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Teen Firehouse The Gaslight driver Register for new re-dedication is published six times yearly for decals community alert set for June 12 the residents & now required program business All Villagers are invited to a community of Heads up, teens and parents! As Looking for a better way to stay rededication of the South Orange South Orange Village. of May 1, all permit or probationary informed on Village public safety Firehouse on Saturday, June 12 license holders under age 21 must issues? Upcoming events? New ordi - starting at 10 a.m. The renovated May/June display a special decal on the front nances? building and three new pieces of 2010 and rear license plate of any vehicle C3 Alerts, the new Village com - equipment will be blessed by they are driving. Available at all munication system, has arrived. It multiple faith organiza - Motor Vehicle Agencies for $4 a pair, replaces the former reverse 911 tions. Also on hand the decals are easily affixed to the emergency notification system. will be Congressman plates and easily removed when the C3’s primary purpose is to issue Bill Pascrell, Senator GDL holder is not behind the wheel. Village-wide emergency alerts and Richard Codey, The new law requires that GDL notifications. In addition, residents Assemblyman John drivers: can opt to receive nonessential McKeon and alerts, such as notices of upcoming Assemblywoman Mila Jasey. • May not be on the road between health clinics and container days, or After the ceremony, residents 11:01 p.m. and 5 a.m. news about cultural events. will be able to tour the facility Inside • May transport only one passenger in Nonemergency notifications can be and check out the fire trucks and the vehicle. (Waived if accompanied by a delivered via email, text message, other major equipment. ■ NJ Monthly parent or guardian or if transporting phone, RSS feed, Facebook or The eight-year $3.2 million gives S.O. top dependents.) All occupants must wear seat Twitter. renovation included a 3,100- shopping credits belts. square-foot addition with new • May not use a cell phone (hand- To register for the free service, ■ New pedestrian held or hands-free), iPod, or other wire - go to to https://my.c3alert.us/ office space, a training room and law now in place less electronic device. (Portable or built-in southorangenj/account/register. a new bay. Firefighters moved ■ GPS systems and iPods connected directly (Note: normal charges will apply for back into the building last sum - ‘Visual Alchemy’ to a vehicle’s sound system are allowed, incoming text messages you choose mer after years of repeatedly creates buzz at Pierro but teens should not adjust them while to receive). ▲ moving equipment from inside to driving.) outside as dictated by construc - ■ ‘Celebrate S.O.’ • Must display a decal on the front If you suspect a tion. returns June 12 and rear license plate. ! The rededication coincides • May not plea bargain any point-car - census scam ... with “Celebrate South Orange,” an ■ SOMEF plans ‘A rying offenses. all-day downtown event spon - Night on the With the 2010 Census survey in Towns’ The penalty for not displaying progress, suspicions may arise about sored by Main Street South the decal is a $100 fine (no penalty some individuals claiming to be Orange. ■ Public Works points). census workers. A legitimate census Among the officials at the insert, page 5 rededication will be representa - For those who obtained the worker will have appropriate ID ■ tives of the New Jersey Historic Montrose Park GDL before May 1, there is no and will not ask for your social home tour, May 15 grandfathering. Any teen with a per - security number, bank or credit card Trust. The South Orange fire mit or provisional license must com - information. station is listed on the National ■ Bike to Work ply as of May 1. If you suspect a scam, you can Register of Historic Places. week, May 15-21 The GDL holder does not have verify a worker’s identify by calling Renovation did not alter the his - to be present to purchase the the Census Bureau’s northern New toric façade, thanks to a $440,000 decals. They may be purchased by a Jersey helpline, (212) 584-3400. grant from NJHT. The grant was parent, sibling or even a driving Information is also available at matched by the Village. ▲ school instructor. ▲ www.census.gov. ▲ 1. NJ Monthly gives S.O. top Gardeners clamor It’s the Law! shopping credits for communal plots Stop for pedestrians Five South Orange businesses — Robyn Ross, It took just 10 days for Village in crosswalks Kitchen a la Mode, Sparkhouse Kids, Sonny’s Bagels gardeners to gobble up every plot Effective April 1, motorists are and Eden Marketplace — are among New Jersey’s very in the South Orange Community required to stop and stay stopped best consumer goods providers, according to New Garden. Forty-nine lucky sowers will for pedestrians in crosswalks. The Jersey Monthly magazine. be there on May 1 with hoes and new state law aims to reduce In April, the magazine surveyed 4,351 people for gardening gloves when the new motor vehicle and pedestrian relat - its “Best of Jersey 2010” feature. One dozen South communal garden opens its gates. ed crashes. Previously, motorists Orange businesses have the stuff that state residents In the first 10 days of March, were required to yield to pedestri - most want to buy and five of them (in blue) are top registrants clamored to pay a $50 ans in the crosswalk. winners in their categories. permit fee to grow ornamental and “We recognize that we cannot The survey covered 68 consumer categories orga - edible plants in a designated area in change everyone’s behavior nized under four headings: food and drink; shopping; the Third Street Playground. The overnight; this will take sustained health and beauty; and recre - garden consists of 49 raised-bed - effort over a long period of time,” ation. Twelve Village busi - plots, each measuring 4 x 12 feet. said Division of Highway Traffic ness placed in 13 cate - The newly formed nonprofit Safety Director Pam Fischer.” gories as shown below. South Orange Community Garden Motorists who violate the law Note: Only one “win - Group runs the project and all gar - could get a $200 fine plus court ner” was chosen in deners are required to use approved costs, and two points on their each category, organic gardening methods . The license. They could also get 15 days while there planting season is May 1 to Oct. 15, of community service and insur - were multiple with operating hours from 8 a.m. to ance surcharges. runners up. 8 p.m., Monday through Sunday. Pedestrians may be fined $54 The garden is supported by gar - plus court costs for not using due dener fees and a donation from the Shopping care when crossing. The law HK Community Fund. No taxpayer requires pedestrians to obey pedes - funds will be required. ▲ BRIDAL BOUTIQUE trian signals and use crosswalks at Runner Up (1 of 7): Designer BREAD signalized intersections. Any pedes - Loft West, 7 Sloan Street Runner Up (1 of 5): Cait & Bike auction trian not crossing at a crosswalk or Abby’s Daily Bread Bakery on May 8 intersection must yield to traffic. CLOTHING 15 Sloan Street Since 2004, an average 150 BOUTIQUE/WOMEN’S The Village will conduct a public pedestrians a year have been killed Winner: Robyn Ross BUTCHER auction of found and unclaimed in traffic-related crashes on New 67 South Orange Avenue Runner Up (1 of 4): Eden bicycles on Saturday, May 8 at 9:30 Jersey roadways, and 30,000 pedes - Gourmet, 1 Sloan Street JEWELRY a.m. at police headquarters, 201 trians have been injured. South Orange Avenue. Interested For more information, go to Runner Up (1 of 6): Robyn Ross DELI SANDWICH/ITALIAN ▲ 67 South Orange Avenue Runner Up (1 of 3): Town Hall buyers can preview the bicycles www.njsaferoads.com. Deli, 60 Valley Street starting at 9 a.m. ▲ KITCHENWARE Paws for a Cause! Winner: Kitchen a la Mode FRENCH FRIES 19 South Orange Avenue Runner Up (1 of 4): Stoney’s Support your local 10 Sloan Street animal lovers PET STORE Commuter parking Runner Up (1 of 3): Pro Pets GOURMET SHOP Paws For A Cause, an outdoor 154 Valley Street Winner: Eden Marketplace available event to support the all-volunteer 1 South Orange Avenue nonprofit Jersey Animal Coalition, TOY STORE Resident commuter parking will be held in Maplewood Winner: Sparkhouse Kids Health and Beauty spaces are available immediately on 15 Scotland Road a first-come first-served basis Memorial Park on Sunday, May 2, EXERCISE STUDIO through the South Orange Parking from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. In celebra - Food and Drink Runner Up (1 of 3): South Authority. The spaces are in two tion of their 20 years of operation, Mountain Yoga locations: Our Lady of Sorrows the coalition offers parades, demon - BAGELS 9 Scotland Road Church on Fourth and Academy strations, pet competitions, live Winner: Sonny’s Bagels streets, and Temple Sharey Tefilo- music and local vendors. For more 123 South Orange Avenue For complete survey results, Israel on Scotland Road. For more information, call go to: http://njmonthly.com/ information, contact the Parking the shelter at articles/best-of-Jersey/best-of- (973) 763-7322. ▲ jersey-10.html Authority office at (973) 378-7715, x2037.

2. The South Orange Gaslight, May/June 2010 (973) 378-7754 • www.thebaird.org AT THE BAIRD

PIERRO GALLERY OF SOUTH ORANGE JAZZ AT THE BAIRD www.pierrogallery.org Yotam Silberstein with John Lee ❥ Visual Alchemy: 8 African- Israeli guitarist Yotam Silberstein is considered American Artists explore the a young lion of jazz and frequently appears with Spirit of Visual Narrative. Artists some of the biggest names in the biz. His 8 p.m. express their visual journey of spirit and performance on Saturday, May 22 will be the creativity while occupying a particular premier release of his newest CD. Silberstein "skin." Guest Curator: Janet Pickett. will share the stage with South Orange’s own John Lee in a casual A panel discussion will be held May café setting with coffee, cake and an opportunity to chat with the 4 at 7 p.m. with stars. Advance tickets $15; $20 at door. Rutgers Distinguished SUMMER ARTS CLASSES Service Rutgers Professor This summer’s cultural arts classes include: Rhythm Sticks for Professor Dr. Clement Price will mod - infant to age four, Silk-Screen Printmaking (high school), Painting Clement Price erate a “Visual Alchemy” (high school), Photography: Nuts and Bolts I and II (high school as moderator. panel discussion. and adults). Panelists will include world renowned artists Emma Amos and Kaaren FURLOUGH DAYS Patterson . An artists’ gallery talk will be The Baird will be closed Friday, May 28 and Friday, June11. held May 16 at 3 p.m. Among the artworks in Visual Alchemy are ❥ First Thursday Art Nite Out Bisa Butler’s, “Our Own - Pierro Gallery opens for extra hours PENNY PRETZEL PLAYHOUSE John Henry,” above, and www.pennypretzelplayhouse.com/2009-2010.html • (973) 378-7754, x3 Barabara Bullock’s on the first Thursday of each month. “Mojo,” below. View the work and discuss it with the Award-winning puppeteer Hobey Ford presents “World docent on May 6 from 7 to 9 pm. Tales” on Saturday, May 22 at 2 p.m., a program for children and parents. Hobey adapts folk tales from a variety of cultures ❥ Pierro Downtown – Stoney’s using his own voice to create characters and sound effects, Restaurant, at 10 Sloan Street, will tell stories and sing. Hobey is the recipient of a UNIMA display small works from Pierro’s Citation of Excellence, puppetry’s highest honor. His intricate archives, part of the ongoing effort to shadow puppetry and original rod puppets, the “Foamies,” extend Pierro’s reach into the business have earned him a place on stages across the world. Tickets community. Seven South Orange artists are $9. Call for reservations. are featured in the exhibit: Lisa Pressman, Nancy Tobin, Susan Napack, DREAMCATCHER REPERATORY THEATER Russell Christian, Sarah Petruziello, www.dreamcatcherrep.org • 973-378-7754, x2228 Stuart Tyson and Greg Leshe. The ■ Meet the Artist new-play readings will be offered May 5 opening reception is on May 13, from 7 to 10 p.m. Meet the and 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Reeves-Reed Arboretum, 165 artists while enjoying Stoney’s fine fare. The exhibition will Hobart Avenue in Summit. Catch “Jose Antigo” by Robert run through June. Cartwright on May 5; “The Neighborhoo d” by Laura Ekstrand on May 19. Hear the plays read by a professional cast, then ❥ Art Encounters at The Baird - A free drop-in arts participate in a discussion with the actors, director and play - workshop for ages 7 to adult will be offered Saturday, May 22 wright. Your feedback fosters the development process. from noon to 3 p.m. Artist Natasha Mell-Taylor will offer a vari - ety of art projects, allowing family members and solo partici - ■ Enrollment in Dreamcatcher’s Summer Theatre pants to interact and explore. Conservatory has begun. Classes in acting technique, improvi - sation, voice and dance will run July 5 to 31, building to a stu - ❥ SOMA Artist’s Studio Tour – Visit the studios and dent created and performed show. Participants ages 10 to 13 exhibition spaces of more than 60 Maplewood and South and 14 to 17 can attend up to four weeks of classes. Sessions Orange artists on Sunday, June 6, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The are held Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The teachers are sixth annual tour is a celebration of the two towns’ vibrant art theater professionals who provide individual attention and community. New this year will be shuttle buses looping both feedback. Costs range from $250 for one week to $800 for towns. Advance tickets are $7, and $10 on tour day. Get ticket four weeks. Limited scholarships are available. The enroll - information and an artist preview at www.studiotoursoma.org. ment deadline is June 1. Call for more information.

The South Orange Gaslight, May/June 2010 3. HAPPENINGS

Let’s talk race rela - May 16 at 4 p.m., at Oheb Shalom dard seats), and $25 (students with tions, on a personal Congregation, 170 Scotland Road in valid ID). What are your kids level South Orange. A pre-show reception Before the show, at 5 p.m., will feature a mix of underground Patricia Bell will host a cocktail event doing this summer? “Some of my best friends are railroad, kosher wine and cheese, at her Montrose Park home. Enjoy _____.” More than 100 classes in and gospel — all presented in a syna - catering by David Ellis Events as well Fill in that blank with a race creative arts, music and sports are gogue to embrace the night’s theme of as Bell’s extensive art collection. category and it may hint at a personal offered to kids in grades 1 to 12 “familiar faces in uncommon For reservations and information, challenge in relationships with people through the Community Summer places.” Donations are $75 for cou - go to www.somef.org, call (973) 378- of other races. The South Orange Program, June 28 to July 23 at ples, $45 for individuals, and children 2055, or e-mail [email protected]. Maplewood Community Coalition on South Orange Middle School. under 12 free (with adult). For tick - Race will explore mixed-race rela - Specialty classes include a ets, call (973) 761-6116, x6. Leave Downtown concerts tions at the annual “Conversations on musical theater camp, TV produc - your name and number to reserve. Race” forum, Wednesday, May 5, at going on now tion, and science workshops such Live music in two downtown as rocket robotics, lasers and 7 p.m. at Columbia High Cafeteria. S.O. Symphony Dramatizations by professional actors locations is being provided on Friday galaxies. will launch small group discussions. performs May 22 and Saturday nights now through July For high school students, film - The event aims “to increase multira - The final 31. Main Street South Orange and making and clay animation are cial competence in our community performance of South Orange Village are providing taught by award-winning filmmak - and clear the way for establishing The South the Downtown After Sundown concert er and CHS teacher Boris strong relationships that cross race,” Orange series from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., at Gavrilovic. said Program Director Audrey Rowe. Symphony’s Spiotta Park and the corner of Sloan The music program provides For details, visit www.twotowns.org or 61st season Street and South Orange Avenue. Grab daily group instruction in percus - call (973) 761-6116, x6. will take place some take-out food and a blanket and sion, guitar, strings, keyboard, Saturday, May enjoy the sweet sounds. woodwinds and brass. Good cooking news 22 at 8 p.m. at All shows will be staged depend - The sports camp offers co-ed South Orange ing on the weather. For information, baseball, fencing, track and field, for childhood obesity Middle School. merchant specials and an artist list - soccer, gymnastics, boys basket - A free healthy cooking seminar, Pianist Sungpil Kim Pianist Sungpil ing, visit www.MainStreetSouth ball, and boys and girls lacrosse. “Childhood Obesity,” will be present - Kim, the 2009 Keyboard Artist Orange.org Morning sports camps run in four ed by the South Orange Department Competition winner, will perform one-week sessions. of Health and Giorgio’s Ristorante on Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1. The It’s coming! Campers may choose individ - Monday, May 10, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Symphony, under Director Robert Celebrate South ual classes or full-day enrollment. Giorgio’s, 52 Vose Avenue. Space is Helmacy, will also perform Orange Before- and after-care is available. limited and early registration is rec - Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5. On Saturday, June 12, Main Street For details, call (973) 378-7620 ommended. Call the Department of Admission is free. South Orange will host the fourth or visit www.somadultschool.org. Health at (973) 378-7715 x7710. annual “Celebrate South Orange,” a SOMEF plans “A festival of all that’s great about our Two Towns VIPs Night on the Towns” community. Highlights will include: On Stage at SOPAC in basketball contest “A Night on the Towns,” a salute • Homegrown talent: music, SOPACnow.org • (973) 275-1114 Call it the Battle of the Boards. to the performing arts at Columbia dance and special performances on • May 1, 8 p.m.; May 2, 3 p.m. – The Village Trustees and the Maple- High School, will be held Sunday, May the main stage. Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company, wood Township Committee will face 23, to celebrate the 20th anniversary • A Sloppy Joe eating contest. $35/$25 on Saturday, $20 on Sunday. off in the first-ever basketball free- of the South Orange-Maplewood • An auction of Celebrate South • May 16, 3 p.m. – Julliard @ throw contest on May 14. Cheer for Education Foundation. The event Orange poster art, to benefit down - SOPAC, classical cello and piano, your reps, then gather at YouthNet launches a fundraising campaign to town beautification. $15/$12/$10. coffee house for good food and restore the CHS auditorium. • MSSO’s signature Community • June 3 – WBGO Radio and Jazz music by Columbia High musicians. A musical revue, “Gotta Sing, Supper, a feast prepared by down - House Kids host the third annual All proceeds will benefit YouthNet, a Gotta Dance, Gotta Give,” begins at town restaurants. High School Band Super Masterclass. nonprofit serving the local teen com - 7:30 p.m. at CHS. Christine Ebersole, • Shop owners will run special Details at www.jazzhousekids.org. munity. The event runs from 6:30 to Andre Braugher, Suzzane Douglass promotions and local artists will show Register before May 19. 10:30 p.m. at The Baird. Admission is and Lydia Johnson Dance headline a jewelry and crafts. • June 4, 8 p.m. – An evening $3 for students, $7 for adults. For cast of local performers. Sharing the • The Kids Zone will offer a with Loudon Wainwright III, Grammy- information, e-mail youthnet2009@ stage will be talent from Columbia’s bounce house, games, arts and crafts, winning songwriter and storyteller, yahoo.com. past, present and future. Bethany and prizes. $35/$28. Pettigrew and Tricia Benn are direct - For more information, check out • June 12, 8 p.m. – Lydia Community Coalition ing the show. www.CelebrateSouthOrange.org. Johnson Dance, 10th anniversary per - holds theater benefit Tickets for the revue and a post- formance, $35/$25. The 2009 Fringe Festival winning show dessert reception sponsored by • June 27, 7 p.m. – An evening docu-drama, “Singin Wid A Sword in the CHS Music Parents’ Association, with Marc Broussard, Louisiana soul Ma Han,” will be shown Sunday, are $75 (preferred seats), $50 (stan - troubadour, $48/$38.

4. The South Orange Gaslight, May/June 2010 South Orange Department of

Public Works Services ESSEX COUNTY 300 Walton Avenue • (973) 378-7741 DISPOSAL PROGRAMS Fleet Maintenance Garage 99 West Bradford Avenue, Cedar Grove Recycling Center Hours Electronic Recycling (973) 226-8500, x222 Open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m. to Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon • May 15, Maplewood 4 p.m.; Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Electronics Disposal Day Closed Mondays, Wednesdays, and • June 19, South Orange Saturday, May 15 • 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Fridays. • July 24, Maplewood • Sept. 4, South Orange Permitted - Computer CPUs and mon - • Oct. 16, Maplewood itors, printers, keyboards, mainframes, Saturday Container Days • Dec. 4, South Orange fax machines, scanners, telecommuni - May 22, June 26, July 24, Drop off at the Public Works Yard in cations equipment, speakers, TVs, Aug. 21 and Sept. 25 South Orange or the Maplewood VCRs, stereos, DVD players, toasters, DPW Yard, 300 Walton Avenue Recycling Center as indicated below. toaster ovens, irons, cell phones and 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Proof of residency is required. (no arrivals after 1:30 p.m.) fluorescent light bulbs. Thursday/Friday Alternative Disposal containers are provided on If circumstances prevent your drop- site. To enter, two proofs of residency are off on a Saturday, you may drop off the Household Hazardous Waste Day required. Not open to commercial or Thursday before in South Orange. Call Saturday, May 1 • 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. industrial companies. first, (973) 378-7741. In Maplewood, Free to all Essex County residents with Permitted : furniture, mattresses, early drop off is on Friday from 2 to 4 proof of residency. Not open to com - appliances, branches under 4 inches in p.m. mercial or industrial companies. Watch diameter, toys, small household items, for flyers and news articles from the tools, strollers, playpens, metal items. Drop-Off Locations county. Not Permitted : Paint cans (empty or • South Orange Recycling Depot, not), propane bottles, hazardous chemi - 300 Walton Avenue, 973-378-7741. cals or their containers, construction • Maplewood Public Works materials (such as tiles, plaster, sheetrock, Department, 359 Boyden Avenue, 973- paneling, wood with nails), roof shingles, 762-1175. When your sewer grass clippings, household food items, backs up car/truck parts, batteries of any size, Permitted If you experience a sewer backup stumps, root sections, branches measur - Computer monitors, CPUs, key - in your home, you may not need a ing more than four inches in diameter, boards, printers, mainframes, fax plumber. During regular business railroad ties, pressure-treated or painted machines, scanners, telecommunications hours call the South Orange Public wood, doors/windows with glass or hard - equipment, speakers, televisions, VCRs, Works Department at (973) 378-7741. ware, or any electronic hardware. stereos, DVD players, toasters, irons and On weekends or after business hours, Note: DPW staff reserves the right to old cell phones. call the police non-emergency num - prohibit other items as necessary. Call in ber, (973) 378-7772. advance to ask about a specific item. Prohibited Sewer backups are often caused • Commercial and large-quantity by misuse of the sewer system. Don’t electronics users are not permitted. flush disposable diapers, sanitary nap - • Electronics cannot be picked up kins, tampons or paper towels. And by appointment. don’t discard coffee grinds or grease down the sink.

Spring Clean-Up, Branch Pickup Metal Drop-Off Branches and Leaves Appointments Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m. to May 17 is the last day to put out bagged From June 1 through Sept. 1, residents 4 p.m.; Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon. leaves and bundled branches. may call the DPW office, 973-378-7741, to schedule a branch pickup.

The South Orange Gaslight, May/June 2010 5. Five Montrose Park homes Library Events on May 15 tour (973) 762-0230 • www.sopl.org

Books and bicycles? 19, June 2, 16, and 30 at 1 p.m. No Book and bicycles go together experience necessary. Bring pen, on Saturday, May 15, when the paper and great ideas. Friends of the South Orange Library • Wednesday at the Movies - May hold their annual book sale. From 11 12 and 26, June 9 and 23, at 1 p.m. a.m. to 4 p.m., buy great books at great prices while benefitting the Young Filmmakers Fest library. And! Celebrate “Bike to Work The winning works of high Week” with the South Orange school and college students will be Maplewood Bicycle Coalition (see featured in this collaborative project page 7). The library will partner with of the Thomas A. Edison Media Arts the coalition on four special events: Consortium, New Jersey City • May 15 - Bike to the book sale, University and New Jersey Institute 1 and 3 p.m. Attend a drop-in bike of Technology. Selected films will be Five houses in South Orange’s 152 Charlton workshop. shown June 17 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. leafy Montrose Park will be open Avenue is one of • May 19, 1 p.m. - “It’s All About for public tours on Saturday, May 15 the five houses on the Journey ,” a writing workshop. Children’s Programs for the annual “Montrose in May this year’s • May 20, 7 p.m. – “The Bicycle Montrose in May • Tuesdays - Toddlers (with adult), 11 a.m., Historic House Tour .” Thief ,” 1950 Oscar nominee. Homeowners will open their Historic House stories and craft. Tour. • May 21, 1 p.m. – “Breaking • Chess & Board Games, 3:30 p.m., all ages. doors to showcase the hard work Away ,” 1979 Oscar winner. • Wednesdays - Books & Babies (with and meticulous restorations that Moviegoers may bring a brown adult), 10 a.m. “contribute to the integrity and bag lunch or dinner to the films. • First Thursday, Ms. Marilyn, songs and historic significance of Montrose stories, 10 a.m. Park,” said Jim Ankner, president of Lecture Series • Second Thursday, Dusty & Lucky, banjo the Montrose Park Historic District Thursdays, 1 p.m. music, 10 a.m. • Fridays, Seton Stories, with craft, 10 a.m. Association. All residents are • May 6 – “Good Mother, Bad The district features approxi - • May 7 and June 11, Homeschool Drop-In, asked to be Mother ,” with Caldwell College soci - mately 550 homes built in classic 11 a.m. aware of gas ology professor Rosann Bar. • May 8, Drop-In Crafts, 11 a.m. 19th- and early-20th-century archi - • May 13 - “Stealing Water: Our tectural styles, including Victorian, lamp operations • Summer reading sign-up begins June 16. Biggest Global Problem ,” with Drew Opening day celebration June 21. Activities Colonial Revival, Queen Anne, Tudor in the Village. University anthropology professor 2-7 p.m. Operation Runway 3 p.m. and Shingle. Three glowing Maria Macucci. Evening entertainment 7 p.m. ▲ mantles should The homes will be open to the • May 20 - Spring Symposium, be visible at all public from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain musical entertainment and refresh - or shine. Some homes will provide times and globes ments. musical entertainment. The tour is should be clean • May 27- “Racism in the Movies: Thanks, Teacher! self-guided. Visitors may walk or and clear. If you America and Germany ,” with Seton take complimentary Village jitneys. see a lamp that Hall history professor Larry Greene. This June, give the end-of-the- Ticket sales begin May 1. The isn’t providing • June 10 - “Poetry and Poets In year teacher gift that gives back. For cost is $30 online or at designated a donation of $5 or more, you can maximum illumi - Their Own Words ,” with Seton Hall retail outlets in South Orange and send “Honor Your Teacher and Staff” nation, please English professor John Wargacki. Maplewood. On tour day, the cost tribute cards imprinted with your contact PSE&G. • June 24 – “Recent Court increases to $35. Decisions ,” with Judge Alvin Weiss. child’s personal message to staff All visitors must register at The easiest way members of your choosing. The Mountain Station (corner of Mont- to report is on South Orange-Maplewood Education Adult Programs rose and Vose avenues) to pick up the Village web - Foundation will deliver your cards to • S. O. Book Review Group – May tickets, the tour brochure and map. site, under the designated recipients at the end of 17, 7:30 p.m., “Tenth Gift ,” by Jane Funds raised through Montrose “Easy Access” the school year. Proceeds will sup - Johnson . June 28, 7:30 p.m., “Olive in May contribute to the continued menu on the port grants for teachers’ special class - Kitteridge ,” short stories by Elizabeth beautification and preservation of room projects next year. Order forms main page. Strout. the district. are available at www.somef.org, or • Knitting Workshop with pro - For more information, visit call (973) 378-2055 to receive one fessional knitter Nan Samons. May www.MontroseParkSONJ.org, or by mail. Send the completed form 17, noon to 1 p.m. call (973) 763-1880. ▲ with check to SOMEF, P.O. Box 84, • Writing Our Stories - May 5, Maplewood, NJ, 07040, by June 1. ▲

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Welcome to It’s ‘Bike to Work Week’ - May 15-21 Metro PCS, a cell phone The South Orange/Maple- parking lot. or ride to town for errands. Biz company that ■ wood Bicycle Coalition plans a Sunday, May 16 - Village South Orange Public Library opened in week’s worth of bicycling President Doug Newman and will show the film “The Bicycle buzz mid-April at events for the whole family Maplewood Deputy Mayor Fred Thief.” 136 South from May 15 to 21. Profeta lead a group through ■ Friday, May 21 – Enjoy Orange both towns. two events: the film Avenue. Owner Khaled Atiyat ■ Saturday, May 15, ■ Monday, May 17 - South “Breaking Away” at said offers tele-phones and 10 a.m. to noon – “Tweed Ride.” Orange Trustees ride to a Village South Orange Library calling plans. Meet at the Mountain Station Hall meeting. and the concluding parking lot. Dress in your ■ Tuesday, May 18 - SOMbike party. Did you know? favorite tweed jacket, vest, Maplewood Town Committee For more Main Street South Orange is pants or hat for a ride that members ride to Town Hall. information, go to one of the longest-operating takes in the annual Montrose ■Wednesday, May 19 - www.sombike.com, Main Street organizations Historic House Tour, happening Commuters in both towns ride or call (973) 327- in New Jersey. Started in the same day. to train stations. Prizes will be 4849. 1991, it aims to improve ■ Saturday, May 15, given to bike commuters. the economy, appear - 1-3 p.m. – “Bike Clinic.” Bike Additional bike parking will be ance and image of pro Tom Reingold will prepare provided at each station. the central business bikes for summer riding. At ■ Thursday, May 20 – Ride district. South Orange Public Library your bike to the office or train,

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In Sports & Village Web Site: www.southorange.org Touch E-mail for Village Administrator: [email protected] with Recreation Village Government a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday to Sunday. Two (973) 378-7754 • www.thebaird.org proofs of residency are required. General Info. AT THE BAIRD New or updated badges are $30 per (973) 378-7715 SUMMER SPORTS • Ages 7-14 – Full-day camp, from Emergency, 911 person, maximum $120 per family. Clerk’s Office, x1 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Many sports and Details online. Middle School Basketball Administrator, x2 daily challenges. Construction, x3 Monday middle school games Pool Day, June 25 Tax Collector, x4 begin May 3, from 7 to 9 p.m., on Beginner Golf Never been to the community Assessor, x5 the outdoor courts. For South The U.S. Sports Institute will pool? All Villagers are invited to visit Finance, x6 Orange and Maplewood middle hold beginner golf clinics for boys the pool on Friday, June 25 to “test Engineer, x7 school students only, with adult and girls, Aug. 23 to 27. Ages 5 to 7, the waters.” A Recreation ID is not Parking Auth., x8 supervision. Student identification from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Ages 8 to 11, 6 required, but proof of South Orange Health Officer (such as a report card) is required. to 7:30 p.m. Details and registration x7710 residency IS required. Adults must Animal Control at www.USSportsInstitute.com accompany children. Adult Basketball x7711 Fire Dept. Pick-up games start May 6, from Soccer, Grades 3-8 July 4th Events 378-7751 6 to 9 p.m., on the outdoor courts, The South Mountain Soccer Fourth of July fun and festivities Library for South Orange and Maplewood program is for South Orange and will take place at the community 762-0230 adults age 30 and older. Resident ID Maplewood children in grades 3 pool. Details available in June at the Police Dept. required. through 8, all skill levels. The 10-week pool and The Baird. 378-7775 session includes professional training Public Works Cougar Baseball Camps one day a week and a game each Preschool At The Baird 378-7741 Recreation & Cougar Baseball Camp directed weekend. No tryouts. Fee: $175. Limited openings remain for the Cultural Affairs by coaches Larry Busichio and Chris Registration starts June 1. 2010-2011 Baird Preschool, a state 378-7754 Henry will be offered in two 5-day licensed program for South Orange Rescue Squad sessions, the weeks of July 12 and Adult Soccer and Maplewood children ages 2 ½ to 762-3410 July 19. Children ages 7 to 14 will South Orange and Maplewood 5 (as of Oct. 1, 2010). Details and Recycling Info. & focus on baseball fundamentals: adults meet for informal soccer registration online. Street Dept. throwing, fielding, base-running, hit - games at New Waterlands Park on 378-7741 ting, catching, and pitching. Details Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Rule modifica - Playground Program Water Service and registration online. Fee: tions accommodate a range of fit - 266-8869 Limited openings are available in $290/week. ness, age and skill. Maintain condi - the Summer Playground Program, tioning, improve skills and have fun. grades K-8, South Orange residents To submit Multi-Sports Camps Fee: $35. Registration starts June 1. only. Dates for the half-day, seven- information for The U.S. Sports Institute multi- week camp are June 28 to Aug. 13. The South sports camp will be in Meadowland Children meet daily in age/grade Orange Park June 21 to 25 and Aug. 16 to SPECIAL RECREATION groups, enjoying games, sports, Gaslight, send 20. Details and registration informa - to Editor Robin PROGRAMS music, dance, art, swimming, special Patric, rpatric@ tion at www.USSportsInstitute.com. events and field trips, plus self-direct - comcast.net, Camps are offered for three age Renew Your Recreation ID ed play under counselor supervision. or call (908) groups: Badge Now! 823-9001 • Sport Squirts Camp, ages 3 to The pool opens Saturday, June Summer Helpers Needed 5, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Covers soccer, 19. Avoid the long lines and purchase The Department of Recreation t-ball, basketball, lacrosse and hockey. your 2010 South Orange Recreation and Cultural Affairs hires seasonal • Ages 5-7 - Half-day camp, from Department ID badge now. Badges staff to work in the office, at the 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. More than 10 sports are issued at The Baird from 9 a.m. to pool and as summer camp coun - in one week. 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and 9 selors. Applications at The Baird.

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