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7 Ways to Build Financial Literacy in Your Children

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 2, 2024. Posted in Local Finance, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Children often learn their first lessons about money from the adults they’re closest to. Whether it’s listening to parents discuss a purchase or watching them pay bills online, kids are observant and their relationship with money is often shaped by what surrounds them. If you are a parent looking to instill financial wisdom in your children, here are some ways to get started. Set a good example. Kids often model what they see. Be intentional about the example you’re setting. Proactively discuss money with your children. Talk about what’s important to you money-wise and use everyday moments to...

Overlook Medical Center Earns Honors

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 2, 2024. Posted in Local Health, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Overlook Medical Center, part of Atlantic Health System, again honored standout team members at the hospital’s annual Excellence Awards. The event, which has been held annually for more than two decades, was celebrated this year at Galloping Hill Caterers in Union on June 11. More than two dozen individual and team honorees were recognized thanks to glowing testimonials provided by their peers for going above and beyond their duties in delivering high quality care at Overlook. The awards were presented by members of Overlook’s senior leadership team, with opening remarks delivered by Stephanie...

Meet local pet Gunner, a loveable Black Labrador who will steal your heart and possibly your beverage!

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on June 2, 2024. Posted in Local Pet, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Family member names Lyndsey, Mimi & Pop Type of Breed Black La PET’S NAME Gunner James MALE OR FEMALE Male PET’s AGE 9 Where/Why did you get your pet? Gunner was born in Carmel, NY, and was 1 out of 6 puppies. I have always wanted a dog of my own and my family always had labs. When my parents called me to let me know that their lab Beau’s sister was having puppies, I immediately knew I wanted a puppy from her litter. Gunner was Beau’s nephew and they instantly bonded when they met. Anything special or unusual about your pet? Gunner LOVES to shred boxes, especially from Amazon and “The...

Summit Street Sounds Kicks Off June 6

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on June 2, 2024. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Summit Downtown, Inc. (SDI) is excited to be hosting Summit Street Sounds for 2024 with a great line-up of new and past favorites! Downtown Summit will be alive with music from 5-8pm every Thursday and Friday night in June & July. We are proud to announce that over 50 musicians will be playing on the streets. Enjoy a meal at one of Summit’s outdoor cafes, listen to some great live music, and shop at the downtown businesses, some of which will be open late. Be sure to visit the Promenade on Springfield Avenue, filled with tables and chairs for outdoor dining and enjoying the music. Exciting...

The Popular Family Fun Night Returns to Downtown Summit!

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on June 2, 2024. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

The annual Family Fun Night (FFN) event hosted by Summit Downtown (SDI) is back and better than ever, with a carnival-themed kid zone set to transform Beechwood Road and Bank Street on Thursday, June 13 from 4-8pm. The event promises to be a fun-filled evening for the whole family with an exciting lineup of activities and entertainment. All activities are free and include promotions and interactions from many of downtown Summit’s family friendly businesses. This year’s Family Fun Night will feature a main stage at the top of Beechwood Road near Springfield Avenue with interactive entertainment...

The Summit Playhouse presents Neil Simon’s hilarious comedy Fools

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on June 2, 2024. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Chock-full of over-the-top characters and Neil Simon’s hilarious style of comedy, this play will have audiences laughing at the “Fools” of Kulyenchikov SUMMIT, NJ — Stony Hill Players will present Neil Simon’s hilarious comedy “Fools” opening on Friday, June 7 at the Oakes Center 120 Morris Ave. Show dates Friday 6/7 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday 6/8 at 7:30 p.m., Sunday 6/9 at 2 p.m., Friday 6/14 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday 6/15 at 7:30 p.m. Executive Producer – Jayne Myers Director – Peter Curley Stage Manager – Amanda Zelinski The town of Kulyenchikov has been...

Get Ready to Boogie at Reeves-Reed Arboretum’s

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on June 2, 2024. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

1970s Themed ART in the Garden Soirée and Summer Concert Series! Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit will be kicking off its summer season of the arts and celebrating its 50th Anniversary with its annual garden party ART in the Garden on Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 7 to 11 pm. This year the 50 year old public garden will be taking it back to the 1970s in homage to the year it was founded as a public arboretum and education resource in 1974. This special event launches their summer art exhibit and concert series, and is their largest fundraiser of the year supporting environmental education, as...

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on June 2, 2024. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Raises More Than $350,000 at Positive Space Gala 2024 Changemaker Award Recipient Emma Wilcox On Saturday, April 27, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey held its annual spring gala at Canoe Brook Country Club, hosting the largest turnout in over a decade. The signature event raised over $350,000 to support the Art Center’s powerful arts programming that makes it a positive space for all. VACNJ Board Chair Anne Grissinger and RJ Grissinger “This year’s gala proved, once again, what a wonderful community we have at the Art Center as new and loyal donors joined us to raise money to help the Art...

Meet Aleks Ochocki Advance Fencing and Fitness Academy

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on June 2, 2024. Posted in Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Name: Aleksander Ochocki Position: Founder Company Name: Advance Fencing & Fitness Academy Website: www.affafencing.com Location: Garwood, NJ Phone Number: (908)290-5055 Email: info@affafencing.com Cover Photography Provided by Mark DeHanes Since being named as head coach to lead the women’s fencing team in the Olympics in Paris this summer, how has your life changed? You must be traveling all over, right? I wouldn’t say my life changed too much. I was already doing quite a bit of traveling with the AFFA kids to numerous international tournaments but now I have to do more planning and organizing...