GaslightThe South Orange South Orange What do you get when you mix provocative cultural discussion with awarded $1M grant music, art and performance? for expanded bike, The Gaslight The answer: “Creative Colli- walk trail is published six sions.” times a year for That’s the theme of the A major expansion of the the residents and inaugural community festival River Greenway project has businesses of South dubbed South by South Orange, or been funded with a $1 million Orange Village SOxSO, coming to the Village Friday state grant. The bike and pedes- to Sunday, June 26 to 28. trian pathway will be expanded May/June Hosted by the Village and by 3,600 linear feet, from the 2015 sponsored in part by Seton Hall Uni- southern border of the Village at versity, SOxSO is intended to draw Chyzowych Field in Maplewood Where big ideas on South Orange’s storied mix of to Third Street near the South and arts collide urban vibe and small-town warmth. Orange train station. In a series of one-hour discussions, The grant from the New Coming June 26-28! festival-goers will parse the inconsis- Jersey Department of Transpor- tencies of heady topics such as: tation, Alternatives Program, may • Public Safety vs. Privacy. Video cameras are everywhere, supposedly be the single largest grant ever Inside for our safety. Has privacy been hijacked? received by the Village. • Historic Preservation vs. Local Development. Should historic buildings The new portion of the (like Village Hall) be maintained for their original use, or is private repurpos- greenway will replace a heavily n Prepare for ing a smart idea? traveled, unlit path through a emergencies, get • Commercialization vs. Traditional Art. The romance of the struggling wooded section of the Village File of Life artist has always juxtaposed the millionaire hedge fund guy. What’s the value with a ten-foot-wide asphalt n of creativity? Are artists giving in when they commercialize to survive? pathway, complete with lighting, Third and Valley parking Even the music at SOxSO will be edgy: an Amish band (really?), a cham- benches, trash and recycling receptacles, bicycle racks, land- permits to be ber quartet playing rock ‘n roll, and a heavy metal band covering Beethoven discussed — just some of the entertainers on tap. scaping and signage. Three days of events are planned at SOPAC, Seton Hall and outdoor The River Greenway will n SOPAC pres- public spaces, with local restaurants providing dining options. ultimately connect the Village’s ents, “Listen to For a full schedule and to buy an all-access wristband, visit soxso.org. northern and southern bound- Your Mother” aries in a single trail. It will pro- vide recreational opportunities n interACT Gems house tour moved to Oct. 17 and a safe transportation alterna- mounts retro The effects of extreme winter this winter’s storms stop the tour, tive to reach the downtown, Co- musical, “Leader of the Pack” weather have contributed to a date but the weather did set us back,” she lumbia High School, the library, The Baird, Village government change for the biennial Gems of said. n Clip and save South Orange House Tour. Originally offices and the South Orange DPW’s sustain- planned for May, it has been resched- SOHPS is looking for three Train Station. able services uled to Oct. 17. more homes to include in the Details at www.southorange. Owners of several tour homes tour — homes with architectural org/development/RiverMP.asp. n Pierro shows were unable to complete neces- beauty, distinctiveness, historical capsule-sized art sary repairs and landscaping after significance, thematically decorated and The Face- the winter onslaught, said Karen interiors, landscaping, or unique book Challenge Marlowe, president of the South collections. Orange Historical and Preservation To have your home considered, Society, the sponsoring organization. contact Laura Auer at (908) 577- “We were determined not to let 7821 or [email protected]. 1. Trustee election Prepare now Third and Valley set for May 12 for medical parking permits to be discussed South Orange’s nonpar- emergency tisan municipal election A public meeting to will be held Tuesday, May A medical emergency discuss permits for the 12. Polls will be open from can happen any time, anywhere. If Third and Valley parking 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. you’re alone, the panic, fear and confusion can be garage will be held Thurs- Incumbents are run- overwhelming. That’s why the South Orange Health Depart- day, June 11 at 7 p.m. in ning unopposed for three ment urges participation in the File of Life program for senior the third floor loft of the open slots on the six-per- citizens and anyone whose medical facts will be critical to first South Orange Performing son Board of Trustees. responders. Arts Center. Discussion They are Deborah Davis File of Life is a three-part medical information packet con- will include general per- Ford, Howard Levison, and taining your medical history, current medications, physicians mit pricing. For meeting Mark Rosner. and emergency contact numbers. The packet includes: information, call the South Voters also will elect a 1. A medical information card, stored in a clearly marked, Orange Parking Authority Village president. Candi- magnetized, red vinyl case placed on your refrigerator door. at (973) 378-7715. dates are Trustee Sheena 2. An identical card for your vehicle. Collum and resident Emily 3. A visible sticker for your front door telling emergency Hynes. responders a complete File of Life is inside on the refrigerator. Dead bird alert! Current President The File of Life packet is available at no cost. Call the South That fallen crow could be Alex Torpey is not in the Orange Health Department at (973) 378-7715, x7710, or go to a disease-tracking clue running. the office at 76 South Orange Avenue, Suite 302. All trustees and the The South Orange Health president serve four-year Department has begun col- terms with no remuner- Make something at ence, technology, engineering, lecting dead birds for the West ation. Three trustees are the arts and math by making Nile Virus season. Birds in the elected biennially. ‘Maker Madness’ Find out about STEAM things from electronics to Corvid family — crows and For information on education at a free com- doll crafts. See live demonstra- blue jays in particular — are voter registration, voting by munity event sponsored by tions of 3D printers. Learn to best for determining where the mail or polling locations, the Achieve Foundation of program games and do Lego virus is circulating and where visit the Village Clerk’s Of- South Orange & Maplewood. animation. Try unique art proj- enhanced mosquito control fice or www.southorange. Students in grades K to 8, and ects. Maker Madness will take activities may be needed. Other org. their parents, will explore sci- place Saturday, May 2 from 10 species such as hawks, robins, a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Colum- ducks and geese will be consid- Make sure this is the right bia High School cafeteria. ered on a case-by-case basis. version of Maggie’s ad For more information, go to If you find one of the listed before sending it off to the achievemakermadness.org, or dead birds, call Animal Control printer. The designer ad- call (973) 378-2055. at (973) 378-7715, x7711. justed it to remove layers. West Nile Virus is transmit- ted primarily through the bite Achieve sponsors of an infected mosquito. To Teacher Appreciation prevent its spread, empty and The Achieve Foundation refill outdoor bird baths daily will deliver a card with your and tilt containers holding child’s personal message of standing water. Also, avoid thanks to a teacher, librarian, shaded areas in the daytime school nurse, or other South and limit outdoor evening Orange/Maplewood school activity. Use insect repellants staff member during the last with 20% to 30% DEET. For week of school. By June 1, more information, visit order “Honor Your Teacher” www. tribute cards for a donation state.nj.us/ of at least $5 to the Achieve dep/ Foundation. Proceeds support mos- Achieve Teacher Grants. Order quito. at www.achievefoundation. org, or call (973) 378-2055 to request an order form. 2. The South Orange Gaslight, May/June 2015 orchestra academy, summer Happenings band academy and science workshops. Tee up with the Cougar community. The Community For information, go to Boosters Coalition on race will host the www.somadultschool.org, or GOLF is the word among heritage festival on Saturday, call (973) 378-7620. Columbia High School Cougar June 6, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Boosters. Since 1994, the at Maplewood Memorial InterACT offers kids’ group’s annual golf tourna- Park. Enjoy the music, dance, summer theater camp ment has been the source of learning activities and foods Children in grades 2-5 will $285,000 in fundraising for of many cultures. It’s good fun collaborate to write, create school athletics and extracur- for all ages. and design their own original ricular activities. For more information, visit theater piece, to be performed This year, the Cougar www.twotowns.org. for an audience on the final Boosters Golf Classic will be day of camp. A highlight will held Monday, May 4 at Maple- Leader of The Pack: The be a workshop with a special • May 9, “Listen to Your wood Country Club. Golf fees Ellie Greenwich Musical guest artist from the profes- Mother,” live readings on will include a made-to-order interACT Theatre presents sional theater world. motherhood by talented breakfast, golf cart, cocktail the hit musical about pop Registration is $290 per North Jersey writers and hour, and dinner with enter- music singer, songwriter and week.