MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Parenting Center of Maplewood and South Orange has created a new support group for parents whose children live with food allergies. It will meet Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 7:30 p.m. at the Board of Education building, 525 Academy St. in Maplewood. For more information, contact Liza Smith at lizasg@aol.com.
WEST ORANGE, NJ — As the annual “Week of Respect” began Oct. 2 in the West Orange School District, Kelly Elementary School kicked off its week with a special “Omega Man” assembly featuring feats of strength and serious anti-bullying messages meant to teach students about becoming a true H.E.R.O. — Helping Everyone Respect Others. Principal […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Columbia High School has 12 beautiful new benches — seven made of mahogany — for students to use for outdoor seating as a result of an Eagle Scout project by CHS senior Robert Bryant. Bryant saw a need for the additional outdoor seating and approached the school’s Home and School Association board […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Nia Fellowship Baptist Church will host a free community health fair on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 174 S. Valley Road in West Orange. The following free screenings will be available: cholesterol, glucose testing, podiatry screening, children’s dental, blood pressure, vision testing, chiropractic testing, […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — When Ramesh Nuthi was looking for a permanent location for his manufacturing business in 2015, he turned to the New Jersey Economic Development Authority for support. With a little more than $645,000 in EDA direct loan funds in hand, Nuthi was able to establish Flame Cut Steel’s new home in an 18,291-square-foot […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Lions Club sponsors its 17th annual Maplewood in Motion 5K and Kids Fun Run on Sunday, Oct. 15, at 9 a.m. beginning on Maplewood Avenue in front of Freeman’s Fish Market. Bring your family and friends to run, jog and even walk through the beautiful, tree-lined certified 5K course throughout […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Several West Orange synagogues and Jewish community organizations led the Jewish community in a jubilant celebration of Sukkot, “Dancing for Joy,” on Sunday, Oct. 8. Photos Courtesy of Jerry Siskind
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Nutley-Clifton Youth Ice Hockey Club invites boys and girls to Clary Anderson Arena, 41 Chestnut St. in Montclair, on Saturday, Nov. 4, for a “try hockey for free” clinic as part of Come Play Hockey Month. Starting at 7 a.m. local youth, ages 4 to 9, are encouraged to experience ice hockey […]
MAPLEWOOD / SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Calling all creative youth! In observance of Martin Luther King Jr., the South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race is asking elementary school students to create posters and middle through high school students to create posters, spoken word pieces or essays that describe the changes they would like to see […]
NEWARK, NJ — Write on Sports held its 12th anniversary gala on Sept. 28 at The Avenue A Club, a Newark firehouse from the 1880s restored to its former beautify. The room was filled with excitement and a sense of celebration among the nearly 200 guests. Four honorees were named 2017 Literacy Champions for their […]