Inaugural Hanukkah Parade of Essex County

December 6, 2010, 9:16 am

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Location: 66 W Mount Pleasant Ave, Livingston, NJ 07039

When: December 8, 2010
Time: 6:00pm

The parade will feature 20 assorted vehicles, starting with a red Menorah Truck leading the parade. The parade will begin at 6 p.m. in Livingston and will wind its way through Short Hills, Maplewood, Montclair, Verona, and West Caldwell, ending in West Orange on Pleasant Valley Way. This is a collaboration of the Lubavitch Center of Essex County, Living Legacy and the Friendship Circle, and a project of Rabbinical College of America in Morristown. More information is available from Rabbi Mendy Kasowitz, 917-601-2836 or rabbimk@comcast.net

Phone: 917-601-2836

Email: rabbimk@comcast.net

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Blood Drive at Maplewood Memorial Library

December 6, 2010, 9:26 am

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Location: Maplewood Memorial Library
51 Baker St, Maplewood, NJ

When: December 18, 2010
Time: 10:00am–2:00pm

One pint of blood can save up to 3 lives!

To make an appointment:

• call the Main Library at 973-762-1622, ext. 5000
• stop by the circulation desk at the Main Library
• drop-in donors are also welcome

To donate blood you must 17 years of age or older (or 16 with a consent form) and weigh more than 120 pounds.
All potential blood donors must have a valid, signed ID and know their social security number. Please eat a good meal and drink plenty of fluids one hour before donating.

Phone: 973-762-1622, ext. 5000

Meeting of the Absalom Jones Committee for Black History and Culture

December 6, 2010, 12:39 pm

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Location: Saint George's Episcopal Church
550 Ridgewood Rd, Maplewood, NJ

When: December 26, 2010

The Absalom Jones Committee for Black History and Culture is a ministry of St. George's Episcopal Church, Maplewood, NJ. Our mission is to celebrate within our parish the history of Americans of African descent; to promote the knowledge of their history, culture and contributions to the foundations of American society. We encourage membership and participation by people of all races and ethnic backgrounds. The next meeting of the Absalom Jones Committee for Black History and Culture (AJCBHC) will be held on Sunday, December 26, 2010, anyone interested in joining this group is welcome to attend. The meeting will be held in the 3^rd floor resource room immediately following the 10:30 AM service.

Website: http://www.stgeorges-maplewood.org

Phone: 973-762-1319

Event 1207

December 7, 2010, 9:19 am

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Location: 60 Valley St, South Orange, NJ 07079

When: Monthly
Time: 3:00pm

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Wait Until Dark

December 7, 2010, 1:39 pm

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Location: Seton Hall University
400 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ

When: December 9, 2010
Time: 8:00pm–10:00pm

Wait Until Dark is an innovative, highly entertaining and suspenseful thriller about a recently blinded housewife, Susy Hendrix. Susy's life is changed as she is terrorized by a group of criminals who believe she has hidden a baby doll used by them to smuggle heroin into the country. Alone in her apartment and cut-off from the outside world, Susy must fight for her life against a gang of ruthless criminals.

 

Theatre-in-the-Round in the University Center. Seton Hall University
400 South Orange Avenue
South Orange, NJ

Show times:
Thursday Dec. 9 at 8PM
Friday Dec. 10 at 8PM
Saturday Dec. 11 at 8PM
Sunday Dec. 12 at 2PM

$15 General
$12 Seniors/Alumni
$8 Students/Staff
$5 Student rush tickets (1/2 hour before curtain)

Directed by Dierdre Yates

Website: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=151035724944577

Phone: 973-761-9098

Email: erin.bell@student.shu.edu

Price: $15 general admission, $12 for seniors/alumni

Wait Until Dark

December 7, 2010, 1:43 pm

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Location: Seton Hall University
400 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ

When: December 10, 2010
Time: 8:00pm–10:00pm

Wait Until Dark is an innovative, highly entertaining and suspenseful thriller about a recently blinded housewife, Susy Hendrix. Susy's life is changed as she is terrorized by a group of criminals who believe she has hidden a baby doll used by them to smuggle heroin into the country. Alone in her apartment and cut-off from the outside world, Susy must fight for her life against a gang of ruthless criminals.

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Theatre-in-the-Round in the University Center. Seton Hall University
400 South Orange Avenue
South Orange, NJ

Show times:
Thursday Dec. 9 at 8PM
Friday Dec. 10 at 8PM
Saturday Dec. 11 at 8PM
Sunday Dec. 12 at 2PM

$15 General
$12 Seniors/Alumni
$8 Students/Staff
$5 Student rush tickets (1/2 hour before curtain)

*Tickets can be purchased at the door.

 

Directed by Dierdre Yates

Website: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=151035724944577

Phone: 973-761-9098

Email: erin.bell@student.shu.edu

Price: $15 general admission, $12 for seniors/alumni

Wait Until Dark

December 7, 2010, 1:45 pm

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Location: Seton Hall University
400 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ

When: December 11, 2010
Time: 8:00pm–10:00pm

Wait Until Dark is an innovative, highly entertaining and suspenseful thriller about a recently blinded housewife, Susy Hendrix. Susy's life is changed as she is terrorized by a group of criminals who believe she has hidden a baby doll used by them to smuggle heroin into the country. Alone in her apartment and cut-off from the outside world, Susy must fight for her life against a gang of ruthless criminals.

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Theatre-in-the-Round in the University Center. Seton Hall University
400 South Orange Avenue
South Orange, NJ

Show times:
Thursday Dec. 9 at 8PM
Friday Dec. 10 at 8PM
Saturday Dec. 11 at 8PM
Sunday Dec. 12 at 2PM

$15 General
$12 Seniors/Alumni
$8 Students/Staff
$5 Student rush tickets (1/2 hour before curtain)

*Tickets can be purchased at the door.

Directed by Dierdre Yates

Website: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=151035724944577

Phone: 973-761-9098

Email: erin.bell@student.shu.edu

Price: $15 general admission, $12 for seniors/alumni

Wait Until Dark

December 7, 2010, 1:46 pm

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Location: Seton Hall University
400 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ

When: December 12, 2010
Time: 2:00pm–4:00pm

Wait Until Dark is an innovative, highly entertaining and suspenseful thriller about a recently blinded housewife, Susy Hendrix. Susy's life is changed as she is terrorized by a group of criminals who believe she has hidden a baby doll used by them to smuggle heroin into the country. Alone in her apartment and cut-off from the outside world, Susy must fight for her life against a gang of ruthless criminals.

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Theatre-in-the-Round in the University Center. Seton Hall University
400 South Orange Avenue
South Orange, NJ

Show times:
Thursday Dec. 9 at 8PM
Friday Dec. 10 at 8PM
Saturday Dec. 11 at 8PM
Sunday Dec. 12 at 2PM

$15 General
$12 Seniors/Alumni
$8 Students/Staff
$5 Student rush tickets (1/2 hour before curtain)

*Tickets can be purchased at the door.

Directed by Dierdre Yates

Website: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=151035724944577

Phone: 973-761-9098

Email: erin.bell@student.shu.edu

Price: $15 general admission, $12 for seniors/alumni

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Center For Spiritual Living South Orange Christmas Service

December 7, 2010, 7:06 pm

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Location: 9 Village Plz, South Orange, NJ 07079

When: December 23, 2010
Time: 7:00pm–8:00pm

The Center for Spiritual Living South Orange is holding its Christmas service on Thursday, December 23rd at 7:00 pm.  This multi-denominational spiritual community welcomes all those seeking an alternative to "traditional church."  Anyone who is longing to celebrate their own divinity and a God who is ready, willing and available is welcome.  This like-minded gathering takes place at 9 Village Plaza, South Orange.  For further information call 973-821-5180 or visit the website at www.cslsouthorange.org

Website: http://www.cslsouthorange.org

Phone: 973-821-5180

Lore Ross Cafe Europa

December 8, 2010, 6:51 am

≫ Next: Model Railroad Club Light & Sound show

≪ Previous: Center For Spiritual Living South Orange Christmas Service

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Location: Oheb Shalom Congregation
170 Scotland Rd, South Orange, NJ

When: December 21, 2010
Time: 11:00am–2:00pm

How Sephardic Jews Celebrate the Holidays with Food, presented by Sarine de Picciotto.

Lore Ross Cafe Europa: Holocaust Survivor Friendship Society, meets at Oheb Shalom Congregation, 170 Scotland Road, South Orange, NJ.

Cafe Europa is offered at no charge to participants, but advance registration is required.  Participants must be Holocaust survivors. Transportation will be provided to those who need it.   To register please call, 973-765-9050.

This program is an offering of JFS Transitions Eldercare, helping older adults and their families cope with the changes of aging. Cafe Europa programs for Holocaust survivors have been supported by a grant from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims against Germany. 

Website: http://www.jfsmetrowest.org

Phone: 973-765-9050

Email: sschechter@jfsmetrowest.org

Price: Free for registered participants

Model Railroad Club Light & Sound show

December 9, 2010, 10:51 am

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Location: 930 Springfield Rd, Union, NJ 07083

When: Daily
Time: 11:00am–6:00pm

A theatrical automated show with model railroads of the NJ area with dramatic historic stories.  Featuring 40' X 40+' HO-Scale Layout; Double Deck 27' X 30' N-Scale Layout; see our Garden-Gauge Railroad, Gift Shop, Displays, Food & Snacks, plus much, much, more.

Website: http://www.tmrci.org

Phone: (908) 964-9724

Email: Membership.Dept@TMRCI.org

December Vacation-Day Workshops at The Messy Artist

December 10, 2010, 9:45 am

≫ Next: St. Lucy's Day Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral

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Location: Messy Artist
60 Valley St, South Orange, NJ

When: December 28, 2010 / December 29, 2010 / December 30, 2010
Time: 10:00am–12:00pm

Keep the Kids Busy when School is Out!

December Vacation-Day Workshops at The Messy Artist

December 28, 29, & 30; Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

10:00 am - 12:00 noon

3-5 year olds & 6-8 year olds

Fee: $35 for one day; $30 for second day or siblings

Sign up for 1 or more days!

Are you looking for great stuff for the kids to do when school's out? Join us at The Messy Artist for creative fun and learning during school breaks.

Younger artists will start the class exploring our station play activities. Then move on to a group project together where the kids are learning new skills and art techniques.

Older artists will participate in a more traditional fine-arts class. We may work with acrylic paints, oil pastels, watercolors or clay.

Join us and discover all the fun!  This is a drop-off workshop.

Now you can register On-Line! Check out our newly designed website!

Go to: www.themessyartist.com  or  call 973-378-2425 Ext. 1

 

The Messy Artist

60 Valley Street, Rear Entrance

South Orange, NJ 07079



Website: http://www.themessyartist.com

Phone: 973-378-2425 Ext. 1

Email: donna@themessyartist.com

Price: Fee: $35 for one day; $30 for second day or siblings

St. Lucy's Day Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral

December 10, 2010, 10:00 am

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Location: 14 E 51st St, New York, NY 10022

When: December 13, 2010
Time: 6:30pm–7:30pm

The Xavier Society for the Blind is sponsoring a Mass celebrating the feast of St. Lucy, the patron saint of the blind.  The Xavier Society serves clients throughout New York and the entire United States.  The event is free and all are welcome.  For more information, please go to our website or call!

Website: http://www.xaviersocietyfortheblind.org

Phone: 212-473-7800

Email: fatherjohn@xaviersocietyfortheblind.org

Price: free

Movie Night: The Polar Express

December 11, 2010, 12:00 pm

≫ Next: Annual Rick Carter Memorial Christmas Eve Jazz Mass

≪ Previous: St. Lucy's Day Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral

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Location: Seth Boyden Elementary School
274 Boyden Ave, Maplewood, NJ

When: December 17, 2010
Time: 7:00pm

All Aboard!  for an enjoyable evening with family and friends! Movie Admission: $2.00 per person/ $5.00 per family.  Stop by the bake sale before the movie.   Enjoy delectable treats!

Phone: Fazeela Gafoor at 908-358-8100

Email: fazeela_gafoor@yahoo.com

Price: $2.00 per person/ $5.00 per family

Annual Rick Carter Memorial Christmas Eve Jazz Mass

December 11, 2010, 12:04 pm

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Location: The Episcopal Church of Saint Andrew & Holy Communion
160 W South Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ

When: December 24, 2010
Time: 8:00pm

St. Andrew & Holy Communion Episcopal Church invites you to the Annual Rick Carter Memorial Christmas Eve Jazz Mass, on Friday, December 24^th at 8pm.  The mass will feature the Jazz music of T. S. Monk and friends.  St. Andrew & Holy Communion Church is at 160 West South Orange Avenue, South Orange; at the corner of West South Orange Avenue and Ridgewood Road.  Parking is available in the public lot beside the SOPAC and South Orange train station.

Website: http://www.sahcchurch.org/

Phone: 973-763-2355

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Patch Hosts Toys For Tots Collection!

December 13, 2010, 7:18 am

≫ Next: FREE RABIES VACCINATION CLINIC FOR DOGS AND CATS

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Location: Starbucks Coffee
343 Millburn Ave, Millburn, NJ

When: December 16, 2010
Time: 1:00pm–3:00pm

Join your friendly Patch staff:

Millburn - Short Hills Patch Editor - Jen Connic

Marketing/Sales - Rebecca Hughes

for TOYS FOR TOTS COLLECTION!

Stop by to drop off a new, unwrapped toy and we'll deliver it right to the TFT foundation. 

We'll also be giving away some Patch goodies, and follow Jen's tweets on Thursday for special prizes!

After Thursday, drop off boxes will still be located at:

Millburn Police Department lobby, 435 Essex Street, Millburn, New Jersey.

Millburn Education Center, Millburn Public Elementary Schools, and Martini Bistro and Bar, 40 Main Street, Millburn, New Jersey)

Come by and say HELLO!

Website: http://millburn.patch.com/events/toys-for-tots-campaign-2

FREE RABIES VACCINATION CLINIC FOR DOGS AND CATS

December 14, 2010, 9:26 am

≫ Next: December Vacation-Day Workshops at The Messy Artist

≪ Previous: Patch Hosts Toys For Tots Collection!

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Location: The Baird
5 Mead St, South Orange, NJ

When: January 22, 2011
Time: 11:00am–1:00pm

Your dog or cat must have their rabies vaccination updated if it expires prior to November 1, 2011. Check the application renewal form to see the rabies expiration date on file. First time vaccinations will provide immunity for one year beginning 30 days after the vaccination. All other animals will receive immunity for three years. A licensed veterinarian will administer the vaccine.

 

ALL DOGS MUST BE LEASHED AND CATS MUST BE IN CARRIERS.

 

BRING THE RENEWAL APPLICATION WITH YOU.

Animal Licenses can be purchased at the clinic; the tag will be mailed to you.

Sponsored by the South Orange Health Department



Phone: 973-378-7715 ext. 7711

December Vacation-Day Workshops at The Messy Artist

December 15, 2010, 6:49 am

≫ Next: Winter Yoga

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Location: Messy Artist
60 Valley St, South Orange, NJ

When: December 27, 2010
Time: 10:00am–12:00pm

• New Class Just Added for 3 - 5 year-olds! Monday, December 27

• December 28, 29, & 30; Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

  10:00 am - 12:00 noon

  3-5 year olds & 6-8 year olds

  Fee: $35 for one day; $30 for second day or siblings

  Sign up for 1 or more days!

  Are you looking for great stuff for the kids to do when school's out? Join us at The Messy Artist for creative fun and learning during school breaks.

  Younger artists will start the class exploring our station play activities. Then move on to a group project together where the kids are learning new skills and art techniques.

  Older artists will participate in a more traditional fine-arts class. We may work with acrylic paints, oil pastels, watercolors or clay.

  Join us and discover all the fun!  This is a drop-off workshop.

  Now you can register On-Line! Check out our newly designed website!

  Go to: www.themessyartist.com  or  call 973-378-2425 Ext. 1

  

Website: http://www.themessyartist.com

Phone: 973-378-2425 Ext. 1

Email: donna@themessyartist.com

Price: $35 for one day; $30 for second day or siblings

Winter Yoga

December 16, 2010, 9:41 am

≫ Next: Holiday Melt & Pour Soap Making

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Location: 621b Eagle Rock Ave, Roseland, NJ 07068

When: December 17, 2010 / December 31, 2010
Time: 9:30am

"Winter Yoga" is geared for adults. Warm the body and the mind just enough to gain the full benefits of restorative yoga. The class will focus on joint mobility and healing stillness. All levels welcome. Join us for the series or just one class. Cost is $10 per class. Advance registration is required. For information, call 973-228-8776. Dress comfortably and bring your own mat.

Website: http://www.essex-countynj.org

Holiday Melt & Pour Soap Making

December 16, 2010, 9:43 am

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Location: 621 Eagle Rock Ave, Roseland, NJ 07068

When: December 18, 2010
Time: 10:30am

"Holiday Melt & Pour Soap Making" is an opportunity to learn how to make your own homemade soap. Making your own soap to give as a gift is eco-friendly. This workshop will buzz with enthusiasm and provide basic hands-on experience in learning how to use natural bases and additives to create textured and colored soaps – perfect for the season of gift giving. It will be easy to do this again at home and you leave with soap creations and knowledge for years to come. Bring a snack/lunch to eat while your soap hardens and get familiar with all the center has to offer. Please bring tie-backs for hair longer than shoulder length. Advance registration and non-refundable payment is required two weeks prior to class date. For information, call 973-228-8776. Cost is $45 per class for adults, $35 per class for children ages 5-12 and $25 for mature adults over 60. One dollar of each registration will be donated to Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.

Website: http://www.essex-countynj.org