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, “” 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 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, and week. Children may register bloggers. tainment by the CHS Jazz Ellie Green- for one or two weeks of camp. • May 10, Rufus Wain- Ensemble, an a capella group wich, whose doo wop sounds Week one starts July 13 with wright, folk, bluegrass, big called “Unaccompanied Mi- topped the charts in the the theme “Courage”; week band. nors.” Golfers also can expect . The story is punctu- two starts July 20, with the • May 12, book signing great prizes like tickets for ated with Greenwich hits, in- theme “Strength.” with David Grant, “The Social professional sports events. cluding “,” “Da Tasha Arroyo will instruct. Profit Handbook.” Find a foursome, be a Do Ron Ron,” “,” Register online at www.the- • May 15, “Second City sponsor, or donate prizes. “Hanky Panky,” Do Wah Diddy,” baird.org. – 50 Years of Funny,” staged For more information or to retro sketches from the TV register, visit www.chscougar- show’s archives. boosters.org, or e-mail chsgol- On Stage at SOPAC • May 16, The Machine [email protected]. SOPACnow.org Performs Pink Floyd Acoustic. (973) 313-2787 • May 17, Bruce Cockburn, Facing Everyday Racism folk-rock guitar, world music. Learn about the uncon- • May 1, Gary Puckett & • May 29, Regina Belle, scious ways racism creeps into The Union Gap. R&B, soul, pop. daily exchanges. The south • May 2, Judy Collins. • May 30, SOPAC gala, a Orange Maplewood Commu- “And ” and, celebration of arts and educa- nity Coalition on Race will of course, the title . tion, featuring Tony Award-win- host its “2015 Conversation on Performances will be at ning actor and vocalist Brian Race: Facing Everyday Racism,” The Baird Theatre, 5 Mead Stokes Mitchell. Tickets start on Wednesday, May 13, at 7:30 Street, on three weekends: at $250. p.m. at Congregation Beth El, May 29 to 31, June 5 to 7 and • May 31, singer-song- 222 Irvington Avenue. June 12 to 14. Showtimes and writer Josh Ritter. American studies Profes- ticket information are avail- • May 3, The Jungle Book, • June 7, Mike Griot & sor Michael Jeffries, author able at www.interactproduc- family musical theater. Friends, blues. of “Paint the White House tions.org. • May 7, Leo Kottke, folk, • June 25, The Bacon Black: and the acoustic guitar. Brothers, rock. Meaning of Race in America,” Four Weeks of Summer will lead the discussion. Jef- Classes for Kids fries is a graduate of Columbia The South Orange Maple- High School, now teaching at wood Adult School will Wellesley College. offer more than 100 summer For more information, visit classes for kids (five periods www.twotowns.org. a day) in creative arts, music, science and sports. Classes 2nd Annual Cultural run from June 29 to July 24 at Heritage Festival South Orange Middle School. Learn more about groups Specialty classes include that make up our diverse musical theater camp, summer

The South Orange Gaslight, May/June 2015 3. Public Works Services SUSTAINABLE SERVICES, South Orange Department of Public Works 300 Walton Avenue • (973) 378-7741 • www.southorange.org/dpw.asp

Spring Clean-Up, Saturday Branches & Leaves Container Days 2015 May 18 is the last day to put out bagged leaves and bundled branches. DPW Yard, 300 Walton Avenue

> 2015 Dates: May 16, June 20, Electronic Grass Clipping July 25, Aug. 22, Sept. 26 Recycling Pickup > Hours: 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. South Orange Disposal will pick up grass (no arrivals after 1:30 p.m.) Villagers can drop off used electronic clippings for a fee from May 1 to Oct. items in South Orange or Maplewood. 31. Details at (973) 762-3880, or visit Special disposal containers are provid- Proof of residency is required. www.southorange.com. ed on site. To enter, bring two proofs of residency. Saturday Drop-Off Branch Pick-Up 8 a.m. to noon Commercial and industrial companies Appointments are excluded. Vehicles with commercial • May 2, Maplewood Appointments are available June 1 through plates or logos are not permitted. • June 6, South Orange Sept. 1. Call to schedule at (973) 378-7741, • July 11, Maplewood x221. Accepted • Sept. 12, South Orange Furniture, mattresses, appliances, • Oct. 3, Maplewood Paper Shredding branches under 4 inches in diameter, • Dec. 19, South Orange toys, small household items, tools, June 13, Oct. 10, 8 a.m. to noon strollers, playpens. Drop-Off Locations Two Saturday paper shredding days will be • South Orange Recycling Depot, 300 held at the Public Works Yard. The shred- Metal items and appliances are allowed Walton Avenue, 973-378-7741. ding vendor will provide a “certificate of on container days (see preferred metal • Maplewood Public Works Depart- destruction” to verify that all material was disposal times below). Be sure to sep- ment, 359 Boyden Avenue, 973-762- shredded beyond recognition. arate metals from all other items, and 1175. remove doors from refrigerators and freezers. Ask staff on duty where metal Accepted Shredded Wood, items should be placed. Computer monitors, CPUs, keyboards, Hummus Delivery printers, mainframes, fax machines, A $50 delivery fee applies for either item. Preferred times for metal and appliance scanners, telecommunications equip- For information, call (973) 378-7741, x221. disposal are Tuesdays and Thursdays, ment, speakers, televisions, VCRs, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., or Saturdays, 8 a.m. stereos, DVD players, toasters, irons and old cell phones. to noon. When your sewer

Not Accepted Please Note backs up Paint cans (empty or not), propane • Commercial and large-quantity bottles, hazardous chemicals or their electronics users cannot participate. If you experience a sewer backup containers, construction materials • DPW does not schedule electronics in your home, you may not need a (such as tiles, plaster, sheetrock, pickups. plumber. During regular business paneling, wood with nails), roof shin- hours, call the South Orange Public gles, grass clippings, household food Alternatives to Saturday Drop-Off Works Department at (973) 378-7741. items, car/truck parts, batteries of any If circumstances prevent your drop-off On weekends or after business hours, size, stumps, root sections, branches on a normal electronic recycling day, call the police non-emergency number, measuring more than four inches in you may drop off the Thursday before (973) 763-3000. diameter, railroad ties, pressure-treated in South Orange. Call first at (973) or painted wood, doors/windows with 378-7741. In Maplewood, drop off the Sewer backups are often caused by glass or hardware, or any electronic Friday before, between 2 and 4 p.m. misuse of the sewer system. Don’t flush hardware. Call (973) 762-1175. disposable diapers, sanitary napkins, tampons or paper towels. And don’t DPW staff reserves the right to prohibit discard coffee grinds or grease down items as necessary. No Styrofoam Material the sink. can be brought to the DPW recycling facility.

4. The South Orange Gaslight, May/June 2015 At The Baird (973) 378-7754 • www.thebaird.org

Summer Recreation (973) 378-7754, x1 • www.thebaird.org Pierro Gallery (973) 378-7754, ext 3 • www.pierrogallery.org n Sign Up for Two Towns Kids Triathlon. The second Gallery Hours: Monday-Thursday 11-4, Sat 1-4 annual triathlon for South Orange and Maplewood children ages 7 to 14 will take place in Maplewood on Saturday, June 20. Gashapon: Art Encapsuled (Now through May 16) Details and registration at https://register.communitypass.net/ Art confined within 2-inch plastic toy capsules is the maplewood. subject of Pierro’s current exhibit, “Gashapon.” The title is the Japanese name for the gumball-like machines that con- n Summer Playground Program. It’s not too late to regis- ter for the seven-week Summer Playground Program for South tain the capsules. More than 200 tiny artworks per artist are Orange residents in grades K through 8. Dates are June 29 to on sale for $5 each. Buy a token and put it in the machine. Aug. 14, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children meet daily in age/grade groups Artists include J. Carpenter, Anne Dushanko Dobek, Peter C. for games, sports, music, dance, art, swimming, special events, Emerick, Lori Field, Karen Guancione and Owen Oertling. field trips, and supervised self-directed play. The exhibit is curated by Asha Ganpat.

n Cool Rocket/Science Camp. In a fun-filled one-week The Facebook Challenge (May 28 to June 27) camp, children ages 6 to 11 explore the science of flight, Even the art world is affected by Facebook. Pierro Gal- construct unique paper airplanes and build their own model lery was inspired by the social network’s recent Five Day rockets for launch. Fee: $170/week ($160 for current ID Art Challenge, in which artists posted three works of art badge-holders). Five one-week camp sessions are offered with each day for five days. The art you saw depended on who the following start dates and hours: your “friends” were. Curator Micha Hamilton has selected • July 20, July 27 or Aug. 10, 1-4 p.m. Facebook-posting artists from the local area for the upcom- • Aug. 17 or Aug. 24, 9 a.m.-noon ing Pierro exhibit. The opening reception will take place n Cougar Baseball Camps. Children ages 7 to 14 focus on Thursday, May 28, from 7 to 9 p.m. baseball fundamentals: throwing, fielding, base-running, hitting, catching, and pitching. Coach Chris Henry offers three sessions: the weeks of June 29, July 6 or July 13. Details and registration online. It’s a door-to-door celebration of the local art community! n Wright Skills Girls Basketball Camp. CHS Varsity Local artists throw open their doors to Coach Jazmine Wright develops the basketball fundamentals of the public on Sunday, June 7 during the girls in grades 3 to 12. Two 4-day camps are offered: the weeks 12th annual grand tour of artists’ studios, art of July 27 or Aug. 3, from 9 a.m. to noon. Register online. exhibitions and outdoor art in South Orange n USSI Sports Camps. The U.S. Sports Institute will and Maplewood. More than 50 artists will offer summer camp programs for South Orange children, includ- participate in the free event. The tour cele- ing weekly tennis camps, half- and full-day multi-sports camps, brates the artists among us and helps make Sports Squirts, soccer camp and beginner golf clinics. For a affordable, local art available to all. Hours complete list of programs and registration information, visit will be 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. To preview participating artists and www.USSportsInstitute.com. plan your tour, visit www.studiotoursoma.org.

Buy/Renew Your ID Badge Funky Fun Art Summer Camp Take advantage of lower fees and avoid long lines by Seven 1-week camp sessions for children in grades 1 to purchasing your 2015 Recreation & Cultural Affairs ID badge 5 begin June 29 at The Baird. Kids can sign up for up for as now. Get discounts on many department-sponsored classes many sessions as desired and enjoy a different theme and art and programs. Apply at The Baird with two proofs of resi- medium each week, from photography to painting to draw- dency. Details online. ing comics. Cost: $195 per week. Instructor Denise Hayden • Thru May 15, $30 per person; maximum family fee, $120. is the owner of Funky Fun Art in South Orange. • As of May 16, $35 per person; maximum family fee, $140.

Lifeguards Needed Preschool at The Baird The recreation department hires seasonal lifeguards at Limited openings remain for the 2015-2016 Baird Preschool, the community pool. Certification is required. Applications a state-licensed program for South Orange and Maplewood chil- and information are available at The Baird. dren ages 2 ½ to 5 (as of Oct. 1, 2015). Details and registration online.

The South Orange Gaslight, May/June 2015 5. Save money, reduce your carbon footprint Library Events (973) 762-0230 • www.sopl.org Homeowners can receive rebates up to $5,000 Photo by Library Director Melissa Kopecky and interest-free financing up to $10,000 for energy Weekly Discussions upgrades to residential properties. Home Performance Thursdays, 1 p.m. with Energy Star is a state-funded program. Apply and • May 7 – “The Truth Be- your contractor does all the paperwork. For informa- hind Ethnic Stereotypes,” with tion, go to www.essexcommunityenergy.org. Rosann Bar, sociology profes-

South Orange Green Team needs members sor at Caldwell University. • May 14 - Filmmaker Seth The Green Team, a group of Village volunteers Kramer discusses his latest devoted to local environmental projects, is looking for film, “The Anthropologist.” members to help get South Orange recertified in the • May 21 - Annual Spring Sustainable Jersey program, and to help identify new Green News Gala, lunch and entertainment sustainable community projects. To inquire, send e-mail by singer Anna Schmitz, 12 • Storytimes continue to [email protected]. noon at The Baird. Registra- through the week of May 11. tion is required. • Superheroes Summer Free Blood Pressure Screenings for Villagers are offered by • June 4 – “World Political Reading opening day is Mon- the South Orange Health Department on the first and third Thursday of every month, in Update” with Doug Simon, day, June 29. two locations: political science professor • First Thursday: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Charles Bierman Home, 110 Vose Ave. emeritus at Drew University. Thank you • Third Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., at The Baird, 5 Mead Street. • June 18 - “From Count- South Orange! Health counsel is provided by a public health nurse. For information, call (973) ess to Rebel: Life of Countess The second annual town- 378-7715, x7710. Markievicz,” with Seton Hall wide mailing last November English professor Elizabeth netted more than $17,000 to Redwine. expand the library’s munic- ipally funded budget. The Recurring Events library and its newly formed, • Library Book Club - May tax-exempt foundation are 18, “Storied Life of A.J. Fikry,” pursuing ways to increase by Gabrielle Zevon. June 22, revenues so that up-to-date “The Space Between Us,” by collections and programs can Thrity Umrigar. continue to serve residents. • Knitting Workshop with Visit the library and find Nan Samons - May 18 and June out what your gifts have 15, at noon. brought. For example: • Creative Writing Work- • “Borrow a SEAT” kits shop – May 6 and 20, June 3 (that’s science, exploration, Semi-Independent living and and 17, at 1 p.m. No experi- art, technology). ence necessary. • New audio and chil- THE Spirit of Community • Wednesdays at the Mov- dren’s materials. ies - May 13, “The Judge”; May • Digital gallery display. 27, “Grand Budapest Hotel”; • Improved access to June 10, “Unbroken”; May 24, upstairs collections. “Imitation Game.” All shows Or come in for a program. at 1 p.m. In March alone, the library hosted 33 programs and Children’s Room partnered with local business- The Charles Bierman Home is a unique • LEGOs (age 5 and up es on additional events. Last semi-independent housing facility featuring: with adult) – 3:45 p.m. Mon- year, 515 free programs were days, May 4, May 18, June 1, offered to adults and children. - Studio apartments with assistance available. June 15. Tax-deductible vote-of- - Warm, social setting with daily on-site recreational activities. • Minecraft (age 7 and up confidence donations are still with adult) – 3:30 p.m. Mon- being accepted. Every dollar - Walking distance to houses of worship, shopping, library and other community services. days, May 11, June 8, June 22. donated to public libraries is - 3 meals daily offered in kosher dining room. • Morning music, 11 a.m., more than doubled in return - Housekeeping and laundry services. Thursdays, May 14, May 28. investment to the community. • Friday Drop-In Craft, all From Library Board Call 973-303-7018 or visit www.DaughtersofIsrael.org ages – May 15 and June 19, President Karen Hartshorn 110 Vose Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079 3:45 p.m. Hilton

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South Orange River Day is an annual community gathering to clean up our section of the Rahway River, celebrate South Orange, and promote environmental education and awareness.

This year’s event will include: • Volunteer River Clean Up • Ecology Walk • Live Music • NJ Watershed Ambassadors • Exhibits • Home Composting Demo • Food • Treasure Hunt • Wild Edibles Walk and Cook-o • And much more

For more information on River Day visit the website at www.soriverday.org or like the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SORiverDay. 7 79 In the past four years festival partici- River Day is brought to you by the South pant/volunteers have removed over Orange Environmental Commission, three tons of garbage from the river which hopes this positive trend will while having fun, enjoying music and continue with another day of community- food, and learning about their watershed. based fun and learning on May 3rd from The section of the river that ows 11 am to 4 pm at the Skate House on the through town is already bouncing back, duck pond o of Mead Street at Meadow- with turtles nesting on the banks, rare brook Lane in South Orange. birds returning, and schools of larger sh thriving. Residents have stopped the The Commission and its volunteers, the application of toxic herbicides and Green Team, are dedicated to improving pesticides in their yards, which run o the safety and quality of life in South into the river, killing sh and wildlife. Orange. Meetings are held on the 3rd They’re reducing the plastic litter thrown Thursday of every month at 7:30 pm. onto the streets, sidewalks, and parking All residents are welcome. lots because they know it will travel to the river via storm drains and continue Contact us at: into the ocean, killing wildlife, fouling [email protected] , and ending up concentrated in the sh they eat.

The South Orange Gaslight, May/June 2015 7. In Township of South Orange Village PRST STD South Orange Village Touch South Orange, NJ 07079 U.S. Postage Paid Center Alliance News Newark, NJ with Village www.SOVillageCenter.org Permit No. 7081 Government (873) 763-6899 *****************ECRWSS**** ECRWSS Local General Info. Downtown After Sundown Postal Customer 07079 (973) 378-7715 returns Emergency, 911 More than 80 free concerts at Clerk’s Office, x1 Administrator, x2 Sloan Street and Spiotta Park are Village Web Site: www.southorange.org Construction, x3 scheduled on Friday and Satur- Tax Collector, x4 day evenings this summer in the Assessor, x5 Downtown After Sundown Series. Finance, x6 The fun begins May 22. Check Engineer, x7 New Village Businesses Alternate sought for Parking Auth., out the online schedule. x2037 Historic Commission n Mara’s Café and Bakery, Health Officer Farmers Mkt opens in June x7710 9 South Orange Avenue (the Gate- The South Orange Historic Animal Control The South Orange Farmers way), offers desserts made fresh on Preservation Commission needs x7711 Market returns June 3 and con- the premises, roasted and flavored an alternate commissioner to help Fire Dept. tinues every Wednesday through coffees, breakfast items, sandwiches carry out the responsibilities of the 762-3200 October. New vendors will join Library and salads, and dinner items. Eat in commission, which includes seven 762-0230 long-time favorites like Stony Hill or take out. Details at www.maras members and two alternates. Police Dept. and Alstede Farms. The market is cafe.com. To apply, fill out the volunteer 763-3000 located in the parking lot adja- application found on the Village Public Works cent to Sloan Street. Hours are 2 378-7741 website, www.southorange.com. Recreation & to 7 p.m. Navigate to Easy Access, Community, Cultural Affairs then Volunteering. E-mail your com- 378-7754 Local groups can post events pleted form to ccameron@southor- Rescue Squad on SOVCA calendar 762-3410 ange.org. For information, call (973) Recycling Info. & SOVCA has expanded the n The Table Restaurant & 378-7715, x7719. Street Dept. events section of its website to Catering, at 65B South Orange 378-7741 accommodate postings by local Avenue, serves a fusion of Caribbean Water Service Richardson honored community groups. Items must and southern cuisine in a trendy, 266-8869 by State Assembly be special events, not regularly multi-cultural ambiance. Call (973) scheduled meetings. They must 821-5556. Dr. Terry Richardson, Senior be open to the public, nonpolit- Pastor of the First Baptist Church of To submit ical, and free. (If there is a fee, it n Work and Play, 19 Pros- South Orange, was honored by the information for must benefit the local nonprofit.) pect Street, is a new co-working (or New Jersey General Assembly on The South To post, click on the events tab shared) office space with available Feb. 23 during Black History Month. Orange on the left side at the SOVCA on-site babysitting. Adults work up- He received an Assembly resolution Gaslight, website, then click “Submit an stairs while children stay downstairs for “his example of commitment send to Editor Event to be Published” and follow Robin Patric, with caregivers. An event space and prayerful devotions” in behalf the instructions. The new listing rpatric@ accommodates kids’ birthday parties, of congregants and the people of comcast.net, opportunity comes in partnership classes and open play. Adult pro- New Jersey. Richardson, who was or call (908) with the Community Relations gramming (e.g., writing and art) will honored as the March Villager of the 823-9001 Committee of South Orange. begin this summer. (973) 327-4729 Month, has been with the church www.workandplaynj.com. for 18 years.

A COMMUNITY • FAMILY SCHOOL A traditional martial www.tkdnj.com 154 Valley St., South Orange, NJ arts studio 973-781-5888 adults • teens • children

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