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Overlook Medical Center Emergency Services, Summit Campus Recognized for Excellence in Emergency Nursing

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 1, 2024. Posted in Local Health, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

The emergency department at Overlook Medical Center’s main campus in Summit has been selected as a recipient of the Emergency Nurses Association’s 2024 Lantern Award® for demonstrating excellence in leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research performance. The Lantern Award showcases the Overlook Medical Center Emergency Services, Summit Campus’s accomplishments in incorporating evidence-based practice and innovation into emergency care. As part of the application, EDs are encouraged to share stories that highlight a commitment to patient care, as well as the well-being of nursing...

Groovin’ in the Garden Reeves-Reed Arboretum’s 50th Anniversary Concert

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 1, 2024. Posted in Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey elected five new members to its board of Trustees at its most recent board meeting on June 10, 2024. Christine Aschwald, Heather Braun, Eleanor Lear, Jennifer Markovitz, and Greg Vargas will officially begin their terms in November 2024, and their tenures will run through 2027. “The opportunity to welcome new trustees to the Art Center board is always inspiring,” said Melanie Cohn, VACNJ’s Executive Director. “Christine, Heather, Eleanor, Jennifer, and Greg all bring a variety of talents and strengths, and their diverse skill sets, along with their shared...

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Elects Five New Board Members

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 1, 2024. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Upcoming ‘Art at Overlook’ Exhibit will Feature Paintings by Elizabeth Gillin

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on August 1, 2024. Posted in Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Summit, NJ – Overlook Auxiliary is pleased to announce its upcoming art show featuring paintings by Elizabeth Gillin, a recipient of consecutive state and county awards for her works. More than 75 paintings, including people, seascapes, landscapes, and animal portraits will be on display. The show, which is open to the public, will take place from August 4 through November 3. A public opening reception will be held at Overlook Medical Center on Wednesday, August 7, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Guests can RSVP by visiting https://www.oaux.org/events/overlook-auxiliary-gallery-opening-2/ Painting...

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

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

Family member names Scott, Kim, Christopher, & Kylie Skrabonja Type of Breed Golden-doodle PET’S NAME Daisy MALE OR FEMALE Male 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...

The Fortnightly Club Awards 2024 Scholarships

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

Summit, NJ – The Fortnightly Club of Summit announced the recipients of their 2024 scholarships: Chelsea Asitimbay, Keilah Torillo and Diane Saint-Louis. Each year, scholarships are awarded to deserving young Summit women to help them pay for college. Chelsea and Keilah were both awarded The Manley-Winser Scholarship. This scholarship is open to any female high school senior who resides in Summit and plans to attend a 2-or 4-year college, professional, technical, or trade school. Chelsea will be attending Boston College and Keilah will be attending The College of NJ in the fall. Diane...

Buzzworthy Beekeeping at Reeves-Reed Arboretum’s

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

Reeves-Reed Arboretum is abuzz with excitement to announce the launch of its latest conservation initiative: a beekeeping program aimed at promoting biodiversity and ecological stewardship within its grounds. This initiative underscores the Arboretum’s commitment to environmental sustainability and the vital role that pollinators play in our ecosystem. The decline of global bee populations in recent years has raised alarm bells worldwide. As pollinators, bees play a crucial role in the reproduction of flowering plants, including many of the species found within Reeves-Reed Arboretum and its...

Newly Trained Volunteers Take Oath as Court Appointed Special Advocates in Union County

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

Union County Superior Court Judge Rosalba Comas (left) with Elaine Anderson, CASA Volunteer & Summit resident. Six community volunteers will be sworn in as Court Appointed Special Advocates – known as CASA volunteers – to serve vulnerable Union County children living in foster care through no fault of their own. The nonprofit organization Child Focus operates CASA of Passaic and Union Counties, and its goal is to provide a CASA volunteer for each of the more than 250 child-victims in foster care. Currently, just 30 percent of vulnerable infants, children, and teens in Union County have the...

Family Fun Night in Downtown Summit Families just want to have fun!

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

And did they ever at last Thursday’s annual Family Fun Night (FNN) held in Summit. Hosted by Summit Downtown (SDI), FNN was back and better than ever, with a carnival-themed kid zone transforming Beechwood Road and Bank Street. Local neighbors and residents from nearby communities shared a fun-filled evening that featured an exciting lineup of activities and entertainment. As part of the attraction, all activities were free and included promotions and interactions from many of downtown Summit’s family-friendly businesses. ...