January 9, 2018 at 11:50 AM
By UNION COUNTY OFFICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION
July 15, 2018A new exhibit of award winning artworks by local artists age 60 and up is now on display at the Freeholders Gallery through August 29. Each of the 13 works received first place honors in the countywide Senior Art Exhibit held earlier this summer in the Atrium at Liberty Hall in Union Township.
“Each in their own unique way, these artists have contributed to an enriching, creative ...
By UNION COUNTY OFFICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION
July 14, 2018Students ages 12 to 16 are invited to “Youth Chella,” a silent party scheduled for Friday, Aug.16 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Union County’s Watchung Reservation at the Trailside Nature and Science Center, 452 New Providence Road in Mountainside.
Admission and refreshments are free with the donation of a snack item. The donations will be provided to students in the ...
Diahann W. Lassus, CFP®, CPA/PFS and President of Lassus Wherley has been named in Investopedia’s second annual ranking of the most influential financial advisors in the U.S., called the Investopedia 100.
The advisors that comprise the Investopedia 100 were selected from hundreds of applicants and stand out for their contributions to conversations about financial literacy, investing ...
By SUMMIT YMCA
July 13, 2018As a strong believer in youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Summit Area YMCA strives to provide the best programs for children in our local communities. Through The Learning Circle (TLC) branch, located at 95 Morris Ave in Summit, the Y makes each and every day an opportunity for children to learn, grow and thrive. By weaving in the YMCA core values of ...
By SAMANTHA SCHMIDT
July 13, 2018Researchers at Kessler Foundation in West Orange, NJ are studying new ways of combating breast cancer-related weakness & fatigue. These symptoms can diminish quality of life & often last long after treatment has ended. If you are a woman aged 40-75, who was diagnosed with breast cancer within the past 10 years*, you may qualify for this important research study.
We are ...
By THE SUMMIT PLAYHOUSE
July 12, 2018The Summit Playhouse presents the children's musical "A Year With Frog and Toad" on Friday, July 13 and Saturday, July 14 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, July 14 and Sunday, July 15 at 2:00 pm.
Based on Arnold Lobel's well-loved books, and a Broadway hit with three Tony Award nominations, this whimsical musical follows two great friends -- the cheerful Frog and the ...
By SUMMIT YMCA
July 12, 2018Always wanted to learn to play an instrument? Now’s your chance!
Warren Cohen, conductor of New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra will be teaching this beginner string class where you’ll learn proper techniques for holding your instrument and producing a good tone. Participants do not need to know how to read music. Fee includes instruments and instruction. No class Oct ...
By ANGIE DEVANNEY, ALVARO MEDEIROS, STEPHEN YELLIN
July 10, 2018The Berkeley Heights Municipal Complex project is the largest and most expensive local public project we will likely witness as Berkeley Heights residents. It is a vast responsibility. Therefore, it was concerning to learn that the Township Council and Mayor placed an ordinance on the agenda June 26 for an additional $4 million for the municipal complex without much regard to time.
By WALTER PARDO, CERTIFIED WEALTH STRATEGIST
Do you want access to money from your retirement accounts but aren't sure of the real costs involved?
Most retirement accounts have a set age requirement you must reach before making penalty-free income distributions, which is usually 59.5 but can sometimes be as early as age 50. If you decide to access your accounts earlier, you could face penalties ranging from 10%-25%, which is not ...
By WALTER PARDO, CERTIFIED WEALTH STRATEGIST
As you plan for the future, don’t leave out one of the most overlooked must-do’s: naming the beneficiaries of your retirement assets. Updating your beneficiary forms ensures that the legacy you worked so hard to build will be distributed correctly. Don’t delay -- the designations on your beneficiary forms supersede those stated in your Will.
Try answering the ...
By UNION COUNTY COLLEGE
July 17, 2018CRANFORD – Union County College will be offering the American Society of Administrative Professionals PACE Certification (Professional Administrative Certification of Excellence) from Monday, July 23 through August 22. If you are an executive assistant, office manager, paralegal, program analyst, benefits administrator, supervisor or meetings and events planner, this program is for you.
The 17th Annual Downtown Westfield 5K & Pizza Extravaganza, now more often referred to as the ‘Pizza Run’ will be here in no time! Don’t forget to sign up for a night of running, pizza, prizes, and entertainment! The event will be held on July 25, 2018 with a start time of 7 pm. Register online at PracticeHard.com before our Monday July 23, 2018, at 11:59 pm deadline will be ...
The Union County Summer Arts Festival concert series continues on Wednesday July 18, with the band 5 Against 1, a Pearl Jam tribute band, taking the stage at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside.
The free series, presented by the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders,is held at Echo Lake Park during July and moves to Oak Ridge Park in Clark during August.
5 Against 1, which ...
A new exhibit of award winning artworks by local artists age 60 and up is now on display at the Freeholders Gallery through August 29. Each of the 13 works received first place honors in the countywide Senior Art Exhibit held earlier this summer in the Atrium at Liberty Hall in Union Township.
“Each in their own unique way, these artists have contributed to an enriching, creative ...
By TOM HAYDON
July 12, 2018NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Over a stretch of nearly 70 years, Geoffrey the Giraffe at Toys R Us stores was the symbol of happy times for generations of children, and now he may provide those same feelings for children coming to a hospital.
"From this day forward, Geoffrey stands tall in our lobby to encourage our smallest patients to smile when they enter our facilities," said John ...
By TAPINTO BERKELEY HEIGHTS STAFF
July 3, 2018BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Union County until 2:30 p.m. and a flash flood warning until 5 p.m.
“Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding,” the service warned. “Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.”
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Berkeley Heights Public Library, Berkeley Heights
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Trailside Nature & Science Center, MountainsidE
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Chatham United Methodist Church, Chatham
By BERKELEY HEIGHTS COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – The Berkeley Heights Communications Committee (BHCC) today announced a special edition of Berkeley Heights Here & Now is available on the Township website, www.berkeleyheightstwpnj.gov.
The special episode features the 6th Annual Berkeley Heights Street Fair held on June 24 and includes onsite interviews with attending residents/visitors, event ...
By BY EVE KAPLAN, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
Women have special financial needs that advisors overlook in two ways: 1) advisors don’t always acknowledge the different planning needs women have and 2) advisors don’t always communicate well with female clients – especially if the client comes to a meeting with her husband. It’s very common for a male advisor to spend much or most of the face time in meetings talking to ...
By KEVIN PERRI, A.J. PERRI
According to the L.A. Times, the average American uses an estimated 98 gallons of water EACH day.
Here are five simple ways you can save water, to help you conserve water this summer and take some pressure off of your drains.
1. Unless you are using it, turn the faucet off. How many of us still leave the water running while we shave or brush our teeth?According to ...
