TNVR program in Maplewood and HarvestFest

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Save the dates for the following Maplewood Health Department events: On Saturday, Sept. 9, from 1 to 3 p.m., volunteers are needed to help the Trap Neuter Vaccinate and Release Feral Cat Program in Maplewood. People for Animals will be meeting with the Maplewood Health Department and other TNVR volunteers to plan, […]

Rent space in the Rahner Greenhouse

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Applications for rental space in the Rahner Greenhouse, administered by the Maplewood Garden Club, will be received in the Maplewood Municipal Building, 574 Valley St., from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7; doors to the Town Hall Meeting Room open at 4 p.m. Allocation of spaces is in the order […]

40th annual senior picnic in Maplewood

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood Recreation will host its 40th annual senior picnic at the Maplewood Community Pool, 187 Boyden Ave. in Maplewood, on Wednesday, Sept. 6, at noon. The afternoon will include lunch, treats, entertainment and games, as well as access to the pool. South Orange and Maplewood residents can purchase tickets online at https://maplewood.recdesk.com/community/program […]

Take the pledge: ‘SO Not Plastic’

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Environmental Commission, South Orange Green Team and the South Orange Village Center Alliance have partnered to reduce the consumption of single-use plastics in the town. During the past year, these groups worked with local businesses to identify alternatives to single-use plastic takeout containers. To take it a step […]

FAMILYConnections kicks off backpack collection

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — FAMILYConnections, a local counseling and family services agency, has announced the start of a “Got Your Back” backpack drive to benefit students in the agency’s Outreach to At-Risk Youth and School-Based Youth Services programs. Donations of individual school items and full backpacks will be accepted through Sept. 1 and can be […]

SO Rotary to host fundraiser for SORS

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — South Orange Rotary is hosting a Happy Hour for Charity to benefit the South Orange Rescue Squad on Thursday, Sept. 14, from 6 to 7 p.m. at SORS’ new headquarters at 62 Sloan St. Food will be supplied by Reservoir Restaurant, and beverages include beer and wine. RSVP to [email protected].

Life is the bubbles at Maplewood Mermaid Camp

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood Recreation’s newest offering, Mermaid Camp, launched at the Maplewood Community Pool on Aug. 14. Program creator and coach Kayla Spinelli shared her love for the ocean and the dive tank with community youth. Participants enjoyed five days of learning and crafting, and were fitted with custom fins that they got to […]