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The Weekender 2013

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Spring Concert, Gun Violence Walk, Buddha Day and Mother's Day Top Weekend Events

Weekend events in Verona, Cedar Grove and beyond

Verona Live: Cards & Games Friday, 1 p.m. Verona Community Center Annex, 880 Bloomfield Ave., Verona FREE Drop in on Fridays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to play or to socialize at the Community Center Annex. No registration required Spring Concert By The Verona-Cedar Grove Chorus Friday, 8 p.m. Verona High School 151 Fairview Ave., Verona $10 Now in it's 64th year, the chorus will perform it's Spring Concert. Under the direction of Denise Bastanza and accompanied by Paul Villarreal, the Chorus will perform a variety of musical styles, ranging from Jazz ("At Last") to pop ("Disney Dazzle" Medley) to Broadway (Marvin Hamlisch Tribute). Tickets are $10, with Seniors and Students $5.  The auditorium is accessible. For more information, call Tom at …

Thursday, May 2, 2013

THE WEEKENDER

Comic Book Signing, Games and More Top Weekend Events

Weekend events in Verona, Cedar Grove and beyond.

Verona Live: Cards & Games Today, 1 p.m. Verona Community Center Annex, 880 Bloomfield Ave., Verona FREE Dylan Green Signs New Comic Book Tomorrow, 10 a.m. Time Warp Comics & Games 555a Pompton Ave., Cedar Grove FREE Cedar Grove Memorial Middle School sixth-grader will introduce and sign his brand new and hand drawn comic book at Essex County's largest and most respected comic and game store - Time Warp Comics and Games in Cedar Grove. Tot Traditions at Temple Sholom of West Essex Sunday, 10 a.m. Temple Sholom of West Essex 760 Pompton Ave., Cedar Grove FREE Take time once a month for an hour  to explore the rich tapestry of Jewish Life with your toddler through song, dance, crafts, holiday foods, games and Hewbrew Language. You and your …

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Spring Fever: Outdoor Events Dominate Weekend Schedule

Top weekend events in Verona, Cedar Grove and beyond.

Verona Live: Cards & Games Friday, 1 p.m. Verona Community Center Annex, 880 Bloomfield Ave., Verona FREE Drop in on Fridays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to play or to socialize at the Community Center Annex. No registration required. The Oranges & Maplewood Celebrates 100 Years Friday, 7 p.m. The Grove 691 Pompton Ave., Cedar Grove $150 Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin, Scholar-In-Residence Friday, 8 p.m. Temple Sholom of West Essex 760 Pompton Ave., Cedar Grove FREE Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin, New Jersey Director of the Anti-Defamation League will be the Scholar in Residence for the weekend and the guest speaker at Temple Sholom of West Essex at the 8pm Shabbat service. All are welcome; please RSVP with the temple office. Mother's Market sponsored by Cedar Grove…

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Baseball, Softball Parade, Music and Dancing This Weekend in Verona-Cedar Grove

Top weekend events in Verona, Cedar Grove and beyond.

Verona Live: Cards & Games Friday, 1 p.m. Verona Community Center Annex, 880 Bloomfield Ave., Verona FREE Drop in on Fridays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to play or to socialize at the Community Center Annex. No registration required. Verona Seniors & VHS Student Prom Friday, 4 p.m. Verona Community Center 880 Bloomfield Ave., Verona FREE An unforgettable afternoon of music, dancing and food with featured performances by students of the VHS vocal music department. Registration is limited to 50 people. Please call by calling (973) 857-4830 to register. Cedar Groves Junior Baseball and Softball League Opening Day Parade Saturday, 9 a.m. Blasi Field to Panther Park FREE  For the first time ever, each team in Cedar Grove's Junior Baseball and …

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Bunny Brunch, Verona Live This Weekend in Verona-Cedar Grove

From amateur elementary school performances to music competitions at NJPAC, lots to choose from around the county.

Verona Live: Cards & Games Friday, 1 p.m. Verona Community Center Annex, 880 Bloomfield Ave., Verona FREE Drop in on Fridays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to play or to socialize at the Community Center Annex. No registration required. Verona Juniors Host Bunny Brunch Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Verona High School 151 Fairview Ave., Verona $5 Verona welcomes the Easter Bunny at the Junior Woman’s Club of Verona’s annual Bunny Brunch on March 23, 2013 from 9:30 to 11 am at Verona high school cafeteria (151 Fairview Avenue, Verona, NJ).  $5.00 admission at the door includes breakfast, a goody bag, a special surprise from the Easter Bunny, crafts for the kids, and a chance to win raffle baskets!  Bring your camera to take your picture with the Easter Bunny. …

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Weekend Events: Verona, Cedar Grove and Beyond

What's going on in and around Newark this weekend

Verona Live: Cards & Games Friday, 1 p.m. Verona Community Center Annex, 880 Bloomfield Ave., Verona FREE Drop in on Fridays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to play or to socialize at the Community Center Annex. No registration required. Women's Cornerstone Retreat Friday, 6:30 p.m., Tomorrow Our Lady of the Lake 32 Lakeside Ave., Verona $50 Cornerstone is an annual in-parish retreat, beginning 6:30 pm Friday and ending Saturday evening, that brings women together for a brief and wonderful time to strengthen our relationships with God and each other. You will form friendships, multiply your joys, divide your sorrows, and lift up your heart.  It is an opportunity to step out of your daily routine to RELAX, PAUSE, and REFLECT. Experience PEACE and JOY…

Thursday, February 28, 2013

THE WEEKENDER

Lego Fundraising Event and Student Business Marketplace This Weekend in Verona-Cedar Grove

Local weekend events in Verona, Cedar Grove and beyond.

Verona Live: Cards & Games Friday, 1 p.m. Verona Community Center Annex, 880 Bloomfield Ave., Verona FREE Drop in on Fridays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to play or to socialize at the Community Center Annex. No registration required. American Cancer Society Fundraiser Saturday, 12-6 p.m.
 Snapology of Northern New Jersey
 195 Paterson Avenue, Little Falls $10 Join North End and South End School students as they raise money for the American Cancer Society. Build with Legos™ and have some fun.   Cedar Grove TREP$ Marketplace Sunday, 4-6 p.m. Cedar Grove High School 90 Rugby Road, Cedar Grove Middle School Children marketing and selling a variety of items. Nutley Old Guard Meeting Friday, 9 a.m. 44 Park Ave., Nutley FREE The Old Guard meets weekly …

Thursday, February 21, 2013

THE WEEKENDER

The Weekender: Purim Carnivals, Music and Band Competition

Looking for something to do with the family this weekend? There is plenty to do in Verona, Cedar Grove and around Essex County.

Verona Live: Cards & Games Friday, 1 p.m. Verona Community Center Annex, 880 Bloomfield Ave., Verona FREE Drop in on Fridays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to play or to socialize at the Community Center Annex. No registration required. Tot Shabbat at Temple Sholom of West Essex Friday, 5:30 p.m. Temple Sholom of West Essex 760 Pompton Ave., Cedar Grove Join Rabbi Groffman and Cantor Epstein for a brief Tot Shabbat service with dinner to follow for children in grade 1 and below (siblings welcomed) and their familes. Please RSVP to the temple office. A Purim Carnival @ Temple Sholom of West Essex Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Temple Sholom of West Essex 760 Pompton Ave., Cedar Grove $10  Celebrate Purim with a Children's Megillah Reading at 10:30am and a Purim…

Thursday, February 14, 2013

THE WEEKENDER

Games, Giveaways and Fun With the Harlem Globetrotters

The three-day holiday weekend gives you an extra day to attend events in your town.

Verona and Cedar Grove Events Verona Live: Cards & Games Today, 1 p.m. Verona Community Center Annex, 880 Bloomfield Ave., Verona FREE Drop in on Fridays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to play or to socialize at the Community Center Annex. No registration required. Romance Novel Give Away @ Verona Public Library Today, All day Verona Public Library 17 Gould St., Verona FREE  To celebrate Valentine’s Day and to say thank you to the community, The Friends of the Verona Public Library are giving away free romance novels during the week of Valentine’s Day. Beginning on Sunday, Feb. 10 and running through Saturday, Feb. 16, members of the Verona community can stop by the Verona Public Library to pick up their free book! Both hardcovers and paperbacks …

Thursday, February 7, 2013

THE WEEKENDER: Cops & Rockers, Novel Give Away and Verona Live

Educational conference, fundraisers and benefits round out weekend plans.

Verona Cops and Rockers Battle of the Bands Friday, 6 p.m. Verona High School 121 Fairview Ave., Verona Romance Novel Give Away @ Verona Public Library Sunday, All day Verona Public Library 17 Gould St., Verona FREE  To celebrate Valentine’s Day and to say thank you to the community, The Friends of the Verona Public Library are giving away free romance novels during the week of Valentine’s Day.  Beginning on Sunday, Feb. 10 and running through Saturday, Feb. 16, members of the Verona community can stop by the Verona Public Library to pick up their free book! Both hardcovers and paperbacks will be included in this giveaway. Verona Live: Cards & Games Friday, 1 p.m. Verona Community Center Annex, 880 Bloomfield Ave., Verona FREE Drop in on …

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