ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Looking for a place to donate your unwanted books? Father Paul Prevosto, pastor of Church of the Assumption in Roselle Park, has announced the addition of a book donation bin, located in the church parking lot at 113 Coolidge Place, near the corner of Westfield and Faitoute avenues. All books must […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Come to the Springfield Free Public Library on Sunday, Jan. 7, at 2 p.m., when Grand Folk Railroad brings on the fun with a quirky, eclectic/eccentric mix of forgotten favorites, ’60s and ’70s pop gems, one-hit wonders, old-school country, contemporary folk and the inspiring songwriting of lead singer Susan Schwartz-Christian. With a […]
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Springfield Free Public Library’s (Really Good!) Book Discussion Group will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 31, at 4 p.m., to discuss Russell Shorto’s “The Island at the Center of the World, from Goodreads. “When the British wrested New Amsterdam from the Dutch in 1664, the truth about its thriving, polyglot society began to […]
ROSELLE, NJ — In what it is believed to become a treasured tradition, Inroads to Opportunities presented its inaugural Inroads Holiday Choir Performance, followed by a tree-lighting ceremony officiated by local dignitaries. Union County Commissioner Sergio Grenados, Roselle Mayor Donald Shaw and Roselle Councilwoman Denise Wilkerson participated, along with Inroads leadership, in this joyous festivity. […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Deborah Leber, a Cranford-based artist, and the founder of Jersey Central Art Studios, has been honored recently with two distinguished awards for her oil paintings in 2023. Her painting “Monet’s Table” was awarded the “Macowin Tuttle Memorial” Award by the Salmagundi Club in New York City, one of America’s oldest arts organizations. […]
RAHWAY, NJ — The true reason for the season was recently celebrated at First Baptist Church of Rahway. On Saturday, Dec. 16, the public was invited to the church’s Christmas Candlelight Service. Located at 177 Elm St., the church had a full service, followed by light refreshments and a live nativity scene outdoors. “Hark! The […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — For some writers, they have only to take a look at their life to find all the material they need for a book. For Robert D’Ambola, it was enough for several books. D’Ambola, who grew up in Hillside and has lived for much of his life in Cranford, has a unique […]
CRANFORD, NJ — As Christmas approaches, First Presbyterian Church of Cranford, 11 Springfield Ave., invites people to a heartwarming Christmas Eve worship service. On Sunday, Dec. 24, at 4 p.m., there will be a celebration tailored for families, complete with a charming children’s musical, glowsticks to light up the night and a photobooth for capturing […]
UNION, NJ — Tony-nominated actress Lauren Ridloff, the first deaf superhero in the Marvel film universe, shared a message about inclusion and representation during the Kean University President’s Distinguished Lecture Series. Ridloff told an audience of students, faculty and community members that she rarely saw deaf actors on television or in films as a child […]
UNION, NJ — Theresa Macklin, owner of Beyond Yarn in Union, hosted a knitting and crocheting class as a networking event for the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners. “The unique opportunity to combine learning to knit and crochet with a business networking event was very enjoyable,” said NJAWBO President Bertha Robinson. “We honed […]