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by Carolyne Volpe Curley / Carolyne@WestEssexNOW.com Published 6:10pm  WEST ESSEX, NJ - All are invited to the many local Christmas Tree and Menorah lightings throughout the West Essex area. Listed below are many ways to ring in the holidays, join in the games, drink hot chocolates and sing some carols. CALDWELL
Saturday, Dec. 5 4:30pm - Christmas Tree - On the Green 5pm - Caldwell Fire Department Tricky Tray - 30 Roseland Ave ESSEX FELLS Thursday, Dec. 24 6pm - Christmas Tree - 307 Runnymede Road FAIRFIELD Friday, Dec. 4 5:30pm - Christmas Tree - Inside Town Hall ROSELAND Friday, Dec. 4 6:1pm - Christmas Tree - 140 Eagle Rock Avenue Sunday, Dec. 6 6:15pm Menorah - 140 Eagle Rock Avenue VERONA Saturday, Dec. 5 12pm to 5pm - Verona Fair in the Square - 600 Bloomfield Avenue WEST CALDWELL Sunday, Dec. 6 4:30pm - Christmas Tree - Crane Park Wednesday, Dec. 9 4:10pm - Menorah - West Caldwell Civic Center by Carolyne Volpe Curley / Carolyne@WestEssexNOW.com Published 11:32am  Click through on each address to open to Google Maps; add your location to get directions. CALDWELL
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Published 6:10pm  ESSEX FELLS, NJ - This weekend, the public is invited to a presentation by The Garden Club of Essex Fells called "Caring for our Trees." The free event takes place Saturday, Feb. 28, at 11am and features arborist Stacie Phelps, an ISA Certified representative from SavATree. Phelps is expected to speak on her knowledge of trees and provide tips and advice about plant and tree care. Refreshments will be served afterwards and children are welcome. The lecture will be held in the Essex Fells School Auditorium, located at 102 Hawthorne Road, Essex Fells. The entrance to the auditorium is off of Forest Way.
Published 11:55am  Friends and family join in Running 4 Answers in support of Bill Buckley who has early-onset Alzheimer's. Buckley is in the center, wearing a black jacket, and is to the left of Carolyn Mastrangelo wearing the white shirt. Barbara Geiger is in the front, bottom right, wearing a white hat. Credits: Carolyn Mastrangelo ROSELAND / ESSEX FELLS, NJ - The 6th Annual Running 4 Answers 5K Race and 2-mile Fun Run / Fitness Walk will take place the last Saturday in April and registration is now open for participants. Both runners and walkers are needed for the event which begins at 8:30am on Saturday, April 25 and all money raised will benefit the “Cure Alzheimer’s Fund.” Started by two Roseland women, Carolyn Mastrangelo and Barbara Geiger, the USATF-NJ sanctioned and certified race and 2-mile fun run/fitness walk provides participants with 500 Grand Prix points and is chip-timed. It will take place rain or shine beginning at the Roseland Municipal Building located at 19 Harrison Avenue Roseland. Personal trainer and race co-director Mastrangelo first conceived of the competition in 2009 because she could not find any other race benefiting Alzheimer’s disease. “Having lost my mother-in-law to breast cancer, I knew there were Registration Registration is available online here and individuals may also register in person on Saturday, April 25. Fees are as follows: $30 ~ 5K Race Participant $27 ~ 5K Race Participant (USATF member) $25 ~ 2-mile Fun Run / Fitness Walk Participant $22 ~ 2-mile Fun Run / Fitness Walk Participant (age 12 to 17) Participants will receive water along with bagels and fruit after the race. Everyone is welcome and strollers are permitted on the Fun Run / Fitness Walk. Race Schedule
"So much of what I could say, share or explain is sad,"  Barbara Geiger and Carolyn Mastrangelo Credit: Carolyn Mastrangelo According to the race founders, all proceeds benefit the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund; last year the local race raised $40,000 and over the past five years it has raised a total of $175,000. The mission of the fund is to put all dollars raised towards research and so far that research has identified more than 70 genes linked to the disease. Anyone interested in donating to the fund may do so online here. According to its website, one hundred percent of all funds raised for the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund go directly towards researching a cure for Alzheimers. So far the group has donated over $15 million to research in twenty-four different institutions across the country and all research studies done are shared among the participating medical research institutions. Monetary Prizes for both males and females will be offered as follows:
Medals for First through Third Place, both males and females, will be offered as follows in the following age groups:
 5K Race Route Course Routes Racers and walkers will be passing through “the beautiful tree-lined, rolling hill streets of historic Essex Fells, NJ,” detailed Geiger. Parking is available at the Roseland Municipal Building, as well as the Calvary Evangelical Free Church on Fells Road and the Roseland Free Public Library.  2-Mile Fun Run / Fitness Walk Route Those who choose to take a more leisurely and shorter route are encouraged to participate in the two mile long Fun Run / Fitness Walk. Mastrangelo’s mother started showing signs of the disease by age fifty-five. “She was a wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend… Sponsorship Opportunities Running 4 Answers is actively seeking Sponsors. View their 2014 Corporate Sponsorship Flyer to learn more about the benefits of becoming a Corporate Sponsor. Donations To place a donation online click here. At the opening of the 2011 race Mastrangelo commented, Further Information Running 4 Answers PO Box 803 Roseland, NJ 07068 Carolyn Mastrangelo ~ 973-896-9263 Barbara Geiger ~ 973-477-4774 Website Fcaebook Running 4 Answers is a registered 501c3 not for profit organization
Published 10:14pm  WEST ESSEX, NJ - Area towns throughout West Essex are getting ready to ring in the holidays. All are invited to the many local Christmas Tree and Menorah lightings, and are welcome to join in the games, carols and hot chocolates which are sure to keep everyone warm this chilly December. SCHEDULECALDWELL
Wednesday, Dec. 3
Santa is scheduled to arrive at the Caldwell Fire Department at 4:30pm, parade throughout the neighborhoods and end up at 5pm on the Caldwell Green just in time for the Tree Lighting Ceremony. Following the tree lighting, everyone is invited to gather inside the Caldwell Fire House where refreshments will be served, music will be provided by DJ Joe Garamella and there will be a Holiday Auction with many prizes. The auction will be held to benefit the Caldwell Volunteer Fire Dept. Children’s Education Fund. Sunday, Dec. 21 10:30am and on Beginning at 10:30am, the Caldwell Fire Department will drive through every street in town with Santa on board handing out candy canes. They will also be collecting non-perishable items for the Caldwell Food Bank. ESSEX FELLS
FAIRFIELD
Sunday, Dec. 21 10am From 10am until about 5:30pm, the Fairfield Fire Department will be driving Santa around for a happy ride through all of the streets in Fairfield. NORTH CALDWELL
The North Caldwell Fire Department will make sure Santa makes a grand entrance on one of their trucks while also giving out candy canes. The North Caldwell Boy Scouts will serve hot chocolate and cider and live music will be provided from DJ Legendery. For a special treat this year, the Dapper Dans of Harmony barber Shop Quartet will entertain the guests with a salute to the troops. In addition, the North Caldwell Girl Scouts will be accepting new, unwrapped, toys for their annual toy drive. Gifts are needed for boys and girls ages 8-15 years old. Saturday, Dec. 20 12pm Throughout the day, the North Caldwell Fire Department will give Santa a tour of the borough while greeting the children who come out to wave. The department asks that anyone who has a child with special needs please call 973-228-6437. ROSELAND
The evening begins at 6:15pm with a performance from the Roseland Methodist Church Bell Choir. The bells will be followed with Christmas music until the 7pm tree lighting and the arrival of Santa Claus. Following the lighting, the borough hosts a reception with Santa which includes music and dance and refreshments. Tuesday, Dec. 16 6:15pm Borough Common 140 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland On the first night of Chanukah, the mayor and council take part in a celebration for the Festival of Lights. Starting at 6:15pm, Rabbi Kasowitz will begin by blessing the Menorah, followed by the lighting at 6:30pm. Singing, dancing and a reception with refreshments will then take place inside the Borough Hall. Sunday, Dec. 21 3:30pm to 9pm Santa will be riding through the streets of Roseland on a Roseland Fire Engine, accompanied by a festive holiday truck, music, and lots of elves in turnout gear. Weather permitting, the parade will start on Laurel Avenue at 3:30pm and continue through the town, visiting every street. The parade completes on Passaic Avenue at approximately 9pm. Listen for the sirens and come out and wave! VERONA
Sunday, Dec. 14 10:30am and on The Verona Fire Department will make their way through all of the township streets with Santa on board; be sure to listen for the sirens to know when he's close by. WEST CALDWELL
Published 10:57pm  ESSEX FELLS, NJ - The Calvary Evangelical Free Church is sponsoring a "Fall Fun Night!" Saturday, Sept. 27, to benefit the Roseland and West Essex First Aid Squads. The free outdoor event will take place from 7pm to 9pm and will feature an evening of live music, a delicious Pie Bar, fresh donuts and cider, and a Corn Hole Tournament for adults and kids. The church is located at 450 Fells Road, Essex Fells. Donations Admission is free, but all donations received will be used to benefit the first aid squads. Everyone is welcome to attend. "Come out for a great evening of fun and music,  Credit: Full Citi Live Entertainment Full Citi, well known around the area for their appearances at Rockin' Joe's, Calandra's and Just Jakes, will be on hand to provide their country, rock and soul numbers for the crowd. Further Information
Calvary Church Associate Pastor Paul Voltmer 450 Fells Rd Essex Fells, NJ 07021 973 - 226 - 5272 Email: paul@welcome2calvary.com Website
Published 10:35am  ESSEX COUNTY, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. invites the public to enjoy the 2014 Essex County Free Summer Music Concert Series. The upcoming events include performances by Tony Scally and Jazzmataz, Five-O Trio, and Jersey Sound and Almost Queen. Admission to the concerts is free. “Our Free Concert Series offers a diverse lineup of performers Tuesday, July 297pm Essex County Watsessing Park Bloomfield Avenue and Conger Street, Bloomfield
 Essex County Watsessing Park Credit: Google Maps Thursday, July 31
 Essex County Grover Cleveland Park Credit: Google Maps Friday, August 1
 Essex County Brookdale Park Credit: Google Maps Tuesday, August 57pm Essex County Ivy Hill Park Mt. Vernon Place, Newark
 Essex County Ivy Hill Park Credit: Google Maps Wednesday, August 6
 Essex County Weequahic Park Credit: Google Maps Friday, August 8
 Essex County Brookdale Park Credit: Google Maps Saturday, August 9
 Essex County Monte Irvin Orange Park Credit: Google Maps 4pm to 9pm Essex County Ivy Hill Park Mt. Vernon Place, Newark
 Essex County Ivy Hill Park Credit: Google Maps The Summer Music Concert Series is being sponsored by Rose Squared Productions, The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, Filippo Berio Olive Oil, TD Bank and the Branch Brook Park Alliance. The series is also made possible, in part, by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State.
Concerts are held at accessible sites. Persons who require special accommodations or assistance are asked to call at least two weeks prior to the concert to alert staff as to their needs. Further Information Essex County County Executive: Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. 465 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Newark, NJ 07102 973-621-4400 Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs 973‑239-2485 Website The Essex County Park System was created in 1895 and is the first county park system established in the United States. The Park System consists of more than 6,000 acres and has 22 parks, five reservations, an environmental center, a zoo, ice skating rink, roller skating rink, three public golf courses, golf driving range, two miniature golf courses, Treetop Adventure Course, three off-leash dog facilities, a castle and the Presby Memorial Iris Gardens. |
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