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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…

Summit Downtown 2024 Holiday Event Schedule Released SUMMIT, NJ, October 16, 2024 – Thanksgiving is on the way and the holiday season is just around the corner! Don’t miss the return of exciting family events including Celebrate in Summit, Carriages & Carolers, and The HillTop Elf Scavenger Hunt. The Summit VISA Gift Cards, accepted at over 150 Summit businesses city-wide, are also available this holiday season so people can support Summit businesses by giving the gift of local! More information on holiday events and Summit VISA Gift Cards can be found on summitdowntown.org. T…

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 gr…

From November 21-23, 2024, the Chatham High School Theatre Department will present their fall play, Peter and the Starcatcher. The Tony-winning play, based on the best-selling novels, upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan boy becomes the legendary Peter Pan. The play provides a backstory for the characters of Peter Pan, Mrs Darling, Tinker Bell and Hook, and serves as a prequel to J. M. Barrie’s Peter and Wendy. Performances will be held Thursday, November 21 at 4:00 PM, Friday, November 22, and Saturday, November 23 at 7:30 PM. Tickets for the performances are $12.00…

For the first time, all Kindergarteners attended school full day. Lafayette welcomed their first 3rd grade cohort with all new classroom furniture; marking the beginning or the grade reconfiguration. CMS opened with freshly painted walls, lockers and new ceilings. The resurfacing of the field is almost finished at CHS.

SUMMIT, NJ – Imagine a community where everyone has what they need. GRACE’s mission is to ensure that every neighbor in need is happy, healthy and secure. That starts with the community of supporters who came together on October 5th to celebrate ‘Cheers to GRACE’. We raised more than $30,000 while bringing together more than 150 friends from every part of our community, who celebrated the gifts of GRACE during a night to remember. This event raised funds to support weekly distribution of fresh, nutrient-dense food, essential supplies, and stabilizing supports that enhance the health, wel…

Prosthodontics dental care plays a pivotal role in maintaining overall health, extending far beyond the realms of oral hygiene. The mouth serves as a gateway to the body, where bacteria from periodontal disease can enter the bloodstream, potentially leading to systemic inflammation and other serious health problems. Regular dental check-ups and treatments can prevent a multitude of health issues, including heart disease, diabetes, and respiratory infections. Moreover, prosthodontics – a specialized field within dentistry – significantly enhances the quality of life for patients through v…

The whispers are true. The Secret Tea Room at Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit, New Jersey is a hidden gem that has been serving up charming tea events overlooking the beautiful gardens for almost three years now. It’s the talk of the town! Taking inspiration from world-renowned tea rooms like the Savoy in London, The Secret Tea Room is providing a comparable experience in historic Wisner House on the grounds of Reeves-Reed Arboretum and offering the perfect blend of nature, elegance, and tradition. In the fast-paced world of today, the Secret Tea Room offers visitors a unique opportunity…

In this version, produced exclusively at the Chatham Playhouse since 1988, Dickens serves not only as narrator, but also as a character that befriends Scrooge and walks beside him during his life-changing journey through memories and premonitions. While the script remains true to the original story, the playwright also pulled from letters that Dickens wrote to family and friends. The story of Ebenezer Scrooge has become one of the most beloved of all holiday tales, and this unique production also reminds us that Dickens’ inspiration for penning the story goes much deeper. A family friendly …