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Newcomers Club Hosts Successful Preschool Fair and Preps for Holiday Party

By TAPINTO.NET STAFF

December 9, 2015 at 12:08 PM

Newcomers was host to area Preschool Fair on Saturday at New Providence Public Library. Credits: Newcomers Club

Credits: Newcomers Club

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The Newcomers' Club of Summit, Berkeley Heights and New Providence hosted another successful Preschool Fair on Saturday at the New Providence Public Library with 14 schools participating. Many families found answers to their early education questions.

The community support at the Preschool Fair was strong from both the schools and parents. The Newcomers Club plans to host the same event next year in response to feedback from participants and the public.

The Newcomers Club strives to help welcome new people to our towns while making it simple to socialize. Their next event, a Family Holiday Party, is open to interested members on Sunday, December 20th, in Summit. For more information about the party or club, please reach out to RachelGrudberg@gmail.com

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