Overlook Auxiliary’s “Art at Overlook” program is excited to announce its latest exhibition featuring the original creations of Elisabeth Antoine, and the captivating landscape paintings of artist Mary Kooi. The installation can be viewed now through February 2, 2025 at Overlook Medical Center. A public opening reception will be held on Thursday, November 21 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm, offering attendees a chance to meet the artists and gain insights into their creative processes. Guests can learn more and RSVP here. Local artist Elisabeth Antoine features more than 30 of her original oil paintings,...

Chatham High senior Challen Nassif performed at Carnegie Hall recently by auditioning and then being chosen to participate in the Worldstrides Honors Performance series under the direction of award-winning choral composer Greg Gilpin. “Singing at Carnegie Hall was unlike anything I have ever experienced,” Nassif said. “Getting to perform with people across the country and getting to know those people personally was such a special experience. I have made long-lasting friendships from my weekend in the city and have gained many new techniques that I will utilize in my future performance career.” Nassif...

GRACE Giving & Receiving Assistance for our Community’s Essentials A middle schooler finally gets to wear the cool jacket with the faux fur hood. A dad who can stay warm when his work shifts to snow removal in the winter, from landscaping in the summer. A pregnant mom can plan ahead and wear a warm coat that has plenty of room for her soon-to-be big belly. There are over 700 individual stories to tell about community members who visited the GRACE coat distribution, held last month at The Summit Community Center. Each received a warm new coat and winter accessories, like gloves (even ones...

As Summit’s elementary schools celebrated STEAM Career Week last week, Board of Education President Walidah Justice proudly announced that more than fifty parents and community volunteers signed up to support the teachers in presenting to students in grades one through five. Justice commended the engagement of students and willingness of presenters to answer questions, demonstrating the importance of connecting classroom learning with real-world opportunities, during last week’s BOE meeting. “The teachers’ goal for STEAM Career Week was to expose students to a wide range of opportunities within...

The four chairs this year (from left to right) are: Corinne White, Jen Adel, Amanda Darnowski and Jenny Groves. For the 58th consecutive year, the Santa Claus Shop will open its doors to area families to provide complimentary holiday shopping. The Shop serves more than 1,500 low-income family members and senior citizens from Summit, New Providence and Berkeley Heights. This year’s Santa Claus Shop will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 587 Springfield Avenue in Summit. Families will be offered shopping hours by invitation only during the first week of December. The Santa Claus Shop is chaired...

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...