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Written by Reed Batesko, Contributing Editor on October 2, 2023. Posted in Foodie Spotlight, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Summit Farmers Market Continues 30th Season!

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on October 2, 2023. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

The Summit Farmers Market is widely regarded as one of the best farmers markets in the state. The Summit Farmers Market runs from April 23-November 19 from 8am-1pm, then Sundays, December 3, 10 & 17 from 8am-12pm. The Summit Farmers Market supports farmers and other purveyors exclusively in New Jersey, now in it’s 30th season! The market is located at Park & Shop Lot #1 corner of DeForest Avenue and Woodland Avenue. Customers will enter and exit at the vehicle entrance on DeForest Avenue to Park & Shop Lot #1.

Sunday Fundays at the Farmers Market: Somethin’ Pumpkin Sunday Funday, October 15, 11am

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on October 2, 2023. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Are you a pumpkin enthusiast with a flair for cooking and baking? Our Somethin’ Pumpkin cooking contest is for you, with the perfect opportunity for you to showcase your culinary skills and creativity! This event celebrates the versatility and deliciousness of this iconic fall ingredient, and contestants of all backgrounds and skill levels are welcome to participate. The rules of the contest are simple: create a dish that prominently features pumpkin as the star ingredient. From classic pumpkin pies and spiced breads to savory pumpkin stews and curries, the possibilities are endless. Judges...

Summit Playhouse Presents The Minutes

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on October 2, 2023. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

A play by Tracy Letts Directed by Gordon Wiener Stage Manager Christine Petruzzell Producers Joann Scanlon and Pam Heller PERFORMANCES: October 13, 14, 20, 21, 27,28 @ 8pm October 15, 22 @ 2pm This scathing new comedy about small-town politics and real-world power, from the author of August: Osage County, exposes the ugliness behind some of our most closely-held American narratives while asking each of us what we would do to keep from becoming history’s losers. CAST: Assalone – Christopher Peterson Oldfield – Kevern Cameron Superba – Andrew Blais Hanratty –...

THE DR. IS IN! October Issue – Depression Awareness Month

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on October 2, 2023. Posted in Local Health, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Meet Heather Flaherty, she is a psychotherapist at Lukin Center. She specializes in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, psychosocial stressors, interpersonal difficulties, and life transitions for teens, young adults, and adults. She is currently offering in-person and virtual sessions and work out of Lukin Center’s Ridgewood & Westfield locations! Lukin Center- Westfield Office 128 S Euclid Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 509-8336 October is recognized as Depression Awareness Month each year. The purpose is to increase understanding, decrease stereotypes, and help educate on how...

Summit Public Schools Celebrates Students Who Earned a Rare “Perfect” Score on an Advanced Placement Exam

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on October 2, 2023. Posted in Local Education, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Summit Public Schools celebrates high school students Emma Gumny, Dean Mauriello, and Nikita Shevyakov, as well as Summit High School graduates Lydia Boubendir and William Johnson for each earning a perfect score on a college-level Advanced Placement® (AP®) Exam in the spring of 2023. The current and former Summit students were five out of 459 students in the world to earn every point possible on the AP Computer Science Principles Exam. “We are very proud of our students’ outstanding achievements, as they have not only surpassed expectations, but have also set a remarkable standard for excellence,”...

Want to Retire Early? Read This First

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on October 2, 2023. Posted in Local Finance, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

As a financial advisor, I have seen firsthand how much planning it takes to retire early. Deciding to leave the workforce (and say goodbye to your steady paycheck) earlier than you previously intended to may come with many considerations. If you are intrigued by the idea of retiring early, read on for some suggestions for how to assess if moving your retirement date forward is something within your reach. Define your dream retirement. A realistic early retirement plan doesn’t happen by chance. It takes careful planning and deliberate action. Before you can figure out how to make early retirement...

REMEMBRANCE GARDEN DEDICATION

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 30, 2023. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Central Presbyterian Church of Summit will dedicate a newly-planted Remembrance Garden at 5 p.m. on September 10. The public is invited to the ceremony for the Garden, which will honor all those who passed away during the COVID pandemic — whether from COVID or not. The Garden — located on the Maple Street side of the Church property — is, itself, intended to be a public space. The short dedication program on September 10 will be followed by light refreshments.

Arts + Cars Downtown Art Festival and Summit Elks Classic Car Show RETURNS TO SUMMIT

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 30, 2023. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Summit Downtown, Inc. (SDI) is proud to announce the exciting return of Arts & Cars Downtown Art Festival and Summit Elks Classic Car Show on Sunday, September 17th from 10am to 4pm. Presented in collaboration with the Visual Arts Center of NJ and the Summit Elks, this family-friendly event is designed to celebrate the vibrant arts community and the timeless appeal of classic cars. Guests can expect a day filled with great food, live music, children’s entertainment, art and wares, classic cars from all years and much more in downtown Summit. The Arts & Cars Downtown Art Festival and...