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Clean It Up Please, don’t litter BY KAREN DUNCAN
In 1953, long before being “Green” was fashionable, a group of corporate and civic leaders met in New York City and founded Keep America Beautiful with what was then a revolutionary idea: bringing the public and private sectors together to develop and promote a national cleanliness ethic. “Ugliness is so grim,” the late former first lady Lady Bird Johnson once said. “A little beauty, something that is lovely, I think, can help create harmony which will lessen tensions.” That belief – that beauty can improve the mental health of a society – and a determination to make the 1960s United States a more beautiful place became Lady Bird’s legacy. American cities started planting more flowers, added park benches and began to restrict the visibility of billboards and junkyards from the nation’s highways. In the early ‘70s, when Earth Day was inaugurated by some Columbia University students, a new campaign was launched with the theme, “People Start Pollution. People can stop it.” In what became known as the “Crying Indian ad,” actor Iron Eyes Cody portrayed a Native American man devastated to see the destruction of the earth’s natural beauty caused by the thoughtless pollution and litter of a modern society. Locally, dedicated citizens are cleaning up the Rahway River, while Green organizations are spearheading education efforts with regards to litter prevention, waste reduction/recycling and community greening and beautification projects. So why, can someone please explain to me, are there so many thoughtless litterers among us? Nearly
every day, I and other local merchants pick up carelessly discarded coffee cups, gum and candy wrappers, even used tissues stuffed in our outside planter boxes or left on the sidewalks. I am continually baffled by those who think nothing of tossing items out their car windows, in the streets, or in a container that was never meant for their refuse. What in the world are these people thinking? That the rest of us will just clean up after them? When I was in high school the mayor of Pittsburgh, where I grew up, was a charismatic guy named Pete Flaherty who was determined, among other things, to make a “litter” difference by promoting the slogan, “For Pete’s Sake, toss it in,” on hundreds of new trash cans. He challenged all to take up the fight. It was met with enthusiasm. This summer I’m suggesting we take up this fight locally. Show children the proper receptacle in which to toss the popsicle stick, the ice cream cup, the cupcake wrapper. Keep a small bag in your car for throwaways instead of leaving them in the parking lot. Take your refuse from the grocery carts instead of leaving it to blow into the streets. Our beautiful planters in South Orange and Maplewood villages are for flowers; the benches are for sitting; the steps of businesses are for entrance and exiting. These are not places for your trash. And here’s a challenge: Call out those offenders. I chased down someone who thought our office window sill was a place to leave their empty soda can. And they were embarrassed we saw them do it. Maybe, just maybe, they won’t do it again. A girl can hope.
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The Maplewood Artist Collective, a local group of volunteers working to bring artistic events to the community, will hold its first-ever gardening contest, open to all residents of Maplewood who personally cultivate either a bed, vegetable or container garden. Interested gardeners can enter and post photos of their garden online at gardensofmaplewood.com for online viewing through July 17. A group of judges from the community, including Mayor DeLuca, will choose grand prize winners in the bed, edible and container gardens, with additional runners-up in those categories. An additional “viewer’s choice” winner based on online votes will also be awarded. The Vanessa Pollock Keller-Williams team has generously sponsored grand prizes for the three categories. For more information about the Maplewood
The Maplewood Artist Collective is holding a community gardening contest throughout Maplewood.
Artist Collective and other events, please visit maplewoodartcollective.com. Vanguard Theater Company, a new not-for-profit theater company serving Essex and Union counties, will host its opening production: A Portrait of Ray, on June 26 from 7 to 11 p.m. at The Woodland, 60 Woodland Road, Maplewood. This
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one-of-a-kind dinner theater gala will feature the talent of two South Orange residents: Dwayne Clark, who has appeared on Broadway in such productions as Spiderman, Rent and Smokey Joe’s, and world class jazz saxophonist Don Braden. All proceeds will benefit the theater’s first season. For more information about the company’s seasonal offerings and to purchase Gala tickets please call 800-838-3006 or visit vanguardtheater.org. SOxSO: Creative Collisions (South by South Orange) Festival will run from June 26 through 28. SOxSO is a three-day event featuring 12 creative and interactive sessions, 15 musical performances and a “Creative Midway” of participatory happenings and community art projects. The inaugural festival’s Musician/visual artist Peter McClard of Maplewood, will perform with his group, the Super Colliders, at SOPAC on June 27.
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theme is “Creative Collisions,” showcasing how interesting aspects of our lives come from perceived incongruence, yet end up providing for deep satisfaction and interest. SOxSO is a nonprofit endeavor and will take place throughout the Village, SOPAC and at local restaurants, stores and public spaces. For ticket information and a complete list of events, visit southbysouthorange.org. The South Orange Maplewood Adult School summer semester, running from June 16 through July 23, offers classes to satisfy almost every interest, including BYOB happy hour painting at Geralyn’s Art Studio on June 26, designer resale and vintage shopping with Emma Sosa in New
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Itty Bitty Wouldn’t Budge
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Our latest neighborhood celebrity isn’t starring on Broadway or in her own reality TV show (yet), but she nearly jumps off the pages of an adorable new children’s book about her life in Maplewood, her favorite loves (carrots and vanilla ice cream), and her legendary stubborn streak. Meet Itty Bitty, a 143 pound jet black Newfoundland dog, and her owner, retired Clinton Elementary School kindergarten teacher Carol Lerner. They are the stars of Itty Bitty Wouldn’t Budge, written by Lerner’s stepdaughter, Victoria Martin. Lerner and Itty Bitty have been regular fixtures about town for years, but these days they are most often spotted walking near their house on Prospect Street. “Sometimes, I feel like I’ve gone from being someone’s wife, mother, teacher or whatever, to people saying, ‘Oh there’s that old lady walking that big black dog!’” says Lerner with a laugh. Children will enjoy picking out Maplewood landmarks, as they read the true story of how Itty Bitty lay down during a walk with Nana (as Lerner is called in the story and by Martin’s children) and refused to get up again. The tale is actually a compilation of several such days, including the time that Itty Bitty lay down in the middle of Valley Street and Tuscan Road and wouldn’t budge! As in the book, a Maplewood policeman offered help, but Lerner says she eventually “coaxed” Itty Bitty across the street by her front paws. “There was a period in our lives when I’d take Itty for a walk and she would just lie down and not get up,” Lerner recalls. “Sometimes I was stuck for an hour, an hour and a half; I didn’t think anything about it,” since when she was a puppy her obedience trainer had warned her that “‘Newfies’ [wouldn’t] have a problem with the command ‘down,’ but they often had a problem with the command to get back up!” “Nana has told such funny stories about Itty Bitty over the years that I was inspired to write the book,” says first-time author Martin. “The story was ruminating in the back of my brain for about three years until a friend suggested that I write it on paper. It took about twenty minutes! I had the perfect place where I wanted the book to take place, the perfect person who I wanted to honor – and the perfect story just came into being.” Martin signed with Mascot Books, through whom she was introduced to illustrator Caitlyn Knepka, an artist based
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· The book depicts an engine full of Maplewood firemen stopping to help Nana, but in truth, no firemen have stopped for them (yet). · Illustrator Caitlyn Knepka never saw a picture of Maplewood’s fire chief but, by curious coincidence, the jovial white mustached character that she drew waving from the truck is a dead ringer for Maplewood’s actual fire chief, Michael Dingelstedt.
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South Mountain YMCA in upstate New York, who drew pictures from photos taken by Lerner. It was an excellent match: “Caitlyn really went above and beyond in representing Nana, Itty Bitty, the house, and Maplewood in a true way,” says Martin, who was delighted that several children from Maplewood recognized village landmarks. Lerner agrees. “I told Tori to tell Caitlyn that I looked like a young Audrey Hepburn!” she jokes, but “everyone who sees the book immediately knows it’s me.” This past March, Martin left her home in Bellevue, Washington, and joined Lerner in Maplewood for a series of local book events at Clinton, Marshall, and South Mountain Annex Elementary Schools, Maplewood Memorial Library, and Prospect, Morrow, and Neighborhood House Preschools. Itty Bitty joined them
at Words Bookstore, where Martin read to an estimated hundred fans. All three signed books, including Itty Bitty, whose paw print stamp was hugely popular. “It was one of the most incredible days of my whole life!” says Martin, who by her count, read to a thousand children while in New Jersey. What’s next on the horizon for Itty Bitty and her “people?” Martin is hoping that Itty Bitty Wouldn’t Budge will be the first book in a series, and she avers that Itty Bitty, who is enjoying her newfound celebrity, says, “Whatever it is, as long as it’s all about me!” Tracey George lives in Maplewood with her husband, two spirited boys, and Zsu Zsu, an overgrown hyperactive puppymutt who loves carrots almost as much as Itty Bitty does.
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Drawing lively scenes of everyday life was therapy for Siegmund Joseph. “Siggy” could often be found doing just that at Cait and Abby’s, the busy café nestled under the train trestle in the heart of South Orange Village. Sketching images of those passing by, as residents rushed for a train, strolled, or sipped a cup of coffee, was his passion. Joseph, multilingual and multi-talented, was unusually engaging. Starting lively conversations were part of his palette. Easily approachable, he spoke about fulfilling his childhood dream of becoming an artist and gave details of the years in between to whoever had time to listen. At 85 and beyond, he would start his day by writing a poem, but only after kissing his mother’s photograph. His son Adlai declared Joseph to be “the most interesting man I ever met.” That same sentiment could be echoed by hosts of friends and acquaintances. The softness of his smile and a relaxed demeanor were the same characteristics that kept him alive and vibrant as he banished demons from his past, including narrowly escaping World War II alive. From a young age, Joseph knew he would be an artist, but the process was not easy. He was born in Drahnov, Czechoslovakia in 1922. When his maternal grandmother died, her sister came to help care for the family. Warm and worldly, this great-aunt exposed Joseph to a wider view of the world. She showed him magazines from the Old World, Vienna, Budapest, and even daunting photographs of World War I. People from all walks came for advice from this beloved elder, who had been a clothing designer for the emperor of Austria. And as young as five, Joseph was sketching pictures from newspapers. A visitor once commented, “What a nice tracing job.” But Joseph’s great-aunt insisted, “That’s not a tracing job; he drew it.” They started to quarrel until his father pointed out that Joseph’s drawing was smaller, so how could it be traced? Around the same time, the sociopolitical climate began to change. As a tyke, Joseph had very close friends of all religions and cultures. One day while out playing in the streets, a fellow came from Bosnia selling his wares. Interesting things were hanging on his head and down his back. Everything looked very attractive, all shiny like mirrors, and Joseph kept asking the costs. The peddler put his finger to Joseph’s head, squeezing him to the ground, like drilling a hole, complaining that he was a Jewish kid and asking too many of questions.
Siegmund “Siggy” Joseph, carried a photo of Roza Josef, his beloved mother, with him always. He died Nov. 3, 2010 at the age of 87. He had been a resident of South Orange for 52 years.
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South Orange Fire House, by Siegmund Joseph.
That very painful incident left Joseph running home crying. His father’s reaction was equally painful. That’s not such a terrible thing, he cautioned his son…get used to it. You will be asked a lot of questions because you are Jewish. Defiantly, Joseph remained eager to make friends with anyone. As a teen, he left the farming village of his childhood, moving to Budapest, to learn a trade. Apprenticing as a plumber gave him a profession. That allowed him some freedoms to better hone the artistic skills he had started to develop. But again his dreams were dashed when suddenly he was shipped off to a Hungarian-Jewish war camp. Not believing he would have the guts to escape, he nevertheless hatched a plan, and hesitant to do it alone, he recruited two comrades. Shoeless by then, they walked and walked through the muddy countryside on their way to freedom. Lining the fields, that became their hiding place, stood thousands of cornstalks, cut into what resembled Indian teepees. He dodged many close calls, including a bayonet landing near his nose, and never ceased to marvel that he somehow survived. Returning home after the war, he faced the devastation of learning that his
family had been murdered. But there was joy too, as his childhood sweetheart Yolanda stepped off the train from Auschwitz and into his arms. They were married soon after. An uncle in Newark sent the necessary papers and after a lengthy process they immigrated, building a life in South Orange, raising four children who in turn produced five grandchildren. Using skills learned in Budapest, Joseph owned and operated Siegmund Joseph Plumbing and Heating for six decades. After a lifetime in which he overcame formidable adversity, Joseph concluded that no matter how close you get to something unforgettably horrible in your life, you can learn and take whatever positive you can out of it. After fixing another plumbing conundrum, he was pleased when he spotted his artwork framed and hanging on this writer’s wall. Contemplating what it took for this intrepid survivor’s dream to be realized, head on over to The Gateway at 9 West South Orange Avenue and view Joseph’s depictions of our beautiful village. Sharon Mark Cohen, MPA, is a genealogist/writer/Multi-Skilled Apprenticeship Coordinator and emptynester mom of three, who lives in South Orange Village with her husband.
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John Caffrey believes his disability may be the secret of his success. “Being a photographer who is blind in one eye has its advantages,” Caffrey says. “It enables me to see things others don’t.” This talent and a high-tech phone are the only things he needs to create his art. When you look at the crisp detail and saturated colors in his photos it’s hard to believe some of them were captured with an iPhone 2. And just as impressive, Caffrey doesn’t use Photoshop. “The only adjustment of the photos was to increase the contrast and crop the subject where wildlife is involved,” he says. Much of Caffrey’s subject matter comes from New Jersey, but he also travels as far as Maine, Cape Cod and Vermont. A striking difference between Caffrey’s work and other photographers is that he prints his work on metal instead of paper. The photos are laser embossed on aluminum, which makes the colors vivid and intense. It also keeps the photos from fading, and eliminates the need for a frame. The glowing colors on metal give a modern look that contrasts with some of Caffrey’s bucolic landscapes, giving him a distinctive style. Caffrey’s standards are high, and he refuses to
TOP: John Caffrey with his exhibit at the Millburn Library. Caffrey’s work includes stunning outdoor shots and many of the shoreline. Left is just one that is on display at Parkwood Diner in Maplewood.
print anything that doesn’t pass his test. “Before I print something, I check to see if I’d like it in my living room,” he says with a laugh. Caffrey dove into the art of photography in 2009 after his partner of 22 years passed away. “I needed something to fill the time,” he says. “I started getting positive feedback from my friends, and that inspired me to do more and learn more.” And he is lucky enough to have talented friends who coached him along the way. “Joy Yagid was very generous with her time,” Caffrey says. Now Caffrey’s work is getting noticed by others, too. He just finished a show at the Millburn Library, but you can still see his photo of Taylor Park in winter, which he donated to the library’s permanent collection. You can also see his work displayed at the Parkwood Diner. Caffrey is currently pointing his camera around town for a 2016 South Orange/Maplewood Calendar. It will be available in the UPS store in South Orange in November. He is also capturing scenes from around South Orange to create a postcard series of the town. “I hope people see my photos and are encouraged to be more aware of nature and beauty around them,” he says. And his vision helps us see the beauty in our towns in a new way. Adrianna Donat is a freelance writer living in Maplewood.
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If you are a savvy media consumer, you probably have a favorite web series. Series that are released on the Internet allow raw and fresh new material to reach the masses without having to work through a network. They are democratizing entertainment. And one of the best and brightest lights in this budding industry lives in Maplewood. Ezie Cotler is an actor and producer. He graduated from Columbia High School in 2002, and lives here in town, engaged to another CHS graduate. His father is a much-loved local pediatrician. Although Cotler has acted in more traditional media, and though being part of a web series was not his original intention, he finds the idea of a web series compelling. “Putting a series on the web is like Garage Band for independent musicians,” he explains. “We can make it what we want it to be, and it is distributed all over the world.” The Crew is Cotler’s current web series. The show follows a group of three young men from Hell’s Kitchen who become errand boys for the mob. Though it is made mostly on location in Queens, you’ll recognize some scenes shot in Maplewood as well. Cotler plays one of the enterprising young men who decides to redirect mob funds to start his own venture. And he’s getting noticed: Cotler took the Best Actor in a Dramatic Series award at this year’s LA Web Series Festival. The Crew has taken home 20 awards over the three seasons it’s been available. “I got involved with The Crew accidentally. But the web-based series field is brand new and growing. We are in a position to define how this works,” Cotler says. For example, The Crew is shot so it can be shown exactly as the producers prefer on the web. But it also can be cut for television or in many different lengths and styles for movies. The Crew as it was released on the web has generated international interest, and can even be edited with specific cultures and audiences in mind. Cotler is still busy with The Crew, but he has new projects too. He is developing, executive producing and acting in a web series on medical marijuana, which he plans to shoot in Connecticut. And he may be needed to shoot additional footage for his short film, The Grass is Always Greener, written by Writers Guild Association award winner Meredith Post. But he believes he will always come back to the web. “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity,” he says. Adrianna Donat is a freelance writer living in Maplewood.
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If you listen to the Metropolitan Opera program on WQXR on Saturday afternoons, you’ve heard his name: Ernie D’Amato. D’Amato, who was a special education teacher at Maplewood Middle School for 35 years, is an opera buff. And he uses his knowledge to spark discussion about opera. He’s so good at it that his questions are frequently used during panel discussions on the weekly Metropolitan Opera program. “I like to entertain and get the experts to ruminate,” he says. One of his favorite questions for the panel (usually conductors, performers and a moderator) was: Can you name any intelligent tenors? The questions are designed to bring people generally perceived as stodgy out of their shells. And it works. The crazy speculation that follows his questions lets you know performers on a more personal level. But more important, it’s a fun listen. D’Amato’s love for opera started early. “We always had opera on at home,” he says. “It was in the movies I saw, I took music appreciation classes in college, and it’s part of my Italian heritage. It has always been a part of my life.” Later, he taught a class on opera at the South OrangeMaplewood Adult School. But his questions to the Met started as a lark. D’Amato’s son wanted a radio for a darkroom he was building. D’Amato said he’d submit a question to the WQXR’s Metropolitan Opera show. His son could have the prize – a radio – if his question was read on the air. It was, and D’Amato was hooked. He’s now had one or more questions used every opera season since 1975. And he makes sure when he is introduced that they say he’s from Maplewood. The quality of D’Amato’s questions is so well known that when the Metropolitan Opera’s General Manager, Joseph Volpe, retired in 2006, he saved D’Amato’s questions for a special part of his retirement broadcast. Says D’Amato, “I came up with several questions regarding opera characters who were leaving and seeking post-employment positions.” Over the years, he’s been in touch with others from New Jersey who submit questions to the Met. Now D’Amato has a network of opera aficionados he happily calls his friends. “I love the shared stories and camaraderie,” he says. Through the years, D’Amato has been publicly recognized and received numerous thank you gifts. But his favorite “prize” was received at Kings in Maplewood. “I was cashing a check, and the cashier told me she didn’t need identification when she saw my name. She told me, ‘You don’t need ID. I know you’re Ernest D’Amato from Maplewood.’” Adrianna Donat is a freelance writer living in Maplewood.
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This Olde House
With loving care and thoughtful updates, this historic colonial has been transported into the modern age. BY KAREN DUNCAN PHOTOS BY VISUAL MARKETING & DESIGN
Circa 1858
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The home as it looked in 1906 (left side of this old photo) alongside what was the Smith store. Maplewood Town Hall now sits about where the old store was.
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Shoemaking was once one of the principal trades in the Maplewood vicinity. During the early and mid-1800s, some folks had shops in their homes, where one or two of their neighbors would work with them. There was a thriving cider mill business operated for generations by the Crowell family that produced fine quality cider and vinegar. The apples grown in the orchards that sat above Valley Street near Parker Avenue were outstanding. There was a woolen factory located near the site where the Maplewood fire house now stands. Such was the thriving commerce area along Valley Street near Park Road. Charles R. Crowell was associated with Harry Smith, who established a shoe manufacturing business in connection with his store. This store was originally located near where Maplewood Town Hall is now. It’s believed that the house at 1 Park Road was built by either Mr. Smith or Mr. Crowell, though no records are clear. What is clear is the attention to detail that went into the building of this home in 1858, for much of the original work still remains. It’s the kind of house that inspires novels. The kitchen has the original cooking hearth. The low wainscoted windows, wide plank hardwood floors, authentic built-in cabinetry and original stained glass are just some of the remarkable details that have remained for more than 150 years. For the last 35 of those years, it has been Geri Botwinick’s home, where she raised her now-grown daughters Jessica and Jillian. “The house and yard are perfect for childhood adventures,” Botwinick says. Readying for retirement, she is now selling this beloved home. And she leaves behind another generation of memories. “The house lent itself to gatherings,” she explains. The dining room is large, as is the kitchen. The hallways are extensive and the rooms generous for an old home. “It makes me believe it was indeed used as a tavern at one time,” says Botwinick. “Or at least a welcome retreat for travelers.” The home has been updated in the last century, and under Botwinick’s care has received proper bathrooms, kitchen upgrades and a delightful screened-in porch that looks over the gorgeous grounds. The lot sits on an angle that affords a view of Maplewood’s going-ons from a distinctive vantage point (Fourth
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oneself up into a carriage. And there are photos – not many, but enough to place the home squarely in the center of Maplewood’s beginnings. “We have loved its charm and enjoyed its warmth for many years,” Botwinick says with a sigh. She thinks the house is ready for a new generation of adventures. And she hopes they will appreciate its history, as her family has. Carry on, old home.
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Home Again Zach Braff, Columbia High School Class of 1993 BY SOFIA DIPASQUALE, CHS CLASS OF 2014, PACE UNIVERSITY ‘18
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ABOVE: Hanging out, just like old times, actor Zach Braff returns to his alma mater. RIGHT: Braff addresses the students and faculty during his induction into Columbia High’s Hall of Fame. INSERT: Braff jokes with his former teacher, Johanna Wright. BOTTOM: Braff takes a “selfie” with Sofia DiPasquale and Lane Williams.
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Actor Zach Braff was inducted into the Columbia Hall of Fame last month. During his time at CHS, he had been on the Hall of Fame committee and worked on the school’s cable and TV network. Though repeatedly asked since graduation, he had put off being inducted for several years, feeling he hadn’t enough of a message to share. But his former South Orange Middle School health teacher, Johanna Wright, helped him realize that this was his time. In her introduction speech, Wright said that whenever she walked past the Hall of Fame section of the library she felt it was incomplete without him. Wright told the audience he is “larger than life,” and excels in whatever he does. Then Braff entered the high school auditorium by running down the aisle to enthusiastic applause from the students who were thrilled to see him. He hugged Wright, saying, “She was my health teacher, which I thought of more as sex ed. So basically, she taught me everything I know. I still have a few questions – but I’ll wait until after to ask.” Braff spoke about perseverance, pointing out that everything takes time, and that rejection was a big part of his life. He began acting and auditioning when he was 13 and didn’t land his first big role (J.D. on Scrubs) until he was 25, and then only after auditioning six times. He encouraged his audience never to take no for an answer, and that it was important never to give up. “No is just a comma on the way to a yes,” he declared. “You can’t fail if you don’t give up.” When he wanted to make a movie about his hometown, he wrote Garden State. (Braff told students, “You should see the movie,” adding, for the benefit of the administration, “It should be required,” to laughter from everyone.) After no one in the film industry would take it on, Braff finally secured funding from someone outside the industry. He wanted topnotch music on the soundtrack, so he went to each artist individually to get permission, and they gave it. (The soundtrack won a Grammy Award.) He left the students and staff with this advice: “Be kind; there is never any reason to be cruel to another human being.” The social media of many Columbia students and staff featured pictures with Braff, including a senior girl who promposed to Braff at the luncheon. His impact on this community was manifest; his long-awaited return had finally happened, and the celebration was perfect. Welcome home, Zach – and congratulations!
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52 Great Hills Road, Short Hills Paula Levin – Director 973-992-2192 minicamp.org Ages 3-7 Mini Camp at Far Brook School from June 22 through July 31 is the ultimate experience for 3 to 7-year-old children in a relaxed rural environment. The camp offers a high ratio of experienced, nurturing teachers/counselors to children and weekly themed activities, with specialists in all areas.
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973-831-7779 Christopher Patrick - Camp Director Oratory Prep, One Beverly Road, Summit The Wilson School, 271 Boulevard, Mountain Lakes seecamps.com Grades 1-8 At SEE Camp, kids can explore all the excitement of STEM, art, theater, sports and games in a choice of two convenient locations. The camp offers two 2-week programs from June 29 through July 24, for inspired academic adventures and pure summer fun.
1861 Springfield Ave, Maplewood 973-763-2288 Anna Winkler - Owner shaktinj.com Ages 3 and up Shakti offers yoga camps this summer: Kids Yoga, (3-7) two 4-week sessions on Wednesdays in July and August; Sola Stikk Yoga for Tween/Teens (10+) from July 7-August 4, 4:30-5:45 p.m.; Chakra meditation July 13 & 20, for Tweens (8-12) at 3:15-4:30 and Teens (13+) at 4:45-6 p.m.
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461 Vose Avenue, South Orange Annemarie Maini – Director 973-762-6451 socds.com Ages 2 ½ - 6 South Orange Country Day offers a weekly flexible schedule this summer. They will have themed activities and special visitors planned for each week, from June 29 through August 21.
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Hilton branch, Create Space, 1688 Springfield Avenue. The adult theme is “Escape the Ordinary”. The clubs will feature special interactive programs, weekly prizes and a grand prize at the end of the summer. The summer reading program kickoff and family concert will be held June 23 from 7-8 p.m. at the Gazebo at the Hilton branch, a fun family concert featuring James Buchanan and his Jazz Band,
an African storyteller, puppeteer Debbie Kirkland, face painting, ice cream and good times for all ages. In the event of rain, activities will take place inside the library. The “Field Station: Dinosaur” event will be June 26 from 11 a.m. to Noon, 51 Baker Street; hear stories, sing songs, dance and come face to face with a lifelike Tyrannosaurus. For more information call 973-762-1622 or visit maplewoodlibrary.org.
The garden at the South Orange Public Library is always tended and expanded on the opening day of the summer reading program, which will be on June 29 this year.
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South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) One SOPAC Way, South Orange, will present the Bacon Brothers on June 25 at 7:30 p.m. Michael and Kevin formed the band 20 years ago and are still playing rock with a bluecollar, rootsy edge. SOPAC has received a $30,000 grant from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation for the continuation of its Dance Series. This funding provides opportunity for NJ dancers and choreographers and helps SOPAC establish an audience for dance performances. The selected dance companies for the 2015-16 season include Umoja Dance Company, American Repertory Ballet, Atlantic City Ballet, NJ Tap Ensemble and Freespace Dance. For tickets and other information call 973-313-2787 or visit sopacnow.org. South Orange Public Library, 65 Scotland Road, South Orange is a good place to be this summer. The summer reading program begins on June 29 with a full day of activities. Activities and programs are scheduled nearly every day, including story times and tech projects, family entertainment every Monday night, and Friday movies through August 10. The Book Group meets the fourth Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s Next Stage Ensemble will perform Romeo & Juliet on July 21 at 7 p.m. The Discussion Group meets on
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At 60 Woodland Road: 10 am–2 pm Robotics Club Students Display & Demonstrate; CHS Robotics Club 11 am Ice Cream Eating Contests K-12 & Adults. Presented by Maplewood Rotary. 1st-2nd-3rd Place Ribbons 11:30 Baking Contest All Ages. Judging directed by Janet Crane. Contest entries need to be at 60 Woodland between 9–9:30am 12 noon Pet Awards All Types, All Sizes! Organized by PetSmart
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Maplewood’s Annual July 4th celebration is the 113th organized by the July Fourth Committee of the Maplewood Civic Association. It is a full day of family fun, a hometown community experience of daylong activities in and around Memorial Park and Maplewood Village, featuring an old-fashioned circus and dazzling fireworks. Made possible by your tag purchases and thanks to volunteers, these festivities continue as a community-wide endeavor in the best spirit of Maplewood. Visit: www.maple4th.com Facebook: “July 4th Committee of the Maplewood Civic Association” Twitter: @maplewood4th
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Open: Mondays from June 8 to October 26 between 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Location: parking lot at corner of Springfield Avenue and Indiana Street Contact: 973-762-8120 x 2003, maplewoodnj.org
South Orange
Open: Wednesdays from June 3 to October 28 between 2 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Location: Sloan Street Lot 9 (South Orange train station parking) Contact: 973-763-6899, sovillagecenter.org
Millburn
Open: Tuesdays from June 2 to November 10 between 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Location: Corner of Main and Essex Streets Contact: 973-379-2341, downtownmillburn.org
West Orange
Open: Fridays from July 11 to October 31 between 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Location: Quigley Municipal Parking lot at the corner of Harrison Avenue and Mississippi Avenue (across the street from Our Lady of Lourdes Church) Contact: 973-325-4109, downtownwestorange.org
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Open: Sundays from May 10 to November 22 between 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location: Maple Street and DeForest Avenue Contact: 908-277-6100, summitdowntown.org
Maplewoodstock Music and Arts Festival, a free live music and art event, will be held in Memorial Park, 160 Dunnell Road, July 11 and 12, from noon until 9 p.m. each day. Maplewoodstock, a family-friendly event now in its 12th year, has grown from a lazy afternoon jam in the park to a lively free two-day music and art festival. In addition to the music, there will be local arts and craft vendors, food of all varieties, a beer garden and a large KidZone with games, inflatable rides, crafts and more. Both days will include a lineup of many local artists. Sunday’s show will feature Alejandro Escovedo before the headliner. A total of 25 bands will perform over the two-day festival, many with local ties to the vibrant Maplewood-South Orange music scene. Bring lawn chairs, picnic baskets and blankets and spend the weekend enjoying music, art and food in the company of family, friends and neighbors on a park hillside in the center of Maplewood. For a full lineup of bands including the headliners, the new canopy policy, and more information, visit maplewoodstock.com.
Where’s Waldo? In Maplewood, of course! The famous children’s book character in the striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting twenty plus local businesses throughout Maplewood during the entire month of July. Those who spot him can win prizes, including stickers, book coupons and more. Waldo figures will be well hidden in local business establishments. Anyone who wishes to participate can pick up a “Find Waldo!” passport at [words] bookstore. The names of all the participating sites are listed on the passport. Then the scavenger hunt begins! Visit participating businesses in order to get your passport stamped or signed for each Waldo you spot. The first 100 Waldo seekers to get their passports stamped or signed at ten or more sites can bring their passports back to [words] Bookstore to receive a fantastic Waldo button. Collecting store stamps or signatures at twenty or more businesses will entitle diligent seekers entry into the grand prize drawing on July 29, with the top prize being a six-volume deluxe set of Waldo books. There is no charge to participate and the hunt lasts until July 29. For more information about hunting for Waldo in Maplewood call [words] Bookstore at 973-763-9500.
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