MAPLEWOOD, NJ — As part of the aesthetic enhancement and safety upgrades to Maplewood Village, the township will be replacing the existing sidewalk pavers on both sides of Maplewood Avenue and installing traffic-calming bump outs on Maplewood Avenue’s west side. During the course of the project, which began Oct. 1, the township will advise of […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood Recreation held a Spooktacular Halloween Party at the Maplewood Senior Center on Oct. 31. Approximately fifty participants were entertained by a magician, karaoke, DJ and a costume contest with prizes. This November, the Recreation Department will host additional events at the senior center. On Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 1 p.m., the […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. welcomed dog owners and their pets to the county’s annual “Strut Your Mutt” canine costume parades and contests at the Brookdale Dog Park Bloomfield/Montclair and the South Mountain Dog Park in Maplewood/Millburn on Saturday, Oct. 21. At the Brookdale Dog Park contest, Dominique and Dana […]
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.
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Brightly colored pumpkins will be lining Maplewood Avenue in the village at the annual Halloween parade to let families know that non-food treats will be available to children with allergies. Pencils, glow sticks and other non-edible items will be thrown into children’s plastic pumpkins and pillow cases in support of the Teal […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood Recreation is hosting its first-ever senior Halloween party on Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Maplewood Senior Center, 106 Burnett Ave. Activities include lunch, refreshments, music, magic and a Halloween costume contest with prizes. Come for the cider, stay for the friendships! This is a free […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Ghosts, goblins and witches will be roaming Maplewood Village along Maplewood Avenue at the annual Halloween Costume Contest, sponsored by the Maplewood Chamber of Commerce and Allison Ziefert Real Estate Group, on Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 3 to 5 p.m. The festivities include trick or treating, music and dancing, and prizes for […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — South Orange will hold its annual Halloween festival on Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Spooky Spiotta Park. The costume contest will commence at 5 p.m. The free event will feature Wanda the Giant Witch, music, games, prizes for the costume contest winners, and trick or treating with […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County dog owners are invited to display their creativity and participate in Strut Your Mutt, Essex County’s annual canine Halloween costume parade and contest. This year, two parades have been scheduled. Participation is free. The first parade will be Saturday, Oct. 21, at Brookdale Dog Park on Grove Street in […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Recreation Department will host the following programs for seniors: Thursday, Oct. 12, at 9 a.m.: Make an appointment by calling 973-763-0750 for the CarFit program in the Dehart Community Center parking lot, 120 Burnett Ave. in Maplewood. CarFit helps mature drivers find their safest person-to-vehicle fit, which can help people […]