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Honey Invitational Golf Outing. 
B.O.O.M.R. (Bike on Old Mine Road) 
Monday, September 13, 2010: This year marks the 33rd Anniversary of the Honey Invitational Golf Outing. The Outing is a Sussex County tradition and funds raised benefit our local Sussex County charities. Honey Ackerman, the Tournament founder, believed that funds from this Outing should benefit women and children of our community. Your participation and support will ensure the continuation of Honey’s legacy. Register
Saturday, October 9, 2010: B.O.O.M.R. (Bike on Old Mine Road) Explore a piece of history. Join us for one of three beautiful fall foliage rides. Climbs will be rewarded with beautiful fall vistas of hills and valleys. Register online or download brochure now.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
| Sussex FANTASY BASEBALL TOURNAMENT Sunday July 18, 2010 at Skylands Stadium, home of the Sussex Skyhawks. More details to follow! |
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August 2010 - Tools 4 Schools Collection. August 3 through the 27th Backpacks and bulk school supplies will be collected at Sussex County Community College. This is a great way to get your little ones excited about College, bring up some supplies, help a child get a great start in this new year while introducing your children to college life! Take a tour of the beautiful Sussex County Community College campus! Details call United Way office 973-579-3040 |
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8/29/10 - Doctor Lawyer Softball Game at Skyhawks Stadium. Details to follow or call United Way office 973-579-3040 |
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Monday September 13th, 2010 rain or shine! The 33rd Annual HONEY INVITATIONAL Ladies Golf Outing at farmstead Golf and Country Club will feature a NEW WAY TO PLAY. Not a golfer? Play nine holes and get a lesson with a pro along with other ladies in the same boat. No stress, great opportunity and for a great cause: the women and children of Sussex County. |
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Saturday October 9th, 2010 7:30am BOOMR (BIKE ON OLD MINE ROAD) BIKE TOUR: . Perhaps the most challenging and beautiful bike tour in the northeast, the BOOMR boasts a full mile high ascent and magnificent fall foliage vistas throughout the 65 mile, 44 mile or 24 mile routes. Details call United Way office 973-579-3040 |
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Recent Events
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| Saturday, May 15, 2010. |
FOODSTOCK |
United Way of Sussex County, in partnership with the NJ Herald, Sussex Skyhawks and Pass It Along, sponsor the third annual communitywide food drive to be held at Skylands Park, Augusta, NJ. Rivalries have formed among schools, church and civic groups, businesses - to see who could collect and donate the most food to help restock food pantries in Sussex County, REVEREND BROWN SCHOOL won the contest with thousands of food items. A battle of the bands concert competition was held and the local band from Kitatinny High School repeated their win from last year PERFECT CRIME. |
| Wednesday, May 26 2010 |
Sussex Area Charities/Joe Keslo Golf Outing |
Sussex Area Charities/Joe Keslo Golf Outing was held at Farmstead Golf and Country Club, Andover, NJ
The group led by Joe Keslo and Don Kovach from Sussex Bank raise funds every year for area charities including Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice and United Way of Sussex County. |
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| Friday March 26, 2010 |
25th Annual Scholar Athletes Awards and Scholarship Banquet |
Each of 11 Scholar Athletes received a scholarship, ranging from $500 to $2,500. Ronetco Supermarkets sponsored a $2,500 scholarship, Mitchell Insurance Agency, $1,250 scholarship; Ruggiero Funeral Homes, $1,000 Scholarship, and Lentini Paving Contractors and Redi-Mix, $750 scholarship. Other Scholarship contributors were: Morville Agency, Sussex County Sports Hall of Fame, Perona Farms, Selective Insurance, Franklin Sussex Auto Mall, Inc., and McGuire Chevrolet Cadillac. |
| January 30, 2010 |
7th Annual Chili Open Golf Event |
Event surpassed all expectations as a fundraiser and a friend-raiser! |
| November 22 - December 18, 2009 |
17th Annual Gift of Warmth |
 New coats were distributed through human service organizations. Program sponsored by The NJ Herald, Pass It Along and United Way. |
| October 10, 2009 |
BOOMR Bike on Old Mine Road |
Event was held in conjunction with the Old Mine Road Festivalheld on Spring Street in Newton. The scenic fall foliage tour through the pastoral setting of rural Sussex County attracted over 100 riders who were treated to a challenging course, breathtaking scenery and a gourmet lunch provided by Cheddar Alley on their return. |
| September 14, 2009 |
Honey Invitational Ladies Golf Outing at Farmstead Golf and Country Club
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The 32nd Annual Outing benefitting United Way of Sussex County and Sussex County Community College Scholarship Fund. Thank you to all the sponsors and golfers supporting Honey's cause...the women and children of Sussex County.
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| August 3 -30, 2009 |
Operation Backpack |
Countywide collection of school supplies and backpacks sponsored by WSUS and WNNJ Radio and Sussex County Community College netted 94 stuffed backpacks for Sussex County students.
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| August 30, 2009 |
Sussex County Doctor Lawyer Softball Game |
The 27th Annual contest was held at Skylands Park courtesy of the SKYHAWKS and sponsored by WSUS/WNNJ Radio: Dr. Roland Johnson was remembered as the events co-founder along with Kevin Kelly, Esq. The Lawyers have the bragging rights for this year beating the Docs 16-14. United Way is grateful to all the Professionals in Sussex County who are dedicated to this event. |
| June 25, 2009 |
Loyal donor Recognition Breakfast |
Held at Sussex County Community College Performing Arts Center. United Way recognized loyal donors in separate categories for their time, talent, and treasure. |
| May 27, 2009 |
27th Annual Joe Keslo Golf Outing |
The Annual Joe Keslo Golf Outing at Farmstead Golf and Country Club was held on a day of sunny skies and sunnier smiles. Thanks to Joe & Kathy Keslo and Sussex Bank (Terry Thompson & Buffy!), the committee and most of all, the golfers, sponsors and donors that make this event a great County tradition.
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| May 16, 2009 |
Foodstock |
Foodstock was held at Sussex County Community College Green. This county wide food collection resulted in more than 8500 items of food distributed among 14 Sussex County pantries. Followed by a Woodstock style event with 9 bands, the day included food, fun, talent and lots of good will. |
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For more information about these or other events, call Mary at 973-579-3040 |
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