Savor the Arts at SOPAC’s awards honors to local chefs

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On Tuesday, Sept. 25, South Orange Performing Arts Center hosted a sold-out crowd for “Savor the Arts – An Evening of Culinary Adventure” in the Loft. Patrons mixed and mingled, as several food and beverage vendors displayed their Garden State farm-to-table wares. SOPAC topped the evening’s tastings with a chef slam […]

‘LivBits’ star to visit to West Orange elementary schools

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The parents of students in grades K-6 are invited to attend two special information sessions featuring 11-year-old social media sensation Liv VanLedtje — #thelivbits — and her mother, literacy consultant Cynthia Merrill. The two sessions, “Tips for Staying Safe, Savvy, and Smart Online,” will be held Tuesday, Oct. 9, and Monday, […]

TSTI to host meditation classes, scholar program in October

SOUTH ORANGE, N J — Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel, the Reform synagogue in South Orange, will host the following programs in October, which are open to the public: On Wednesdays, Oct. 10 and 24, at 9:30 a.m., Beth Sandweiss facilitates the meditation class “Opening the Heart and Mind.” Participants learn how to practice different types of […]

WO septuagenarian publishes book of blogs

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Helene Shalotsky has lived in West Orange for several years. A former teacher and current wife, mother and grandmother, she decided to start her newest venture, that of a writer. From her home in West Orange, her book, “The Sunny Side: I Write It As I See It,” was born and […]

St. Barnabas Medical Center, West Essex YMCA team up for healthier communities

LIVINGSTON, NJ — With a shared mission of promoting community health, the West Essex YMCA and Saint Barnabas Medical Center have developed a partnership that is reaping benefits for area residents. SBMC is the YMCA’s signature partner for Healthy Living, making a major contribution each of three years to address health concerns, especially in underserved […]

Maplewood Fire Dept. to host open house

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood Fire Department will hold an open house and new fire engine dedication on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Fire Headquarters, 105 Dunnell Road. All are welcome to attend and experience how the Maplewood Fire Department operates on a daily basis. Demonstrations on vehicle extrication utilizing the “Jaws […]

Chuck Prophet & the Mission Express to headline Rent Party

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Chuck Prophet & The Mission Express, plus special guests the Marco Ranieri Band, will play Rent Party at The Woodland, 60 Woodland Road in Maplewood, on Friday, Oct. 12. Doors open at 8 p.m. and tickets are available through Brown Paper Tickets at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3568080. “We’re excited to have singer-songwriter Chuck Prophet in […]

WOHS seniors named Board of Education student liaisons

WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange High School seniors Aarushi Bhatnagar and Sessina Dani have been named as the first-ever student liaisons to the West Orange Board of Education. The two will attend board meetings, provide input, and present student reports to the board and public. Bhatnagar is an active member of the West Orange […]