MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Do you want to attain clarity, feel less stressed, tap into your innate creativity, sleep better, become more focused and productive, and have greater health and wellness in your life? If so, then beginning a practice of meditation can be the place to start. Anne Sussman and Kate Smith will lead a […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The township of Maplewood will present a free concert featuring The United States Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus in the Memorial Park Amphitheater on Sunday, Sept. 2, at 6 p.m. Featuring more than 90 musicians and vocalists, the combined ensemble will perform a program which includes patriotic favorites, popular songs and […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race presented the fifth annual XRootsFest in Maplewood Memorial Park on June 2. The event featured musicians, dancers, food vendors, merchants and more. An area for children was set up with a bounce house and other activities; alongside it was an “Edu-tainment” tent, where various cultural […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Following respective ceremonies in the two towns, Maplewood and South Orange residents came together to celebrate Memorial Day at the annual Duck Race, hosted by the South Mountain YMCA at Memorial Park. Photos Courtesy of Kate Cestar
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The 20th annual Memorial Day Duck Race will be held Monday, May 28, from 11:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Memorial Park. Join hundreds of locals to cheer your ducks to victory! There are six heats and more than 600 rubber ducks competing for terrific prizes and bragging rights. The first 13 […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The 15th annual Maplewoodstock Music and Arts Festival will be held on Saturday, July 14, and Sunday, July 15, from noon to 10 p.m. each day. This free, two-day, live music and arts event will be held at Memorial Park in Maplewood. Saturday’s headliner is Third World, and Sunday’s headliner is Josh […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — On Sunday, May 6, Joan Crystal, Cynthia Thompson and the Maplewood Garden Club will be honored as recipients of the Maple Leaf Award for volunteer and community service. “This year’s Maple Leaf Award recipients include relatively long-time residents of Maplewood,” Maple Leaf Awards Chairwoman Mary Devon O’Brien said in a press release. […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood is holding its annual Rahway River Cleanup on Earth Day weekend. The cleanup will be Saturday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Maplewood Memorial Park; the rain date is Sunday, April 22. This year, there will be a community picnic, so stop by for some nourishment and […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — On Saturday, March 25, Maplewood Recreation hosted its 34th annual spring egg hunt at Memorial Park. The weather was chilly, but the energy was high as children of all ages came to the start line by noon to get their grabs in. The lawn was sprinkled with 11,000 eggs and all vanished […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood Recreation will hold its 34th annual Spring Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 25, from noon to 2 p.m. in Memorial Park. Arrive promptly at noon with a basket or bag to make sure you don’t miss anything. Activities include flower pot painting, a petting zoo, music and a special guest. For […]