Property
The Wantage Township government is seeking input from residents on ideas for the Berry Road property. Please share your visions! Email your ideas to Nicole Dunn, recreation secretary, at nicole@wantagetwp-nj.org or submit your ideas online.
Submit Your Ideas Using the Online Suggestion Box
Events
To submit your Wantage event, please contact us.
NOVEMBER
Pocketbook Bingo
November 22 at the Sussex Firehouse
Doors open at 6, drawings start at 7:30 p.m. Featuring Vera Bradley, Coach, Michael Kors, and Kate Spade handbags. Admission is $25 per person. Reserved seats only by November 8. Call Kayla at 571-994-9483 or Diane at 973-670-6279 to reserve a seat. Only 275 seats available.
Thanksgiving Flowers
November 23, 10 a.m. at the Library
Make a beautiful table flower arrangement with Master Gardener April Fisher. The materials fee is $15. Registration opens November 9. Register in person or by phone at the Sussex-Wantage Library.
Cover-to-Cover Book Club
November 27, 6:30 p.m. at the Library
The title for November is The Cemetery Keeper’s Wife by Maryann McFadden. Come be part of the discussion. No registration required. For more information call or email club founder Jane Casale at 973 827-5170 or hanna05@ptd.net.
Lusscroft Farm Holiday Open House
November 30, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lusscroft Farm
Explore three historic buildings usually not open to the public — the Manor House, the Carriage House, and the Christmas Cottage — all beautifully decorated for the holidays and filled with vendors, food, historic displays, live music, and more. Horse-drawn carriage rides will also be available. $5 admission donation per adult; kids are admitted free. All funds go to ongoing restoration projects at Lusscroft Farm. Learn more about historic Lusscroft Farm at lusscroftfarm.org
DECEMBER
Lute with John Sheehan
December 1, 2:00 p.m. at the Library
Multi-instrumentalist John Sheehan presents a program of renaissance music for the lute just in time for the Holidays. Like a guitar but more complex, the lute is an ancient instrument making a comeback in music today. Seating is on a first-come basis. No registration is necessary. Hosted by the Friends of the Sussex-Wantage Library.
Breakfast with Santa
December 1, 8 to 11 a.m. at the Sussex Firehouse
Breakfast included pancakes, French toast, hash browns,scrambled eggs, sausage. Pricing is $8 per adult, $5 for kids, free for children three years old and younger. Hosted by the Sussex Fire Department Auxiliary.
Lusscroft Farm Holiday Open House
December 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lusscroft Farm
Fundraiser to benefit to restore Lusscroft Farm. Featuring vendors, displays, food, gift shop, music, horse-drawn carriage rides, and more. Explore three fesitively-decorated historic buildings.
Wantage Township Christmas Tree Lighting
December 6, 7 p.m. at the Wantage School
Santa arrives by firetruck and then visits with kids inside the school in the All-Purpose Room. There will be holiday crafts for kids, hot cocoa, the annual PTO Scholastic book fair, bake sale, and caroling led by the High Point Regional High School Chamber Singers. Click here to see flier.
Acrylic Painting
December 7, 10 a.m. at the Library
Let Sally, "the Brit Lady," bring out your creative side during this acrylic painting class for adults. Step-by-step instruction, no experience required. Space is limited to 15 budding artists. Register beginning November 23 by calling or stopping by the library. A $5 materials fee will be collected at the beginning of class. Sponsored by the Friends of the Sussex-Wantage Library.
Dinner with Santa
December 13, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sussex Elks lodge
Turkey, mashed potoatoes, gravy, vegetable, salad, and dessert. Hot dogs, chicken nuggets, and mac and cheese will also be available. Pricing: children ages 6 to 12: $5, Ages 13 and older: $8. No charge for children under five years old. For questions or to reserve seating call 973-875-3990 or email sussexelks2288@gmail.com
Wreaths Across America
December 14, 12 noon at the Deckertown Union, Fairview , and Clove Cemeteries
The American Legion Auxiliary invites you to sponsor a wreath that will be placed with honors on the grave of someone who has served our nation. Click here for more information and the order form. Deadline to order is November 30.
Sunday Breakfast to Honor Our Local Heroes
December 15, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sussex Elks lodge
Free for First Responders (firefighters, EMTs, and police.) Suggested donation of $5 for all others. For questions or to reserve seating call 973-875-3990 or email sussexelks2288@gmail.com
Library Teen Advisory Board
December 21, 4 p.m. at the Library
Teens in grades 7 and up are invited to share books, participate in fun activities, and learn more about why the library is a great place to meet and hang out.
The group meets the 3rd Saturday of each month in the teen computer area. Grab a friend and join Ms. Jenise this month to decorate a gingerbread house.
Registration preferred and begins December 7; call 973-875-3940.
ONGOING
Friday Night Dinners
Second and fourth Friday of the month, 6 to 9 p.m. at Sussex Elks Lodge
Call 973-875-3990 or e-mail SussexElks2288@gmail.com for weekly specials. Dinner is $10, which includes salad, coffee, tea, and dessert. Hungry man portions available for $12. Grill menu also available; hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, and more. Large parties, please call or email to reserve seating.
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News
4-H Clubs Help Clean Up Our Community
Thanks to the 4-H clubs, Kids in the Kitchen and Summer Blossoms, for participating in our Township Clean Communities Program. Participants were amazed at the amount of litter... and the number of miniature vodka bottles! A bit of Wantage is cleaner because of you!!
