Parents' Night Out North
NEW Registration Information
Call Jennifer Palmer, Parents' Night Out Coordinator
Office: 973-426-1522 ext. 13
PNO Cell Phone: 973-580-7937 (during program hours only)
To participate in Parents' Night Out, children must be registered with DDD and must be pre-registered with Advancing Opportunities. For more information on pre-registering contact Jennifer Palmer, Parents' Night Out Coordinator, at 973-426-1522 ext. 13.
All children must eat dinner before arriving at program unless otherwise specified. Also, do not bring any personal items and/or toys that may get lost or broken. Please send a beverage and a PEANUT and TREE NUT FREE SNACK for your child unless PNO is providing refreshments.
Advancing Opportunities has a hands-off behavior management philosophy therefore no participants will be physically restrained. Positive behavior support is provided as much as possible.
Calendar of Events
Friday, May 31
Lawn Games
We will begin outside with a variety of lawn games. Conversation, Legos, board games, art materials and a movie will round out the evening. Please bring a peanut-free and nut-free snack and beverage.
Where: Christ Episcopal Church, 369 Sand Shore Road, Budd Lake, NJ
When: 6 to 10 p.m.
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Looking Ahead
Saturday, June 1
Field Trip to Donaldson Farms
We will meet at the Budd Lake office and travel together to Donaldson Farms in Hackettstown. We will pick strawberries in the front fields, see the animals and enjoy music and children’s activities at the Perennial Fest at the greenhouse. Bring a disposable bag lunch for our picnic. Pick up will be back at the office. If you live near the farm, we can make a plan to meet you there. If the forecast
calls for bad weather, we will make alternative arrangements.
Where: Donaldson Farms, 358 Allen Road, Hackettstown, NJ
When: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Wednesday, June 5
Family Music Together
Participants of all ages are invited to Music and Movement with Stella, alone or with a parent. Siblings are invited for no charge if a parent/caregiver stays for the program.
Where: Music Together, 229 Main Street, Hackettstown, NJ
When: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
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Friday, June 7
Yoga Night
Tonight we will have a guest Yoga teacher for a fun and relaxing 1-hour session. Conversation, Legos, games, construction toys and a movie will round out the evening. Please bring a peanut-free snack and beverage.
Where: Center for Healthier Living, 108 Bilby Road, Suite 101, Hackettstown, NJ
When: 6 to 10 p.m.
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Friday, June 14
Family Bowling and Pizza
Children may come alone or bring the whole family for free! This is a small private bowling alley where we keep score by hand or just bowl for fun. Space is limited -please sign up early with a count of who is coming. A pizza and fruit salad dinner will be served. Limited transportation may be available from the Budd Lake office at 5 p.m.
Where: Pastime Lanes, Rt. 24 (behind 2 West Main St., across from the Black Horse Pub), Mendham
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
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Saturday, June 15
Fun and Games
We plan lots of fun in the gymnasium space in Rockaway tonight— we will be playing active games and using our scooters. If the weather is dry we will walk outside. Quiet games, conversation, Legos and an end-of-the-night video will also be provided. Please bring a peanut- and tree nut-free bag dinner and drink. We will provide snack.
Where: First Presbyterian Church of Rockaway, 35 Church Street, Rockaway, NJ
When: 6 to 10 p.m.
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Tuesday, June 18
Parent Program
Join us for light refreshments at the office at 6:30pm. We will get settled in and then tune into a webinar presentation beginning promptly at 7 p.m. The subject is Guardianship and Estate Planning (Wills, Trusts, Social Security, and Medicaid). Please register as space is limited. Unfortunately children cannot be accommodated.
Where: Budd Lake Office 98 Route 46, Budd Lake, NJ
When: 6:30 p.m.
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Wednesday, June 19
Family Music Night and Pizza
Participants of all ages are invited to Music and Movement with Stella, alone or with a parent. Siblings are invited for no charge if a parent/caregiver stays for the program. A pizza and fruit salad dinner will be provided for all after class. Space is limited-please sign up early with a count of who is coming.
Where: Music Together, 229 Main Street, Hackettstown, NJ
When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
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Friday, June 21
Karaoke Night
We will stay outside on the playground for quite a while on this longest day of the year, then it’s time for SINGING! We will bring the karaoke machine, all of our instruments, our NEW KARAOKE CDs and “rock star attire”. We will also have our usual games and activities, art supplies, foosball, air hockey and a movie. Please pack a peanut- and tree nut-free snack and drink.
Where: First Presbyterian Church of Sparta, (detached educational annex), 32 Main Street, Sparta, NJ
When: 6 to 10 p.m.
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Sunday, June 23
Family Summer Beach Bash
Please come dressed in bathing suit and a bring towel; there are no separate changing facilities. There are accessible port-o-johns on-site. Bring a chair, unbrella, sand toys, life vests or noodles. No
Optional items: chair/umbrella/sand toys/life vests & noodles
No inflatables of any kind are permitted; this includes arm “swimmies." Please RSVP with number attending by June 14th to lweber@advopps.org or 973-426-1522, ext.17.
Where: Budd Lake Municipal Beach, Rt. 46, Mount Olive, NJ
When: 3 to 7:30 p.m.
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Thursday, June 27
Dinner and a Movie
We will meet at Panera for dinner around 6pm, and then walk downstairs for a G or PG movie. Limited transportation may be available from the Budd Lake office. PNO will provide dinner, the movie ticket, and a movie snack. When I confirm your registration, I will inform you of the movie choice and confirm the beginning and ending time of this event. Limited transportation may be available from the Budd Lake office.
Where: Panera and Sparta Theatre, 25 Centre Street, Sparta, NJ
When: To Be Determined (5 p.m. to 8?)
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Friday, June 28
Let's Go Swimming
Meet us on the front grassy area for drop off and pick up. Wear your bathing suit and sandals or flip flops and be sure to apply sunscreen before drop-off. Please bring a bag dinner, towel and a change of clothes. We will be treating the children to ice cream from the concession stand.
Where: Hackettstown Community Pool, 599 Warren Street, Hackettstown, NJ
When: 4 to 8 p.m.
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Monday, July 1
Dinner and a Movie
Join us for dinner at Subway and a movie.
Where: Clearview Cinema, Mansfield Shopping Center, 1965 Route 57, Hackettstown, NJ
When: TBD 5p.m. to 8 p.m. ?
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