Published 9:30pm  CALDWELL, NJ - This weekend, the Grover Cleveland Birthplace Memorial Association will host their 25th Annual July 4 Ice Cream Social. All are welcome at the gathering which will include many family activities and entertainers, along with a patriotic salute to Independence Day. Refreshments including ice cream and popcorn will be offered to guests and the Cloverleaf Tavern will also be offering meals for sale. This year, the Association is hosting a judged Short Bread bake-off which will be awarded wth prizes. The free event will take place Rain or Shine on Saturday, July 4, from 1pm to 3pm at the historic Presidential Birthplace which is located at 207 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell. Ice Cream Social Activities
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ShortBread Bake-Off This year, the Association is hosting a judged Short Bread bake-off which will be awarded wth prizes at 3pm. Adults and children are welcome to try their hand at creating the cookie using only 19th-century ingredients. The rules are as follows:
The flag ceremony will begin at 1pm and will include the reading of the Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson and the flag raising will be performed by the scout honor guard. Caldwell’s Mayor Ann Dassing will give the welcoming remarks. UPDATED WEDNESDAY, July 1  Essex County and West Essex Area Independence Celebrations, listed chronologically.
Published 10:50pm Friday, June 26NEWARK Gates Open: 7:30pm
Saturday, June 27MONTVILLE
Tuesday, June 30NEWARK Gates Open: 7:30pm
VERONA Gates Open: 7pm
Wednesday, July 1BLOOMFIELD Gates Open: 7:30pm
Thursday, July 2CEDAR GROVE Gates Open: 7pm
FAIRFIELD Gates Open: 5:30pm
Saturday, July 4LITTLE FALLS
Gates Open: 7pm
Gates Open: 9am
MONTCLAIR
WEST ESSEX (Caldwells / Essex Fells / Roseland) Gates Open: 7pm
Gates Open: 6:30pm
Published 10:10pm  MONTCLAIR, NJ - This weekend, Mark Sceurman and Mark Moran, publishers of Weird N.J. Magazine, are hosting the first annual StrangeXchange in collaboration with The Aquarian Weekly. The "pop-up flea market" will take place Saturday, June 20, from 11am to 5pm at at the historic Wellmont Theatre, located at 5 Seymour Street, in Montclair. Tickets Tickets will be available at the event and are also available online here.
There will be over 40 vendors selling cool stuff, music, a bar, food trucks and Circus Rejects Entertainment! Weird NJ publishers Mark and Mark will be hanging out, selling and signing weird stuff.
 ROSELAND, NJ - This weekend,
The Roseland Junior Woman’s Club hosts Roseland's Annual Country Fair and Craft Show at the Harrison Fairgrounds. The free event takes place Saturday, June 6, from 11:30am to 5:30pm and offers plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy. Food sellers will join over 35 craft and new merchandise vendors while live music and children's games and inflatables will be available all day. The Fairgrounds are located at the intersection of Roseland Avenue and Harrison Avenue, Roseland.
Published 8:10pm  WEST ORANGE, NJ - This weekend, the township of West Orange will celebrate Thomas Edison Day with their Annual Street Fair. The free event takes place Saturday, June 6, from 11am to 9pm. All are welcome at the celebration which is located on Main Street and Lakeside Avenue, West Orange. West Orange Street Fair Events
Throughout the day, the street fair will offer many activities and live entertainment including:
Published 7:10pm  VERONA, NJ - This weekend, the Township of Verona, along with Verona's Green Team "Sustainable Verona," will be hosting a Green Fair. The public is invited to enjoy the free event located outdoors at the Verona Civic Center. The Fair is aimed towards raising awareness about environmental issues, innovative sustainability ideas and showcasing the steps people and communities can take to sustain their quality of life over the long term. The event will feature live music, food and craft vendors, exhibitions from green businesses and family activities. The Fair takes place Saturday, May 30, from 11am to 3pm at the Center, located at 600 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona. Entertainment and Family Activities
Donations Accepted
Health Exhibits, Activities, and Vendors
Environmental Vendors and Demonstrations
Local Organizations and Township Departments
The township of Verona is a Bronze Level Sustainable Jersey certified community; one of only 180 in the state. Certified New Jersey municipalities create environmental programs which aim to help their community improve efficiency, cut waste and stimulate the local economy; steps which propose to sustain their resident's quality of life over the long term. Verona's certification requirements included creating a Green Team made up of:
Published 9:54pm  WEST CALDWELL, NJ - James Caldwell High School invites the public to their annual "Holiday Fair" at the school, located at 265 Westville Avenue, West Caldwell. The fair will offer vendors and crafters along with hourly raffles and a bake sale. The sale will run from 11am to 3pm on Saturday, Dec. 6. "Come to our Holiday Fair where you will find Not-for-profits clubs and organizations, including the Grover Cleveland Park Conservancy and Birthplace, will be on hand to display their items. Many Caldwell Teams and Clubs will offer Chiefs merchandise for sale as well.
Further Information Patty D'Angelo 973 - 228 - 9466
Published 7:10pm  CALDWELL, NJ - Trinity Academy's fourth annual "5K Reindeer Run/Walk and Jingle Jam" will take place next weekend, Saturday, Dec. 6. The run travels through Caldwell, West Caldwell and North Caldwell while the Jingle Jam takes place at the school, located at 235 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell. Race participants must register and pay an entrance fee of $30; there is also a "Santa Shuffle" for ages3 to 7 which is free. All race proceeds benefit Trinity Academy. The combination Run/Walk will take place rain or shine, beginning at 9:30am, and at the same time, the Jingle Jam takes place in the school's gym and continues until 1:30pm. The Jingle Jam will include holiday festivities for the whole family. Donations of new pajamas and books, which will be given to the Pajama Project, will be accepted as well. 5K Reindeer Run/Walk The 5K route is 3.1 miles long and is a sanctioned USATF-NJ NB 500 Point Grand Prix Race. The race starts and ends at Trinity Academy and includes one water stop. Course marshals will monitor key turns and intersections along the course. Hot coffee and bagels will be provided for all runners.
Registration Online
Race Route The route is as follows:
 Essex Fells’ Kelly King commented, “We’re hoping everyone comes out Schedule of Events Friday, Dec. 5
5K Awards
"We’ll have a fun Winter Festival with activities and rides Jingle Jam The Jingle Jam will take place inside the school's gym during and following the race and will include holiday festivities for the whole family:
 Credit: Trinity HSA
Further Information Trinity Academy Reindeer Run Ava Reynolds 917-549-0511 Website Trinity Academy Principal: Mary N. Cassels 235 Bloomfield Avenue Caldwell, New Jersey 07006 973-226-3386 Website Facebook Page Trinity Academy is a highly regarded Pre-K through Grade 8 school, located in Caldwell. The school's primary mission is to provide students with a challenging academic environment in the Catholic tradition. The academy offers small class sizes, a full-day Kindergarten program, and a nurturing environment that allows every child to thrive. Students achieve honors, scholarships and acceptances to prestigious high schools, and consistently score above the national average on the annual standardized Terra Nova tests. |
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