Giving Back
By SHIRLEY BOYDEN MAXWELL
March 30, 2023
KENILWORTH, NJ – Acclaimed certified tea specialist and food historian Judith Krall-Russo will highlight tea customs and rituals from around the world during an afternoon tea to be presented by the Kenilworth Historical Society on Saturday, May 20. The event, “Around the World in a Teacup,” ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Carbone Memorial Scholarship Fund is hosting a used clothing drive on Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m to 11:30 a.m. at the Harding School. All proceeds made from the drive will go towards scholarships for seniors. Tim Carbone was a custodian at David Brearley and shockingly ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - On Thursday, March 23, the Kenilworth Historical Society held their tasty event ‘Soup’s On’ and it was a great success Nearly 100 people from Kenilworth and other communities were in attendance at the Senior Center and all guests enjoyed soups graciously donated from the ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Kenilworth Rotary Club is currently selling Super 50/50 raffle tickets to benefit local charities in the community and their camp program and scholarship awards. Tickets may be purchased for $20 at the Kenilworth Recreation Center and the law office of Pollack and Zuckerman, ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - World Down Syndrome Day is a global awareness day, officially observed by the United Nations since 2012 to help raise awareness of what Down Syndrome is, what it means to have Down Syndrome, and how people with Down Syndrome play a vital role in their community. Please join ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - On Wednesday, March 15, the Kenilworth Rotary Club welcomed Marc Andreo, CEO of Patriots Point Council. On October 15, 2019, Marc was elected Scout Executive of the Patriots Path Council. He began his scouting career as a district executive, becoming district director of the ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - David Brearley graduate Jeff Norris, a well known comedian and actor will be performing at the Veterans of Foreign Wars on Saturday, April 29, for Stand Up For Autism in support of Autism Awareness Month. This philanthropic event is presented by Autism Radio, a New Jersey ...
KENILWORTH, NJ -- On Thursday, March 23, the Kenilworth Historical Society will host a soup-tasting event at the Senior Center located at 526 Boulevard from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This annual event gives participants the opportunity to taste a variety of favorite soups from local restaurants and ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - On Sunday, Feb 12, Troop 83 hosted their Sixth Annual Pancake Breakfast for members of the community, first responders and veterans. The event was a complete success with over 400 people in attendance from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The boys served breakfast which included pancakes, ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - On Jan 18, the Kenilworth Rotary Club swore in three new members. One of those members was Mike Freda of Springfield. Throughout his life Mike has lived in nearly every town of Union County. To date he has lived in Linden, Union, Livingston, Kenilworth, Westfield, Cranford, ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - A GoFundMe campaign has been set up for the family of a Kenilworth Public Schools staff member who unexpectedly died this week. Patty Schaffer of Roselle Park was an instructional aide in one of the special education classrooms at Harding Elementary School. As stated on the ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - At the most recent Rotary Club Meeting, President Terry Zuckerman and Past District Governor 7475 Ray Freaney welcomed new Rotarians Michael Freda, Pastor Otis Rivera and Samuel Gonzalez. Sponsored by Rotarian Pastor Nova Thomas, the Rivera and Gonzalez represent the New Hope ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - On Thursday, Jan 19, the Retired Policemen and Firemen’s Association of Union/Somerset Counties donated a check of $300.00 to A Partnership for Change at their monthly meeting held at Kenilworth's VFW Post 2230. APFC is a New Jersey-based private, non-profit organization is ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - On Sunday, Feb 5, Kenilworth Boy Scout Troop 83 will host their annual Pancake Breakfast from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm. The event will take place at the VFW Hall located at 33 South 21st St. Tickets are $8 dollars a person and children under five, veterans and Kenilworth first ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following message from Ryley Caburis, Life Scout from Troop 83. Hi I'm Ryley Caburis from Troop 83 in Kenilworth, New Jersey. I currently hold the rank of Life Scout within my troop, which is one rank below the highest rank; Eagle Scout. To achieve this rank, ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Twin Kicks Karate located at 340 Carnegie Avenue recently announced their accomplishments from this past year. 2022 Events/Accomplishments 1st Graduation night in April w/the Demo Team & Kenilworth Street Fair in May. There were a total of 16 candidates that took the ...
NATIONAL -- Americans donated $485 billion to charities in 2021, a four percent increase over 2020. More than two-thirds (67%) of the money was from individual donors. Despite this increase in generosity, some charities are struggling because donation increases are unable to keep up with inflation, ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Are you looking for hoodies, crewnecks, sweatpants, or beanies to keep you warm during this winter? Well, you came to the right place! As of November 16, 2022, Be Nice Company released their fifth drop of new apparel. This drop is called “Dogs Only Give Smiles,” titled after the ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - On December 7, 2022, members of the Kenilworth Rotary Club came together for the annual singing of students who make up the choir from David Brearley High School. The choir is overseen by David Brearley Music Teacher Mrs. Paiva. Special guests in attendance included Kenilworth ...
KENILWORTH, NJ – Strong in both academics and athletics, 10 Kenilworth residents who attend Union County Vocational Tech along with four other students from Springfield, Union, Linden and Roselle Park recently joined the Relay for Life team the Believers. Relay for Life is sponsored by The ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Want to give back this holiday season? Heroes of the New Jersey veterans memorial home at Menlo Park are in need of baby wipes, and boxes of tissues. Please drop all donations off at the VFW at 31 S. 21st St. in Kenilworth by Thursday, December 15. God bless you and happy ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Mary Glynos was recently honored for her dedication to the United States and community in the National Veterans of Foreign Wars #StillServing campaign. The National Veterans of Foreign Wars #StillServing (vfw.org/stillserving) campaign recognizes veterans who continue to serve ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - In celebration of Giving Tuesday, the Retired Policemen and Firemen’s Association Local 3 donated $300.00 from their treasury to the Rosemary Esteves Memorial Scholarship. Rosemary Esteves was struck and killed while crossing the street in Elizabeth NJ. Back in 1991. The driver ...
KENILWORTH, NJ – The Volunteer Kenilworth Fire Department and Rescue Squad will conduct its annual Santa Express the week of Dec 12 through the 15 between 6 - 9:30 p.m. To participate, please drop off one small, wrapped gift per child ages 10 and younger for Santa to deliver on Dec 10 and 11 ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The nonprofit clothing line Be Nice Co. started by David Brearley Middle-Senior High School students have a new event, Drop V - Dogs Only Give Smiles. Be Nice Company chose to work with the Home for Good Dogs Rescue as a number of families in Kenilworth had adopted a dog from ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - As we head into the season of giving Kenilworth’s Twin Kicks Karate hosted a Thanksgiving Food Drive to help St. Theresa’s food pantry. The food drive took place from November 1 through November 10. The school was able to collect well over 200 individually packed items for the ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Since the founding of the Kenilworth Rotary Club our members have honored and respected our veterans from all walks of life. From World War I to Korea our members have served in a wide variety of roles and have had speakers from all walks of life. Perhaps the earliest honoring ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The two Dunkin' Donuts in Kenilworth located at 534 and 705 Boulevard will be donating 100% of all store sales until Oct. 15 to the late hometown hero Tony Siragusa's foundation Goose Flights. The foundation Goose Flights was a charitable vision that Tony had before he had ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Kenilworth PBA is running a breast cancer awareness fundraiser and selling long-sleeve T-shirts for $25. Proceeds will be donated to AAngelsNJ, a grassroots breast cancer education, cancer awareness, and support services nonprofit. Form of payment can be made through Venmo ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - On Wednesday, September 14, 2022, Kenilworth Police Chief Fred Soos, Jr., was installed into the Kenilworth Rotary Club by President Terry Zuckerman and past District Governor Ray Freaney. Chief Soos, a lifelong Kenilworth resident, started his career as a patrol officer in ...