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February 17, 2025

SUMMIT, NJ - The New Jersey Jazz Society is adding a Vocal Performance category to its 2025 Juried Scholarship Competition.The deadline for this year’s applications is no later than March 28 at 11:59 p.m. ET. There are now six awards:$1,000 for Jazz Performance$1,000 for Original Composition$1.000 ...

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SUMMIT, NJ - The New Jersey Jazz Society is adding a Vocal Performance category to its 2025 Juried Scholarship Competition.The deadline for this year’s applications is no later than March 28 at 11:59 p.m. ET. There are now six awards:$1,000 for Jazz Performance$1,000 for Original Composition$1.000 ...

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KATONAH, N.Y. - On Sunday, March 9, the Katonah Poetry Series and Katonah Village Library are honored to present one of the most prolific writers in contemporary China, Wang Jiaxin. Few Chinese poets who have come to prominence after the Misty Poetry phenomenon of the early- to mid-1980s have cast ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – West Orange High School's Boys and Girl's Step teams swept the New Jersey High School Stepping Regionals at Carver Middle School in Newark on Feb. 15. The girls' team, Girls Optimal Precision, is now in first place in New Jersey.  The boys' team, Ab-Salute, is second place in the ...

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SUMMIT, NJ - The New Jersey Jazz Society is adding a Vocal Performance category to its 2025 Juried Scholarship Competition.The deadline for this year’s applications is no later than March 28 at 11:59 p.m. ET. There are now six awards:$1,000 for Jazz Performance$1,000 for Original Composition$1.000 ...

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HOBOKEN, NJ - Mayor Ravi Bhalla and the City of Hoboken’s Division of Cultural Affairs  announced the launch of expanded art programs for youth and teens this spring. Open to children aged 1 to 16, the programs will run for eight weeks from March 17 through May 17 at the Multi-Service Center Senior ...

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SUMMIT, NJ - The New Jersey Jazz Society is adding a Vocal Performance category to its 2025 Juried Scholarship Competition.The deadline for this year’s applications is no later than March 28 at 11:59 p.m. ET. There are now six awards:$1,000 for Jazz Performance$1,000 for Original Composition$1.000 ...

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SUMMIT, NJ - The New Jersey Jazz Society is adding a Vocal Performance category to its 2025 Juried Scholarship Competition.The deadline for this year’s applications is no later than March 28 at 11:59 p.m. ET. There are now six awards:$1,000 for Jazz Performance$1,000 for Original Composition$1.000 ...

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SUMMIT, NJ - The New Jersey Jazz Society is adding a Vocal Performance category to its 2025 Juried Scholarship Competition.The deadline for this year’s applications is no later than March 28 at 11:59 p.m. ET. There are now six awards:$1,000 for Jazz Performance$1,000 for Original Composition$1.000 ...

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SUMMIT, NJ - The New Jersey Jazz Society is adding a Vocal Performance category to its 2025 Juried Scholarship Competition.The deadline for this year’s applications is no later than March 28 at 11:59 p.m. ET. There are now six awards:$1,000 for Jazz Performance$1,000 for Original Composition$1.000 ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the list of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of Feb. 17–Feb. 22.THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY....Monday, February 17:CLOSEDPresidents' Day_______________________________________Tuesday, February 18:LAP SIT (10:30m - 10:50am)Ages: 0 - 2PJ STORY TIME ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - The Nutley Board of Commissioners approved the event permit for what has become one of New Jersey's largest car shows.  With more than 200 classic and vintage automobiles, the Nutley Rotary's Annual Car Show will take over Franklin Ave. again on Sept. 21. The annual event, which will ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Local writer Thomas J. Berry is now a 2025 nominee for “Author of the Year” from the International Impact Book Awards.Judges from the International Impact Book Awards (IIBA) will consider each nominee's achievement and literary contribution. Judges will also consider ballots ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Camp Fair on Sunday, March 9 a.m. from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. It will be held at the high school in the Tarnoff Cafe (51 Conforti Ave.). Meet camp providersArts and Crafts Door PrizesQuests Please use the bar code above to register.If ...

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SUMMIT - The New Jersey Jazz Society is adding a Vocal Performance category to its 2025 Juried Scholarship Competition.The deadline for this year’s applications is no later than March 28 at 11:59 p.m. ET. There are now six awards:$1,000 for Jazz Performance$1,000 for Original Composition$1.000 for ...

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SUMMIT - The New Jersey Jazz Society is adding a Vocal Performance category to its 2025 Juried Scholarship Competition.The deadline for this year’s applications is no later than March 28 at 11:59 p.m. ET. There are now six awards:$1,000 for Jazz Performance$1,000 for Original Composition$1.000 for ...

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SUMMIT, NJ - The New Jersey Jazz Society is adding a Vocal Performance category to its 2025 Juried Scholarship Competition.The deadline for this year’s applications is no later than March 28 at 11:59 p.m. ET. There are now six awards:$1,000 for Jazz Performance$1,000 for Original Composition$1.000 ...

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SUMMIT - The New Jersey Jazz Society is adding a Vocal Performance category to its 2025 Juried Scholarship Competition.The deadline for this year’s applications is no later than March 28 at 11:59 p.m. ET. There are now six awards:$1,000 for Jazz Performance$1,000 for Original Composition$1.000 for ...

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SUMMIT, NJ - The New Jersey Jazz Society is adding a Vocal Performance category to its 2025 Juried Scholarship Competition.The deadline for this year’s applications is no later than March 28 at 11:59 p.m. ET. There are now six awards:$1,000 for Jazz Performance$1,000 for Original Composition$1.000 ...

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SUMMIT, NJ - The New Jersey Jazz Society is adding a Vocal Performance category to its 2025 Juried Scholarship Competition.The deadline for this year’s applications is no later than March 28 at 11:59 p.m. ET. There are now six awards:$1,000 for Jazz Performance$1,000 for Original Composition$1.000 ...

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SUMMIT, NJ - The New Jersey Jazz Society is adding a Vocal Performance category to its 2025 Juried Scholarship Competition.The deadline for this year’s applications is no later than March 28 at 11:59 p.m. ET. There are now six awards:$1,000 for Jazz Performance$1,000 for Original Composition$1.000 ...

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CLINTON TOWN, NJ  - The Town of Clinton's 16th Annual Yuletide Bonfire and Fireworks Extravaganza is an annual event that brings together town residents of all ages for an evening of warmth and community.  Local families can escape from their winter hibernation for a night surrounded by friends, ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — The Merchants and Drovers Tavern Museum, located at 1632 St. Georges Ave., invites you to its 2025 “I Heart Horror” event. The dates are Friday and Saturday, February 21-22.This year, your ticket will grant you admission to an evening of drinks, snacks, and live, in-character readings ...

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BASKING RIDGE, NJ – The Bishop Janes Worship and Music Committee will present a Black History Month Celebration Concert on Saturday, February 22 at 3:00 PM at Bishop Janes United Methodist Church, 22 S. Finley Avenue in Basking Ridge. The event will feature internationally acclaimed soprano Angela ...

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RED BANK, NJ: The Navesink Maritime Heritage Association is offering a free presentation of the history of iceboating on the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers. Join iceboating enthusiast, historian, and photographer Jeff Smith for a fascinating presentation exploring the rich history of iceboating on ...

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Pittsburgh, PA – A Union resident has won the 2025 Drue Heinz Literature Prize, one of the nation’s most prestigious prizes for a collection of short stories. Bill Gaythwaite’s collection, A Place in the World, was selected by Manuel Muñoz. A Place in the World will be published by the University ...

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BUTLER, NJ - Butler Library will be hosting an adult program: Avocado Strawberry Mango Salsa Nutrition Class. Join the library along with Registered Dietitian, Lauren, on Thursday (May 29th). The class will be between 6:30-7:30 PM, free of cost. Registration is required upon entry. You can register ...

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PARAMUS, NJ - L.E.A.D. is asking permission to hold their annual carnival at the Garden State Plaza from May 22 through June 8 from 5 to 11 p.m., according to the upcoming council agenda.The council meets on Tuesday, February 18 at Borough Hall, 1 Jockish Square at 6 p.m.

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DOYLESTOWN, PA—If you want to attend this year’s Easter Egg Hunt in Doylestown Borough, save the date so you can save a spot.The second annual event, which will be held on April 12 in Broad Commons Park, is free, but reservations are required. When online registration opened for last year’s Easter ...

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DOYLESTOWN, PA—A music series returns to Henry Mercer’s old tile factory this weekend with two acts from the area.The “Night of Song” music series returns to the TileWorks on Feb. 21 with Sug Daniels and Sovei.Sug Daniels is a Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter and storyteller. She combines ...

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