BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The weekend before Valentine’s Day, Bloomfield residents got together at the Bloomfield Public Library to make gift bags for women at a local domestic violence shelter. The volunteers made and delivered 48 gift bags, which held body mists, shower poufs, lip glosses, nail polishes, teas, chocolates, Dunkin’ gift cards and magazines. At […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On Friday, Feb. 11, the South Orange Elks Lodge No. 1154 designed bags and Valentine’s Day cards, then packed with them candies, for 71 area veterans. Photos Courtesy of Dan Pieraccini
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield High School club members provided patients in a local hospice with love and affection this past Valentine’s Day. Coordinated by history teacher Rachel Thomas, who estimated a combined effort of as many as 15 clubs, cards were handmade by students for individuals at Compassionate Care Hospice in Bloomfield. According to Thomas, […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Arts Council’s Valentine’s gift shop will open for a special shopping weekend on Saturday, Feb. 12, and Sunday, Feb. 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the West Orange Arts Center, 551 Valley Road in West Orange. Visitors must social distance and wear face coverings. During this […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — It was a special Valentine’s Day in West Orange this year as senior citizens sent a virtual “Legacy of Love” inspirational greeting to community youth ages 13 to 18. In a project conceived by West Orange Senior Services program coordinator Laura Van Dyke, seniors were asked to submit a brief statement […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Some people go out to dinner on Valentine’s Day. Others prefer a quiet evening at home. The Maplewood Recreation Department chose a mid-day date with an alpaca for the Maplewood Senior Center guests. You read that correctly — Maplewood Recreation hosted the first of their “creature comfort” series on Feb. 14 at […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Love and chocolate was in the air at the Green Hill Valentine’s Day party on Feb. 14. Music and dancing, a highlight of many of the events created by the Community Life team, delicious Valentine treats, and the love of staff members, friends and family, made the event especially meaningful for […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange African Heritage Organization will present a Valentine’s Day scholarship and program fundraiser Friday, Feb. 11, from 8 p.m. to midnight at the VFW in Roseland, 52 Eisenhower Parkway. This BYOBB affair will include a DJ, prizes, good food and a good time. Admission is charged. For more information, […]