UNION, NJ — Tina-Marie Lopez, Class of ’11, has always been intrigued by the experiences of newcomers adjusting to life in America, an interest that led her to a top role in the nonprofit sector. Since 2023, Lopez has served as the New York/New Jersey executive director of the International Rescue Committee, overseeing the resettlement […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Free Public Library hosted an open house on Sunday, Nov. 17, for families with children in prekindergarten through elementary school. Dozens of people came to the library to enjoy a scavenger hunt, crafts and an indoor golf putting challenge. The main event of the open house took place at the […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford’s Township Committee proclaimed National Children’s Grief Awareness Month, observed in October, and Children’s Grief Awareness Day, observed every year on the third Thursday in November, during its official meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12. The mission of Imagine is to support children and families coping with loss and to foster resiliency and […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford Public Schools continued its tradition of partnering with the Cranford VFW Post 335 to commemorate Veterans Day and honor the members of our town who served and continue to serve in the armed forces. Events took place in all buildings across the district on Monday, Nov. 11, with schools welcoming more […]
CLARK, NJ — Arthur L. Johnson High School presented Arthur Miller’s play “The Crucible” on Thursday, Nov. 21, and Friday, Nov. 22, in the ALJ Auditorium. This intense play has been performed countless times in high schools nationwide and now the students of ALJ have tackled this classic American play as only they can. Set […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Winter break will be here soon. Keep your children engaged and active, while learning with youth programs offered at the Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Ave. Mad Science brings its fun, diverse and super science-themed camps to Cranford. Mad Science offers Birds & Beasts, Junior Engineers and Shutterbugs for youth in kindergarten […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The city of Summit is sharing information on the following holiday events that will take place in November and December. The city of Summit’s annual community Thanksgiving meal will be on Thursday, Nov. 28, from noon to 2 p.m., at the Community Center, located at 100 Morris Ave. The catered meal will […]
CLARK, NJ — Clark Cub Scout Pack 145 continued its tradition of giving back to the community by hosting a successful food drive to benefit the Osceola Presbyterian Church food pantry in Clark. As part of the nationwide Scouting for Food initiative, Scouts of Cub Pack 145 collected non-perishable food items to help families in […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Celebrating its Diamond Jubilee, the Cranford Woman’s Club has announced the Home for the Holidays House Tour, in its 35th year, with seven beautifully decorated historic homes, will take place on Sunday, Dec. 8, from noon to 4 p.m. This self-directed tour showcases homes lovingly adorned for the holidays, each offering a […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave., Springfield, offers the following events during the month of December: • No Bones About It – Jenkinson’s Aquarium Touch Tank, Friday, Nov. 29, at 11 a.m., all ages, register both children and adults: Must be a Springfield resident to register. Failure to notify the […]