in Parsippany

Collection for Soup Kitchen

Parsippany Girl Scout Troop 657 is collecting items including toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, soap and shampoo for the Morris County Soup Kitchen. Drop off items at 839 S. Beverwyck Road, Parsippany, in the box outside the front door.

Tricky Tray

The Intervale School PTA will hold its fall tricky tray on Nov. 12 at the Hanover Manor in East Hanover. $40 includes four-course, sit-down dinner and one sheet of 26 first-level prize tickets. Pre-sale tickets only for age 18 or over. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner served at 7 p.m. For tickets or information, call or e-mail at 973-879-5527 or lawillis11@aol.com and 973-265-4655 or mholda@optonline.net.

Compassionate Friends

The Compassionate Friends, a self-help group for bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents, will meet on Nov. 13 at in room 101 at St. Christopher’s Church, 1050 Littleton Rd. (Rt. 202), Parsippany, at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Michael Guiliano, psychiatrist, will speak on "How to Handle the Holidays." For information, call Lynn Bain 973-334-5532.

Soldiers’ and Veterans Benefit

On Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Earth Arts Gallery, located at 28 N. Beverwyck Rd. in Lake Hiawatha, invites guests to create a holiday greeting card for soldiers and veterans. A portion of gallery sales will be donated toward phone cards for the troops as well. Refreshments will be served. Can’t make Nov. 15? Come any Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. through Dec. 15.To create a card. Call 973-402-0222 or visit www.earthartsgallery.com, for details.

Caregivers Fair

Caregivers Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy, 500 West Hanover Ave., Parsippany. Information and resources for those who care for loved ones of any age with issues of aging, disability or mental illness. The event is free to the public and sponsored by the Caregivers Coalition of Morris County. For information: Lori Rubin 973-993-1160, ext. 139 or www.uwmorris.org.

Paper Shapers

Anyone interested in origami, the art of paper folding, can come to the next "Paper Shapers" meeting on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Parsippany P.A.L Building at 33 Baldwin Road.   Come for any length of time. Adults and children are welcome.  All children younger than 13 years must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a shoebox to hold finished items.  For information, call Deanna Kwan at 973-335-4531 or call the PAL at 973-335-0555.   

Used clothing collection

PHS Touchdown Club will conduct a used clothing collection on Saturday, Nov. 22, noon – 2 p.m., at the Parsippany High School Concession Stand.  Members are collecting wearable and usable clothing (men’s women’s and children), shoes, belts, handbags, linens and toys.  For more information, contact Maurice Saunders at msaund69@optonline.net

Red Cross Blood Drive

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Nov. 25, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., at Morris County Firefighters and Police Training Academy, 500 West Hanover Ave., Parsippany.

Pancake Breakfast

Lake Parsippany Vol. Fire Co., District #3 Ladies Auxiliary’s sixth annual pancake breakfast will be held on Nov. 30, 8 a.m.- 1 p.m. Adults $6, seniors 60 years and over $4, children under 5 years old $4, children under 2 years old, free. The Lake Parsippany Firehouse is located at 255 Halsey Road.

Weichert Food Collection

Weichert Realtors is collecting food to be distributed by the Parsippany Food Bank to local families. Items need must be new, currently dated and unopened: canned goods including fruit, vegetables, meats, tuna, soup, stew, beans, pasta, rice, cereal, powdered/evaporated milk, peanut butter, jelly, spaghetti sauce, tea, coffee, condiments. Bring items to Weichert Realtors, 1072 Route 46 West, intersection of North Beverwyck Rd., Parsippany, weekdays, 8:30 a.m.- 9 p.m. and weekends 8:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. Call 973-316-5600.

Transplant Support Group

The Transplant Support Group of Greater Morris Area New Jersey meets the first Wednesday of the month. For the remainder of the year, meetings will be held on the first Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46 East in Parsippany. The group is open to organ transplant recipients and their families as well as those on the transplant wait list. New members welcome. Contact Betty at fanellbL@optonline.net or call 973-683-0727.

Buffet at Legion

American Legion 249, 91 North Beverwyck Rd., Lake Hiawatha hosts a weekly Friday night buffet from 5 to 7 p.m. with entertainment; $8.

Begin Again

Begin Again, a self-help support group for widows and widowers, offers discussion groups, exchange of ideas, dinner meetings, theater outings. It is not a bereavement group but rather the next step to resuming a productive lifestyle after the loss of a loved one. The group is non-denominational. They meet on the second and fourth Friday of the month, 6 p.m. at the Convent of St. Peter the Apostle Church, Parsippany. Call Lucille at 973-334-7924 or Esther at 973-316-9214.

Business Networking

Join business professionals for lunch, to make new contacts, do business, brainstorm and problem solve on Mondays at 12:15 at IHOP, 792 Route 46 West, Parsippany, in side room; $10 for lunch. To reserve a spot, call 973-706-8212 or e-mail joy@networkingopportunities.biz.

Crossroads at St. Peter’s

Crossroads, a self-help, divorced/separated support group meets every Sunday, 7-8:30 p.m. in the church hall of Saint Peter the Apostle Church, Baldwin Rd., Parsippany. For information, call Phyllis Kempner at 973-316-6637 or Tim Reed 908-418-1745.

Evening Book Club

The Evening Book Club at the Parsippany Main Library meets on the last Wednesday of each month, except December. A book of critical acclaim is discussed. The book club is open to adults over 18 who have read the current month’s selection. For information, call Korin Rosenkrans at 973-887-5150.

Food Drive for animals

Shelter Helpers On Wheels (SHOW), a Parsippany-based nonprofit group, sponsors a drive for canned and dry dog and cat food. SHOW is expanding this collection to include birdseed (unopened bags). These items can be dropped off at Forest Lumber on Route 46 East, Mt. Lakes, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday-Friday. Monetary donations also accepted and can be mailed to: SHOW, P.O. Box 269, Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034. For information e-mail SHOW: shelterhelpersnj@yahoo.com.

Internet Classes

Free Internet classes are available in Parsippany Main Library's Technology Lab. Learn to download audio books, search the Internet, learn RefUSA. Check the library's Web site at www.parsippanylibrary.org. For information, call 973-887-5150, ext. 209. The Main Library is located at 449 Halsey Road.

Mommies group

Mothers Overcoming Medical Mental Illnesses Eternal Support (MOMMIES) is a mom's club for mothers who suffer with bipolar, clinical depression, compulsive disorders, etc.  Form a connection to other women through support meetings, play groups, ladies night out. Moms and children of all ages welcome.  For information and a schedule of events, e-mail to themommiesgroup@earthlink.net.

Smocking Arts Guild

The Garden State Chapter of the Smocking Arts Guild of America meets the first Monday of each month (except for holidays) at 7 p.m. at the Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library on Halsey Road. Needleworkers of all experience levels are welcome. For information, call 973-386-9727.

Stroller Fit

StrollerFit® Exercise with Your Baby program is rolling into Parsippany with a free class and $25 savings. This one-of-a-kind program shows moms how to turn strollers into portable fitness machines. StrollerFit also offers play dates and Moms Nite Out once a month. They meet Monday-Thursday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the PAL Building, 33 Baldwin Rd., off Route 46. For information, call Stephanie Worthington 201-927-5172.

Toastmasters Club

The Parsippany Toastmasters Club meets at ADP building, 99 Jefferson Road, on the second and fourth Tuesday at noon. There is no fee for the first meeting. For information, call David Rosenberg, 973-496-6809.

Yoga and Pranaym

A free yoga and pranaym program (with free breakfast) for children, adults and older adults is being held on Fridays, 10-11 a.m. at Parsippany Library, 449 Halsey Road, through Dec. 26. This is something that everyone can do at any time and anywhere but it should be done regularly, every day. To register and for information, call Shirish Saraiya at 973-335-2232 or e-mail RamKrishanaShiv@yahoo.com. Transportation to the library is available by Parsippany Transit Bus. Bus starts at 9 a.m. from Brookside Apartments.