1) Tonight from 6-9 p.m., the North Essex Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Taste of Essex dinner, featuring food, drink and prizes. The dinner will be held at 481 Eagle Rock Ave. in West Orange. Tickets are $50 per person. 2) The Cedar Grove Panthers Girls Varsity Softball Team will face Morris Knolls High School tonight at 4 p.m. at Cedar Grove High School, 90 Rugby Road. 3) The West Essex Philatelic Society holds its regular meeting tonight from 7-9 p.m. at the Verona Library, 17 Gould Street. 4) The First Presbyterian Church in Verona, 10 Fairview Ave., hosts "Rainbows", a national …

1) Tonight is Family Night in Verona, and that means a scheduled night to be free of schedules. No practice, no homework, no meetings -- just family time! The Verona Municipal Alliance Committee website has coupons for deals at local restaurants. 2) The Cedar Grove Historical Society will host an expert on early American paper currency tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Cedar Grove Library, 1 Municipal Plz. 3) This morning at 10 a.m., the Verona Library hosts Toddler Storytime, a free reading event for kids ages 18 months-3 years accompanied by an adult. The library is located at 17 Gould St. in the…

1) Tonight at the Cedar Grove Public Library, 1 Municipal Plz., the Center for Italian & Italian American Culture will host Conversazione & Caffe (Conversation & Coffee), an informal conversational group for people with a knowledge or passion for the Italian language. Sessions are free to the public. For information, call the library office at 973-571-1995. 2) Tonight at 7 p.m. at Verona High School, 151 Fairview Ave., author and former Rutgers University Learning Specialist Elizabeth Hamblet will speak to students with an Individualized Education Plan (I.E.P.) or 504 Accommodation Plan and …

1) Ash Wednesday Services will be held at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, 36 Gould St., Verona, at 10:30 a.m. for "Moms and Tots" (2-5 year olds) ; noon; 3:15 (suitable for 3-10 year olds); 5:00 p.m. (for 9 years – teens) and 7 p.m. 2) St. Catherine of Siena Parish, 339 Pompton Ave., Cedar Grove, will serve Masses on Ash Wednesday March 9 at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Ashes will be available at all Masses. At 3:30pm there will be an Ash Wednesday Service (prayers and ashes, but no Eucharist) 3) Our Lady of the Lake, 32 Lakeside Ave., Verona, will hold Ash Wednesday services at noon and 7:…

1) The Verona Township Council will meet tonight at 7 p.m. at the municipal complex, 600 Bloomfield Ave. 2) The Cedar Grove Township Council also meets tonight at 7 p.m. Meeting will be in the council chamber at Township Hall, 525 Pompton Ave. 3) The Cedar Grove Recreation Department is taking sign-ups for spring youth tennis clinics (age 4-14). The fee is $70 per child, and class size is limited. For information, call the rec department at 973-239-1410 ex. 220. 4) Volleyball signups are also upon us for girls in grades 5-8 this spring. The 5-session course will begin meeting mondays starting…

1) The Verona Public Library, 17 Gould St., is holding its weekly toddler storytime this morning at 10 a.m. Storytime is for children ages 18 months - 3 years accompanied by an adult, and is free to all. 2) The Cedar Grove Recreation Department is taking sign-ups for spring youth tennis clinics (age 4-14). The fee is $70 per child, and class size is limited. For information, call the rec department at 973-239-1410 ex. 220. 3) Volleyball signups are also upon us for girls in grades 5-8 this spring. The 5-session course will begin meeting mondays starting March 14. For sign-up information, call…

1) Tonight at 7 p.m. the Cedar Grove Township Council will hold its regular meeting at township hall, 525 Pompton Ave. 2) The Cedar Grove Recreation Department is taking sign-ups for spring youth tennis clinics (age 4-14). The fee is $70 per child, and class size is limited. For information, call the rec department at 973-239-1410 ex. 220. 3) Volleyball signups are also upon us for girls in grades 5-8 this spring. The 5-session course will begin meeting mondays starting March 14. For sign-up information, call the Cedar Grove recreation center at 973-239-1410 ex. 220. 4) The Stitch-In knitting…

1) It's the most romantic day on the calendar! Happy Valentine's Day, Verona and Cedar Grove. We have you covered with a list of local florists, as well as some local dinner and drink hotspots guaranteed to light your V-Day fire. 2) The Cedar Grove Recreation Department is taking sign-ups for spring youth tennis clinics (age 4-14). The fee is $70 per child, and class size is limited. For information, call the rec department at 973-239-1410 ex. 220. 3) Volleyball signups are also upon us for girls in grades 5-8 this spring. The 5-session course will begin meeting mondays starting March 14. For…

1) The Verona Zoning Board of Adjustment holds its regular meeting tonight at 8 p.m. at the Verona Community Center, 880 Bloomfield Ave. 2) The Verona Municipal Alliance Committee meets tonight at 7:30, also at the community center. 3) The Knitting Knitch knitting group holds its weekly meeting this afternoon from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Cedar Grove Library, 1 Munizipal Plz., (directly behind Township Hall.) 4) The Hillbillies Boys Varsity Basketball team will take on Nutley High School tonight at home. The game starts at 4 p.m. at Verona High School, 151 Fairview Ave. 5) The Essex Toastmasters…

1) Tonight at 6:15 p.m., the Verona-Glen Ridge Hockey will face off against Montville High School at Codey Arena, 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange. 2) The Essex County Environmental Center, 621 Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland, will hold its Outdoor Adventure Club tonight from 4-5 p.m. Children ages 7-11 will have a chance for a supervised excursion outside to build forts, skip rocks, collect firewood, play tag and more. Advance registration is required. For information call 973-228-8776. 3) This morning at Codey Arena, 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange, Mommy & Me ice skating classes will get …

1) Tonight at 7 p.m. at Verona High School, rock will rule all. The Verona Policeman's Benevolent Assocition Local 72 and the Verona Music Parent Association will present a battle of the bands fundraiser. Local bands will compete for glory and prizes, including free professional recording time. Headlining will be The Cop Band, featuring Verona Police Sgt. Dan Greco, retired Sgt. Marty Santuoso, and Pat Filoso and Gerard DiNola, both designated as Special Verona Deputies for the night. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door. 2) The Hillbillies Girls Varsity Basketball team faces Fair Lawn …

1) Tonight is family night at Sonny's on the Avenue, 624 Bloomfield Ave., Verona. Family night means a 10 percennt discount off the bill, and free pasta for children 12 and under. 2) Verona LIVE holds its weekly walking club for adults 60 and up this morning from 10-11 a.m. at the Verona Community Center, 880 Bloomfield Ave. 3) The Verona Landmarks Preservation Commission will hold its monthly meeting tonight at 8 p.m. at the Verona Community Center, 880 Bloomfield Ave. 4) The Hillbillies Girls Varsity Basketball team will take on Newark Academy tonight at 4 p.m. at home. Game is at Verona …

1) Cedar Grove Schools will close at 12:30 today because of the snow. Verona Schools will remain open as scheduled. 2) The Cedar Grove Council will meet with department heads tonight for its second of three planned budget meetings. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m., and the council indicated at last night's meeting that the weather would not affect the meeting, but check back here for updates as the day progresses. 3) The Panthers Girls Varsity Basketball team against Science Park High School tonight has been canceled due to the weather. 4) The Essex Toastmasters will hold their regular …

1) Today from 9-5, The Cedar Grove Public Library is inviting residents to come and meet Peter Havel, the new library director. Light refreshments will be served at the event, which will be held at the library, 1 Municipal Plz., directly behind Cedar Grove Township Hall. 2) The Cedar Grove Township Council will begin discussions of the township's 2011 budget tonight at 6 p.m. at Township Hall, 525 Pompton Ave., with the first of three departmental budget hearings, where heads of various departments will stand before the council. A second hearing is scheduled for tomorrow, and if needed, a …

1) Tonight at 4 p.m. the Hillbillies Girls Varsity Basketball team will take on Montclair Kimberley Academy at home. The game is at Verona High School, 151 Fairview Ave. 2) The Panthers Boys Varsity Basketball team faces off against Nutley High School at home tonight at 7 p.m. at Cedar Grove High School, 90 Rugby Road. 3) Verona LIVE, the township's new program for adults over 60, will hold its weekly card and game club today from 1-3 p.m. at the Verona Community Center, 880 Bloomfield Ave. 4) Winter Yoga for adults is being held at the Essex County Environmental Center, 621 B Eagle Rock Ave…

1) To start the list, let's talk about what is not open. All schools in Verona and Cedar Grove are closed today today. NJ Transit has announced it is suspending all bus service until further notice as of 5:15 a.m. *Note: As of 11 a.m., bus service has been restored. 2) Major Hardware Supply, 589 Pompton Ave. in Cedar Grove is stocked with shovels and rock salt, and will be open until 6 p.m. 3) In Verona, Kings Supermarket, 265 Pompton Ave., Verona, has plenty of rock salt for sale, and is open until 10 p.m. Don't forget to pick up some hot cocoa! 4) If you want a bite to eat, but don't feel …

1) The Cedar Grove Board of Education will hold a special election today from 2-9 p.m. where voters will decide the fate of the district's $7.6 million bond proposal, which would be used to make facility repairs and improvements to district buildings. For a list of polling places, and additional information on the proposal, click here. 2) The Hillbillies Girls Varsity Basketball Team will face off tonight against Marylawn of the Oranges Academy. Tip off is at 4 p.m. at Verona High School, 151 Fairview Ave. 3) The Essex County Toastmasters hold their weekly meeting from 7-8:30 p.m. tonight at …

1) Richfield Regency, 420 Bloomfield Ave., Verona, is hosting a bridal show today, featuring over 80 exhibitors showcasing everything to make your next big event special. Call 908-371-0900 for details. 2) Verona LIVE, a new program designed to improve the lives of residents over 60, will host a program by social worker Wendy Sabin to discuss tips on keeping your home (and your life) clutter-free. Learn how to get organized and feel better. This program is free and geared towards adults 60 and up. It will be held from 1-2 p.m. at the Verona Community Center, 880 Bloomfield Ave. 3) The …

1) The Cedar Grove Public Library, 1 Municipal Plz., is offering its waterpainting classes starting today at 10:30 a.m. Sessions are available for all skill levels, but advance registration is required. For more information, call the library at 973-239-1447. 2) Mommy and Me skating classes at Codey Arena at South Mountain, 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange, offers 30-minute skate lessons at 10:45 a.m., and includes a public skate until noon. These classes are for kids age 3 and up. Cost is $20 per person and $140 for seven sessions. Call the arena at 973-731-3828 for more details. 3) The Essex…

1) The Hillbillies and the Panthers basketball teams will battle it out tonight at Verona High School, 151 Fairview Ave., in a heated rivalry match-up. The game starts at 4 p.m. 2) The Cedar Grove Board of Education will meet tonight at 8 p.m. in the media center of North End Elementary School, 122 Stevens Ave. 3) The Cedar Grove Board of Adjustment will hold its regular meeting tonight at 8 p.m. on the second floor of Township Hall, 525 Pompton Ave. 4) The Verona Public Safety Committee meets tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the conference room of the Verona Civic Center, 600 Bloomfield Ave. 5) The …