ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Medicare open enrollment is from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 and the State Health Insurance Assistance Program, or SHIP, has counselors available to answer questions and offer guidance. SHIP is a statewide program that provides free, objective, confidential help to New Jersey Medicare beneficiaries who have problems with or questions about […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — As it does every election cycle, Temple B’nai Abraham in Livingston has invited key candidates for statewide office to share their vision for the state. On Sunday, Oct. 22, at 9:30 a.m., the temple hosts Democratic gubernatorial candidate Phil Murphy for an appearance co-sponsored by the temple and the Community Relations Committee […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Riker Hill Art Show will be on display at the ACL Gallery, 2310 Towne Center Way in Livingston, Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 5 from noon to 5 p.m. each day. Appointments for other times may be made by calling Vivian Olshen at 973-650-6374.
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Human Relations Commission, along with the West Orange Public Library and West Orange High School Unity Club, will host “Teen Talks” on Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 66 Main St. This panel and discussion will cover issues surrounding diversity, race, rights, privacy […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Affordable Housing Program assists homeowners in the township with eligible repairs or replacement of major systems including roof, electrical safety upgrades, heating, plumbing, sanitary plumbing, weatherization and/or structural repairs. Assistance is provided in the form of a 10-year, interest-free, forgivable loan up to $20,000 per dwelling unit. There is no […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Rev. Peter Pettit, founding chairman of the Council of Centers on Jewish-Christian Relations, will deliver the 24th annual Msgr. John M. Oesterreicher Memorial Lecture on “Semper Reformanda at 500: Old and New Questions for Christians and Jews” on Thursday, Oct. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Caroline D. Schwartz College […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel in South Orange invites the public to a Shabbat Scholar and Supper program featuring guest speaker Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner, a leader in Judaism’s Reform movement, on Friday, Oct. 27. The service, open to all, will be at 6 p.m., followed by a community dinner at 7 p.m. […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — On Monday, Oct. 16, the West Orange High School Mountaineer Mentors assisted West Orange senior residents in taking the township’s Senior Citizen Survey. In all, approximately 20 seniors and 40 students participated. Afterward the residents were instructed by WOHS teacher Mallory DeMarco in a session of chair yoga. If you have […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange’s fall 2017 leaf collection program will consist of the collections of both bagged leaves and loose leaves placed along the curb and gutter of all public municipal streets. Bagged leaves will be collected from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31. Leaves may only be placed in brown biodegradable paper bags […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — South Orange Public Library and performer Bobaloo have been making great events together for more than 15 years and the events only get better each year. Everyone is welcome, and in costume if so pleased, on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 4 p.m. for this year’s seasonal music and stories with Bobaloo.