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by Carolyne Volpe Curley / Carolyne@WestEssexNOW.com Published 6:10am  VERONA, NJ - For Fire Prevention Week, the Verona Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a Pancake Breakfast along with activities designed to educate the public on fire safety.
BREAKFAST
Stop, Drop and Roll demonstrations Exit Drills In The Home (EDITH) When to call the Fire Dept. Dialing 9-1-1 Handouts will be available including coloring books Firefighter attire (PPE) will be demonstrated Information
Verona Volunteer Fire Department Chief Ken Gerlach Co. #1 880 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, NJ 07044 Co. #2 209 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona, NJ 07044 973-239-5000 973-857-1078
Published 3pm  Credit: North Caldwell Fire Department NORTH CALDWELL, NJ - This weekend, the North Caldwell Fire Department is inviting the West Essex community to celebrate the recent arrival of two new members of their rescue fleet - the 2015 Pierce Rescue / Pumper "Engine No. 4" - and their new Initial Attack Vehicle. The department is hosting a "Dual Wetdown" on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 2pm to 10pm. The free event will be held at their firehouse, located at 134 Gould Avenue, North Caldwell, and all are welcome. FOOD/ DRINK COST Tickets are not required for the occasion; for those interested, food and beverages will be available for purchase. In addition, there will be entertainment from a DJ.
 Credit: North Caldwell Fire Department A wetdown is a ritual celebrated by many rescue departments during which a new vehicle is put into commission by anointing it with water sprayed by another rescue apparatus. At Saturday's wetdown, the traditional hose fights are expected to take place as neighboring fire departments arrive to anoint the new engine. All guests will be able to get a closer look inside the vehicle as well.
Additional, the department will be awarding prizes to the fire department which does the following:
Published 12:24pm  CALDWELL / ESSEX FELLS, NJ - The Essex County Summer Concert Series continues this week with a performance by "The Symphonics.” Food catered by Tierney's Copperhouse and Gelato's will be available for purchase at 6:30pm and the "Serenade Under the Stars" will begin at 7pm. All are welcome at the free event which takes place Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Grover Cleveland Park which is located at Brookside Avenue in Caldwell. The Grover Cleveland Park Conservancy worked closely with the County to offer Tuesday's concert; new volunteers are always welcome. The Symphonics Playing the classic oldies from the 60s to the hits of the 90s, The Symphonics offer music which will please all audiences. Further Information Grover Cleveland Park Conservancy President, Lisa Garrity Essex County County Executive: Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. 465 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Newark, NJ 07102 973-621-4400 Website The Grover Cleveland Park Conservancy was formed in 2001 with the goal to assist the Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs maintain, restore and enhance this beautiful park nestled on the border of Essex Fells and Caldwell. The Conservancy serves as the park’s advocate; members stroll through the park daily keeping the Park System apprised of maintenance and safety needs. The Conservancy fundraises to augment the county’s budget so that needed improvements can be made in a timely fashion.
Published 4:24pm  WEST CALDWELL, NJ - The West Caldwell Summer Gazebo Concert Series continues this week with a performance by the “Rachel Allyn Band.” Food catered by Forte’s Restaurante will be available for purchase at 6:30pm and the music begins at 7:30pm. All are welcome at the free event which takes place Thursday, July 23, at Crane Park, located at 30 Clinton Road, West Caldwell. "Rachel Allyn Band" "Rachel Allyn's original music, exceptional vocals, stage presence, style, and warm personality have captured audiences in the top venues, casinos, and theaters across the northeast. Audiences hear country crossover hits from Miranda Lambert and the Band Perry, folk rock from the Lumineers and American Idol’s Phillip Phillips, and the classic rock standards like Tom Petty and John Mellancamp. " Further Information
Township of West Caldwell Mayor Joe Tempesta 30 Clinton Road West Caldwell, NJ 07006 973-226-2300 Website
Published 6:24pm  WEST CALDWELL, NJ - The West Caldwell Summer Gazebo Concert Series continues this week with a Neil Diamond tribute performance by “Simply Diamond.” Food catered by Forte’s Restaurante will be available for purchase at 6:30pm and the music begins at 7:30pm. All are welcome at the free event which takes place Thursday, July 16, at Crane Park, located at 30 Clinton Road, West Caldwell. “Simply Diamond" Neil Diamond impersonator and his tribute band have toured across the United States and have visited other countries. Further Information
Township of West Caldwell Mayor Joe Tempesta 30 Clinton Road West Caldwell, NJ 07006 973-226-2300 Website Sign up for Daily and Breaking News Emails
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.
Published 6:24pm  WEST CALDWELL, NJ - The West Caldwell Summer Gazebo Concert Series kicks off this week with a performance by "The Cameos." Food catered by Russillos will be available for purchase at 6:30pm and the music begins at 7:30pm. All are welcome at the free event which takes place Thursday, July 2, at Crane Park, located at 30 Clinton Road, West Caldwell. The Cameos The talented oldies group creates and performs their own unique renditions of the most popular songs of the 50s,60s, and 70s. Further Information
Township of West Caldwell Mayor Joe Tempesta 30 Clinton Road West Caldwell, NJ 07006 973-226-2300 Website 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 11:16pm  CEDAR GROVE, NJ - This week the Cedar Grove Free Public Library is hosting Dietitian Heather Shasa who will be presenting a free interactive and informative class about barbecuing. Shasa will teach participants how to build a better burger, choose condiments and discover the benefits of buying in season. She will also have some sample foods available as well. The gathering takes place on Monday, June 22, at 6pm, and all are welcome. The library is located at 1 Municipal Plaza, Cedar Grove. Further Information
Cedar Grove Free Public Library Library Director Catherine Wolverton 1 Municipal Plaza Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 973-239-1447 ext 11 Website Hours
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.
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