MAPLEWOOD, NJ — This year’s variety show at Seth Boyden, held May 13, brought together a series of original fifth-grade skits with acts by students in the younger grades. The title of the show, aptly, was “Unity.” The event was the culmination of the 10-week Fifth Grade Performance Project, a labor of love for veteran […]
EAST ORANGE, NJ — Help Jamaica Medical Mission donated gowns to three young ladies and professional cosmetic makeup services to three others attending their senior prom at the Cicely Tyson School of Performing and Fine Arts Class of 2017 on Friday, June 2. Help JaMM is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization based in East Orange that […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Summer will be a busy time at the Chris Gatling Recreation Center on Union Avenue, which will offer a new arts and culture program, including dance, in addition to a host of other programs and activities scheduled to keep young people safe, engaged and active after schools close for summer. “The most […]
WHIPPANY, NJ — Older adults from throughout the area are invited to attend a special performance of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra on Wednesday, June 28, at 2 p.m. The private concert is being sponsored by the Jewish Community Housing Corporation of Metropolitan New Jersey and its supporters for the residents of the four senior […]
ORANGE, NJ — The 1 Family 2Gether 4Ever charity group hosted its annual Scholarship Banquet in memory of Hassan C. Miller Jr. at the Orange Elks Lodge 135 on Friday, June 2. The son of former Orange West Ward City Councilman Hassan Abdul Rasheed, Miller was shot and killed while driving a taxi in East […]
IRVINGTON — Mayor Tony Vauss and Recreation Department Director Donald Malloy have numerous activities and events planned for township residents of all ages during the summer, but 40th Street Park is not included in any as it is currently undergoing a much-needed renovation. “This is one of our great busy times, which is our Recreation […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood invites you to an all-day, fun-filled Fourth of July. This year’s celebration will be bigger and better with the addition of new initiatives, the return of events and attractions introduced last year, and perennial 4th of July favorites. Enjoy a full day of festivities in Memorial Park with food vendors, an […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — French photographers Vincent Benoit and Jean Minthe are exhibiting at the West Orange Arts Center’s second pop-up show. Both are avid hikers whose photographs capture the wildlife and landscape of the parks in Essex and Morris counties. Come see their work and meet Benoit and Minthe, along with Betsy Meyer-Donadio and […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The school year is coming to a close once again and libraries are encouraging children to take advantage of the time off to explore some of the many great books available as part of New Jersey’s summer reading program. This year’s theme is “Build A Better World,” and Field Station: Dinosaurs […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Fifty-three West Orange High School seniors recently received their Tri-M Music Honor Society cords for graduation as several outstanding musicians were recognized for excellence in music. It was an exciting year for the music department at West Orange High School. Highlights included a national championship for the marching band, a sold-out […]