ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. recently outlined plans for the 2018 Essex County Deer Management Program in South Mountain Reservation and Hilltop Reservation. This is the 11th year of the program, which is geared toward revitalizing the forest ecology by reducing the number of deer. “Controlling the population by removing […]
UNION, NJ — Nineteen children from nine different families identified by the Linda & Rudy Slucker NCJW/Essex Center for Women attended a special shopping event on Sunday, Dec. 10, at Dick’s Sporting Goods in Union. Sponsored by Joyal Capital Management Foundation Inc., the “$100 for 100” event helps young people in need during the holidays […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — On Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 6:30 p.m., Temple B’nai Abraham’s Social Action Committee and Sisterhood will co-sponsor the 24th annual Women’s Interfaith Forum, celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, at the temple, 300 E. Northfield Road, Livingston. Since 1994, the Temple B’nai Abraham Women’s Interfaith Forum, celebrating King’s life and legacy, […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. and Livingston Mayor Shawn Klein will host a public meeting about the Essex County Riker Hill Art Park Master Plan on Thursday, Jan. 11, at 7 p.m. at Livingston Town Hall, 357 S. Livingston Ave. The purpose of the meeting is to gather input from the […]
MAPLEWOOD / LIVINGSTON, NJ — The new year brings a lot of aspirations and resolutions, chief among them to lead a healthier life. January sees a major increase in gym memberships, and health food sales go up as well. Despite the good intentions of many wishing to be healthier, there are pitfalls. For many people, […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — In October, the Junior League of the Oranges and Short Hills invited local nonprofit organizations to apply for a community grant for 2017-2018. The application deadline has been extended to Friday, Jan. 26. JLOSH is offering grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000; grant recipients will be announced in the spring. The […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Being a good parent requires a lot more skill than most people think. What appears to be easy and routine isn’t always so. On Thursday, Jan. 11, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., clinical psychologist Carrie Spindel Bashoff will lead a workshop at the Linda & Rudy Slucker NCJW/Essex Center for Women on […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Linda & Rudy Slucker NCJW/Essex Center for Women is offering a workshop on Wednesday, Jan. 10, from 7:15 to 9 p.m. that will explore the ways mindfulness techniques can improve your life and help cultivate calmness and connection. Licensed social worker Danna Markson will explore and practice specific mindfulness techniques to […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Reaching Into Self-Empowerment workshops are being offered to women at the Linda & Rudy Slucker NCJW/Essex Center for Women on Tuesdays in January. These single session workshops will provide women experiencing life transitions with education and skills to reach their goals and eliminate unnecessary self-defeating thoughts. On Jan. 9 from 10:30 a.m. […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Registration is now open for January computer classes at the Linda & Rudy Slucker NCJW/Essex Center for Women. Basic Excel will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning Jan. 8, from 9 to 11 a.m., and Intro to Word is scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Jan. 9, from 10 a.m. to […]