MAPLEWOOD, NJ — A series of shadow box art constructions featuring all 44 U.S. presidents, by artist Robert Freese, will be on display at the Ethical Culture Society through mid-December. An opening reception will be held Saturday, Oct. 15, from 7 to 9 p.m. All are welcome. A graduate of Pratt Institute with a degree […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Author Jerry Barca will discuss his latest book, “Big Blue Wrecking Crew,” on Thursday, Oct. 13, at 7:30 p.m. at Words Bookstore. And he will be joined by Giants legend and two-time Super Bowl champion Mark Bavaro. Based on years of research and hundreds of interviews, “Big Blue Wrecking Crew” chronicles the […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — What do little houses containing books have to do with literacy, lifelong learning and building community? How can a community promote literacy without investing taxpayer dollars? On your travels around the village you have probably noticed little roofed boxes sitting on top of poles. Are they bird feeders or small community […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Prospect Presbyterian Church will host a blood drive on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its Maplewood location, 646 Prospect St. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds, eat before their donation and bring ID. For more information, contact Community Blood Services at 201-444-3900 or visit www.communitybloodservices.org.
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — There will be a free vaccination clinic for dogs and cats on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. at DeHart Community Center, 120 Burnett Ave. in Maplewood. No registration is required. A licensed veterinarian will administer basic and rabies vaccinations for free. Pet ID tags will be available free of […]
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — Essex County residents are encouraged to participate in the Essex County Computer and Electronics Recycling Day, sponsored by the county and the Essex County Utilities Authority. It will be held Saturday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Old Essex County Hospital Center, 125 Fairview Ave. in Cedar Grove. […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood Memorial Park has been designated as one of New Jersey’s Great Public Spaces by the NJ Chapter of the American Planning Association. According to the Association, “Memorial Park effortlessly blends the use and characteristics of a local park — where children meet and play — with high quality attractions that draw […]
NEWARK, NJ — The 2016 Essex County Italian-American Heritage Month observance was held Wednesday, Oct. 5, in the lobby of the Essex County Hall of Records. Decorated in the festive Italian colors of red, white and green, the lobby was a standing-room-only backdrop for the cultural festivities. During the cultural event, Essex County Executive Joseph […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The final candidates forum for one seat on the Maplewood Township Committee will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15, beginning at 9:45 a.m. at Les Saisons, 304 Elmwood Ave. in Maplewood. The debate, sponsored by the Maplewood Senior Share, will be followed by a light brunch at 11:15 a.m. Republican Mike Summersgill […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Columbia High School baseball coaching staff has denied that it repeatedly bullied a former player in court documents filed in response to the former player’s lawsuit against the coaches. In both the original answer and an amended version filed by attorney Ed Thornton in June and July, coaches Joe Fischetti, Matt […]