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Meet local kid Grayson Van Dyk, a Cranford second grader who recently ran the 1500m in the 8 and under division at the USATF Junior National Championships in Eugene, Oregon.

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

Name: Grayson Van Dyk Age: 7 Grade/school: Second Grade/ Hillside Ave School Family Member Names: Adam, Colin and Isaac (twin brother) Pet’s Name/type: None Spotlight: I ran the 1500m in the 8 and under division at the USATF Junior National Championships in Eugene, Oregon on July 29th. To qualify, I had to place top 6 at the New Jersey state meet and then top 6 at the regional meet. Something unique about me: My brother Isaac and I are twins. When I grow up, I want to be: Marine Biologist that studies sharks. ...

It’s Fall, Y’all… Time to Celebrate!

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

Now that summer is a thing of the past, it’s time to celebrate the autumn season upon us. The leaves are changing, there’s a crispness in the air, and fun festivals await at Reeves-Reed Arboretum! The non-profit public garden located in Summit will kick off the season with CELEBRATE FALL on Sunday, October 15 from 11 am to 3 pm. This family-friendly fair will feature fall-themed games, crafts and activities for the kids, photo opportunities throughout the beautiful gardens and woodlands, a spooky Halloween trail, pumpkins, music, an art exhibit, market vendors, festive food, and adorable goats...

Summit Downtown, Inc. Celebrates a Resounding Success!

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

The streets of Summit came alive with creativity, classic cars, and community spirit during the Arts & Cars Downtown Art Festival and Classic Car Show held on Sunday, September 17. The event, organized by Summit Downtown, Inc. (SDI), and The Visual Arts Center of NJ attracted nearly 6,000 attendees and received rave reviews from participants and spectators alike. The car show was sponsored by the Summit Elks Lodge #1246. “We couldn’t be happier with the turnout and the energy at this year’s Arts & Cars,” said Nancy Adams, Executive Director of SDI. “This event is a testament to the power...

VACNJ Opens Exhibition at Overlook Medical Center Celebrating Hispanic Heritage

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

The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey recently opened the new show Viva La Cultura: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage at the Overlook Medical Center in Summit, showcasing the photographic work of artists Deborah Guzman Meyer and Nancy Ori. This show will be on view through November. Deborah Guzman Meyer’s series New Americans documents the physical appearance of people new to America and examines what our innate reactions are, as humans, to encountering these individuals. The children that appear in these photographs are all biracial. They are photographed at a tender age — between two and ten —...

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,”...

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