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DECORATE A TREE FOR REEVES-REED ARBORETUM’S FESTIVAL OF TREES!

Saturday, December 7, 2024, 10 am to 2 pm Grab Your Organization! Mobilize Family and Friends! Promote Your Business! On Sunday, December 8, 2024, Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit will be hosting its 5th annual Festival of Trees, and we invite YOU to help make it a success! STEP 1: Sign up to sponsor and decorate a tree! RRA will provide and set up the lighted trees, you just need the decorations. The deadline to register is December 5. We will have a limited number of trees, so don’t wait to sign up. This is a great opportunity for local families, school and scout groups to have fun and an...

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TREE-MENDOUS HOLIDAY FUN

await at REEVES-REED ARBORETUM’S ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES! Reeves-Reed Arboretum is proud to announce its 5th annual Festival of Trees, a fun outdoor winter festival that celebrates community and culture. The festival will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm and promises to delight visitors of all ages with uniquely themed and decorated trees, festive activities, and seasonal cheer. All festival trees are sponsored and decorated by local businesses, community groups, and families, including Title Sponsor, Lois Schneider Realtor. The trees, spread throughout the Arboretum’s...

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Local Health

Overlook Auxiliary’s “Art at Overlook” program is excited to announce its latest exhibition featuring the original creations of Elisabeth Antoine, and the captivating landscape paintings of artist Mary Kooi. The installation can be viewed now through February 2, 2025 at Overlook Medical Center. A public opening reception will be held on Thursday, November 21 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm, offering attendees a chance to meet the artists and gain insights into their creative processes. Guests can learn more and RSVP here. Local artist Elisabeth Antoine features more than 30 of her original oil paintings,...

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Arts & Entertainment

Chatham High senior Challen Nassif performed at Carnegie Hall recently by auditioning and then being chosen to participate in the Worldstrides Honors Performance series under the direction of award-winning choral composer Greg Gilpin. “Singing at Carnegie Hall was unlike anything I have ever experienced,” Nassif said. “Getting to perform with people across the country and getting to know those people personally was such a special experience. I have made long-lasting friendships from my weekend in the city and have gained many new techniques that I will utilize in my future performance career.” Nassif...

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700 Coats, 700 Stories, GRACE Supports Neighbors in Need

GRACE Giving & Receiving Assistance for our Community’s Essentials A middle schooler finally gets to wear the cool jacket with the faux fur hood. A dad who can stay warm when his work shifts to snow removal in the winter, from landscaping in the summer. A pregnant mom can plan ahead and wear a warm coat that has plenty of room for her soon-to-be big belly. There are over 700 individual stories to tell about community members who visited the GRACE coat distribution, held last month at The Summit Community Center. Each received a warm new coat and winter accessories, like gloves (even ones...

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STEAM Career Week

As Summit’s elementary schools celebrated STEAM Career Week last week, Board of Education President Walidah Justice proudly announced that more than fifty parents and community volunteers signed up to support the teachers in presenting to students in grades one through five. Justice commended the engagement of students and willingness of presenters to answer questions, demonstrating the importance of connecting classroom learning with real-world opportunities, during last week’s BOE meeting. “The teachers’ goal for STEAM Career Week was to expose students to a wide range of opportunities within...

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Big news from our local Summit business, J.P. Morgan. Expansion.

Since it opened its doors in Summit just a few short years ago, the local office has doubled its business revenue. To meet the need of this growth, the company is renovating and expanding a new office space designed to accommodate its growing team. The newly expanded 35,000 square foot office space, situated on the third floor at 25 Deforest Avenue, features a state-of-the-art Client Center. This dedicated space is designed to host clients and their families for personal wealth discussions, curated events, and business meetings. The office design reflects the unique lifestyle of the New Jersey...

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Meet local pet Daisy, an affectionate Goldendoodle who loves Kraft American Cheese and having her teeth brushed

Family member names Scott, Kim, Christopher & Kylie Skrabonja Type of  Breed Goldendoodle PET’S NAME Daisy MALE OR FEMALE Female PET’s AGE 2 years 9 months Where/why did you get your pet? We got Daisy from a breeder in Rochester, NY (Orchard Pups). We were looking for a dog for a while and when our neighbor told us she went through this breeder, we decided to check out the Goldendoodle pups she had. We did a Facetime with all the pups she had in the litter for the size we wanted to get and the temperament we saw in Daisy was exactly what she has been since we got her. Our kids are a great...

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Expanded Children’s Room

Planned for the Cranford Public Library Open Concept & Nature Theme Bring Light to the New Children’s Room By Christina Miskewitz Families will soon see an expanded, bright, and airy Children’s Room at the Cranford Public Library. The expansion and renovation project is currently out to bid for construction after it was approved by the Cranford Planning Board last month. “The Cranford Public Library is a cornerstone in our community. We want our children to have the space to learn, explore, and grow. This renovation will help to achieve that goal. I am thankful for all of the work of our...

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