Navigate divorces with NCJW

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Contemplating divorce can be overwhelming without understanding available alternatives and New Jersey laws. On Wednesday, Oct. 18, from 7:15 to 9 p.m., the Linda & Rudy Slucker NCJW/Essex Center for Women will present a workshop that explains how to navigate this process. Attorney Joanna Brick will discuss easy steps that can be […]

Green Hill to host first LGBT continuum of care roundtable in NJ

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Green Hill, a senior living community in West Orange, will host the first New Jersey LGBT continuum of care community roundtable discussion on Saturday, Oct. 14, with industry providers, LGBT community stakeholders and advocacy leaders on the needs and desires of the elder LGBT community in continuum of care services and […]

Temple Sholom presents a ‘Jewish view’ on recent hurricanes

CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Join Temple Sholom of West Essex in Cedar Grove on Friday, Oct. 20, for Shabbat services at 8 p.m. led by Rabbi Laurence Groffman and Cantor Kenneth Feibush. Directly after services, everyone is invited to stay for a talk by guest speaker Rabbi Yonatan Neril. He will present “What Would Noah […]

TSTI to host Melton Jewish adult ed. series

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning, a renowned adult education series of courses, is coming to Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel, a Reform synagogue in South Orange. The program, which provides adults with a comprehensive understanding of Jewish thought, practice and history, is open to the wider community. “The Purposes and […]

Giovanni to appear at CHS

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Save the date! Nikki Giovanni, a world-renowned poet, author, social justice activist and teacher, will present “Diversity as Art: Art is Diversity” on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m. at Columbia High School, 17 Parker Ave. in Maplewood. This event is hosted by the Parenting Center. Giovanni is the recipient of multiple […]

Maplewood hosts flu vaccine clinics

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Health Department will host influenza vaccination clinics on Wednesday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Maplewood Municipal Building, 574 Valley St. These clinics are open to all residents of Maplewood, 18 years of age and […]

GR Police invite residents to have ‘Coffee with a Cop’

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge Police Department will present “Coffee with a Cop” on Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Glen Ridge Train Station. The department has invited members of the community to join them in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, meet the borough […]

Kanagala, Ashby take top spots in WOHS Class of 2018

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Aishwarya Kanagala has been named valedictorian and Aion Ashby the salutatorian for the West Orange High School graduating Class of 2018. The announcement was made on Sept. 29 by Principal Hayden Moore. “It’s nice to see two ladies paving the way academically and I am extremely proud of both students,” Moore […]