It’s mid-March already and there’s more daylight, which means there’s more time to do great things around Hopatcong and Sparta! Let’s take a look at what’s on the docket this week.

You Need a Book Signing: Author Brad Parks will be at Sparta Books on Monday at 6 p.m. signing copies of his new book, The Good Cop. Parks is a former reporter from the Star Ledger who covered crime in Newark.

You Need a Gathering: The weekly prayer gathering at West Side United Methodist Church on Maxim Drive is scheduled for 8 a.m. Wednesday. All are welcomed to attend.

You Need to Get Tricky: Hopatcong High School’s annual Project Graduation tricky tray fundraiser is set for Friday, March 15 at 6 p.m. Calling for prizes will begin at 7:30 p.m. and the event will be held at the high school. Go here for more information.

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