SOMSD seeks feedback for code of conduct
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The South Orange-Maplewood School District released the letter below to the community, seeking input for its revised code of conduct: “SOMSD is in the final phase of creating new regulations for the district’s revised code of conduct, which was approved in July 2017. The revised policy incorporates state-mandated revisions, […]
81st annual Maplewood Garden Club plant sale
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The “Big Momma of All Plant Sales” is back! Maplewood Garden Club’s 81st annual plant sale will be held Thursday, May 10, through Saturday, May 12, rain or shine. Selections include tomatoes, vegetables, herbs, annuals, tender perennials, perennials, house plants, hanging baskets, tropicals, shrubs, trees and Mother’s Day baskets. Proceeds are returned […]
Edison Middle School students learn fitness lessons from Seton Hall Univ. athletes
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Thanks to the West Orange School District’s participation in the NFL’s Fuel Up to Play 60 program, students at Edison Middle School enjoyed a visit from Seton Hall University Division I athletes on April 20. The American Dairy Association sponsored the event to enhance nutrition and physical fitness messaging at EMS […]
Bengals Baseball Camp for youngsters offered this summer
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The 12th annual Bengals Baseball Camp will be held for three weeks at Bloomfield Middle School field: July 16 through July 20; July 23 through July 27 and July 30 through August 30. The camp is offered for boys in grades 2-8 (ages 7 to 15). Camp highlights: • Instruction in all […]
‘History Through Text’ with Rabbi Kulwin
LIVINGSTON, NJ — TBA’s Congregational Learning offers classes in “History Through Text” with Rabbi Clifford Kulwin throughout the year at Temple B’nai Abraham, 300 East Northfield Road, Livingston. The topic this year is “The Jewish Religion.” Taught in blocks of several weeks, each class will also be a stand-alone unit so that an inability to […]
Navigating college planning and financial aid
LIVINGSTON, NJ — When your child is applying to college, there are different approaches to consider. Jeffrey Noll, president of College Planning USA, will discuss options based on certain circumstances on Wednesday, May 9, from 7:15 to 9 p.m. His discussion will include finding the right school for your child from academic, social and financial standpoints; […]
GOA spring gala to be held in June
WEST ORANGE, NJ — On Wednesday, June 6, Golda Och Academy will hold its annual spring gala at The Crystal Plaza in Livingston. The event is not only an opportunity to reflect on the successes of the past year, but to also celebrate the school community, as well as its values and mission. This year’s […]
Academy of St. Elizabeth student wins Seton Hall University essay contest
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Elizabeth Kilfore, a resident of Madison and a junior at the Academy of St. Elizabeth in Morristown, won Seton Hall University’s 2018 essay contest, “Young People, Faith and Vocational Discernment,” organized by the Catholic Studies Program. In response to the 2018 Synod of Bishops and the 20th anniversary of the Catholic […]
‘Colors – Say It Out Loud’
LIVINGSTON, NJ — After a successful balloon-filled reception, the ACL Gallery Spring Art Show, “Colors – Say It Out Loud” continues at ACL Gallery until June 16. Featured artists are Ali Brief, Margaret Bonita, Carmel Bonjiovanni, Liz Demaree, Melnda Diaz, Hugh Mahon, Evan Marshall, Susan Marx, Vivian Olshen, Chas Palminteri, Francesca Pelaggi, March Sabo, Larry […]