For boys, the basketball camp runs July 9-12 and the baseball camp runs from July 16-19. For girls, the basketball camp takes place July 23-26. The basketball camp is directed by Randy Jackson, head coach of the SCCC basketball team; the baseball camp is taught by Ramadan Mehmedi, SCCC assistant baseball coach. The camps focus on learning new individual skills, practicing them in a game setting, and learning teamwork all while having fun. Skylanders Sports Camp alumna, Miranda Savioli, comments, “The basketball camp was a lot of fun! I learned fun tricks and new techniques that I applied when the season resumed in the winter.”

For more information, please contact the SCCC Assistant Athletic Director, Mike Rath, at (973) 300-2751 or visit the camp website at sussex.edu/camps/.

Thursday, June 28 – Americana Roots & Folk

Vendors open at 6:00 PM
Concert begins at 6:30 PM

Headliner: Red Molly
Opening: Steve Kirkman and Fred Gillen, Jr. of Hope Machine

Michael Ruby’s review of the opening act, Steve Kirkman and Fred Gillen, Jr. of Hope Machine, says it all, “Folk music is a beautiful thing. Hudson Valley guitar slingers Steve Kirkman and Fred Gillen, Jr. of HOPE MACHINE grasp this fact in a fundamental way; they wrap their arms around it in a big bear hug. HOPE MACHINE began as a ‘friendly tribute’ to Woody Guthrie, but somewhere along the way it became something more. It became an extension of Woody’s ideas and attitude, with Kirkman and Gillen taking the wiry little wonder’s spirit forward into the now.”

From the Boston Globe to NPR, Red Molly has been nationally praised as earning their place among elite female trios. Laurie MacAllister, Abbie Gardner, and Molly Venter fill performances with their “tick-tight” arrangements, crystalline vocals and caramel harmonies. Red Molly’s gorgeous a cappella ballads, bluegrass-tinged folk and touch of jazzy western swing, are all done up in Red Molly’s unique stylings of three-part harmonies, signature dobro licks and inventive arrangements that will have you tapping your feet and feeling your heart strings.

July 5 – Rock’n Blues

Vendors open at 6:00 PM
Concert begins at 6:30 PM

Opening: The Aint Broke Band
Headliner: Eight Days of Blues

The Ain’t Broke Band plays high energy acoustic renditions of Classic Rock, Pop, Blues, Jazz and Americana with a World Music twist. Paul E. Mitchell sings and plays assorted guitars and other stringed instruments. He is joined by Obi Kaye on a wide variety of hand percussion from many cultures. Together they craft a unique sound. As Mitchell says, “this Ain’t Broke stuff…it ain’t broke, if you catch my drift. Rich, rolling sound…”

Eight Days of Blues is a rockin’ blues band for people of all ages. The band performs both original and classic blues infused with rock, funk and rhythm & blues. These experienced musicians have been traveling the tri-state area playing a potpourri of sounds at venues across the region.

July 12 – Classical, Pops & Opera

Vendors open at 6:00 PM
Concert begins at 6:30 PM

Opening: NJ State Opera
Headliner: ART-STRINGS ENSEMBLE

Recognized as one of the most dynamic young conductors at the podium today, Maestro Jason Tramm will present two dynamic singers from New Jersey State Opera who will perform a range of memorable songs and arias including those made famous on Broadway, in popular American culture and in the world of opera. This concert will highlight the lighter side of opera that most people are familiar with and may not even realize it. New Jersey State Opera is continuing their 42-year tradition of being our state’s premier opera company, bringing quality opera performances throughout New Jersey, leaving valuable impressions on new audiences and keeping the art of opera alive and well.

For fifteen years, the Art-Strings Ensemble has been performing at the world’s most prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and Merkin Concert Hall in the U.S., Albert Hall in London, and Concertgebouw in Amsterdam to name a few. Leader of the musical troupe, Alex Abaev, holds a degree with honors from Tchaikovsky National Academy of Music in Kiev but also has several international titles and awards to his name. The Art-Strings Ensemble specifically chooses their music for each venue and boasts of a long list of celebrity fans such as Sarah Jessica Parker. Their Thursdays on the Green program will include a wide range of musical styles from Bach, Beatles and Beyonce to several others that don’t even start with the letter “B”.

July 19 – Doo-Wop & A Capella

Vendors open at 6:00 PM
Concert begins at 6:30 PM

Opening: Harmony in Motion Chorus
Headliner: The Tribunes

Harmony in Motion, the New Jersey Chapter of Harmony, Inc., is of great pride to Sussex County. This four-part harmony a capella group brings a wild range of talents from over forty female vocalists of all ages. Under the direction of Pat Smith.

The Tribunes are a renowned quintet “super-group” of a capella performers who have lent their voices to some of the most famous oldies acts in Doo-Wop history such as The Del-Vikings, The Teen Chords, The Roommates and The Rob Roys. They appear on several remarkable recordings such as Relic Records’ “Best of A Capella Vol. 5,” and have sung alongside greats such as Paul Simon and Ritchie Cordell.

July 26 – Popular Music from 1950’s thru 1970’s

Vendors open at 6:00 PM
Concert begins at 6:30 PM

All night long: The Mahoney Brothers Band presents “Jukebox Heroes Live”

The Mahoney Brothers present “Jukebox Heroes Live”, featuring show stopping impersonations of many of the legendary musical acts of the last fifty years. The show includes tributes to Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Willie Nelson, Neil Diamond, Jerry Lee Lewis and more!

The Mahoney Brothers began their musical career working with the Broadway production of “Beatlemania” and have starred on stage in “Dick Clarks’ Golden Age of Television”, “Legends in Concert” and “Wolfman Jack’s Rock and Roll Revue”. They have performed internationally for over twenty five years and their television credits include appearances on CBS, The Nashville Network,The Disney channel, and MTV.

August 2 – New Music & Emerging Artists

Vendors open at 6:00 PM
Concert begins at 6:30 PM

Opening: The Pfeiffer Twins
Headliner: AJ Swearingen & Jayne Kelli

Carrie and Lindsay Pfeiffer are local, up-and-coming musicians who are also identical twin sisters. Their music is a blend of country, rock, and pop genres that pairs catchy melodies with beautiful harmonies. Former members of “The Still River Band,” the Pfeiffer Twins have branched out on their own and are recording and co-producing their debut album of original songs with Anthony Krizan of Sonic Boom Studios.

Fresh to the 2012 music scene as a duo act, Swearingen & Kelli combine a blend of unique artistry and styles. Each known from their acclaimed solo careers for their rich and silky vocals, now this powerful songwriting union crosses genres from acoustic-folk to edgier and darker indie-pop. They melt into each other’s sound and captivate audiences with emotive harmonies and stellar musicianship. From outlaw to absolute romanticism, the energy of this combination reveals imagination and expansion on the new musical frontier.

Sussex County Community College (SCCC) is proud to announce that Lauren Alger, a second year student at SCCC, has been named to the 2012 New Jersey All-State Academic Team on Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Day, May 3rd at the Trenton Marriot Hotel. Phi Theta Kappa is a worldwide scholar society for community college students. Only 35 New Jersey community college students receive this honor. New Jersey Council of Community Colleges President Dr. Lawrence Nespoli commented, “These students are recognized for their outstanding academic achievement and exceptional service to their communities as members of Phi Theta Kappa at their local community colleges.”

During her time at SCCC, Alger maintained a 4.0 GPA and served as President of the Student Government Association, Education, and Rotaract Clubs. She was also elected as an executive officer of Phi Theta Kappa and Pass-It-Along. She still found time to volunteer with Project Self-Sufficiency, a local day care center, and an elementary school. Previously, she was named on the PTK All USA Academic Team. Alger will be greatly missed by SCCC when she graduates later this month. She will transfer to Montclair State University in the fall and plans to become an elementary school teacher.

Associate Professor Janet Cutshall led the processional as the Grand Marshal. Dr. Francesco Ancona served as Platform Marshal greeting the graduates and guests.  Freeholder Director Phillip Crabb and SCCC Board of Trustees Chairman Jacob J. Smith welcomed the graduates.

Jim Rawlins, Associate Professor served as the Faculty Spokesperson. Graduate Danielle DeFelice spoke on behalf of the students. Danielle received her Associate of Science in Science/Mathematics with a Biology Option.

Paul Mazur,  President and Harold Damato, Senior VP of Academic and Student Affairs addressed the graduates. Dr. Mazur and Dr. Marian Eberly, Dean of Liberal Arts, Social Science and Education presented the degrees and certificates.

The keynote speaker was Ray Ricafort, Director and co-host for Roadtrip Nation, a PBS series that documents college graduates traveling throughout the world interviewing inspiring people.

Congratulations to our 2012 SCCC Graduates.

WHAT:

The American Cancer Society’s (ACS) annual Relay For Life of Greater Sussex County will be held at Sussex County Community College on May 19-20. There is still time for teams to start forming and register. This year’s theme is “Rockin’ Relay.”

Relay For Life is a volunteer-driven, community event that allows participants from all walks of life – including cancer survivors, families, friends, corporations, civic organizations, schools, religious groups and concerned community members – to join together in the fight against cancer.

Relay is a celebration where individuals and teams camp out and take turns walking or running around a track “relay” style. The event opens at 4:00 pm as cancer survivors lead the way around the track and are honored with a Survivor Lap and complimentary dinner reception.  At nightfall, participants light hundreds of luminaria candles around the track in a ceremony honoring cancer survivors as well as paying tribute to those lost to the disease.

For more information on how to get involved visit www.relayforlife.org/GreaterSussexCountyNJ or contact Jennifer Romer at Jennifer.romer@cancer.org. To learn more about the American Cancer Society or to get help, call 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.

WHY:
On any given week in Sussex County, 15 people will learn they have cancer and 5 people will lose their battle. They are our sisters…our parents…our neighbors and our kids. And until that number is zero, our fight must go on. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life represents hope in that those lost to cancer will not be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day, cancer will be eliminated. Cancer doesn’t sleep and neither will we until we find the cure.

WHO:

The American Cancer Society encourages anyone wishing to honor cancer survivors and caregivers, or pay tribute to those who have lost their battle with cancer to attend the Relay For Life of Greater Sussex County.

WHEN:

Saturday, May 19 – Sunday, May 20 – Registration begins at 2:00 pm, followed by Opening Ceremony at 4 pm.

WHERE:

Sussex County Community College, One College Hill Road, Newton, NJ 07860

HOW:

To join Relay For Life of Greater Sussex County visit www.relayforlife.org/GreaterSussexCountyNJ, or call 1-800-227-2345.