Published 7:35pm  NORTH CALDWELL, NJ - Notre Dame will present The Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea this weekend in their church located at 359 Central Avenue, North Caldwell. The annual concert features internationally renowned conductor Rev. Alphonse Stephenson and his full symphony orchestra. The performance will run from 7:30pm to 9:30pm on Sunday, Dec. 12.  Rev. Alphonse Stephenson Ordained a Catholic priest for the Diocese of Paterson in 1975, Stephenson formed his first orchestra at the "Actor's Chapel," St. Malachy's, in New York's theater district. His conducting debut was with the Metropolitan Opera and in 1980, the late Broadway director and choreographer Michael Bennett engaged the priest as conductor and music director of his hit, A Chorus Line. Stephenson went on to conduct over three thousand performances of the record-breaking musical. Recently retired as Chaplain, Brigadier General and Director of the Joint Chaplaincy Staff at the National Guard Bureau, Stephenson also served as Air National Guard Assistant to the Air Force Chief of Chaplains at the Pentagon. Tickets Tickets are available during business hours at the parish office and, if still available, will be for sale at the door. General Admission: $35 Further Information
Notre Dame Church Pastor: Rev. Anthony Randazzo 359 Central Ave. North Caldwell NJ 07006 973-226-0979 Website Music Ministry Website
Published 9:00pm  ROSELAND, NJ - The Essex County Environmental Center continues their Afternoon Yoga and Meditation class this week at their center located at 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland. All levels are welcome at the meetings which take place on Tuesdays, from 3:30pm to 4:45pm, throughout December. The class is geared for adults and its focus is on the many benefits of long-held, seated poses. Participants are taught poses which lengthen the tissues that connect, wrap and interweave the muscles that help to increase their range of motion and free up areas of limitation. The class cultivates a meditative state in each pose, as well as a seated meditation at the end of class. Adults are asked to dress comfortably and bring their own mat. Cost Cost is $10 per class Advance registration is required - call 973-228-8776 Schedule Tuesdays at 3:30pm to 4:45pm
Further Information Essex County Environmental Center Office Administrator: Maria Robinson 621 Eagle Rock Avenue Roseland, NJ 973-228-8776 Website Hours:
The Essex County Environmental Center is located in Essex County's West Essex Park and is a facility of the Essex County Park System. West Essex Park is open to the public every day from dawn until dusk.
Published 8:05pm  ROSELAND, NJ - The Essex County Environmental Center is offering a Meditation for Beginners series this week at their center located at 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland. Adults are invited to learn the basics of meditation. The gathering will take place on Mondays, from 6:45pm to 7:45pm for three weeks in December. The class is geared for adults and is designed for those who want to start meditating but don’t know how to begin. Each session will highlight a different meditation technique including visualization, sound, breathing and give various hints and suggestions for establishing a regular practice. It will also include some chair yoga postures. Some of the many benefits of mediation are stress reduction, improved relationships, and increased health. Cost Cost is $9 per class or $23 for the series of three classes Advance registration is required - call 973-228-8776 Schedule Mondays from 6:45pm to 7:45pm
Further Information Essex County Environmental Center Office Administrator: Maria Robinson 621 Eagle Rock Avenue Roseland, NJ 973-228-8776 Website Hours:
Published 4:10pm  ROSELAND, NJ - The Essex County Environmental Center continues its Monday Morning Yoga series this week at the center located at 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland. The classes take place on Mondays, from 9:30am to 10:45am, throughout December. The class is geared for adults and all levels are welcome. Each class begins with a short reading from a classical yogic text. The chosen verse (sutra) will guide the participants throughout the class with each posture, helping to deepen their understanding of yoga. Everyone is welcome to join weekly or for just one class. Dress comfortably and bring your own mat. Cost Cost is $10 per class Advance registration is required - call 973-228-8776 December Schedule Mondays at 9:30am to 10:45am
Further Information Essex County Environmental Center Office Administrator: Maria Robinson 621 Eagle Rock Avenue Roseland, NJ 973-228-8776 Website Hours:
Published 5:44pm  Credit Kristine Schultz Blake, Yuri Galanter, Laura McCarthy, Janna Smith / Carolyne Volpe Curley WEST ORANGE, NJ - The Essex County Holiday Lights Spectacular continues for an eighth year at Turtle Back Zoo as 50 figures are illuminated by 100,000 lights throughout the complex. The free event runs daily, from 5pm to 9pm, beginning Friday, Dec. 12 until Sunday, Jan. 4. Visitors are encouraged to bring donations for local food pantries and assistance groups. New to the Holiday Lights Spectacular this year are themed weekends. Friday through Sunday winter films, music and crafts will be offered. Additionally, several animal exhibits will be open nightly, photographs with Santa will be available until Dec. 23 and refreshments will be available for purchase. Turtle Back Zoo is located at 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange. Over 100,000 lights will illuminate figures of about 50 animal and holiday-themed figures throughout the Zoo and surrounding complex including bears, tigers, elephants and holiday lights designed to look like wooden soldiers, stars and winter scenes. Additionally, several animal exhibits will be open, including:
Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo announced on Friday that 2104 is the second straight year the zoo topped 600,000 in attendance and the fifth time it topped half a million. Photos Credit: Laura McCarthy “We invite the public to make this Essex County holiday tradition
Themed Weekends New to the Holiday Lights Spectacular this year are themed weekends. Popular films, holiday music, crafts and animal presentations will be offered each Friday through Sunday along with ice carving demonstrations on Saturdays. Movies will be shown continuously in the Sea Lion Sound Exhibit beginning at 5pm until closing. The schedule for the weekend activities is as follows: Friday, Dec. 12 to Sunday, Dec. 14
Friday, Dec. 19 to Sunday, Dec. 21
“Our themed weekends will make your visit to the
Donations Requested Visitors to the Holiday Lights Spectacular are encouraged to bring donations for the needy which will be collected at the front entrance of the Zoo. Specifically, non-perishable foods and pet foods, new unwrapped toys, and new and gently used winter coats are being requested. Last year, from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, about 5.5 tons of non-perishable food, 5,984 toys and 1,778 winter coats were collected for the less fortunate. The following foods, hygiene necessities and household supplies are currently in demand at local assistance groups: Food Items
“We are offering free admission The Essex County Holiday Lights Spectacular is sponsored by PSE&G, Covanta Energy, the Zoological Society of New Jersey and the Essex County Parks Foundation. Further Information Turtle Back Zoo Acting Director Brint Spencer 560 Northfield Avenue West Orange, NJ 07052 973-731-5800 Website Hours:
Admission:
Turtle Back Zoo is committed to providing an enriching recreational experience that fosters excellence in wildlife education and wildlife conservation. Formed in 1962 on a 15.5 acre section of the county’s South Mountain Reservation, the Zoo was designed by Tjark Reiss who created the exhibits based on Hans Christian Anderson’s nursery rhyme themes. The zoo opened on June 3, 1963 with a collection of 140 animals of 40 species and by ten years later the zoo’s animal collection had grown to 850 animals of 275 species. Since taking office in 2003, Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo has spearheaded over $70 million in upgrades to the zoo. In September 2006, Turtle Back Zoo was granted accreditation by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association. This distinct honor places Turtle Back Zoo among the elite zoos and aquaria of the United States and means that the zoo adheres to the highest standards for zoos in the country.
Published 12:54pm  ROSELAND, NJ - The Essex County Environmental Center continues their Little Explorers Winter Nature Program this week at their center located at 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland. New children are always welcome at the gatherings which take place on Wednesdays and Fridays. The cost is $7 per child and advanced registration is required. The schedule for each age group is found below. This child-caregiver class is geared towards Toddlers and Preschool Age Children; it uses stories, walks and crafts to develop an awareness and appreciation for science and nature for the child as well as the caregiver. Each week, a different nature or science topic is covered. Cost Cost is $7 per child and, on occasion, additional material fees may apply. Advance registration is required - call 973-228-8776 Schedule Little Explorers Winter Nature Program is offered to children age 2 to age 5. The schedule is divided by age group as follows: Age 2
Further Information Essex County Environmental Center Office Administrator: Maria Robinson 621 Eagle Rock Avenue Roseland, NJ 973-228-8776 Website Hours:
Published 10:14pm  FAIRFIELD, NJ - The Fairfield Home and School Association invites everyone to their annual Holiday Shopping Bazaar this week at Churchill School, located at 233 Fairfield Road, Fairfield. The event will run from 6pm to 9pm on Wednesday, Dec. 10. "Come take pictures with Santa, Further Information
Fairfield Board of Education Mr. William Stepka, Business Administrator 15 Knoll Road Fairfield, NJ 07004 Website
Published 12:33am  WEST CALDWELL, NJ - The West Essex First Aid Squad will be hosting a Blood Drive Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 3pm to 8pm at the squad house. The squad house is located at 642 Bloomfield Avenue, West Caldwell. The blood drive will be administered by The Blood Center of New Jersey and donors will need to supply their social security number on their initial visit or their blood donor ID number. Donors who provide their email address will receive an email in a few days which lists their blood type and cholesterol result. "Very little changes after giving blood," a Blood Center spokesperson commented. New Jersey Requirements to Donate Blood In general, eligible donors must be in good health. There are no upper age limits provided all health requirements are met:
Donors will be deferred from giving blood if:
"There is NO risk of contracting any disease Donation Exclusions Persons are not permitted to donate blood in New Jersey if they meet any of the following:
Guidelines Before Donating Blood
At the Blood Center, blood samples, drawn in separate tubes at the time of donation, undergo a visual screening for clotting or other abnormalities. In addition, each blood donation is subjected to the following tests:
"Our current blood supply is critically low Further Information
West Essex First Aid Squad President: George Carnrick, Jr Captain: David Black 642 Bloomfield Avenue West Caldwell, NJ 07006 973-403-8568 Website
Published 2:40pm  ROSELAND, NJ - The Essex County Environmental Center continues their Bug Club this week at their center located at 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland. The meetings take place one Tuesday a month, from 4pm to 5pm. This month's club meeting will take place on Tuesday Dec. 9 and newcomers are welcome. The Bug Club is geared for children ages 6 to 10. The group is devoted to girls and boys who want to explore the wonders of insects through field walks, games, stories, and crafts. Cost Cost is $7 per child, for each club meeting. Upcoming Meetings and Registration The group has no set membership and meets year-round. Space is limited, however, and advance registration is required. Please call 973-228-8776. The other upcoming dates are from 4pm to 5pm on:
Further Information Essex County Environmental Center Office Administrator: Maria Robinson 621 Eagle Rock Avenue Roseland, NJ 973-228-8776 Website Hours:
Published 11:17pm  CALDWELL, NJ - Saint Aloysius Parish is hosting their annual "Fair Trade Sale and Catholic Book Sale" this weekend in their gymnasium, located at 219 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell. Certified Fair Trade goods come from farmers and workers who are justly compensated and the practice in turn helps farmers in developing countries build sustainable businesses that positively influence their communities. The event runs from 7:30am to 7:30pm, Sunday, Dec. 7. Fair Trade Fair Trade is based on respecting the life and dignity of the human person. It represents an alternative approach to trading that is rooted in a commitment to cherish and uphold the sacredness and dignity of every person. Fair Trade ensures that artisans and farmers and workers in the Fair Trade system are paid fairly, regardless of what might be happening to their counterpart in the conventional economy. Fair Trade companies purchase Fair Trade items as directly as possible from the people who created them to help ensure that they are not exploited by predatory intermediaries. It promotes mutually respectful long-term trading relationships with disadvantaged producers around the world. |
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