WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Arc of Essex County, a nonprofit organization that provides support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, will host its sixth annual “Uncorked and Uncapped: Wine, Beer, and Food Tasting Experience” at The Wilshire Grand Hotel in West Orange on Thursday, Oct. 3. The event will feature […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Andy Lewis, the senior director of North Operations for American Water Supply, recently presented a check at a Township Council meeting to Councilwoman Susan McCartney and the West Orange Assistant Director of Public Works Nick Salese Jr., who is also the town’s recycling coordinator. The check was for $8,100 and will […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The new collage exhibition at the West Orange Arts Center on Valley Road transformed the walls into a multidimensional, story-filled space with an engaging and alluring mix of materials, textures, fabrics, paper and paint. Dozens of artists and art lovers attended the recent artist reception on Saturday, Sept. 14, and met […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The week of Sept. 8 to 14 is National Assisted Living Week and was recognized locally by West Orange Mayor Robert Parisi. He visited the Brookdale Senior Living Center on Prospect Avenue on Sept. 11 to present Executive Director Joseph Brandspiegel with a proclamation declaring it Assisted Living Week in West […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Essex County senior citizens are invited to attend the 14th annual Essex County Senior Wellness Day, a free event to be held Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the South Mountain Recreation Complex, 560 Northfield Ave. in West Orange. “We are planning a fun-filled day of activities […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — On Sept. 12 in the Robert O’Toole Community Center in Cedar Grove, 27 area artists received awards in the annual Essex County Senior Citizens Juried Art Show. “I congratulate the winners and all the artists who participated in this year’s Senior Art Show. The talent displayed by our senior artists is […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Hazel Avenue PTA will present the annual Hazel Carnival on Saturday, Sept. 21, from noon to 4 p.m. on the Hazel Elementary School blacktop, 45 Hazel Ave. in West Orange. The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 22. Families can purchase unlimited wristbands or individual tickets for the rides and games. […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange (stop) Suicide Advocacy Coalition will present Run for Zach on Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Rock Spring Country Club, 90 Rock Spring Road in West Orange. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m., with the race beginning at 4 p.m. This race supports the mission of the WOSAC, which […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Softball and baseball players congregated at Colgate Park field in Fink’s Wine and Liquors and Quigley’s Barbershop jerseys as a new group of “old timers” was inducted into the Colgate Park Hall of Fame at the 43rd annual Old Timer’s Day, honoring the adults who played in the park as children. […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Nia Fellowship Baptist Church will hold its Community Day and Health Fair on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy music, fun activities, health screenings and delicious food at this free event that is open to the whole community. Health screenings include eye, blood pressure, weight and height, […]