SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Police Department has implemented the Blue Envelope Program, a new countywide program to help people with autism spectrum disorder during a motor vehicle stop. The primary goal of the program is to assist drivers with ASD with document organization and to educate them about what to do during interactions with […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Reeves-Reed Arboretum recently had a special tree dedication ceremony in honor of the generosity of Pamela Hauptfleisch. She bequeathed a legacy gift to the arboretum and was very involved with the organization in its early years as a non-profit public arboretum. The tree dedication on Wednesday, Sept. 27, celebrated the invaluable contributions […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Forty women signed up for a self-defense class on Wednesday, Nov. 15. And there’s a waiting list for future classes, which are offered quarterly. The Summit Police Department offers classes in self-defense for women ages 16 to 60 in the Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School gymnasium. Classes are taught by Summit […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Thirty years ago, parents of students at Oak Knoll in Summit wanted a vendor event. And they were the catalysts to make it happen. From Thursday, Nov. 2, through Saturday, Nov. 4, the Oak Knoll Royal Boutique was hosted in the Tisdall Hall Gymnasium at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child. […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Plays By Neighbors, a fundraising theatrical event, recently took place at Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Summit. The event featured original short plays written and performed by professional New Jersey artists. Produced by Nick Gandiello for Neighborhood Beacon, donations came from attendees to help Springfield and Union residents who are challenged with […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The Duruflé Requiem will feature various Wagner College student soloists on Saturday, Oct. 28, at 8 p.m., at Calvary Episcopal Church, 31 Woodland Ave, Summit, and Sunday, Oct. 29, at 7:30 p.m., at Christ Church New Brighton, 76 Franklin Ave., Staten Island, N.Y. Tickets for the first show are $30 in advance, […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Reeves–Reed Arboretum will kick off the season with “Celebrate Fall” on Sunday, Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This family-friendly fair will feature fall-themed games, crafts and activities for the kids, photo opportunities throughout the beautiful gardens and woodlands, a spooky Halloween trail, pumpkins, music, an art exhibit, market vendors, […]
SUMMIT, NJ — An extraordinary celebration of creativity and the natural world awaits art enthusiasts as Reeves-Reed Arboretum announces its latest exhibition, “Nature on the Move: Rhythmic Abstractions by Jesus Nunez.” Set against the stunning backdrop of the arboretum’s lush landscapes, this captivating showcase of abstract art will transport visitors into a realm where artistic […]
SUMMIT, NJ — “The Minutes,” a play by Tracy Letts, directed by Gordon Wiener, with stage manager Christine Petruzzell and producers Joann Scanlon and Pam Heller, will be performed at the Summit Playhouse, 10 New England Ave., Summit, on Oct. 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 15 and 22 […]
SUMMIT, NJ — In an exciting leap forward for sustainable land management, Reeves-Reed Arboretum is continuing its innovative approach to eco-friendly land restoration and maintenance through the utilization of goats. The arboretum has been collaborating with Green Goats Farm in Rhinebeck, N.Y., for almost 10 years. This green initiative revolutionizes the way arboretums, public gardens, […]