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VACNJ Opens Winter/Spring Exhibitions in February

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on February 2, 2025. Posted in Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Opening on February 7 and running through May 18, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey will host a series of exhibitions focusing on the theme of place(less(ness)) that will feature various forms of media, including technology, textiles, and printmaking. Each exhibition explores ideas around the spaces we occupy and how we interact with them. In the Main Gallery, artists Mollye Bendell, Christopher Kojzar, and JLS Gangwisch, members of the Baltimore-based collective strikeWare, will use media and technology to examine transit-related occurrences in the traveling exhibition ETA: Rerouted. The...

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 8, 2025. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

In Mr. Mariano’s class, students are turning their unique ideas into reality through self-directed projects! Since September, they’ve been refining their designs through research, discussion, and hands-on problem-solving. Today, they reached the halfway point of the semester by presenting their progress and sharing their creative visions for what they plan to achieve by the end of the term. The School District of the Chathams is currently accepting letters from Chatham Borough and Chatham Township resident families interested in having their toilet trained 3 or 4 year olds attend our CHatham...

Discover the Magic of Winter at REEVES-REED ARBORETUM

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 8, 2025. Posted in Cover Feature, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Embrace the winter season at Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit with a lineup of engaging winter programs designed to inspire, educate, and delight visitors of all ages. From hands-on activities for children to relaxing yoga classes for adults, these programs offer a perfect way to connect with nature and explore the beauty of winter. The programs for children are nature-centered and include winter woodland walks, outdoor games, creative craft projects, engaging stories, experiments, cooking, and more depending on the program and age. Weekly winter programs beginning in February include Winter...

NJ Intergenerational Orchestra’s Annual Holiday Concert Delights Summit-Area Families with Festive Music and Interactive Fun

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 8, 2025. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Concert featured holiday favorites, interactive performance, and a popular Instrument Petting Zoo The NJ Intergenerational Orchestra’s (NJIO) Annual Family Holiday Concert was a resounding success, bringing joy and holiday cheer to families in the Summit area. Held on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Summit High School, the concert was an unforgettable afternoon of music, fun, and festive interaction for over 300 concertgoers of all ages. As families settled into their seats, the musicians of NJIO took to the stage, performing an eclectic selection of holiday classics. The program included works...

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 7, 2025. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

CMS students in the Chinese Class Table Tennis Tournament did great! This event took place at the Lily Yip Table Tennis Center in Dunellen. Our students were in the top 3 rankings: 1st – Julia Harris 2nd- Luke Murphy 3rd- Annabelle Faust

Meet local kid Nate, a spunky 7th grader who aspires to join the military and travel the world when he is older

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 6, 2025. Posted in Local Kids, Local Kids, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

SPOTLIGHT Name: Nate Age: 12 Grade/school: 7th Family Member Names: Mom, Dad, Older Sister Pet’s Name/type: Dog – Theo Something unique about me: I am an Advanced Brown Belt actively working towards my Black Belt in Karate. I am fascinated by World War II and am trying to teach myself how to play the acoustic guitar. When I grow up, I want to join the military. FAFORITS Activities/Hobbies: Karate, video gaming, mountain biking Animal: Giraffe Color: Aquamarine Food: My mom’s Pasta Bolognese Movies: Toy Story Music: Hip Hop and Rap Place to play: Riding my bike around town with friends Sports...

You Can Fund Your Children’s College Education and Retirement Simultaneously – Here’s How

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 3, 2025. Posted in Local Finance, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Many parents face the challenge of saving for their children’s college education while also building a nest egg for retirement. Funding both priorities simultaneously can feel like a juggling act – and the stress can intensify as high school graduation and retirement dates draw nearer, particularly if you’re coming up short on your savings goals. As your time horizon narrows, which should come first – funding your kid’s tuition or your own retirement? The answer depends on your situation, but here are some factors to keep in mind: Prioritize college bills or retirement? In most cases, saving...

Dental Care as We Age

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on January 3, 2025. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, Tooth Talk by Dr. Ken, WESTFIELD LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Company: Dentistry by Dr. Arida Location: 131 S. Euclid Ave, Westfield NJ Phone: 908-654-6262 This month’s topic is taking care of your teeth as you age. My dad was a dentist post WWII and, in his day, most were happy to be alive and life expectancy was mid-sixties. Today, our generation will live much longer and we want to enjoy a healthy mouth and teeth that we can smile, eat and speak with. Of course, the first step is to see your dentist regularly for cleanings and checkups. As we age, most of us will experience some level of gum recession that will create spaces between our teeth...

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

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on December 9, 2024. Posted in SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

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...