ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The Rotary Clubs in northern New Jersey will be holding awareness walks in four different locations on the morning of Saturday, May 22, to help raise awareness of the stigma against those with mental health issues and substance use disorder. The goal is to eliminate stigma associated with mental health and […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Area Rotary Clubs are offering an international scholarship for students who are interested in pursuing further study abroad. Applicants must live in Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, Union or Warren counties, and must be interested in planning a career in one of the following subject areas: peace and conflict […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Area Rotary Clubs are looking for 28 students to represent the region in a cultural exchange with Japan. The Short-Term Youth Exchange with Japan, now in its 42nd year, offers students ages 15 to 18 the opportunity to learn about Japanese culture, interact with Japanese students and form friendships that will […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood’s Department of Community Services will kick off #Socktober sock drives with a “Rock Your Socks Off” free family dance party this Saturday, Sept. 28, from noon to 3 p.m. at The Woodland, 60 Woodland Road in Maplewood. Admissions is a recommended donation of a pair of new socks. “Rock Your Socks […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Rotary Club will honor Carol Barry Austin with its 2019 Citizenship Award at its Affair of the Heart event on Friday, March 15, at 7 p.m. at the Maplewood Country Club. The Affair of the Heart raises funds for Maplewood Rotary’s ongoing efforts to save the lives of children around […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Columbia High School alumni and students gathered in the school’s library for the annual Columbia High School Scholarship Fund reception June 7, to meet the donors who provided the funds for their scholarships and share their continuing education plans. The 95-year-old nonprofit organization has given away more than $1.3 million in scholarships […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Rotary Club will honor Karen Weiland with its 2018 Citizenship Award at its Affair of the Heart dinner-dance on Friday, May 4, at 7 p.m. at the Maplewood Country Club. Through the years, she’s been very active in South Orange-Maplewood School District schools, including serving as the PTA vice president […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Come out and support Maplewood Rotary in its fight against hunger in Maplewood and surrounding communities. Maplewood Rotary is hosting an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Prospect Presbyterian Church, 646 Prospect St. in Maplewood. Tickets are charged and include a delicious spaghetti dinner, with […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood Rotary Club will honor former local resident and community volunteer David Berry with its 2017 Citizenship Award at Rotary’s annual Affair of the Heart Dinner Dance on April 21. The Affair of the Heart supports the club’s Gift of Life programs, which provide for children’s critical medical needs in the United […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Rotary Club is hosting its second spaghetti dinner on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Bernard Hall in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 767 Prospect St. in Maplewood. The event will feature an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner, dessert, coffee, live music, family entertainment, a raffle and BYOB adult refreshments. […]