LIVINGSTON, NJ — Clutter is postponed decisions. Join Ellen Palestine, a certified professional organizer, on Thursday, March 9, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. to learn how to manage and organize the mounds of paper clutter accumulated in homes and offices. Palestine will also provide tips on when to shred, store or save. Registration is required […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ – For the past several weekends, the Montclair YMCA Dolphins have been competing in championship meets that provide swimmers with additional opportunities to qualify for the 2017 NJ YMCA State Championships. The NJ YMCA Bronze Championships took place at the Raritan Bay YMCA in Perth Amboy, February 11-12. At the Bronze meet, 87 […]
FLORHAM PARK, NJ — JFS MetroWest understands that raising children is gratifying but can also be overwhelming and challenging. To help parents better understand their child’s behavior and learn skills to parent more effectively, JFS is offering the four-part series “Helping Your Children Thrive.” Short readings will be distributed prior to each session relevant to […]
CALDWELL, NJ — Essex Photo Club will host Doug Goodell, nature photographer and author, on Thursday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. as he presents an illustrated lecture, “Nature Photography and Adventures in the Wilderness of Costa Rica,” at the Caldwell United Methodist Church, 8 Academy Road in Caldwell. Goodell states that the purpose of his […]
Region 3 At West Orange H.S. Feb. 22 First Round 106: Michael Rodriguez (Becton) d. Dominic Cofone (Nutley) 8-6; Darren Jones (Caldwell) d. Jacy Jones (Montclair) 7-1; Jake Bursese (Hanover Park) t.f. Kenneth Ramos (North Bergen) 5:33 (15-0); Will Grater (Queen of Peace) d. Matthew Nichter (Livingston) 9-2. 113: Alex Strashinsky (Delbarton) d. Alex Lyon […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The annual Rec Achievement Luncheon is scheduled for Saturday, March 4, at 1 p.m. at the Katz Community Center in Degnan Park. The event honors individuals who have made significant contributions to community recreational and sports programs. This year’s honorees are Bob Franco, Vincent Stanziale Jr., Angela Della Pia and Mark […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – The Columbia High School boys’ and girls’ fencing teams advanced to their respective finals of the state tournament. The boys’ team faced St. Peter’s Prep, while the girls’ team faced Bergen County Tech in the finals at Morris Hills High School in Rockaway on Feb. 22, beginning at 7 p.m. The CHS […]
Blanche J. Watner, 88, of West Orange passed away on Feb. 7, 2017 after a brief illness. Born July 6, 1928 in Patchogue, Long Island, Blanche grew up in Suffern, New York and graduated from Juilliard and Columbia Teachers College. She moved to West Orange 60 years ago and taught piano in her […]