MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – The Maplewood-South Orange Villagers 10U Softball team won the Mount Olive Schools Back Tournament championship on Oct. 2. The Villagers opened up the tournament with a tough 6-4 loss against a team from Monroe, N.Y. But it didn’t take long for the Villagers to get back on track! They followed the […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Thanks to the Montclair Historical Society, the Crane House and Historic YWCA and The Shultz House museums will be open to the public on Sunday, Oct. 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. Tours of the Crane House & Historic YWCA are on the hour, with the last tour beginning at 3 p.m. […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Prospect Presbyterian Church will host a blood drive on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its Maplewood location, 646 Prospect St. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds, eat before their donation and bring ID. For more information, contact Community Blood Services at 201-444-3900 or visit www.communitybloodservices.org.
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Residents at Green Hill enjoyed the rousing songs and great food at the annual Oktoberfest event. The party featured German accordion music with Eric Kerssen, German beer and German foods, including bratwurst and sauerkraut, and pumpernickel and cucumber sandwiches. Photos Courtesy of Amy Simon
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Did you know that preteens and teens use social media in ways that differ from adults? Licensed psychologist Karen Smarz, director of the Family Life Education Center at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, will present a workshop for women on Thursday, Oct. 20, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. explaining the dangers and […]
Anthony J. Tamburro, 80, passed away at home in Bloomfield on Friday October 7, 2016. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the O’Boyle Funeral Home, 309 Broad St. Bloomfield on Wednesday at 9 AM. The funeral mass will be offered at Sacred Heart Church in Bloomfield at 10 AM. Entombment […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Work began this October to create a small “pocket park” at Thomas Edison National Historical Park on Main Street. The Orange/West Orange Chapter of UNICO supported this community and park initiative with a grant to the Friends of Thomas Edison NHP, which will manage the project. Scalora Landscape Services of South […]
BURLINGTON, NJ — The ArtPride New Jersey Foundation and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts recently announced that Gov. Chris Christie has officially proclaimed October 2016 as “Discover Jersey Arts Month.” Held in conjunction with National Arts and Humanities Month, Discover Jersey Arts Month is a celebration of the joy, entertainment and enrichment […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — There will be a free vaccination clinic for dogs and cats on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. at DeHart Community Center, 120 Burnett Ave. in Maplewood. No registration is required. A licensed veterinarian will administer basic and rabies vaccinations for free. Pet ID tags will be available free of […]
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Essex County residents are encouraged to participate in the Essex County Computer and Electronics Recycling Day, sponsored by the county and the Essex County Utilities Authority. It will be held Saturday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Old Essex County Hospital Center, 125 Fairview Ave. in Cedar Grove. […]