WHY SPARTA?

With a population of 17,000, spread over 39 square miles, Sparta Township is located only (50 miles from New York City, According to a recent demographic study, Sparta's median household income ranks in the 97"~ percentile in the nation. The beauty of the lakes and hills is obvious. More elusive is the spirit of Sparta - residents are fiercely proud of their hometown! Why? Perhaps its because Sparta offers such a wide variety of activities and interests - truly something for everyone! Sparta isn't just a place on the map - Sparta is a life style!

  Community activities are plentiful, providing family fun and entertainment. Sparta Day features booths, games, craft displays, food and music. Arranged by the Sparta Cultural Affairs Committee, free, on-the-lawn concerts at the library on Friday evenings in the summer enable the whole family to relax at week's end to enjoy music and friends. The fourth of July celebration is an old-fashioned treat, from the morning parade featuring local schools, organizations and municipal services to the evening fireworks display over Lake Mohawk.

  Residents with a creative spirit will find many outlets. The Cornerstone Playhouse was formed by a group of amateur actors who enjoy performing a variety of shows for both adults and children. Sussex County Community College has its own resident theater group, the Pegasus Players, which not only performs, but also offers classes in the performing arts. Activities of Warren-Sussex Arts Foundation include art exhibits and a referral service; the Foundation is also responsible for all the live entertainment at the annual Sussex Farm and Horse Show.

  To serve diverse religious denominations, Sparta has ten churches. For residents

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