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by Carolyne Volpe Curley / Carolyne@WestEssexNOW.com Published 9:13pm  newjerseymemories.com WEST ESSEX, NJ - This weekend, Essex County residents are invited to tour 16 historic homes throughout the region which will be exquisitely decorated for the holiday season. Included in the offerings are West Caldwell's Crane Homestead on Westville Avenue, the Grover Cleveland Birthplace in Caldwell and Kip’s Castle Park on Crestmont Road in Verona. For seven years, Essex County has hosted the self-guided Holiday House Tour so that the public can visit each site at their own pace. Each site will offer something unique, including musical entertainment, refreshments and educational programs. While most of the home tours are free, some sites require a donation for admission. The Holiday House Tour is a great example Holiday House Tour Locations
Click on the address to open the Google map; add your location for directions BLOOMFIELD
CEDAR GROVE
LIVINGSTON
MONTCLAIR
NUTLEY
VERONA
WEST CALDWELL
WEST ORANGE
Published 12:10pm  EAST HANOVER, NJ - This week, Vero Amici for Charity will be holding their Ninth Annual Casino Night and Tricky Tray at the Hanover Manor. The event is their only fundraising event each year and allows the organization to raise funds which it then disperses to needy individuals and charitable organizations throughout the West Essex area. Tickets include Casino gaming chips, a buffet dinner, Cocktails and dessert. Those who win chips then trade them in for tickets which are used at the Tricky Tray at the end of the evening. The benefit takes place Friday, June 12, from 7pm to 11pm; the Hanover Manor is located at 16 Eagle Rock Ave, East Hanover. Tickets Tickets are $80 per person and include:
Vero Amici for Charity was established in December, 2005, by local men from the West Essex community. The mission of Vero Amici, which translates to "True Friends," is to raise money through charitable contributions that are dedicated for children, citizens with disabilities, senior citizens and underprivileged youths who need medical or financial assistance and to promote local awareness in our communities. "We inviting the community to come out to our Casino Night. Further Reading
Further Information Vero Amici for Charity President Joe Garamella PO Box 1264 West Caldwell, NJ 07006 973-464-3615 Website Donate Vero Amici for Charity was established in December, 2005, by local men from the West Essex community. The mission of Vero Amici, which translates to "True Friends," is to raise money through charitable contributions that are dedicated for children, citizens with disabilities, senior citizens and under-privileged youths who need medical or financial assistance and to promote local awareness in our communities. The values of Vero Amici come from the individuals that make up their association. These individuals are compassionate, committed and most importantly, caring.
Published 11:10am  SOUTH MOUNTAIN, NJ - This week, the Essex County Environmental Center is offering a Wildlife Walk through South Mountain Reservation and all are welcome. The gathering takes place on Tuesday, June 9, at 6pm. The group is gathering for the walk near the entrance to the Dog Park on Crest Drive at the intersection of West South Orange Avenue in South Orange. Hikers will be led by a naturalist as they experience a guided nature walk within the wildflower preserve. Participants will identify different plants and discuss their ecological benefits and traditional use as food, medicine and craft.
A minimum number of participants is required so all interested should call to register. Cost $10 ~ Adult $8 ~ Child Advance registration is required - call 973-228-8776 Further Information Essex County Environmental Center Office Administrator: Maria Robinson 621 Eagle Rock Avenue Roseland, NJ 973-228-8776 Website Hours:
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