SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On Saturday, June 4, South Orange Village President Sheena Collum hosted a community Asian-themed backyard potluck for SOMAsian members that drew more than 120 adults and children. SOMAsian is a Facebook group created by SOMA residents Vic Calle, Chris Stetson and Andrew Lee. Photos Courtesy of Sheena Collum
WEST ORANGE, NJ — It takes a community to cure childhood cancer. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a volunteer-driven charity dedicated to raising money for childhood cancer research, will host one of its signature head-shaving events at The West Orange Shillelagh Club on Saturday, June 25, at 3 pm. Dozens of men, women and children will […]
BLOOMFIELD – The Bloomfield U14 boys’ soccer team, of the Bloomfield Soccer Club, is headed to Tulsa, Okla. to compete in the US Youth Soccer National President’s Cup Tournament, July 14-18. The U14 team initially won the New Jersey Youth Soccer Presidents Cup last fall to advance to the Regional Tournament in Maryland over Memorial […]
FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
NUTLEY, NJ — Emily Holden is one of the leaders on the Nutley High School softball team this season. She is a standout left-handed pitcher as well as a dependable hitter. As a pitcher, she has thrown 11 shutouts, including three no-hitters, struck out 241 batters and boasted a 0.948 earned run average, while at […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Luna Stage recently announced that its 24th season will include three world premieres of new plays, two of which have been commissioned for the theater, and a fun twist on a timeless holiday classic. The 2016-2017 season line up includes the world premiere of “King of the Mountains,” by Ben Clawson; […]
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — The Essex County Department of Public Works invite Essex County residents to bring used and unwanted tires to the Essex County Used Tire Recycling Day. It will be held Saturday, June 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Essex County Public Works Department, 99 West Bradford Ave. in Cedar […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Seton Hall University graduate counseling students Sierra-Katherine Brooks of Carlisle, Pa., and Shaheda Hall of Perth Amboy, along with alumna Veronica C. Ortiz of North Plainfield have been selected by the American Psychological Association Minority Fellowship Program as Services for Transition Age Youth fellows. Funded by a grant from the federal […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewoodstock Music and Arts Festival will be held Saturday, July 9, and Sunday, July 10, from noon until 10 p.m. each day. This free, live music and art event will be held at Memorial Park in Maplewood. Now in its 13th year, Maplewoodstock has grown from a lazy afternoon jam in […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Civic Association’s July 4 Committee recently announced that the South Orange Rescue Squad is confirmed as host and beneficiary of the dunk-tank fundraiser. With help from residents, some good sports will get a good dunking. The rescue squad will be on standby during the July 4 celebration. The dunk tank […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On Thursday, June 2, South Orange Village President Sheena Collum hosted a Game Night and Scrabble Tournament at Above Restaurant and Bar to benefit Meals on Wheels in South Orange, run by Sage Eldercare for residents 60-plus who are frail or homebound. Participants raised more than $1,000. Photos Courtesy of Sheena […]