Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Easter Egg hunts, children's workshop and sunrise services will be held this weekend in Verona and Cedar Grove.
This year's Easter events will kick off on Good Friday, March 29, at the First Presbyterian Church of Verona, located at 10 Fairview Avenue. A Good Friday Children's Workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, featuring fun Easter activities for the whole family. Preschool through grade 5 children are invited to enjoy crafts, baking, music, God-time and the annual Easter Egg Hunt. The cost to participate, including lunch, is $7 per child. To register call the First Presbyterian Church of Verona at 973-239-3561. The Easter fun continues with the Cedar Grove UNICO annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30, from 10 a.m to 12 noon. The event will be held at Community Park where children will have the opportunity to meet the …
Friday, December 7, 2012
Jewish Festival of Lights begins at sundown Saturday with party in West Orange.
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Friday, December 7, 2012
The past week has featured a slew of holiday events celebrating the arrival of Santa Claus, a plethora of holiday tree lightings and a chill in the air making the season feel more like the holiday season. Here are a few weekend events to keep the holiday spirit alive: Verona Senior Club Christmas Party Today, Dec. 7, Noon The party will be held at Ravello, 138 Eagle Rock Ave., East Hanover. Entertainment will be provided by "Ted Bennett Duo." To make a reservation for the party, please call, (973) 857-4830. The Senior bus will be available for this event. Fee is $25/person (Senior Club members) or $30 for guests - beer/wine not included. Holiday Drop & Shop Nights Today, Dec. 7, 6 p.m. Bloomfield Civic Center 84 Broad St., Bloomfield $10 …
Friday, October 26, 2012
Friendship Circle Walk Sunday to benefit special-needs children.
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Friday, October 26, 2012
Today, Oct. 26, 7 p.m. Also Oct. 27-28 229 Main St., Belleville $20 All new this year, State Scare, located at State Fair Halloween Store, is the scariest indoor haunted attraction in New Jersey. Take a stroll down ‘Maim Street,’ a terrifying little thoroughfare built on the site of the old State Processing Factory, recently razed due to its evil activities. On Maim Street, you’ll find a creepy barber shop, butcher, pub, hotel and 5&10. Come and find out why shoppers are disappearing, and Maim Street isn’t quite what it seems. “Not So Scary Sunday Matinee” for kids, Sundays in October, from 4-6 p.m. Today, Oct. 26, 5 p.m. Grover Cleveland Birthplace 207 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell The Grover Cleveland Birthplace Memorial Association presents…
Monday, August 6, 2012
Service held Sunday at First Presbyterian Church of Verona.
Sunday was one of the hottest days of the summer, but that didn’t stop pet owners from attending the annual Blessing of the Animals at the First Presbyterian Church of Verona on Fairview Avenue. About 20 pets with tails and tongues wagging, sat patiently on the church front lawn waiting for the service to begin. Some pets eyed the complimentary bowl of water to beat the heat, while others were more social, greeting each other with a friendly bark or sniff. Pastor Erik Spencer began by welcoming everyone saying, “This service is active and sometimes a little out of control,” he said, smiling. “Feel free to socialize and move around with your pet.” Spencer began by reading Psalm 8, which describes the talents of God and the gifts he has …
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Enjoy "Casablanca" under the stars on Friday night.
Here are some of the events happening this weekend in Verona, Cedar Grove and neighboring towns. To see all the events click on EVENTS at the top of this page. Log into Patch and add your events anytime. CEDAR GROVE WHAT: Family Film Friday WHERE: Cedar Grove Library, 1 Municipal Plz, Cedar Grove WHEN: Friday 2 p.m. WHY GO: Need a break from the heat? Enjoy a family film with the kids every Friday this summer in the cool of the library. No sign-up necessary. This week a fun film for all ages – “The Tale Of Despereaux”! The tale of three unlikely heroes - a misfit mouse who prefers reading books to eating them, an unhappy rat who schemes to leave the darkness of the dungeon, and a bumbling servant girl with cauliflower ears - whose fates …
Thursday, July 26, 2012
This weeks Movie Under the Stars is "Happy Feet Two"
Here are some of the events happening this weekend in Verona, Cedar Grove and neighboring towns. To see all the events click on EVENTS at the top of this page. Log into Patch and add your events anytime. This Sunday the Essex Running Club is sponsoring a Junior Track Meet to introduce children to the sport of running in a low-key and fun atmosphere. The meets are open to boys and girls ages 4-13. The emphasis of the meets is to promote self-confidence, health, sportsmanship and fun. For list of events and pre-registration forms: http://www.essexrunning.org/juniortrackseries/. CEDAR GROVE WHAT: Family Film Friday WHERE: Cedar Grove Library, 1 Municipal Plz, Cedar Grove WHEN: Friday 2 p.m. WHY GO: Need a break from the heat? …
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Celebrate Christmas in July with "Arthur Christmas" at Morgan Farm's Movies Under The Stars.
Here are some of the events happening this weekend in Verona, Cedar Grove and neighboring towns. To see all the events click on EVENTS at the top of this page. Log into Patch and add your events anytime. Be sure to check out the "Butterfly Tent Safari" at the Essex County Environmental Center, 621B Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland, NJ. The Safari is open from Monday, July 16 through Friday, July 27, 2012 -12 Noon to 3 p.m. The Butterfly Tent Safari is for all ages. Flutter on over and visit the live butterfly tent. All are welcome to participate in table activities and make a take-home butterfly craft. There is a $2 suggested donation to the Essex County Parks Foundation. For information, call 973-228-8776. CEDAR GROVE WHAT: Family Film Friday…
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Family Movies E.T. and Dolphin Tale are playing in Cedar Grove this weekend.
Here are some of the events happening this weekend in Verona, Cedar Grove and neighboring towns. To see all the events click on EVENTS at the top of this page. CEDAR GROVE WHAT: Family Film Friday WHERE: Cedar Grove Library, 1 Municipal Plz, Cedar Grove WHEN: Friday 2 p.m. WHY GO: Need a break from the heat? Enjoy a family film with the kids every Friday this summer in the cool of the library. No sign-up necessary. This week – “E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial” WHAT: Cedar Grove Library Exhibits Artwork of Local Artist, Frances Hall WHERE: Cedar Grove Library, 1 Municipal Plz, Cedar Grove WHEN: The artwork will be on exhibit from May 24 through July 24 WHY GO: An art major in college, Mrs. Hall has been practicing her craft …
Friday, June 15, 2012
Car wash at First Presbyterian Church of Verona.
Drive to the First Presbyterian Parking Lot on Saturday morning and your car washed. Have your husbands/dads car washed for Father's Day! All proceeds go the the Steeple Fund. The car wash will run from 10 a.m. until noon and cost $5 for cars and $10 for a van. The First Presbyterian Church is located at 10 Fairview Ave. at the corner of Bloomfield and Fairview avenues.
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Thursday, June 14, 2012
Disney's "Tangled" at Kip's Castle on Friday.
Here are some of the events happening this weekend in Cedar Grove, Verona and neighboring towns. To see all the events click on EVENTS on the home page. CEDAR GROVE WHAT: Cedar Grove Library Exhibits Artwork of Local Artist, Frances Hall WHERE: Cedar Grove Library, 1 Municipal Plaza, Cedar Grove WHEN: The artwork will be on exhibit from May 24 through July 24 WHY GO: An art major in college, Hall has been practicing her craft for more than 40 years. Working in opaque watercolors, the exhibit will feature 13 pieces painted between 2002 and 2011. WHAT: Cedar Grove Community Church Thrift Shop WHERE: 65 Bowden Road, Cedar Grove WHEN: Saturday 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. WHY GO: The Thrift Shop of the Community Church of Cedar Grove will be open …
