Glen Ridge Photos – June 16th
West Orange Arts Council presents Sizzling Summer Art Sampler
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Curious about painting? Or photography? Or knitting and crocheting? Or creating visual art journal pages? Inquisitive artists-to-be will be able to dabble in these art genres with the help of some gifted instructors on Saturday, June 18, when the West Orange Arts Council will hold its annual Sizzling Summer Art Sampler. […]
NHP screens new documentary about Thomas Edison’s work in West Orange
WEST ORANGE, NJ — “The Wizard of West Orange,” a new documentary short about the genius of Thomas Edison, his inventions, his life, and his workshops, will be unveiled Wednesday June 22, at 5:30 p.m. at Thomas Edison National Historical Park, 211 Main St. in West Orange. Admission is free and open to the public. […]
78th annual Gregory Strawberry Festival makes a splash
WEST ORANGE, NJ — A brief sun shower did nothing to dampen the spirits of the estimated 800 people attending the Gregory School PTA’s Strawberry Festival on the afternoon of June 11. Children enjoyed a bounce house, inflatable slide and obstacle course, pony rides, face painting, sand art and games. Also on hand were the […]
Conservancy unveils new outdoor sculptures
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On Tuesday, June 14, Essex County and the South Mountain Conservancy unveiled new outdoor sculptures in the Wildflower Sculpture Park in Essex County South Mountain Reservation. Inaugurated in 2012, the Wildflower Sculpture Park is a collaborative initiative by the Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs and the South […]
Coloring the day away at the SOPL
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Audrey and Raine Marvell and librarian Beth Halliday display “South Orange Public Library: The Coloring Book,” which contains a drawing by each; the book is available at the library. Photo Courtesy of Melissa Kopecky
Beacon Jewelers of Mapewood wins South Orange/Maplewood Baseball Minor League championship
SOUTH ORANGE/MAPLEWOOD – Beacon Jewelers of Maplewood won the South Orange/Maplewood Baseball Minor League championship this season.
West Orange to hold solidarity vigil for Orlando
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Human Relations Commission invites everyone to join in a special vigil Thursday, June 16, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The gathering will take place at the Clipper Picnic Pavilion, near paddleboating, South Mountain Recreation Complex in West Orange, in solidarity and to remember the lives lost in the […]
TSTI celebrates two female presidents
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Annette Littman of West Orange and Sue Wishnow of Short Hills were recently honored for their leadership and vision within the community by Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel at the synagogue’s spring celebration. Littman was TSTI’s second female president and is a lifelong board member who continues to share her wisdom and guiding […]
Paper Mill celebrates season with concert at SOPAC
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Paper Mill Playhouse will perform a one-night-only, season finale concert at South Orange Performing Arts Center on Sunday, June 19, at 7:30 p.m. This song and dance extravaganza will feature production numbers from your favorite Broadway shows as well as pop favorites. This year, Paper Mill Playhouse adds its newest ensemble, […]