Springfield Free Public Library offers events in December

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 […]

Fifth-grade detectives solve a Halloween mystery

Fifth-grade detectives solve a Halloween mystery

RAHWAY, NJ — Danielle DeFonte’s fifth-grade English Language Arts classes at Roosevelt Elementary School recently transformed into a crime scene investigation unit. Students donned their detective hats and used their keen observation and inference skills to unravel a spooky mystery. The class discovered a classroom vandalized and cordoned off with caution tape. By carefully examining […]

Tree-mendous holiday fun awaits at Reeves–Reed Arboretum’s annual Festival Of Trees

Tree-mendous holiday fun awaits at Reeves–Reed Arboretum’s annual Festival Of Trees

SUMMIT, NJ — Reeves–Reed Arboretum has announced its fifth annual Festival of Trees, a fun, outdoor winter festival that celebrates community and culture. The festival will be Sunday, Dec. 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and promises to delight visitors of all ages with uniquely themed and decorated trees, festive activities and seasonal cheer. […]

Inroads To Opportunities hosts Casino Night and Award Presentation Ceremony

Inroads To Opportunities hosts Casino Night and Award Presentation Ceremony

ROSELLE, NJ — Inroads to Opportunities, a Union County-based non-profit human services agency that provides programs and services to individuals with disabilities, hosted a Casino Night and Awards Presentation Ceremony. During the blockbuster event, members of the community were honored. The month of October, which is National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month, was celebrated, as was […]

Clark UNICO hosts successful 17th annual Feast during Columbus Day weekend

Clark UNICO hosts successful 17th annual Feast during Columbus Day weekend

CLARK, NJ — Clark UNICO celebrated its 17th annual Feast during Columbus Day weekend, drawing thousands of attendees to enjoy food, rides, games and live music. The four-day event was a tremendous success, with guests coming together to celebrate and experience a variety of entertainment and culinary offerings. Special guests included UNICO National President Anthony […]

Nov. 18-25: Local drop-off locations to open for Operation Christmas Child

Nov. 18-25: Local drop-off locations to open for Operation Christmas Child

UNION, NJ — Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 18 to 25. More than 4,700 drop-off locations will open across the country in November, and shoebox packers can find their local drop-off locations nearest them. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering gift-filled […]

Summit resident receives Center for the Heart’s first-ever Legacy Award

SUMMIT, NJ — Center for the Heart, a Summit-based nonprofit that provides a range of end-of-life services to the community, celebrated its official launch as a nonprofit at its first fundraiser – the Tapestry of Life Celebration – on Saturday, Sept. 28. In a surprise announcement, the center’s Board of Directors awarded founder Holly Strelzik […]

The Ultimate Elvis Concert comes to UCPAC

The Ultimate Elvis Concert comes to UCPAC

RAHAY, NJ — Cote Deonath is a world-renowned Elvis Presley tribute artist. Backed by The Infinit-E Tribute Band, he’ll be performing at Union County Performing Arts Center, Rahway, on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. Currently living in Dunellen, Florida, Deonath is coming to New Jersey for the first time ever. “It’s an amazing thing,” […]