In Dover, Mine Hill,

Rockaway Borough,

Victory Gardens,

Wharton

The Unforgettable Cary Grant

Join Wharton Historical Society for an evening with Cary Grant. Author Bill Levy, who offers many programs on Hollywood’s Golden Era, will present "The Unforgettable Cary Grant" on May 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Wharton Library, 15 South Main St. The public is invited. Free admission and refreshments.

Carnival

St. Mary’s, Wharton will hold a Family Carnival through May 10. Gates open 6 p.m. through Friday and at 4 p.m. on Saturday. Rides, games, food. Pay one price – Wednesday and Thursday. For more information and to purchase pre-sale tickets, call 973-366-0184 or 973-366-0309.

Spaghetti Dinner

American Legion Rockden Post 175, 76 Franklin Avenue, Rockaway, will host a spaghetti dinner on May 10, 5-8 p.m., $9. Spaghetti and meatballs, salad, garlic bread, glass of wine, coffee and desert. Call 973-627-6791.

Charity Motorcycle Poker Run

Rockaway Rotary will have its Charity Motorcycle Poker Run, picnic and pig roast on May 10. Check-in at Little Lerner Academy, 25 Green Pond Rd., Suite 2, Rockaway, 10-noon. Finish at Swim & Sport, 272 Emmens Rd., Flanders. $25. Great food, beverages, prizes, music. For more information, call Bob 973-632-2980, George 973-627-9337 or email BobF@optonline.net.

Yard Sale Plus

Grace United Methodist Church, corner of Route 46 and No. Sussex Street, Dover will hold a Yard Sale Plus on Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Household goods, clothing, toys, plants and baked goods will be sold. Also visit God's Thrift Shop in the church basement. Buy mom a nice plant for Mother's Day.

Mom’s Day Gift Helps Others

Give a gift to mom, or in memory of or in honor of, through Trinity Lutheran Church and the Church World Service Blanket project. For $5 purchase a blanket to be used as emergency shelter, a suitcase, a sleeping bag and a comforter. Mail check to Trinity Lutheran Church, 123 E. Blackwell Street, Dover, NJ 07801 along with name and the name of the person being honored. For an acknowledgement, enclose a self-addressed envelope.

Germania Park

At Germania Park, Dover: May 11, Mother’s Day, 1-5 p.m.; May 18, 35th Anniversary Concert, Bob Beins, Morris Knolls HS Auditorium, 4 p.m.; May 31 Memorial Day Dance, Bud Gramer Orchestra; June 14, Hawaiian Night, Diamond Chips Orchestra; June 21-22, June 28-29 Oktoberfest in June TBA. All events run 7:30-11:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Dinners at 6:30 p.m. For reservations, call Kathy at 732-557-0670 or 973-361-1799 or the club at 973-328-9693.

WOTM Patriotic Dinner Dance

The Women of the Moose will hold a "Patriotic Dinner Dance" on May 17, 7-midnight, at Dover Moose Lodge, 21 Sammis Ave., Dover. Music by Sam Nardi. Bring a picture of loved one in the military. $15 advance sale; $18 at the door. All welcome. 973-328-9896.

Celebrity Autograph Fundraiser

A celebrity autograph fund-raiser will be held for The Children’s Miracle Network at Costco in Wharton on May 17, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Volunteer for Wharton Pride

Volunteers are needed for the 5th annual Wharton Pride Clean Community Day May 17, 8 a.m. – noon. Meet at the Borough Garage, 180 West Central Avenue at 8 a.m. For more information, call 973-361-8444 ext. 10.

Project Graduation Scrap-athon

A scrap-athon for scrap bookers is being sponsored by Morris Hills H.S. Project Graduation on May 17, 9 a.m.- 9 p.m., at the high school, 520 W. Main St., Rockaway. Tickets $40 per person. Three meals, scrap booking vendors, raffles, chair massage for $1 per minute. Call Carolyn 973-627-0675 for registration information.

Vendors and Crafters Wanted

The United Methodist Church of Rockaway is looking for vendors and crafters to participate in the 28th annual Spring Fair on May 17, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., on the church grounds, 1 Hoagland Ave., Rockaway. Spaces can be reserved for $20 each. For information or to request a reservation form, e-mail umcrockaway@verizon.net or call 973-627-2989.

Historical Committee Meetings

Borough of Rockaway Historical Committee will meet: May 19 at 10 a.m.; June 23 at 10 a.m.; July 28 at 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 25 at 10 a.m.; Sept. 22 at 10 a.m.;  Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 24 at 10 a.m.; Dec. 22 at 10 a.m. Meetings are held at The Community Center, Union St., Rockaway Borough. All invited.

Stay Connected to Jewish Roots

White Meadow Temple, Rockaway, is offering a session with Leora Rosenblum who served the University of Miami Hillel. She will discuss the ins and outs of staying connected to the Jewish community on a college campus. The session, on May 23 at 7 p.m., will include a dessert reception, free to all Jewish high school seniors, but they must RSVP, 973-627-4500, to ensure that there will be adequate refreshments.

HCM Meeting and Memorial Golf Outing

The Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association will hold its annual meeting May 30 - June 1 at the Hyatt Hotel in Morristown. The meeting brings together medical professionals and affected patients and families. HCM is the leading cause of sudden death in the young. To register, visit www.4hcm.org. There will also be a golf outing on June 2 at Picatinny Arsenal in memory of Lori Anne Flanigan of Rockaway Twp. who had HCM. Register online (www.4hcm.org) for this event.

WMT Golf Outing

White Meadow Temple will hold its 6th annual golf outing at Picatinny Arsenal Golf Club on June 19. $120 p/p, $450/foursome includes lunch, dinner, golf door prizes and golf contests. Sponsorship available for $100/hole. For information and reservations, call Bob Goldberg 973-625-1208 or Marc Green 973-625-3989.

Ceili Dance

The Irish American Assn. of Northwest Jersey holds instruction in traditional Ceili and set dancing for adults on Wednesday evenings at 7. For more information, check the association's Web site: iaanj.com or call 973-853-7047.

Ski Club

High Life Ski and Social Club offers a variety of year-round activities, not just skiing and snowboarding. The club has a lodge in Vermont open for year-round use by all members and their guests. In addition, they run multiple trips to destination resorts. They have a winning ski team. Meetings are held every Tuesday at 8 p.m. at The Exchange Restaurant in Rockaway.

Business Owners Assn.

Rockaway Borough Business Owners Association is a non-profit organization that meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Community Center, Union St., Rockaway Borough. It supports business owners and sponsors projects beneficial to both businesses and the community. Call Ray Sedivec at 973-586-9183 for more information.

Dover Rec. Meetings

Dover Recreation Commission holds its regular public meeting on the first Thursday of each month (except where specified on second Thursday) 7 p.m. at Dover Town Hall, 37 North Sussex St., in the Court Room.

BINGO at St. Mary’s

St. Mary’s, 345 South Main St., Wharton, hosts Bingo every Saturday at 7 p.m. in the school. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. There is a weekly progressive and 50/50 game in addition to the regular scheduled games. Food and beverages available 6 p.m. through intermission.

Daytime Bingo

American Legion Post 27, 2 Legion Place, Dover, holds Bingo on Wednesdays, noon - 3 p.m. Early bird 50/50 at 11:45 a.m.; $1,000 in prizes. Doors open at 9 a.m. Hamburgers, hot dogs, grilled to order; sandwiches made fresh; coffee, tea, soda.

Smoke-Free Bingo

Play bingo in a smoke-free environment every Monday at the Parish Center at Sacred Heart, N. Essex Street, Dover. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Games begin at 7:30 p.m. A smoking break is provided.

Conversational Partners

Anyone who is a good listener, a "people person" can become a conversational partner for people who want to learn English in a unique ESL program. No knowledge of Spanish is necessary. The program is held Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Dover, near the train station. Call Deacon Liz at 973-366-2772 or e-mail lizostuni@earthlink.net.

Familias en Paz

Familias en Paz (Families in Peace), a group for Latino women who have problems in their relationships, meets at St. Catherine Health Center, Saint Clare’s, Dover, 7-9 p.m. Mondays. To register, call 973-625-7035 Tuesdays and Wednesdays and 973-537-3855 Mondays and Thursdays.

Rockaway Rotary Club

The Rotary Club of the Rockaways provides time at meetings for community members to discuss their business, occupation, civic organization or other areas of interest. Rockaway Rotary meets every Monday, 12:15 p.m., at the Hilton Garden Inn. Speakers scheduled in advance. If interested, call Joe Hurley at 973-625-8600.

Join American Legion

Wharton American Legion, William J. Hocking Post No. 91, meets on fourth Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. at Post Home, 99 N. Main St., Wharton. Active military members or bring DD214, Discharge. For information, call 973-366-2458 or e-mail whartonlegion@ msn.com.