SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The South Orange Elks presented a $1,000 check to Maplewood Middle School for ITS band and orchestra. The money was raised during First Fridays — live music at the lodge on the first Friday of each month. From left are Tarquin Learned, MMS HSA President Deborah Holt, Joe Donohue, […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — South Orange Public Library’s “Guess This Pumpkin’s Weight” contest was won by Olive Witte, 8. She estimated 20 pounds — exactly right! — by comparing the pumpkin’s size to her baby sister’s size and weight. Her dad, Thomas, came along to help deliver the pumpkin to its new home.
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Symphony presents its first concert of the 2017-18 season at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5, at South Orange Middle School, 70 N. Ridgewood Road in South Orange. The program features Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G Major with 23-year old pianist Kevin Lee. Susan Haig conducts, and admission […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — New Jersey American Water will be replacing water main valves at the intersection of Elmwood and Boyden avenues. Work will commence Thursday, Nov. 2, at approximately 7 a.m. and will be finished by 7 p.m. In the event the work is not finished, work may continue on Friday, Nov. 3, starting at […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Our Lady of Sorrows RC Church, 217 Prospect St. in South Orange, will be celebrating its Mass of Remembrance in memory of departed family members, friends and parishioners on Saturday, Nov. 4, at noon. Join the congregation as it comes together in prayer and fellowship. All are welcome. A Book of […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Essex County is hosting a workshop on “Understanding the Certification Process” on Thursday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Woodland, 60 Woodland Road in Maplewood. This free event will also include a breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Workshop topics include the New Jersey process to become certified as a […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — One Friday evening a month from September through June, the sanctuary at Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel in South Orange resonates with the sounds of live musical accompaniment featuring the TSTI Band, a group of talented synagogue members who play instruments, sing and bring their spirit to the community as they usher in […]
MAPLEWOOD / SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — A special report at the Oct. 16 Board of Education meeting showed that, despite some small gains, the South Orange-Maplewood School District is still failing to level the academic playing field for students regardless of race. In attempts to ensure that all students have the same opportunities, five years […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Firefighters know the importance of home fire safety. That is why the Maplewood Fire Department encourages participation in the semi-annual home fire safety program “Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery.” Sponsored by the International Association of Fire Chiefs and Energizer brand batteries, the program urges everyone to adopt a simple lifesaving habit: […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Ralph Buultjens, a leading analyst of world affairs, will examine critical issues in international politics at the South Orange-Maplewood Adult School’s Eva Samo Lecture on Monday, Nov. 13, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Columbia High School Library. Buultjens, a professor at New York University and the former Nehru Professor/Professorial Fellow […]